North Island Powerlifting Championships

[BarBrother]

North Island Powerlifting Championships

(NZPF)

Date:

Sat 3 December, 2011

Venue:

Darren Neves - Secretary APA

auckland.powerlifting@gmail.com

Contact:

AUT Akoranga Campus Fitness Centre

[BarBrother]

Due to a venue and date change this will now be held @ AUT Akoranga on Dec 3 2011.

This will be a big comp for many of the North Island and New Zealand's finest lifters. The last chance for lifters to make a mark on the 2011 Powerlifting season. For some it will be about making up for previous mistakes. For others it will be about showcasing the talent that has been months/years in the making, but for all it will be a chance to test boundaries and perform on the powerlifting platform and experience that feeling unlike any other.

Spectator Donation: $5

Provisional Timetable

Session 1

Women: All weight classes

Men: 53kg- 83kg

Weigh in: 9.00am

Start: 11.00am

Session 2

Men 93kg- 125+kg

Weigh in: 1.00pm

Start: 3.00pm

Entry fees: $75 - includes Comp T-Shirt

There will be a get together @ Backyard Bar after the event for lifters and spectators to interact at approx 7pm

See you all there!

Starting List-North-Island-Champs-2011[1].pdf

[Viking Power]

Cheers BB, thanks for the update 8)

see you there.

VP

[Big john]

Due to a venue and date change this will now be held @ AUT Akoranga on Dec 3 2011.

This will be a big comp for many of the North Island and New Zealand's finest lifters. The last chance for lifters to make a mark on the 2011 Powerlifting season. For some it will be about making up for previous mistakes. For others it will be about showcasing the talent that has been months/years in the making, but for all it will be a chance to test boundaries and perform on the powerlifting platform and experience that feeling unlike any other.

Spectator Donation: $5

Entry forms and posters will be uploaded soon as well as an inital timetable for the days events

There will be a get together @ Backyard Bar after the event for lifters and spectators to interact at approx 7pm

See you all there!

Sounds like it will be a full on day! :nod:

just one question thou...why the sudden change to charge the spectators?

[red machine]

Due to a venue and date change this will now be held @ AUT Akoranga on Dec 3 2011.

This will be a big comp for many of the North Island and New Zealand's finest lifters. The last chance for lifters to make a mark on the 2011 Powerlifting season. For some it will be about making up for previous mistakes. For others it will be about showcasing the talent that has been months/years in the making, but for all it will be a chance to test boundaries and perform on the powerlifting platform and experience that feeling unlike any other.

Spectator Donation: $5

Entry forms and posters will be uploaded soon as well as an inital timetable for the days events

There will be a get together @ Backyard Bar after the event for lifters and spectators to interact at approx 7pm

See you all there!

Sounds like it will be a full on day! :nod:

just one question thou...why the sudden change to charge the spectators?

small price to pay to watch VP get stapled baahahaha

[steak]

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small price to pay to watch VP get stapled baahahaha

OUCH! :grin:

Cant understand the spectators fee :roll: bound to scare a few off

[Daniel]

$5 fee to watch lol good luck with that haha

why dont you make it a gold coin donation ????

[tinytraps]

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small price to pay to watch VP get stapled baahahaha

OUCH! :grin:

Cant understand the spectators fee :roll: bound to scare a few off

Guess this is the meaning of financially sustainable for the committee :pfft:

[Wookie]

How much is the entrance fee for the competitors?

I'm glad at least to see this and the BBro on different days.

[Viking Power]

Due to a venue and date change this will now be held @ AUT Akoranga on Dec 3 2011.

This will be a big comp for many of the North Island and New Zealand's finest lifters. The last chance for lifters to make a mark on the 2011 Powerlifting season. For some it will be about making up for previous mistakes. For others it will be about showcasing the talent that has been months/years in the making, but for all it will be a chance to test boundaries and perform on the powerlifting platform and experience that feeling unlike any other.

Spectator Donation: $5

Entry forms and posters will be uploaded soon as well as an inital timetable for the days events

There will be a get together @ Backyard Bar after the event for lifters and spectators to interact at approx 7pm

See you all there!

Sounds like it will be a full on day! :nod:

just one question thou...why the sudden change to charge the spectators?

small price to pay to watch VP get stapled baahahaha

:pfft: :pfft: Its cheap mate no issues alot more to go the rugby, movies, supermarket :pfft: :pfft: I think its a good idea, the best five bucks you would spend..... and just think its alot cheaper than the superglue that had Reds deadlifts stuck to the floor last two comps :pfft: :pfft: or............will it be a third time the superglue wins :roll:

And as for the stapling well you know what that feels like don't you RED hahahaha..... from memory just a couple weeks ago ya arse blew out :pfft: :pfft: come on mate your Bark is worse than your bite :doh:

[BarBrother]

Spectator donation will be run similar to that at the auckland champs with a donation box. The reason for this is we compare our sport to that of bodybuilding were it can cost $50 for an evening show. I wont exactly be standing at the door forcing people to pay.

Cant afford $5?

The top strength athletes in the country will be on show. Definitley a small price to pay.

Good value I would say. Just because other competitions do not charge spectators doesnt mean we should not put a value on our product.

I think i will leave it there for today

[steak]

Spectator donation will be run similar to that at the auckland champs with a donation box. The reason for this is we compare our sport to that of bodybuilding were it can cost $50 for an evening show. I wont exactly be standing at the door forcing people to pay.

