Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James welcomes Jamie Swagler back to the show to discuss the upcoming New York State Championships. Jamie is the meet director for this weightlifting competition coming up on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th in Auburn, NY. James and Jamie discuss many topics about the meet including...

General:

• COVID procedures and expectations.
• Spectators.
• Live streams and lifter photography.
• Volunteering at the event as a loader or referee.
• Food at the hotel and surrounding area.

Lifters Specific:

• General schedule for the weekend.
• When the start list and volunteer signups will be released.
• Weigh in and check scale locations.
• Dropping down or going up a weight class.
• What to expect in the warm-up room and on the competition platform.
• Training Hall: located at Swagler Strength & Performance (contact Jamie for access).
• Declaring and changing attempts at the Marshal's table.
• Bathroom locations.

Other:

• Youth and Masters competition and awards.
• When awards will be given for each weight class.
• Team competition and awards.
• Regional team competition and awards.
• Breaking NY State and NY State Meet records.

Resources:

• USA Weightlifting Referee Clinic
• Technical Officials Sign Up
• Competition Rule Book
• State Championships Entry and Registration
• NY State Meet Records
• NY State Records

Please direct all questions to Jamie Swagler at [email protected].

Thank you for listening.

Enjoy!

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