2009 USAPL Men's National Powerlifting ... - USA Powerlifting

=BID PRESENTATION2009 USAPLMen’s National Powerlifting ChampionshipsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaRobert Keller

2009 USAPLMen’s National Powerlifting ChampionshipsJuly 2009 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1. PROPOSED DATE OF COMPETITION:A. July 20092. CITY & STATE LOCATION:A. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [USA]3. MEET DIRECTOR CONTACT INFORMATION:Robert KellerPost Office Box 291571, Davie, Florida 33329E-mail: rhk@verizon.netTelephone: 954.790.2249Fax: 954.301.33444. ENTRY FEES:A. $65.00 for each lifterB. $60.00 per team5. AWARDS:a. 1 st - 5th place individual awards for each weight classb. 1 st – 5 th place Team Awardsc. Champion of Champion Awards to the best overall Male Lifterd. Participation certificates to each lifter6. MEET DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE:A. [30+] National Level ChampionshipsB. [4] IPF/NAPF Regional ChampionshipsC. [2] IPF World Championships7. OPENING CEREMONYA. City and State Representatives to attend Opening of Championship8. CONTEST VENUEA. Hyatt Grand Ballroom – 10,000 Square Feet9. ACCESSIBILITY/HIGHWAY ACCESS/AIRPORT:A. ¼ Mile from I-95B. At the Philadelphia International Airport10. SCALE & SAUNA AVAILABILITY:A. Three [3] Digital Scales @ VenueB. Max Capacity 300kgs/661lbsC. Certified – Certificate Available for American/World Records2

11. CHAMPIONSHIP RESORT/HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSi. Marriott Hotel – Connected to Philadelphia Int’l Airportii. Single: $99.00 – 109.00USD per night12. CHAMPIONSHIP EQUIPMENT:A. Six [6 ] ER RacksB. Six [6] Sets of Ivanko WeightsC. Five [5] Warm-up platformsD. Elevated PlatformE. All other required equipment will be provided in accordance with theIPF/USAPL Technical Rules13. ANNOUNCING/SCORE KEEPING SYSTEM:A. Joe Marksteiner’s computerized scoring systemB. Large Screen for SpectatorsC. Platform Video and Scoring Screen in Warm-up Area14. PLATFORM MANAGEMENT:A. Dennis “Niko” Huslander – Platform Manager15. SPOTTER/LOADERS:A. Ten [10] Spotters/Loaders – Garage Ink Powerlifting Team16. MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT:A. DJ will play music during championship between attempts.17. MEET PROGRAMS/T-SHIRTS/ADMISSION/AUDIENCE INFORMATION:A. Meet Programs - $10.00B. Admission - $5.00 / Children Under 7 – No ChargeC. Contest T-Shirts - $15.00 [Small to XL] and $20.00 [XXL – UP]D. Space for Vendor Booths - $100.00 Per Day18. DRUG-TESTING:A. Urinalysis – 10% of the AthletesB. Jack Marcus / George Bartotti – DCO19. REFEREES AND VOLUNTEERS:A. Provisions will be made to accommodate Ten [10] Referees20. MEDICAL FACILITIES:A. Medical Personal on Staff at Disney Sports Centeri. EMTii. Chiropractoriii. Massage Therapist21. MEETING ROOMS:A. Meeting Rooms will be provided for all required events to include theannual NGB Meeting and scheduled EC Meetings.3

22. PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION:A. Three [3] Philadelphia television stations will cover the eventB. Contest listing/Ad will be placed in Powerlifting USAC. Advertisement in USAPL Hardcopy NewsletterD. Advertisement in PowerlinesE. National Level MailingF. Professional Championship WebsiteG. Post-event Article to Powerlines, Newsletter and Powerlifting USA23. VIDEOTAPING:A. Video-taping of the event will be allowed by all athletes, spectators, guestsand family members.24. EVENING SOCIAL:A. Post-event social will be planned for all event attendees25. REFEREE TESTING:A. Jack Marcus / Bill Clayton /Robert Keller – Evaluators26. SPONSORS:A. Titan Support SystemsB. Inzer Advance DesignsC. Philadelphia Sports CommissionD. Garage Ink PowerliftingE. Quest NutritionF. Strong Arm Sports27. LOGO DESIGN:A. A professionally prepared logo will be created for this event by Rick Fowler.4