A new Powerlifting Federation/Organisation

[Optimass]

New fed with less barriers to entry = more lifters, It's as simple as that.

Or existing fed with less barriers to entry = more lifters ...

[steak]

Or existing fed with less barriers to entry = more lifters ...

this is what Im thinking too bro

and if they dont want to sign up to the current fed then we perhaps we shall just have to hold more events to keep the ball rolling. The existing fed will miss out on the $ but the general lifter base will go up. A new fed without actually having to form a new fed so to speak. I like the Bench for Bucks idea with NZs heaviest bench press being showcased at a good venue 8) Plenty of other ideas have been coming in too.

[Big john]

I like the Bench for Bucks idea with NZs heaviest bench press being showcased at a good venue 8) Plenty of other ideas have been coming in too.

be good to have a roadshow comp, have a particular group (not necessarily) a fed supply the gear ie, bench/plates/comp rack in a trailer, and going to gyms where they supply the venue etc pay a small fee to enter the comp with the earnings going to the promotor and gym, in most cases it would prob be a break even endevour but youd be generating interest in the sport, not sure where im going with this..i guess trying to throw out some rando ideas to get the sport out there

[steak]

I like the Bench for Bucks idea with NZs heaviest bench press being showcased at a good venue 8) Plenty of other ideas have been coming in too.

be good to have a roadshow comp, have a particular group (not necessarily) a fed supply the gear ie, bench/plates/comp rack in a trailer, and going to gyms where they supply the venue etc pay a small fee to enter the comp with the earnings going to the promotor and gym, in most cases it would prob be a break even endevour but youd be generating interest in the sport, not sure where im going with this..i guess trying to throw out some rando ideas to get the sport out there

be tough to make break even I reckon and prolly tougher to get a rack and plates out of a local assoc. I do have another idea like this though...just a couple of simple things to work out :wink:

Showcasing the events is a good thing though. Make them night shows so they have that "going out" feel about them and a venue with a smorgasboard or buffet within or close by The current regime are not into this sort of thing otherwise they would have done it again already. Will have to roll on our own with this sort of promotion. Im going to finish this year up with the skills day on Nov 12 and the Xmas Push/Pull and prizegiving on Dec 10. Get the year started with The CBC Open in March/April and by then I should have some clearer picture of what should be happening. The APA may have come up with something we could be aprt of by then and Im sure Auck Uni would be keen to combine a comp or event down there.

WPC has not been ruled out either. I know someone is looking at that now.

[BarBrother]

I think that a showcase sort of event would be awesome to promote the sport. Aparently a few years ago they used to have a thing called a record breakers were you could qualify and turn up and just attempt records etc with out fear of bombing etc liek at a serious comp like the nationals.

I know it might sound elitist of me but having a comp were say you get all of the lifters with a wilks of over 450 and make it an open comp and make records available and see the best of the best fight it out. People would probably pay to see that.

It would probably take 2-3 hours max because you might have 10-14 lifters doing it so you could have them in 1 flight and just go hammer and tongs with lighting, MC, promotion ect. That would be good for the sport and attract peopel through the top end. That still leaves the grassroots level unattended though which seems to be the major part of contention

[tomsammce]

Im just gonna be honest...

i want another federation so i could compete and not be drug tested... after speaking with numerous people... thats all they really want too (they just dont wanna say it)...

u can make up other little reasons and to the more experienced guys who have alot of involvement some of the reasons are probably very valid points but to all of us we just dont wanna be tested.

look at all the strong people around who mentor people to do powerlifting comps... these guys are the strongest guys in the country and they arent even on the drug testing programme... all got legitimate reasons of course.lol. but if there was an untested federation i guarantee you all these guys would suddenly have all this free time to do a comp or two..

[nate225]

Im just gonna be honest...

i want another federation so i could compete and not be drug tested... after speaking with numerous people... thats all they really want too (they just dont wanna say it)...

u can make up other little reasons and to the more experienced guys who have alot of involvement some of the reasons are probably very valid points but to all of us we just dont wanna be tested.

look at all the strong people around who mentor people to do powerlifting comps... these guys are the strongest guys in the country and they arent even on the drug testing programme... all got legitimate reasons of course.lol. but if there was an untested federation i guarantee you all these guys would suddenly have all this free time to do a comp or two..

Wouldn't be hard to run a CAPO affiliated comp in NZL.

I'm sure even a few of the lifetime drugfree guys would come along to squat out of a monolift! :grin:

Probably wouldn't be a bad thing to start up - It would cater for those that don't want to be tested, cater for gearwhores who want 2.5m kneewraps & open back double ply shirts.

Probably also help NZPF lifters as the federation would have to compete for members thus needing to focus on how best to serve its lifters. Competition isn't always a bad thing!

[HarryB]

Or you drug addicts can make the short flight across the Tasman to aus!!! lol...

[steak]

Some good points there Nate

[tinytraps]

Lots of good points...whos going to be the one to bite the bullet and take the next step??

[steak]

Or you drug addicts can make the short flight across the Tasman to aus!!! lol...

I thought about going just to see this lol.....

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2360047036582

[Big john]

Or you drug addicts can make the short flight across the Tasman to aus!!! lol...

I thought about going just to see this lol.....

