Middle Tyger Family YMCA Bench Press Competition

1-Rep Max Contest & Endurance Contest

Saturday, December 14th

8:15am-9:15am(Weigh-In); 9:30am(Meeting); 10:00am(Competition)

Competition for Women and Men ages 13 to adult. To be fair, formula used is weight lifted divided by body weight in each age and gender division for 1-Rep Max contest & gender and weight class for Endurance contest.

Prizes:

Trophy awarded to 1st Place winners in Women’s and Men’s Age Divisions and Overall Strongest Lifter. Award Certificate and Gift Bag awarded to every participant.

Entry Fee for 1-Rep Max & Endurance Contest:

Early Registration by November 29th –

• Member: $20/contest or $30 for both
• Non-Member: $40/contest or $50 for both

Late Registration on or after November 29th –

• Member: $25/contest or $35 for both
• Non-Member: $45/contest or $55 for both

Overall Rules:

• “Touch & Go Style” – No bouncing off the chest; No uneven extension of the bar
• Feet must remain in contact on the floor
• Butt must remain in contact with the bench
• Shirt must be tucked in or tight fitting
• Spotter is allowed to lift off at Judges command
• Spotter can not touch bar until Judges command
• Wrist wraps are allowed
• No bench shirt or wrapped elbows allowed
• Lifter must wait for Judges command to “Press” & “Rack” – Failure to wait is a missed attempt.

Register at the Membership Desk or online at spartanburgymca.org