Cant afford $5?

The top strength athletes in the country will be on show. Definitley a small price to pay.

Good value I would say. Just because other competitions do not charge spectators doesnt mean we should not put a value on our product.

I think i will leave it there for today

youd do well to step down off your high horse and listen to the people who you represent and those who you may represent in the future....

[steak]

financially sustainable

bro...the CBC comp cost $15 entry and included "prizes" with good value eg Tubs / sacks of protein, creatine, trophies, medals and certs and a BBQ and free drinks for the crowd of spectators and the 30 lifters and it was a break even exercise....Even the lifters pack had a free pass to Waiwera Hot Pools, bottled water, snacks etc...just saying that its not that hard to do...sheesh we did it and we are just a itty bitty 2 bob gym with a squat rack and not a cent to our name

Im not comparing our little comp with the mighty APA at all ...and all its wonderful IPF rules and regs but it would be kinda cool to get a bit more for your buck. The NIs is $75 entry and is one of my lifters 8th comp this year...it soon adds up if you incl travel etc to other comps like the Nats ($135 entry with a banquet you had to pay for eevn if you couldnt attend)

I think I will leave it there for today

[BarBrother]

Mate the only reason there is a feed after this comp is because I recommended it and i did so because of the feedback from the CBC Comp. I did listen the feedback given from the CBC comp and we talked about it at last Sundays committe meeting.

The funny thing is is that both yourself and the APA wont the best for Powerlifting. We just have different philosophies of doing it.

I think it would be a benefit if you (steak) were on the APA committe because atm there is no opposing views on teh APA metings. I dont think its constructive picking holes on internet forums where all the big decisions are made via committe meetings. Maybe something for u to think about next year when we elect comittee members?

I understand that the total costs of powerlifting comps stacks up but thats life. I just forked out $7000 of my own money for the Junior Worlds.

[steak]

you couldnt afford me :grin:

[BarBrother]

Good point.

The only reason the fees etc are $75 is so they can afford me :pfft:

[Big john]

you couldnt afford me :grin:

Good point.

The only reason the fees etc are $75 is so they can afford me :pfft:

oh lord... :roll:

[steak]

Im bored so I'll play a little longer

there is no opposing views on teh APA metings.

I cant see where Im "opposing" anyones views ...more Im looking for value for $ as Im sure you'll find many are...its tough times out there dude :roll:

I dont think its constructive picking holes on internet forums where all the big decisions are made via committe meetings.

Its these forums where you gathered your bright idea of a social gathering and BBQ so I wouldn't be too quick to discount the value of them. You'd be surprised to know who lurks here with us all too. Not forgetting also that this is a very powerful tool for reaching out to people for support' date=' promotion and networking in general. The great thing about NZBB from a PL point of view is that unlike the PH forum (which I'm a proud supporter of) its not completely biased towards IPF or any fed at all. This can be helpful in getting a "more rounded" idea of what people want or expect rather than always doing what you've always done or worse doing what the "regime" expects....touchy that I know, but often tradition gets in the way of progress.

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I understand that the total costs of powerlifting comps stacks up but thats life. I just forked out $7000 of my own money for the Junior Worlds.

[BarBrother]

yeah mate. When I said opposing views I didnt mean anything bad. As you mention we need peopel to question the tradition or else it does (and has) got in the way of progress, otherwise we just get people blowing smoke up theri own arse.

I agree that the forums have their purpose in getting a gauge of the feeling of the powerlifting community but as i said teh only way (at this stage) to act on that is to be part of a/the committee. that is where change happens (or lack of it) and the reason why i joined and the reason why i recommended you to join. because it is a place where you can influence and have a voice for the people who think things shoould be run differently.

[steak]

and the people will speak with their feet too

most of my frustration comes from the lack of grass roots support. never have I been involved in a sport (and Ive been involved in many from Surf Lifesaving to rugby etc) that has so little in the way of a grass roots or novice program...in fact the dumping of the 3 novice rule was IMHO a step backwards. Imagine if rugby had no Ripper Rugby or kids grades...I bet we wouldnt be the rugby nation with the player depth we have now...man even fishing (the sport you take up to get away from the wife and kids ) has long ago realised that the future of the sport lies in the younger generations and has introduced Kids Fishing with roadshows, school programs and the like

Like an banana in a bowl of oranges it doesnt take long for the mould to spread....seperate the oranges from the bananas and all the fruit remains good. Like wise with the "regime" Let it live on in its traditional way and its fine to do what it has always done... but Im not sure its ready for a banana like me

Keep me in the loop though bro

[BarBrother]

Starter List and session times added to original post

[trainlikeafreak]

Spectator donation will be run similar to that at the auckland champs with a donation box. The reason for this is we compare our sport to that of bodybuilding were it can cost $50 for an evening show. I wont exactly be standing at the door forcing people to pay.

Cant afford $5?

The top strength athletes in the country will be on show. Definitley a small price to pay.

Good value I would say. Just because other competitions do not charge spectators doesnt mean we should not put a value on our product.

I think i will leave it there for today

well said bro $5 is peanuts and if someones not willing to fork that out then there is no point in them going in the first place.

[Old Bull]

Starter List and session times added to original post

Good turnout BB will be great Comp. :clap: :clap:

[tomleegolf]

Good luck to all competing tomorrow!

[teamfatboy]

Good luck folks

Smash some tin, have some fun (and then cheesecake!)