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2360047036582

^^ fuuuuuuuuuuu yea!

[tinytraps]

If someone was to align with capo heres what they would theoretically need to do.

Set up an incorporated society 15 signatures and $100 NZ filing fee

Organise a heirachy

Affiliate with WPC $250 US yearly affiliation

Have a decent set of equipment (hydraulic or similar rack, comp bar and a shit tonne of weights) and a venue.

Once all this was done all you would need is to start recruiting members. If this was to happen it would have to start from the gym level and build its way up from there. I dont think it would be long before a NZPO would grow to rival the NZPF

[nate225]

If someone was to align with capo heres what they would theoretically need to do.

Set up an incorporated society 15 signatures and $100 NZ filing fee

Organise a heirachy

Affiliate with WPC $250 US yearly affiliation

Have a decent set of equipment (hydraulic or similar rack, comp bar and a shit tonne of weights) and a venue.

Once all this was done all you would need is to start recruiting members. If this was to happen it would have to start from the gym level and build its way up from there. I dont think it would be long before a NZPO would grow to rival the NZPF

If you did I'd suggest starting off how NABBA-WFF did, utilising the Australian Exec team and only running a few good quality comps. Then with time form your own Exec body and increase the number of comps. Nothing blows more than shitty comps with low numbers and a budget blitzed by flying officials around the country.

[thatwaslight]

If someone was to align with capo heres what they would theoretically need to do.

Set up an incorporated society 15 signatures and $100 NZ filing fee

Organise a heirachy

Affiliate with WPC $250 US yearly affiliation

Have a decent set of equipment (hydraulic or similar rack, comp bar and a shit tonne of weights) and a venue.

Once all this was done all you would need is to start recruiting members. If this was to happen it would have to start from the gym level and build its way up from there. I dont think it would be long before a NZPO would grow to rival the NZPF

i nominate you bro!

[Optimass]

Or you drug addicts can make the short flight across the Tasman to aus!!! lol...

there you go ... first the pavlova... then Phar lap ... now our drug addicts

[Optimass]

If someone was to align with capo heres what they would theoretically need to do.

Set up an incorporated society 15 signatures and $100 NZ filing fee

Organise a heirachy

Affiliate with WPC $250 US yearly affiliation

Have a decent set of equipment (hydraulic or similar rack, comp bar and a shit tonne of weights) and a venue.

Once all this was done all you would need is to start recruiting members. If this was to happen it would have to start from the gym level and build its way up from there. I dont think it would be long before a NZPO would grow to rival the NZPF

Need a good sized vehicle and trailer to tow that shit around the country for your provincials ... :nod:

[Old Bull]

Wouldn't be hard to run a CAPO affiliated comp in NZL.

I'm sure even a few of the lifetime drugfree guys would come along to squat out of a monolift! :grin:

Probably wouldn't be a bad thing to start up - It would cater for those that don't want to be tested, cater for gearwhores who want 2.5m kneewraps & open back double ply shirts.

Probably also help NZPF lifters as the federation would have to compete for members thus needing to focus on how best to serve its lifters. Competition isn't always a bad thing!

Good post Nate, that would satisfy those out there looking for something without the restrictions that NZPF has in place. May even get a few defections from NZPF.

Don't think it will stop the Fed bashing, there will always be those that still want to have a dick measuring competition.lol

Me I am happy with the IPF over 100 nations, this years worlds has over 350 lifters, a good place to test your self.

The quicker someone gets this off the ground the better off we all be, just back to lifting instead of sledging.

Im just gonna be honest...

i want another federation so i could compete and not be drug tested... after speaking with numerous people... thats all they really want too (they just dont wanna say it)...

u can make up other little reasons and to the more experienced guys who have alot of involvement some of the reasons are probably very valid points but to all of us we just dont wanna be tested.

Shot Tom

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[tinytraps]

If someone was to align with capo heres what they would theoretically need to do.

Set up an incorporated society 15 signatures and $100 NZ filing fee

Organise a heirachy

Affiliate with WPC $250 US yearly affiliation

Have a decent set of equipment (hydraulic or similar rack, comp bar and a shit tonne of weights) and a venue.

Once all this was done all you would need is to start recruiting members. If this was to happen it would have to start from the gym level and build its way up from there. I dont think it would be long before a NZPO would grow to rival the NZPF

Need a good sized vehicle and trailer to tow that shit around the country for your provincials ... :nod:

Nate had a good point about having only a few big comps throughout the year while it got on its feet.

How many lifters do you think would turn up to a bench bash for cash? Or a deadzone challenge? Or a clash of the titans event getting the strongest mofos in the country going up against each other.

These kind of events would pull big numbers. Team up with the bodybuilding shows and have comp run between the pre judging and night shows. As someone mentioned on powerhouse getting the crowd involved, let them come have a lift just to see how impressive some of the feats are. Or you could team up with the strongman boys and run a comp at the easter show or big boys toys how fuckin cool would that be!

[steak]

That would certainly add some value to it and offer great exposure. Good points!

[HarryB]

Or you drug addicts can make the short flight across the Tasman to aus!!! lol...

there you go ... first the pavlova... then Phar lap ... now our drug addicts

yeah but can someone please come take Russell Crowe back... we're well over him!