proudly present: Saturday, August 6

proudly present: Saturday, August 6

RULES OF PERFORMANCE SQUAT: The lifter shall face the front of the platform. The bar shall be held horizontally across the shoulders, hands and fingers gripping the bar, and the top of the bar not more than the thickness of the bar below the outer edge of the shoulders. The hands may be positioned anywhere on the bar inside and/or in contact with the inner collars. After removing the bar from the racks, the lifter must move backwards to establish the starting position. When the lifter is motionless, erect with knees locked, and the bar properly positioned, the Chief Referee will give the signal to begin the lift. The signal shall consist of a downward movement of the arm with an audible command of SQUAT. Upon receiving the Chief Referee s signal, the lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of the knees; only one decent is allowed. The lifter must recover at will to an upright position with the knees locked. Double bouncing at the bottom of the squat or any downward movement is not permitted. When the lifter is motionless the Chief Referee will give the signal to rack the bar. The signal to rack the bar will consist of a backward motion of the arm and the audible command RACK. The lifter then must return the bar to the racks. BENCH The lifter must lie on his back with head, shoulders, and buttocks in contact with the bench surface, and the feet must be flat on the floor. His hands and fingers must grip the bar positioned in the rack. This position shall be maintained throughout the lift. After removing the bar from the racks, the lifter must lower the bar to the chest (the chest, for the purpose of the rule, finishes at the base of the sternum/breastbone), hold it motionless on the chest, after which the Chief Referee will signal the audible command PRESS. The signal shall be given as soon as the bar is motionless and properly positioned. The lifters must then return the bar to arms-length with no excessive/immoderate uneven extension of the arms. When held motionless in this position, the audible command RACK shall be given. DEADLIFT The lifter shall face the front of the platform with the bar laid horizontally in front of the lifter s feet, gripped with an optional grip in both hands and lifted until the lifter is standing erect. On completion of the lift the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the shoulders back. The Chief Referee s signal shall consist of a downward motion of the arm and the audible command, DOWN. The lifter must then put the bar down under control.

Meet Director: Scott Grimm scottdgrimm@hotmail.com 406-579-1415 Venue: Holiday Inn Bozeman * 5 East Baxter Lane * Bozeman, MT 59715 * 406-587-4561 Schedule of Events: 08/05 Weigh-Ins & Registration 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm 08/06 Weigh-Ins & Registration 7:30 am to 8:30 am Rules Clinic 9:00 am to 9:15 am Flight A Warm-Ups 9:15 am to 10:00 am Session I Lifting Starts 10:00 am Order of lifting will be determined by the entries received. Travel Information: Lodging Information: Rules: Directions to the meet site can be found at www.mapquest.com. The meet site address is: Holiday Inn Bozeman * 5 East Baxter Lane * Bozeman, MT 59715 * 406-587-4561 Directions to lodging can be found at www.mapquest.com. The contest hotel address is: Holiday Inn Bozeman * 5 East Baxter Lane * Bozeman, MT 59715 * 406-587-4561 Rules will be discussed in detail at the Rules Clinic; our rulebook can be viewed at www.stronglife610.net. RULES CHANGE: NEOPRENE KNEE SLEEVES ONLY FOR RAW COMPETITORS! KNEE WRAPS CANNOT EXCEED 2.5 METERS FOR RAW PLUS COMPETITORS! Records: Lifters can set/break R.A.W. United American records at this meet. Age Groups: Teenage: 14-15, 16-17, 18-19 Senior 14-39 Master s: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, etc.

