2016 Wings of Strength – Powerlifting National Championship
Wings of Strength is an organization dedicated sponsoring and producing various fitness shows, championships and qualifiers. Wings of Strength has a special dedication to bringing females to the bodybuilding stage. WoS events are held yearly in Tinley Park, IL. The powerlifting portion of this event held on July 1 and 2 is a U.P.A. sanctioned event. Jakked Hardcore Gym owners Byron and Tami Hicks hold the U.P.A. Illinois chair and will be directing the event.
JULY 1 | Wings of Strength – UPA Teen, Junior, Masters Powerlifting National Championship
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all UPA registered athletes.
Must show proof of UPA card at weigh in. All entries in UPA sanctioned events must have a valid UPA registration card. Fee is $30 per card. UPA registration for Teen Division is $15. Registration will be available at weigh-ins.
ENTRY FEE
$100 Full Power & $85 Bench Only
UPA-AD Division (drug tested): Add $10 to above for 1st division
CONTEST LIFTS
Full Power & Bench Only
AWARDS
1st-3rd in division by weight class & total. Best lifter – coefficient scoring (Schwartz Formula).
SCHEDULE
- Weigh-ins: Thursday June 30, 10 AM – 1 PM & 5 PM – 7 PM
- Rules Meeting: Friday, July 1, 9:15 A.M.
- EVENT START TIME: Friday July 1st, 10 AM
REGISTER NOW FOR JULY 1!
JULY 2 | Wings of Strength – UPA Women’s Pro Powerlifting Meet
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all UPA registered qualified and invited athletes.Must show proof of UPA card at weigh in. All entries in UPA sanctioned events must have a valid UPA registration card. Fee is $30 per card.
ENTRY FEE
$150 Women’s Pro Full Power
CONTEST LIFTS
Women’s Pro Full Power
AWARDS
1st-3rd in division by weight class & total. Best lifter – coefficient scoring (Schwartz Formula).
1st place – $1500
2nd place – $1000
3rd place – $500
SCHEDULE
- Weigh-ins: Friday July 1st, 10 AM – 1 PM & 5 PM – 7 PM
- Rules Meeting: Friday, July 1, 9:15 A.M.
- Event Start Time: Friday July 2nd, 10 AM
REGISTER NOW FOR JULY 2!
DIRECTIONS
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park IL. 60477
Other Info:
MEET HOTEL
Holiday Inn & Tinley Park Convention Center. Make reservations by calling the front desk at 708-444-1100.
RULES
United Powerlifting Association (UPA). Check www.UPAPower.com for information and rulebook.
UNIFORM
Must have one piece lifting suit or wrestling suit.