CANADIAN WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION HALTEROPHILIE CANADIENNE

CANADIAN WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION HALTEROPHILIE CANADIENNE 2014 CANADIAN SENIOR WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPETITION REGULATION GENERAL INFORMATION SCHEDULES, FORMS DEADLINES SASKATOON, SK MAY 17-18, 2014

OFFICIAL INVITATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS Dear Friends, On behalf of the Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association, we are honored to invite the Canadian weightlifting community to participate in the 2014 Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 17 ~ 18, 2014. The competition will take place at the Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M4. With the support of our volunteers and generous sponsors, we look forward to sharing our hospitality and sportsmanship with you. We wish you good luck with your training and hope you enjoy your stay in Saskatchewan. Yours in sport, Ken Trofimuk President, Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association Chad Benko and Claire Hopkin Chairperson Page 1 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

REGULATIONS 1. COMPETITION TITLE The competition is the 2014 Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships (the Competition ). 2. COMPETITION DATES May 17-18, 2014. 3. ORGANISERS The Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association ( SWA ), in partnership with the Synergy Strength Weightlifting club and Canadian Weightlifting Federation d Halterophile Canadienne. The 2014 Canadian Senior Championships Organizing Committee is the official Local Organizing Committee (the LOC ) of the competition. 4. SANCTIONING BODY Canadian Weightlifting Federation Halterophile Canadienne ( CWFHC ). 5. COMPETITION VENUE 5.1 Competition Site The competition venue will be at the Saskatoon Inn 2002, Airport Drive Saskatoon SK S7L 6M4 Phone: (306) 242-1440 http://www.saskatooninn.com/ 5.2 Competition area Saskatchewan room section B 5.3 Warm-up area Saskatchewan Room section C 5.4 Weigh-in British Columbia Room 5.5 Changing rooms BC Theatre Room and Personal Hotel Rooms 5.6 Anti-Doping control Alberta Room 5.7 Volunteers & Officials Manitoba Room 5.8 Banquet Saskatchewan Room 5.9 Technical meeting Manitoba Room 5.10 Medical * Alberta Room Page 2 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

- All rooms subject to change by organizing committee. 6. EVENTS 6.1 Women: 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, 75, 75+ kg categories. 6.2 Men: 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 105, 105+ kg categories. 7. QUALIFYING TOTALS MEN 56 kg 62 kg 69 kg 77 kg 85 kg 94 kg 105 kg + 105 kg 175 kg 190 kg 210 kg 230 kg 245 kg 255 kg 260 kg 270 kg WOMEN 48 kg 53 kg 58 kg 63 kg 69 kg 75 kg + 75 kg 120 kg 130 kg 140 kg 145 kg 150 kg 160 kg 170 kg 8. PARTICIPANTS ELIGIBILITY (rules adopted at the 2006 AGM) 8.1 An athlete participating in a national competition must be a: a duly affiliated member of his/her Provincial/Territorial (P/T) weightlifting association; a member in good standing (not currently being sanctioned) with his/her P/T weightlifting association; A Canadian Citizen of Canada OR person possessing permanent resident status in Canada. 8.2 Coaches registered to participate in the 2014 Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships by their P/T weightlifting association must be Level 2 certified by the NCCP. 8.3 Coaches, team leaders and referees registered to participate in the 2014 Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships by their respective P/T weightlifting association must be: duly affiliated members of their respective P/T weightlifting associations; Members in good standing (not currently being sanctioned) with their respective P/T weightlifting associations. 8.4 Any questions about eligibility should be addressed at the Technical Meeting on May 16, 2014. We encourage team leaders to bring copies of team members proof of citizenship or landed resident status in case it is requested. The eligibility of athletes cannot be challenged after the Technical Meeting. 8.5 The 2014 Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships are open to all qualified athletes nominated by their respective provincial or territorial associations Page 3 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

Athletes must achieve their qualifying performance in a competition subject to doping control (SDC). 8.6 The respective provincial associations may nominate an additional 2 women and 2 men who have not reached the qualifying standard, as long as they are 23 years of age or under (calculated in the calendar year of the athlete s birthday, 2014: 1991-92). 9. ENTRIES These non-qualified athletes must have participated in a competition subject to doping control during the qualifying period. NOTE: Non-qualified athletes may not compete more than two times at the Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships. Athletes must achieve the standard to compete at the Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships after two years as a nonqualified athlete. Only the provincial directors receive Entry Forms from the CWFHC. 9.1 Preliminary Team Entry Form The Preliminary Team Entry form must be received by the LOC no later than midnight (MST) on April 14, 2014. 9.2 Final Team Entry Form - The Final Team Entry Form must be received by the LOC no later than midnight on April 28, 2014. 9.3 Payment of Fees - A single cheque to cover all Team Entry Fees for each respect P/T association must be received by the LOC not later than midnight on April 28, 2014. 9.4 Entry Lists - The Entry List will be distributed by the LOC to the Provincial/Territorial Team Leaders as soon as it becomes available. 10. COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION: The latest IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations will govern the Competition, subject to the following: Athletes who do not achieve a total in the Snatch will be allowed to continue to the Clean & Jerk, but they will not be awarded a Total for the competition. 10.1 NOTE: IWF 2013 2016 Regulation 6.4 Weigh-In at item 15 An athlete who fails to make the bodyweight within the allotted weigh-in time of their respective bodyweight category, in which he/she is officially entered and confirmation the technical meeting, is excluded from the competition of the Event. 10.2 Note: IWF 2013 2016 Regulation 6.6.5 - The total weight of the starting attempts declared and actually taken in the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk cannot be less than fifteen (15) kg below the verified Entry Total for women and twenty (20) kg below the verified Entry Total for men. The Jury will exclude the athlete from the competition if this rule is not adhered to. The above rule is commonly referred to as the 15/20 Kilo Rule. Page 4 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

