After this months Bending the Bar (20-21 Feb2021) we officially have the next DOFFL Powerlifting Push/Pull event date and location. We will officially hold our DOFFL Ryan Blackwell Classic at Pensacola Fitness on 3 APR from 9am - 3pm. This will be an amazing event, come support DOFFL veterans, meet Ryan Blackwell and hear his story and learn about the Monument to Women Veterans going up in Pensacola.
DOFFL, in partnership with Pensacola Fitness, will be hosting our Inaugural Powerlifting Competition to bring the community and military together to help bring awareness and combat Veteran suicide. We hope this event displays the programs available to our Veterans and enables the community to participate where they can. The information below is for all in attendance.
WHEN: 3 APR 2021 9am-3pm
The weight classes, closely outlined to USPA (United States Powerlifting Association) Lightweight, Middle and Heavyweight
Female: up to 115lbs, 116-139lbs, and 140+
Male: up to 130, 131-183, 184+
We will have awards for Top 3 placements in each weight class M/F. Additionally, we will have our Inaugural Team trophy for the Gym with the most participants to hold on their Gym for the Year.
Last will be the Cpt MacKinnon award for the most weight lifted collectively by the top male.
There will also be one for the top female (Name of award to be announced).
Costs (Available after Submission)
$30 per contestant before 3 APR 21 and a DOF T-shirt will be provided on day of the event.
Authorized Equipment
Weight Belts, wrist wraps and Knee Sleeves are approved during the Challenge. No other equipment are allowed (Body-Suits, Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Chalk, etc.)
Sequence of Events: Two event competition: Max Bench and Deadlift. Each contestant will have 3 record attempts to record their highest weight. Once you start with a weight, you cannot go down in weight. It is suggested to attempt a weight you are comfortable with prior to adding more weight. Between attempts the contestant wait until the rest of the competitors complete their lift until their next attempt. There will be two squat racks available to warm-up on all three lifts prior and during events.
Commands:
Bench- Contestant will un-rack weight (with spotter) and will lower weight to chest at own pace. Once weight is on the contestants chest, the judge will give the command “Press”. Contestant will then press the weight with arms fully extended and will rack when judge gives the command “RACK”. The head nor buttocks must not leave the bench or the repetition will not count.
Deadlift- Contestant will assume the deadlifting position and will record their attempt. Once contestant has lifted the weight and is in the fully extended position the judge will give the command “DOWN”. The contestant will control the weight to the ground (NOT DROP) and that will count as a record attempt.
Activities On-Site
We will have door prizes, a silent auction, as well as 🪓 Axe Warriors Mobile Axe’s trailer, Local Boyz Hawaiian Shave Ice, and a food vendor on site.
We are currently still looking for Volunteers to help with the event. We are also looking for local organizations that would like to provide door prizes or raffle gifts.
Sponsors available still each sponsor will be on the event T-shirt and final poster.
$500 Co-Sponsor, Table, and display, mentioned in all flyers, posts, and announcements, Name on & hand out 1st Place Trophy
$350 Gold Table and display, mentioned in all flyers, posts, and announcements, Name on 2nd Place Trophy
$200 Silver Table and display, mentioned in all flyers, posts, and announcements, Name on 3rd Place Trophy
$100 Bronze display, mentioned in all flyers, posts, and announcements
Donations are appreciated, and all profits will go to combating Post 9/11 Veteran Suicide and Programs for our Veterans right here in Florida.
