POWERLIFTING
Weight training is a natural means of exercise for the blind, as it requires little start-up expenses and can be achieved at home or in a gymnasium. For the competitive athlete who is looking for an activity that he or she can perform with able-bodied individuals, Powerlifting is one of the few sports where a blind person can compete on an equal basis.
Powerlifting competitions for the blind began in the early 1980´s in Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the USA. Competitions in these countries were held with National results and records exchanged between the four participating countries.
On April 16th, 1988, the first World Cup of Powerlifting was staged in Ottawa, Canada. Forty one lifters participated in this meet with men's and women's open, and masters category competitions taking place under International Powerlifting Federations (I.P.F.) rules.
On April 6-7 1990, the second World Cup of Powerlifting was held in Riverside, California, USA. This competition was hosted by the United States Association of Blind Athletes (U.S.A.B.A.). The third World Championship was staged in Perth, Australia on April 11-12, 1992. In the following four years the World Championships were held as follows: 1993 Ottawa, Canada; 1994 Marbella, Spain; 1995 Colorado Springs, USA and in 1996 Edmonton, Canada.
In the sport of Powerlifting three attempts in the squat, the bench-press and the dead lift are granted to each competitor. The highest successful weight lifted from the squat, the bench-press and the dead lift are added together for the total weight lifted. There are 11 different weight classes for women. Age classes include men's open 14 to 39 years old. Women open 14 to 39 years old. Master's division 40 to 49 years old; 50 years old and over for both male and female.
Rules: No consideration is given to sight classification; that is to say -B1, B2, B3, blind athletes all compete against each other. All rules are the same as the International Powerlifting Federation. To date all our records have been drug tested and referred by International carded I.P.F. officials. A coaching manual has been developed and printed in English for blind lifters and is available upon request.
Congratulations to Stephen Jesso and Tim Ekert on their nominations as OBSA athletes for the Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Program!
Announcement of Athletes and Appeals Template.doc
2010-2011 Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Program
Ontario Card Nominations Announced!
The Ontario Blind Sports Association (OBSA) would like to thank and congratulate the talented athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2010-2011 Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection criteria developed by the OBSA,
approved by its Board of Directors and applied by (the) OBSA Athlete Selection Committee.
(The) OBSA congratulates these athletes on their successful performances, and their nomination for Quest for Gold - OAAP funding.
Stephen Jesso
Tim Ekert
Appeals
Athletes who have not been nominated and who wish to appeal this decision can do so by filing an appeal with the Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program Appeals Committee. Appeals must be submitted through regular post, registered mail, in person or by courier and on the form provided. All appeals information, including the required template and deadlines is detailed within the Selection Criteria document.
2010/2011 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program
Appeal Form
The date for athletes to submit appeals to the Appeals Committee is October 25, 2010 for Cycle 1 and January 26, 2011 for Cycle 2. Appeals will only be accepted on the MHP-provided template. Please refer to the appeals section of your PSO/MSO’s Athlete Selection Criteria document prior to completing this form.
Full Name:
Address: City:
Postal Code: Phone: Email:
Sport / PSO:
Reason for Appeal (Check one only):
Whether or not the PSO/MSO has completed the selection process in accordance with their own published selection criteria and related procedures;
Whether or not the selection criteria applied by the PSO/MSO were fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination or conflict of interest.
Provide a two-line summary of the reason for the appeal:
In the space below (continue on to next page as needed) provide a detailed account of the situation to allow the Appeals Committee to understand the basis of the appeal (please submit additional pages/supporting documentation if necessary):
Print Name of Appellant Signature of Appellant Date
Any/all information provided to the Appeals Committee may be shared with the athlete’s PSO by the Appeals Committee.
