USA Powerlifting Texas

GOOD LUCK TEAM USA!!!!

The Jr and Sub Jr World Teams leave today for Pilsen,  Czech Republic.  Most of the Teams are made up of members from TEXAS!

Check out http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/Nominations.47.0.html  for the full nominations.  Also the World Competition will be LIVE Streaming on the computer all week so tune in and cheer on our Texans, and the rest of the USA Team.  Here’s the info.

In Loving Memory of Jim Lyons

Powerlifting has lost one of the most amazing competitor/contributor/friend in our organization. Jim Lyons, passed away around 4 a.m. Saturday 8/14, as a result of an accidental fall. “He was an awesome father and an even more awesome man of God. A true witness to the lost, bold in sharing Jesus with anyone he could. …I love you dad. I could never have a…sked for a better father. See you again. Next time it will be forever. Please pray for our family.” Jay Lyons (son)
Update Service arrangements for all who may wish to know. Family visitation is Tuesday 6 to 8 pm at Allen Family Funeral Options on Springcreek off Custer. Memorial celebration service Wed 10 am at Prestonwood Baptist Church North in Prosper. Burial and graveside services in Shreveport, La Thursday at 10 am at Forest Park West, corner of W.70th and Meriwether Rd (4000 Meriwether Rd.)

Congratulations New Judges

Congratulations to our newest additions to the judeging ranks.  Jim Lyons, Sandra Sebastian, Jade Dickens, and Steven Soulen are now USAPL State Refrees.  Thank you guys for volunteering your time and giving back to the organization.

If you are intreseted in becoming a state refree please let me know.  We give the state refrees test the night before every USAPL Texas meet.

To qualify you must meet the minimum requirements.

1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
2. Must be a current member of USAPL.
3. Must have the approval of the State Chair to take the test
4. Must have been actively involved for a minimum of one year in the sport of Powerlifting in any of the following categories: athlete, coach/trainer, scoring/announcing, table worker, or meet director.

The test is open book ( I will provide the book) and is given the night before.  I start the test around 4:00-4:30.  Please allow several hours to take the test.  I will give a Drug Testing Presentation before the test, about 30 minutes.  The practical is the next day during the meet, you will sit either with myself or another National level judge and call 34 squats, 34 bench presses, and 33 deadlifts.  For this reason there must be enough people entered in the meet to get in the appropriate number of calls.  Call and let me know if you would be intrested.

Judging is a great way to give back to the sport.

Arnold Film Festival 2011

If anyone has any ideas or stories for Jim please shoot him an email.  this could be a fun project for a young budding film director.  See below
All,  
Got a question to ask you.  As you may remember,12 years ago I produced a video for the USAPL to use as a supplement to their application to the IOC for Olympic Acceptance.  As it turns out, the WORLD GAMES was the result. Recently, I have been ask to compile a new video, which can be used in the new ARNOLD FILM FESTIVAL-2011.
Tentative plans are to re-configure the POWERLIFTING 2000 video to present day status.  OR…..perhaps we will start from scratch and build a new piece.  Awaiting Larry Maile’s return from P.R. and discussions will continue .
Spent a good research day over on the U. of Texas campus, with Dr Terry Todd & Jan over at the new STARK CENTER for the study of physical culture and strength sport history.  I encourage each of you to take a look at the site, <www.starkcenter.org> , it’s a real top notch research center for those of us who have been bitten by the iron bug.
You guys, along with so many others, have my highest respect. Why?  Cause you did it right.(overnight success,right? It only took 10+years!)  What I am asking, as I’m in the very early stages, is that you guys keep your eyes,ears,etc. open for footage about yourselves. Particularly with regard to The WORLD GAMES, ARNOLD SF, etc. Also, footage from WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.  Or contacts for these materials.  If we go the route of a new video piece, I want you guys to be a part of it.  I’m hoping our combined efforts will produce something special.
Talk soon.
Jim Ford
gym_ford@hotmail.com

Calendar Update

I have updated the calendar with upcoming meets in Texas CHECK IT OUT! SIGN UP!  Let’s finish out the year with a good showing.

WADA Launches CoachTrue – New Anti-Doping Learning Tool

WADA Launches CoachTrue – New Anti-Doping Learning Tool  
Montreal, June 23, 2010 Dear Colleagues, The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has launched CoachTrue, a computer-based anti-doping learning tool for coaches. This new resource, available at no cost to stakeholders, covers a wide range of anti-doping activities and topics in order to cater to the various learning styles and demanding schedules of coaches. CoachTrue contains separate platforms for coaches of elite-level athletes and coaches of young or recreational-level athletes. An evolution of the Coach’s Tool Kit, which assists stakeholders in the facilitation of a face-to-face workshop for coaches, CoachTrue is intended to assist anti-doping organizations, coaching associations and universities in providing anti-doping education to coaches. Click here <http://www.wada-ama.org/en/Education-Awareness/Tools/Coach/CoachTrue–Elite/> for more information. Sincerely, World Anti-Doping Agency

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© 2010 World Anti-Doping Agency
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WADA Releases Guidlines for the Detection of Doping with Human Growth Hormone in sport

Sent out from the IPF president Detlve Albrings 
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WADA Releases Guidelines for the Application of the hGH Isoform Differential Immunoassays for Detection of Doping with Human Growth Hormone in Sport  
Dear Colleagues, WADA has released Guidelines for the application of the human Growth Hormone (hGH) Isoform Differential Immunoassays. These guidelines have been developed to ensure a harmonized approach in the application of the isoform differential immunoassays for the detection of doping with hGH in sport. These guidelines provide direction on the sample pre-analytical preparation procedure, the performance of the test(s) and the interpretation of the test results. This document, which constitutes a complementary document to the International Standard for Laboratories, takes effect immediately. Click here <http://www.wada-ama.org/Documents/Science_Medicine/Anti-Doping-Labs-Guidelines/WADA_SC-Guidelines_hGH%20Differential%20Immunoassays_EN_June10.pdf> to access the document. Best regards, World Anti-Doping Agency

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Read Play True Magazine online – wada-ama.org/playtrue <http://www.wada-ama.org/playtrue> 
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the international independent organization created in 1999 to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against doping in sport in all its forms. The Agency is composed and funded equally by the sports movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code – the document harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sports and all countries.
© 2010 World Anti-Doping Agency
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2010 USAPL NGB Agenda

2010 USA Powerlifting National Governing Body Meeting
Hilton Palm Springs, CA
Plaza C/D
Thursday, June 17th 2010
6:00 PM

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2010 USAPL TEXAS MEMBER SURVEY

This coming Thursday, June 17^th, USA Powerlifting will hold their annual National Governing Body (NGB) meeting in Palm Springs, California. There are several proposals that are on the table that will be of interest to Texas members such as yourself. I have created an online survey to get the opinion of the membership. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback is very important to the organization.

Click here to take survey

Christy Newman
USAPL Texas State Chair

ATTENTION ALL THSPA/THSWPA Coaches and Lifters

High School Coaches and Lifters, we have put together a list of the rule differences between our two organizations.  Hopefully this will be helpful for the upcoming Men’s and Women’s Nationals.

Rule Differences