Dear all
We hope your preparations for your upcoming competition are going well. With over 100 competitors it is going to be a very busy weekend. Set-up for the event is set to start at 2pm Friday at the competition venue – Shalom College. Extra hands will make this process quicker for all. There will also be some additional equipment management requirements that need hands on deck before the first session on the Saturday morning, after the last session Saturday afternoon, and before the first session on Sunday.
Additionally it is an expectation that all competing athletes volunteer for at least one session throughout the duration of the event to ensure the competition runs smoothly.
To sign up – go here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AEAD2BA3FDC07-63156032-state
For your convenience you will find the Final entries list and competition information attached so that you can work out which session suits you best. Technical official roles require a minimum of a club level referee qualification. To gain this minimum level of qualification you can easily do the free online training prior to the event: You will find the training here: Australian Weightlifting Federation > EDUCATION Select Technical Officials
Uniform for TO’s is white shirt, navy pants/skirt, black shoes and a navy jacket.
If you are nominating for computer it is preferred that you have acted in this role previously.
Loaders need to wear closed in shoes, and either a QWA or Oly Voly shirt in preference.
The event will be live streamed by Brent Vaughan.
There will be 8 platforms in the warm-up area – you may like to plan ahead and arrange who you will share with in your session.
Reminder that all QWA endorsed competitions are subject to anti-doping testing as organised by SIA. You can complete free online Anti-doping training via the SIA website to learn more about this: Courses – Fundamentals (only needs to be done the once) + Yearly update (every year).eLearning course overview | Sport Integrity Australia
Remember:
- Photo ID and starting weights are compulsory at weigh-in
- Remember to check that the Weigh-in staff deduct 250g from your weight on the scales before adding that number to your paperwork – this is your responsibility
- 20kg rule will be in use (if you are unsure what this means check with your Coach or complete your TO training to learn more)
- Lifters who fail to make weight are unable to participate in any capacity at the event
- Only currently accredited AWF Coaches along with their supervised support personnel are permitted in the warm-up and competition field-of-play area. Athletes without a coach will need to manage their own back-room preparations or organise for their support staff to be supervised by a current AWF accredited coach.
CANTEEN FACILITIES – will be open from 7am daily
Cold Drinks
Breakfast Burgers/Wraps
Steak Burgers /Sausage on bread
Wraps
Fruit
Coffee and Sweets Stall
SAUNA AVAILABLITY
*Boyant Bodies – 155 Bargara Road, Kalki. Ph 0456499773
3 person Clearlight Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna
OPEN – 7am – 6:30pm (last booking, however can extend outside these hours if needed).
Single 30 mins $45 45 mins $65 ($30 extra for each extra person)
Float Therapy can also be added. Call Mandy and Richard to discuss your needs and appointments.
*At Pilates Bundaberg – Shop 1&2/9 Maryborough St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670 PH 0493190713
24 hour access – please call to make arrangements, in advance would be appreciated. Two person sauna, discount rates available.
DINNER GET TOGETHER – Saturday Night from 5:30pm
THE CLUB HOTEL – 50 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central. Large outdoor dining area, with a relaxed atmosphere, for us to enjoy dinner with friends. Large tables will be booked from 5:30pm for you to come along – please RSVP (via email) your interest, with numbers, to unitedbarbellclubbundaberg@gmail.com. (for booking purposes).
EVENT LOCATION AND PARKING
Please see attached map and parking availability for Saturday and Sunday. You can park in either car parks (access from Fitzgerald Street, or Eggmolesse Street on both days). However, we would advise using the Eggmolesse Street carpark on Sunday (5am – 12 noon) as there are community markets that fill a large part of the school area and carpark (off Fitzgerald Street).
**The HANGAR is where the competition will be held (there are changerooms, showers and plenty of toilet facilities available for your use). All of the canteen services and weigh in room, are all at the HANGAR (large covered sports courts).
Safe travels!!
Warm regards
Deb:)