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WELCOME to the 2024 USA Powerlifting TruBorn Knockout!

Hello Lifters, Coaches and Parents,


Thank you for entering the 2024 TruBorn Knockout! We hope this email finds you well!


We are so excited for this competition and are working hard to bring you a fantastic lifting experience! Our goal is to provide you the best opportunity possible to hit big PR's on the platform!


Below is the lifting schedule. We wanted to get this out early so you are aware of your lifting day and session. Please click on the Roster for your day and review your registration information, day, session, and flight.


Please NOTE:

✔️ All guys lift on Saturday and there will be two sessions.

✔️ All ladies lift in one session on Sunday.


COMPETITION DIVISION SETUP

OPEN and YOUTH divisions scored by weight class and total.

Junior (20-23) all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.

Master (40-59)  all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.

Master (60+)  all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.

Teen 1 (14-15), Teen 2 (16-17), Teen 3 (18-19) all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.


AWARDS:

Division Awards are 1st-5th

Best JUNIOR Lifter, Male and Female by Dots/Age

Best MASTERS Lifter, Male and Female by Dots/Age

Best TEEN, Male and Female by Dots/Age

Best EQUIPPED Lifter, Male by Dots/Age

Best OVERALL OPEN RAW Lifter, Male and Female by Dots


We have created a dedicated meet website at www.melepowerlifting.com where you can find Athlete Information details including schedule, rules, roster, rookie tips, faq's and more. See the Event Information page for spectator information including entry times, event tickets, and parking.


Thank you for choosing USA Powerlifting Georgia to showcase your hard work! If you can't tell already, we are very excited for this event and hope you are too!


Please keep a lookout for future lifter emails as we get closer to the competition and feel free to email any questions you may have.


Best Regards,

Cathy and Siraj

Meet Directors

2024 TruBorn Knockout

Membership/Rosters


Please take look at the Roster(s) listed below. Find your name and ensure your registration information is correct.


IF you have not been assigned a platform, that means there is an issue with your membership. If you need to renew or purchase your membership please do so asap. Please email Cathy if you have a current 2024 membership and you are still not assigned a platform.


Please go to https://www.melepowerlifting.com/membership to update or purchase your membership.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

August 9th (FRIDAY). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Early Check-in, Equipment Check, Rack Heights

6:00 pm: Rules Briefing

Saturday Men's Roster

August 10 (SATURDAY)

All Men


Session 1

All Masters, Teen, Youth

5:30 – 6:00 am | Check-In

6:00 – 7:30 am | Weigh-ins

7:00 am      | General Admission

8:00 am      | Lifting Begins

Awards (immediately following)


Session 2

All Junior, Open and all Equipped

12:30 – 2:30 pm | Check-In

1:00 – 2:30 pm  | Weigh-ins

2:00 pm       | General Admission

3:00 pm       | Lifting Begins

Awards (immediately following)

Sunday Women's Roster

August 11 (SUNDAY)

All Women


Session 1

6:30 – 7:00 am | Check-In

7:00 – 8:30 am | Weigh-ins

8:00 am      | General Admission

9:00 am      | Lifting Begins

Awards (immediately following)

REGISTRATION CHANGES


Having your correct information is essential to helping us organize and run an efficient meet!


Please use our  ATHLETE CHANGE FORM to

  • change divisions
  • change your weight class
  • Withdraw


Deadlines:

  • August 1, 2024: Weight Class Changes

Rules & Anti-Doping (Drug Tests)


This meet is sanctioned by USA Powerlifting. All USA Powerlifting technical rules will be enforced. As an athlete, it is your responsibility to learn the technical rules of competition and ensure that your equipment is approved. This also includes following anti-doping/drug testing guidelines. USA Powerlifting drug testing information can be accessed here.


As with all USA Powerlifting events, we will drug test a minimum of 10% of the lifters.


If your prescription drugs are prohibited you need to apply for exemption ASAP. Fill out the Therapeutic Use Exemption Form (TUE) HERE.

Check your Prescription Drugs


If you are on ANY PRESCRIPTION drug please check it using Global Dro. Even the most commonly prescribed drugs might be banned substances.

ENTER the following:

User - Athlete

Sport - weightlifting (they don’t have a powerlifting option)

Nation of purchase - US

Name of the drug (you may need to check name brand and the generic name)


Global DRO

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Thank you to TruBorn Strong for hosting this event! If you are looking for a place to train there is no better powerlifting gym in Georgia! With 10 combo racks, plethora of kilo plates, and wide assortment of machines for your accessory work.

Looking for a powerlifting coach or handler for this meet?

Contact Siraj @ TruBorn Strong

Please feel free to email, call, or text if you have any questions

Cathy@Melepowerlifting.com - 518.683.8342

Mele Powerlifting www.melepowerlifting.com

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