Weight Classes: Women: 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 198+ Men: 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, SHW Divisions: IRONMAN non-supportive singlet only RAW non-supportive singlet, 4 leather belt, neoprene knee sleeves, wrist wraps RAW PLUS non-supportive singlet, 4 leather belt, knee wraps (not to exceed 2.5 meters), wrist wraps Entry Fees: Individual $75 entry fee + $10 membership fee = $85.00 $85 entry fee includes 2016 R.A.W. United annual membership fee ($10.00) 2016 cards will be mailed to all competitors Crossover Fee $10 (for example, if you enter Senior and Masters, your fee will be $85) Team: $75 Team Categories: Men s, Women s, Mixed 5 minimum, 10 maximum (5 men, 5 women for mixed) Must include team roster with team fee Contest Shirts: $20 Awards: Entry Deadline: 1 st 3 rd place in each weight class will receive medals Best Lifter in Teenage, Senior (14-above), and Masters for Men and Women will receive Best Lifter Swords Completed entry form and fees must be received (not postmarked) no later than Saturday, July 16, 2016. This allows for a more organized contest; absolutely no late entries will be accepted! Mail To: Scott Grimm * 332 Kimball Avenue * Bozeman, MT 59718 Contest Packets: All lifters will receive a contest packet via email immediately following the July 16 deadline. Packets will include the finalized contest roster, time schedule, etc. Questions: Scott Grimm scottdgrimm@hotmail.com 406-579-1415

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM: Sanctioned by R.A.W. UNITED Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Area Code & Phone: E-Mail Address: CIRCLE ONE: Gender: Female Male Age Group: Teenage: 14-15 16-17 18-19 Senior 14-39 Master: 40-44 45-49 50-54 Lifts: Full Power Push/Pull Single Lift Division: IRONMAN RAW RAW PLUS Weight Class: Women s 66-88 and Men s 66-105 are for YOUTH Age Groups Only (13-U) Women 66 77 88 97 105 114 123 132 148 165 181 198 198+ Men 66 77 88 97 105 114 123 132 148 165 181 198 220 242 275 308 SHW Entry Fee: $85 Includes 2016 Membership fee $10 Crossover Fee $20 Shirt (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) Please make check or money order payable to: SCOTT GRIMM Mail to: Scott Grimm * 332 Kimball Avenue * Bozeman, MT 59718

ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN THE R.A.W. UNITED / STRONG LIFE RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, INDEMNITY, AND THE PARENTAL CONSENT AGREEMENT (MINOR S RELEASE) Release, Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Indemnity, and Parental Consent Agreement (Minor s Release) In consideration of being permitted to participate in a powerlifting activity, I, my personal representatives, assigned heirs, and next of kin: ACKNOWLEDGES, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the activity and that I am qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH ( Risks ); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or in actions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation or that of the minor in the activity. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Spero Tshontikidis, Scott Grimm, Bill Beekley, Tim Burns, Tony Conyers, Bob Gaynor, Redeemed Among the World United, Inc., Strong Life, Strong Life Training Facility, Strong Life Tampa Bay, Relentless Barbell Club, Holiday Inn Bozeman, and any and all contest staff members, related affiliated and subsidiary companies of each, as well as the officers, directors, agents, employees, and assigns of each, coaches, officials, administrators, members, volunteers, participants, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the activity takes place, and any other party indemnified and held harmless by R.A.W. United, Inc., (each considered one of the RELEASES herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS, NEGLIGENT SECURITY, TRAVEL, AND RECREATIONAL OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES; AND I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against of the Releases, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASES from any litigation expense, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may incur as a result of such claim. Printed Name of Participant: Phone: Participant s Signature (parent must sign below if under age 18): Date: MINOR S RELEASE AND I, THE MINOR S PARENT AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND THE MINOR S EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES AND BELIEVE THE MINOR TO BE QUALIFIED, IN GOOD HEALTH, AND IN PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITY. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON THE MINOR S ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS AND FURTHER AGREE THAT IF, DESPITE THIS RELEASE, I, THE MINOR, OR ANYONE ON THE MINOR S BEHALF MAKES A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES NAMED ABOVE, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST ANY MAY INCUR AS THE RESULT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM. Printed Name of Parent or Guardian: Phone: Address: Parent s Signature (only if participant is under age 18): Date: