VIII. Gay Games Cologne 2010

Dates of Event 
Sunday, 1 August 2010
Weihing: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Start competition: 12:00 p.m.
Venue Sportpark Muengersdorf, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Leichtathletik-Halle, Am Sportpark Muengersdorf 1, 50933 Cologne-Muengersdorf (6.0 km from Neumarkt) www.dshs-koeln.de 
 

Transportation
Take tram line 1 (direction Junkersdorf/Weiden) to station "RheinEnergieStadion" or "Junkersdorf" (15 mins. from Neumarkt)

Categories and Divisions of Competition

Separate competitions for squad, bench and dead lifts and/or the combination of all three is possible.
On the day of the Powerlifting event at the weigh-in, before the beginning of the event, every participant will state which of the competitions that he or she will be entering. Each participant may enter any or all three of the competitions, as well as the combination event, for a total of four possible competitions.

Participation
All participants must be valid members of an IPF-affiliated organization. All female and male athletes without suspension may compete. 
 

Rules of Play
The powerlifting tournaments will take place according to the rules of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) www.powerlifting-ipf.com 

Squat
For the squat, the lifter places the bar below his or her neck, holds his or her abdominal and back muscles tensed, locks his or her knees, and stands upright. When the referee gives the signal to start, the lifter lowers his or her hips until the top surface of his or her legs is lower than the knees. After reaching the prescribed level, the lifter returns to the starting position and, after the signal to rack the bar, places it on the rack stand again.

Bench Press
During the bench press, the lifter lies on his or her back on a bench. When the referee gives the signal to start, the lifter lowers the bar to his or her chest in a controlled manner and after a clearly visible pause and the press signal from the referee, the lifter raises the bar again, at the end of which his or her arms must be completely extended. Head, shoulders, and buttocks remain in contact with the surface of the bench during the entire lift. Once the starting position is reached again and after the signal to rack the bar, the lifter places it on the bench rack again.

Deadlift
For the deadlift, the bar is on the floor in front of the lifter. No start signal is given. The lifter bends his or her knees and grips the bar wider than the distance between his or her knees (or if his or her feet are placed wide apart, between his or her legs) with both hands in a mixed overhand-underhand grip. The lifter then lifts the weight until he or she is standing upright; in the final position, he or she pulls the shoulders back and locks his or her knees. After the signal to lower the bar, the lifter places it on the floor again.

General Information
Each attempt is judged by a panel of three referees.The weigh-in lasts 1.5 hours and ends 30 minutes before the start of the competition for the respective group.You can find a comprehensive description of the rules in 14 languages on the following Web site: www.powerlifting-ipf.com/Technical-Rules.50.0.html.
Anti-doping controls will be performed in accordance with the WADA rules.

Equipment
Only supportive costumes/ equipment ( squat suit, deadlift suit, supportive shirt, lifting belt, wrist and knee wraps ) which are mentioned in the IPF-list of allowed fabrics are allowed at the competitions.

List of equipment authorized by the IPF:  >>>

As non supportive, a one-piece lifting suit and a t-shirt are required. Shin length socks must be worn performing the deadlift.
Control of the costumes will be done at the weigh in.
For more information: chapter personal equipment in the IPF rulesbook  >>>

Services 
Food service is available at the cafeterias and cafés at Sportpark Muengersdorf  
 

First-Aid
First-aid stations and paramedics will be available 

Tickets
Entrance to tournaments is free for all spectators, subject to space available and security regulations.


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