11. EQUIPMENT 11.1 Competition area Competition platform Competition barbell Referee Lights Scoreboard Attempt board Clock Regulation - 4 square meters IWF certified Eleiko men s & women s bars Uesaka electrical system Wall projection Uesaka system Uesaka electrical system 11.2 Warm-up area Warm-up area Warm-up platforms: Warm-up barbell makes Scoreboard Clock Water Connected to competition area (10m from platform) 8 platforms of 8 foot square Eleiko and Werksan Large screen projection yes yes 11.3 Weigh-in Area Scale: electronic 12.1 Results Package To be circulated at the banquet. 12.2 Announcing into the competition hall, warm-up room 13. MEDICAL 13.1 First aid and medical staff will be on duty. 13.2 Anti-Doping - The Competition will be subject to doping control conducted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). 14. AWARDS: 14.1 Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded for the Total only in each weight category. 14.2 Best Athletes Awards (man woman): Awarded at the Event Banquet, based on the Sinclair formula (calculated on exact bodyweight). 15. ACCOMMODATIONS Saskatoon Inn 2002, Airport Drive Saskatoon SK S7L 6M4 Phone: (306) 242-1440 Toll free: 1-800-667-8789 Website: www.saskatooninn.com Page 5 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

15.1 Reservation Deadline The rooms will be held at the price quoted until May 5th, 2014. The participant or provincial/territorial Team Leader is responsible for contacting the hotel to make their own arrangements. 15.2 Reservations for Team Members (athletes, coaches, manager and officials) Saskatoon Inn Booking Code: Canadian Weightlifting Competition Room standards one king or two queens: $154 per night plus applicable taxes (5% + 5% + 2%: $7.70 + $7.70 + $3.08) Total: $172.48 / room / night 16. TRANSPORTATION FOR TEAM MEMBERS AND DELEGATES 16.1 Shuttle Hotel/Airport shuttle service - The Saskatoon Inn provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport (max 15 minutes). The hotel can either be contacted upon arrival by cell phone or complimentary direct line at airport (near baggage claims) to shuttle service. The hotel is less than 3km from the airport making service quick and efficient. 16.2 Air Connections Connections can be made from John G. Diefenbaker Airport YXE (3 km of the Hotel). * This clause will not be enforce due to the shuttle services provide by the hotel. Consistent with the motion passed at the 2012 CWFHC AGM concerning transportation between the airport, hotel and competition site, the LOC will provide a transportation schedule (airport hotel) on a pre-determinable basis provided to the respective P/T associations at least 30 days prior to the start of the Event. Each P/T association must provide to the LOC a final flight schedule for its team and confirm whether they will use the transportation service offered or not. The LOC strongly encourages all P/T team leaders to provide flight information with Entry Forms so that the LOC can prepare the schedule for drivers. If flight information is not provided by the stipulated deadlines, the LOC may not be able to guarantee transportation. 17. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS: 17.1 Entry Fees: 17.1.1: $100 per athlete, coach and team leader. This includes the banquet ticket. 17.1.2: $50 per Technical Official 17.1.3: Extra Banquet tickets are available for $50 each Page 6 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

