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hi guys anyone know of any competitions happing in northern ireland soon or even where you would find out about up and coming competitions? cheers
Hi,
There is a NABBA OPEN IRISH BODYBUILDING CLASSIC on 21st March, 2010 in Dublin in Olympia Theatre.
The show is open to everyone from any country (We already have entries from North Ireland, England and Latvia) & will have the following classes:
First Timers
Juniors
Novice
Masters over 40's & 50's
Miss Figure
Mister Class 4, 3, 2, 1 AND TWO NEW CLASSES:
Mr Personal Trainer (this class involves fitness test and will be judged with a mens health look)
Mr Power Lifter Class (see rules below)
For any queries - pls email
info@bodybyrne.ie,
maijar@hotmail.com or call 00 353 (0) 851039736
MR PERSONAL TRAINER COMPETITORS:
ROUND 1/
PHYSIQUE: Contestants are to wear either runners or biker shorts ( no posing suits) along with athletic shoes and socks. All contestants will be brought out individually for four quarter turns at centre stage and then repeating the quarter turns in a line-up with the other contestants. Depending on the number of contestants, the Head Judge may divide the group into two or more smaller groups and repeat the four-quarter turns. The judges will be assessing overall symmetry, proportion, firmness and physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and presentation that best shows an athletic physique.
ROUND 2/
STRENGTH: The Strength Round consists of two exercises - Chin-Ups and Push-Ups. Contestants will be brought out individually in numerical order. While a fitness outfit is recommended, the costume/apparel will not be part of the judges' decision. Shoes are not required for this round. A time limit of one (1) minute for each event per individual has been set. The contestants will be judged on how many correctly executed Chin-Ups and Push-Ups accomplished in the 1 minute time period. Effort must be continuous with no resting.
CHIN-UPS: No straps, gloves or chalk will be permitted. Chin-Ups may be done either with an underhand or overhand grip. A correctly executed Chin-Up consists of full extension of the arms on the bottom to the chin above the bar at the top done without stopping at top or bottom. The contestant doing the most reps will receive a score for first place, the contestant doing the second highest amount, second place and on down.
PUSH-UPS: A line of tape will be placed on the stage and each contestant's toes shall remain behind the line. Contestants will face the audience. A correctly executed Push-Up consists of full extension of the arms at the top and down to touching the chest to the stage. To eliminate problems of judging the down movement with contestants wearing different and loose fitting clothing, one of the judge's will place the palm of his hand on stage directly under the contestant's chest to confirm the touchdown position. The participant doing the most Push-Ups will receive a score of 1st place, the contestant doing the second highest, 2nd place and on down. After the rankings are determined for both exercises, each contestant's ranking will be added together for one placement for this round. If there is a tie, the max pull-ups and if necessary, max push-ups will determine the tiebreaker
ROUND 3/
OBSTACLE COURSE: Timed event - short in duration. The obstacles will challenge your speed, stamina and agility. This event will be performed on the main stage, three or four athletes at a time. The Obstacle Course will consist of 20 vertical jumps onto a 16" high bench (up down 20 times), 20 full range sit-ups, 30 jumps with a 3 lb. jump rope (must be complete jumps starting with rope behind your feet).
ALL DONE ON TIME
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POWER LIFTER COMPETITORS:
Squat
1. The lifter shall face the front of the platform. The bar shall be held horizontal across the shoulders, hands and fingers gripping the bar, and the top of the bar not more than the thickness of the bar below the outer edge of the shoulders. The hands may be positioned anywhere on the bar inside and/or in contact with the inner collars. The bar must not move more than its thickness from the lifter's chosen starting position.
2. After removing the bar from the racks (the lifter may be aided in removal of the bar from the rack by the spotter/loaders) the lifter must move backwards to establish a starting position. When this lifter is motionless, erect with knees locked, and the bar properly positioned the Chief referee will give the signal to begin the lift. The signal shall consist of a downward movement of the arm together with the audible command "squat" the lifter may take any position adjustments within the rules, without penalty. for reasons of safety the lifter will be requested to "replace the bar" together with a backward movement of the arm, if after a period of five seconds he is not in the correct position to begin the lift.
3. Upon receiving the Chief Referee's signal, the lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of the knees. Only one decent attempt is allowed. The attempt is deemed to have commenced when the lifters knees have unlocked. The bar may move from its starting position downwards on the lifters back the thickness/diameter of the bar during the performance of the lift.
4. The lifter must recover at will to an upright position with the knees locked. Double bouncing at the bottom of the squat attempt or any downward movement is not permitted. When the lifter is motionless (in the apparent final position) the Chief Referee will give the signal to rack the bar.
5. The signal to rack the bar will consist of a backward motion of the arm and the audible command "rack". The lifter must then move forward and return the bar to the racks. For reasons of safety the lifter may request the aid of the spotter/loaders in returning the bar to and replacing it in the racks. The lifter must stay with the bar during this process.
6. Not more than five and not less than two spotter/loaders shall be on the platform at anytime. The referees may decide to the number of spotter/loaders required on the platform at any time, 2,3,4 or 5
Causes for disqualification of a squat
1. Failure to observe the Chief referee's signal at the commencement or completion of a lift.
2. Double bouncing at the bottom of a lift or any downward movement during the ascent.
3. Failure to assume an upright position with the knees locked at the commencement or completion of a lift.
4. Any excessive movement of the feet, although minor foot movement is allowed. Minor movement will be defined as slight lateral movement, or toes and/ heels coming up up off the platform. The toes and heels must return to the original position.
