Liberty Lift Off

• 1230-1350: Check-in, Weigh-in, Warm Up
• 1400: Athlete Brief
• 1415: First Lifter Snatch

***In a trial of technique and strength, both mental and physical, show off your skills in an unsanctioned, judged Olympic Weightlifting meet. Divisions will be male and female by weight class for individuals.***

Lifters will be allotted three attempts at the Snatch and Clean and Jerk.

Individual Weight Classes

Men:

• <155.9
• 156 to 185.9
• 186 to 219.9
• 220+

Women:

• <109.9
• 110 to 145.9
• 146 to 185.9
• 186+

The barbell is loaded incrementally and progresses to a heavier weight throughout the meet. If a lifter is taking consecutive attempts due to bar load, the lifter is allotted three (3) minutes between attempts.

Missed lifts includes:

• Not beginning the attempt within the time allotted or missing the call to lift.
• Failing to bring the bar overhead in one single, fluid motion.
• If the barbell touches the top of the head in the Snatch or if the lifter demonstrates a significant press out.
• Failure to demonstrate control and stability of the bar at the completion of either lift.
• Failure to stand up all the way at the completion of either lift or failure to wait for the judges’ ruling (judges will rule quickly and via lights).
• Failure to bring both feet in line with the rest of the body at the completion of the lift.
• Lifting from the hang position, with a distinct pause above or below the knees. (Power Snatch and Cleans are acceptable, but the bar must move in one fluid motion from the floor.)
• Any style of jerk is acceptable – push, split or squat. A press out will not constitute a missed lift in the jerk.

There will be a 10-minute intermission between the Snatch and Clean and Jerk events. SFA staff in its discretion may shorten or extend the intermission.

When submitting attempt weights, lifters must increase load by at least two (2) pounds.

Opening lifts must be declared for both the Snatch and Clean and Jerk at weigh-ins/check-ins. Openers cannot be changed after 1350.

Attire/Equipment:

• A singlet is not required to participate. Belts, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and thumb tape are allowed. Lifting straps or hooked wrist wraps are not authorized. SFA staff reserve the right to declare equipment as providing a distinct advantage and therefore unauthorized.

*Please note, this event is not a sanctioned USA Weightlifting meet nor is it an official qualifier.*