17.2 Collection: Team leaders are responsible for collection of all fees from their respective P/T participants. 17.3 Payments Deadline: Must be received April 28, 2014 Method: Single check or money order Payee: Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association Send with: Final Team Entry Form & Financial Remittance Form Send to: Chad Benko and Claire Hopkin 101-2420 Kenderdine Road Saskatoon SK S7N 4G6 (306)717-9800 or (306)717-0313 18. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Local Organizing Committee (LOC) 18.1 Offers the participants a discounted rate for accommodation at the Lister Centre to be guaranteed until the date stated in this regulation, access to the competitions, and participation in official meetings, training, closing banquet and other usual technical services for all participants. 18.2 Provides, free of charge, the facilities for the CWFHC Annual General Meeting and the Technical Meeting. 18.3 Provides, free of charge, the technical organization at all facilities (equipment, hall, rooms with adequate furnishing, technical staff, first aid, etc.) for the competitions for the 2014 Canadian Championships, as required by the relevant CWFHC rules. 18.4 Provides, free of charge, the Best Athlete Awards. 19. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provincial/Territorial Associations (PAs) 19.1 The PAs will collect from their delegation members and subsequently pay to the LOC the designated fees for each participating delegation member by April 28, 2014. This information will be provided on the Financial Remittance Form. Those delegates who do not participate in the Canadian Championships do not pay this entry fee. In order to avoid NSF charges, PAs must pay the required fees by cheque or money order. 19.2 The PAs will pay for their own accommodation, according to conditions stipulated in the Competition Regulations for the Competition. 19.3 Each provincial and territorial association participating in the 2014 Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships does so at its own and its individual members risk. The provincial and territorial associations must undertake the full moral and financial responsibility for their members participating, regarding their health and in the case of accidents or damages. Page 7 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

19.4 Each PA shall select a Team Leader (who accompanies the team) or a Team Coordinator (who does not accompany the team) and notify the Organizing Committee of its selection. 19.5 Each PA is responsible for paying an additional fee to the CWFHC in the amount of $80 per athlete participant. 20. ACCREDITATION Accreditation will take place at the Technical Meeting. 21. OFFICIATING 21.1 Duties of the Host Province appoint a Competition Secretary and appropriate assistants, to ensure the proper operation of the competition including verifying the final nomination of athletes to categories at the Technical Meeting. 21.2 Duties of the participating provinces shall, via all Entry Forms, submit the names (maximum 2) of their National level or higher referees that want to officiate at the Championships by April 14, 2014 (5 weeks before the Competition). The LOC will forward a list of qualified officials to the CWFHC by April 18, 2014. A mailing or email address is required for communication of the referee assignments at the Competition. Participating province definition: a provincial association that enters a qualified athlete and a coach in this competition. If any such referee desires to sit for promotion, please indicate on the Entry Form. The respect P/T association is responsible for paying all travel, accommodation, meals and entry fees expenses of their selected officials in accordance with their respective provincial policies. 21.3 Duties of the CWFHC The CWFHC Technical Delegate will settle the technical dispute. In the case of the Technical Delegate is unsure of the rule, or unable to render a decision, the CWFHC executive committee members will act. 22 In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, all participants hereby waive and release for themselves, their heirs, their executors and their administrators any and all rights and claims for damages they may have against the Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association, and its directors, employees, and volunteers, and any sponsors of the competition, for any injuries they may suffer or may have suffered at the Competition. All P/T associations certify that all of their respective participants have agreed to these conditions as a consequence of entering the competition, including the fact that those under the age of majority (18 years) have parental or guardian permission to participate. Page 8 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

GENERAL INFORMATION 1. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC) PERSONNEL: 1.1 Event Chairperson: Chad Benko - Claire Hopkin Email: chad@synergystrength.ca 2. TECHNICAL MEETING 2.1 The Technical Meeting will take place at the Saskatoon Inn at 7:00 pm in the Manitoba Room under the direction of the CWFHC delegate. 2.2 The Competition Director/Secretary will verify the final entries into the categories. 2.3 The CWFHC delegate will assign all Technical Officials (referees, juries, technical controllers) to the sessions. 2.4 The CWFHC delegate assist with the Competition Director assign all LOC Technical Officials (speakers, timekeepers) to the sessions. 3. FOOD & REFRESHMENTS TBC Page 9 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013

SCHEDULE & DEADLINES Date 1) Beginning of Qualifying Period Monday Oct 1/2013 2) Distribution of competition regulations September 2013 3) Last Day of Qualifying Period Sunday March 30 4) Preliminary List of entries sent to the LOC Monday April 14 5) Final Team Entry Form and cheque received by LOC Monday April 28 6) Last day for booking rooms at preferred rates Monday May 5 COMPETITION EVENTS May 15 & 16 Arrival of Participants Friday May 16, 2014 CWFHC AGM: Manitoba Room Technical Meeting: Manitoba Room Final Verification of Entries Final Nomination of Athletes Final Assignment of Officials Schedule TBD 09:00 AM 7:00 PM PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF COMPETITION Saturday, May 17 Session Category Weigh-in Start 1 Men 56 kg & 62 kg 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 2 Men 69 kg 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 3 Men 77 kg 11:30 AM 1:30 PM 4 Men 85 kg 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 5 Men 94, 105,+105 kg 3:30 PM 5:30 PM Sunday, May 18 6 Women 48 kg, 53 kg, & 58 kg 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 7 Women 63 kg & 69 kg 10:00 PM 12:00 PM 8 Women 75 kg, 75+ kg 12:00 PM 2:00 PM *When 9 athletes or more are in a session, there will be no break between Snatch and C&J Banquet & Awards Ceremony: 7:00 PM (est.) Monday, May 19 Departure of Delegations Page 10 of 11 Updated November 11, 2013