SPA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018
4-5 August 2018
Aperia Mall
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Welcome to SPA's annual powerlifting championships! It is our 5th annual competition and we are excited to announce that we have 120 spots available over two days. Please read all the following rules and regulations before proceeding to sign up.
General rules & commonly asked questions:
General rules & commonly asked questions:
- GPA rules (please click here to view)
- 24 hour weigh-in
- Lifting schedule will only be confirmed AFTER registration closes
- Singlet required
- Any brand of equipment allowed as long as it meets the specifications listed in the GPA rules
- We welcome athletes from any nationalities
- The top lifter's score will be calculated using the Nuckols' Index (please refer to Greg Nuckols' website here for more information)
Age categories
- Every athlete is automatically entered into the open category.
- You may register for another age category if you are eligible. This is your age on the day of the meet, 4 or 5 August 2018.
- There is no additional registration fee if you sign up for another age category.
Team competition
- Each team must consist of 5 people
- You may form your team even after registration, the deadline to inform us is 1 August 2018
- The winning team is based on points awarded to athletes who place in their weight category (ie. you have a better chance of winning the team competition if you spread your team out over various weight categories)
- Points are awarded based on the open category only
Weigh-ins
- Weigh-ins are 24 hours prior to the start of your flight
- If you are competing on Saturday, then weigh-ins on Friday are at Elevate Gym (213 Upper Thomson Road)
- If you are competing on Sunday, then weigh-ins on Saturday are at the competition venue at Aperia Mall
- You can change your weight category after registration, latest date to change is 15 July 2018
- If you do not make weight, then you can still compete but will not be eligible for any prizes (individual nor team)
- You can weigh in as often as you like up till 30 minutes before your flight commences
Record-setting and rules:
- Only Singaporeans, PRs and residents in Singapore are eligible to set local records
- Each new local record attempt must be at least 1kg heavier than the previous record
- Any athlete from any nationality is eligible to set a world record
- Each new world record attempt must be at least 0.5kg heavier than the previous record
- 4th attempts are not eligible for competition totals and for placing top 3, but are eligible for records.
- 4th attempts are only allowed if the first three attempts are successful
Other rules
- We will not entertain video/photo reviews of your lifts after the judges have given their decision
- No dumping the bar when squatting/benching/deadlifting during warm-ups or on the competition platform. We have full discretion in banning any athletes who do so. We really don't want to do that, so PLEASE DO NOT DUMP THE BAR. This puts the spotters at risk of injury and also damages the flooring. If there is any damage to the flooring, you will be fully liable for the repair and reinstatement costs. It can cost thousands of dollars so please be gentle with the bar and weights.
- No shouting of vulgarities on the competition platform for propriety's sake.
The really boring but necessary stuff - by signing up for the meet, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions:
I confirm that I understand the nature of the SPA Championships 2018 before my participation in such an event, and acknowledge and agree that my participation in this event, is my acceptance of any and all associated risks of such event, both foreseeable and unforeseeable (including but not limited to the possibility of sustaining personal injuries and/or loss of life). I agree to cooperate and comply fully with all rules and regulations of including but not limited to the following, Aperia Mall, Ascendas REIT and the Singapore Powerlifting Alliance operating under Powerlifting LLP (hereinafter referred to as “the Organizers”), and any rules and regulations set out by the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018.
I undertake to obtain and maintain appropriate and sufficient insurance for my needs, for the duration of the SPA Championships 2018 in which I participate in. In the event of an emergency, I do hereby authorize the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 to arrange medical attention for me as may be reasonable and available in the circumstances and I agree to pay all medical and hospital fees and incidental charges in respect to medical attention given to myself and to the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 for any such fees and charges and all incidental costs and expenses which may have been paid by the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 or whosoever else. The details for the person whom should be contacted in such event of an emergency are provided and such details are accurate.
I understand and agree that in consideration of the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 accepting my participation, I hereby irrevocably and unequivocally undertake that I (including my child/children, parent, guardian, personal representatives and/or dependents) shall not, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Singapore, hold Aperia Mall, Ascendas REIT, Singapore Powerlifting Alliance operating under Powerlifting LLP and/or the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018, its office-bearers, staff, officers, volunteers and/or any of its authorised agents responsible for any damage to or loss of property or any injury or loss of life which may be sustained by me during the SPA Championships 2018 or arising from any cause in connection with the SPA Championships 2018.
I confirm that if I am below 21 years of age, I have obtained a parent or guardian’s consent to the hereinabove mentioned, and he/she has agreed to be bound by the same.
I confirm that I understand the nature of the SPA Championships 2018 before my participation in such an event, and acknowledge and agree that my participation in this event, is my acceptance of any and all associated risks of such event, both foreseeable and unforeseeable (including but not limited to the possibility of sustaining personal injuries and/or loss of life). I agree to cooperate and comply fully with all rules and regulations of including but not limited to the following, Aperia Mall, Ascendas REIT and the Singapore Powerlifting Alliance operating under Powerlifting LLP (hereinafter referred to as “the Organizers”), and any rules and regulations set out by the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018.
I undertake to obtain and maintain appropriate and sufficient insurance for my needs, for the duration of the SPA Championships 2018 in which I participate in. In the event of an emergency, I do hereby authorize the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 to arrange medical attention for me as may be reasonable and available in the circumstances and I agree to pay all medical and hospital fees and incidental charges in respect to medical attention given to myself and to the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 for any such fees and charges and all incidental costs and expenses which may have been paid by the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 or whosoever else. The details for the person whom should be contacted in such event of an emergency are provided and such details are accurate.
I understand and agree that in consideration of the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018 accepting my participation, I hereby irrevocably and unequivocally undertake that I (including my child/children, parent, guardian, personal representatives and/or dependents) shall not, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Singapore, hold Aperia Mall, Ascendas REIT, Singapore Powerlifting Alliance operating under Powerlifting LLP and/or the Organizers of the SPA Championships 2018, its office-bearers, staff, officers, volunteers and/or any of its authorised agents responsible for any damage to or loss of property or any injury or loss of life which may be sustained by me during the SPA Championships 2018 or arising from any cause in connection with the SPA Championships 2018.
I confirm that if I am below 21 years of age, I have obtained a parent or guardian’s consent to the hereinabove mentioned, and he/she has agreed to be bound by the same.