5. Failure to bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint are lower than the top of the knees.
6. Any movement of the bar on the back more than the diameter/thickness of the bar below its starting position
7. Contact with the bar or the lifter by the spotter/loaders between the Chief referee's signals in order to make the lift easier.
8. Contact of the elbows or upper arms with the legs, slight contact is permitted if there is no supporting that might aid the lifter.
9. Any dropping or dumping of the bar after completion of the lift. Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under Rules of performance for the squat.
Bench Press
1. The bench shall be placed on the platform with the head facing the front or angled up to 45 degrees
2. The lifter must lie on his back with shoulders and buttocks in contact with the bench surface. The sole and heel of his shoes must be in contact with the floor or blocks. His hands and fingers must grip the bar positioned in the rack stands with thumbs around grip. This body position shall be maintained throughout the lift.
3. To achieve firm footing the lifter may use flat surfaced plates or blocks no exceeding 30cm in total height to build up the surface of the platform. Blocks in the range of 5cm, 10cm, 20cm 7 30cm should be made available for foot placement at all International competitions. Slight or very minor foot movement is allowed for both the platform and the blocks.
4. Not more than three and not less than two spotter/loaders shall be on the platform at any time. After correctly positioning himself, the lifter may enlist the help of the spotter/loaders in removing the bar from the racks. The lift off, if assisted by the spotter/loaders must be at arms length.
5. The spacing of the hands shall not exceed 81 cm measured between the forefingers (both forefingers must be within the 81cm marks). If in the case of some old injury or anatomically the lifter is unable to grip the bar equally with both hands he must inform the referees prior to lift off for each attempt and if necessary the bar will be marked accordingly. Use of the reverse grip is forbidden.
6. After removing the bar from the racks, with or without the help of the spotter/loaders, the lifter shall wait with elbows locked for the chief referee's signal. The signal shall be given as soon as the lifter is motionless and the bar properly positioned. For reasons of safety the lifter will be requested to "replace" the bar, together with a backward movement of the arm, if after a period of five seconds he is not in the correct position to begin the lift.
7. The signal to begin the attempt shall consist of a downward movement of the arm together with the audible command "start".
8. After receiving the signal, the lifter must lower the bar to the chest (the chest, for the purpose of the rule, finishes at the base of the sternum breastbone), hold it motionless on the chest, after which the Chief referee will signal the audible command "Press". The lifter must then return the bar to arms length with no excessive / immoderate uneven extension of the arms. When held motionless in this position the audible command "Rack" shall be given together with a backward motion of the arm.
9. If anatomically the arms cannot be fully extended the lifter shall inform the referees prior to each attempt.
Causes for disqualification of a Bench press
1. Failure to observe the Chief referees signals at the commencement or completion of the lift.
2. Any change in the elected lifting position during the lift proper. i.e. any raising movement of the shoulders, buttocks from the bench or feet from the floor / blocks - plates or lateral movement of hands on the bar. Slight or very minor foot movement is allowed. Both sole and heel must stay in contact with the floor/blocks.
3. Heaving, bouncing or sinking the bar into the chest after it is motionless in such a way as to make the lift easier.
4. Any pronounced / exaggerated uneven extension of the arms during the lift.
5. Any downward movement of the bar in the course of being pressed out.
6. Failure to press the bar to full extension of the arms simultaneously at the completion of the lift.
7. Contact with the bar or the lifter by the spotter/loaders between the chief referees signal in order to make the lift easier.
8. Any contact of the lifter's feet with the bench or its supports.
9. Deliberate contact between the bar and bar rest supports during the lift to make the lift easier.
10. Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under the Rules of Performance
Dead Lift
1. The lifter shall face the front of the platform with the bar laid horizontally in front of the lifter's feet, gripped with an optional grip in both hands and lifted until the lifter is standing erect.
2. On completion of the lift the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the shoulders back.
3. The Chief Referee's signal shall consist of a downward movement of the arm and the audible command "down". The signal will not be given until the bar is motionless and the lifter is in the apparent finished position. If the bar is shaking when at the knee area, although not exactly pure, this is not a cause for failure.
4. Any raising of the bar or any deliberate attempt to do so will count as an attempt. Once the attempt has begun no downward movement is allowed until the lifter reaches the erect position with his knees locked. If the bar settles as the shoulders come back this should not be reason to disqualify the lift.
Causes for disqualification of a Dead Lift
1. Any downward movement of the bar before it reaches the final position.
2. Failure to stand erect with shoulders back.
3. Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.
4. Supporting the bar on thighs during the performance of the lift. If the bar edges up the thighs but is not supported this is not reason for disqualification. The lifter should benefit in all decisions of doubt made by the referee.
5. Stepping backwards or forwards, although lateral movement of the foot or rocking feet between ball and heel is permitted.
6. Lowering the bar before receiving the Chief Referee's signal.
7. Allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control with both hands. i.e. releasing bar from palm of the hand.
8. Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under Rules of Performance.