| CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW WABDL RULES HANDBOOK - updated 7/08/2010 (pdf format) |
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BENCHERS AND DEADLIFTERS |
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Drug Testing
This is a drug tested federation. Drug testing is to take place at every meet and is the responsibility of every meet director to conduct the testing. The WABDL tests for steroids, clenbuteral, and speed as well as for abnormally high testosterone levels and TE ratios.
Updated January, 2010 - we will update the printable rules handbook ASAP! Equipment
Single ply polyester squat and deadlift are allowed, along with one-piece singlets. Canvas and denim suits are not allowed. Groove briefs may be used. Single and double ply bench shirts ONLY are allowed in polyester or denim. Canvas shirts are not allowed. Velcro straps on the back of the bench shirts are allowed for closing the back of the shirt. Open back / split neck / floppy back shirts are not legal. Knee wraps not exceeding 2 meters / 6.5 feet may be used. Wrist wraps not exceeding 1 meter / 3.25 feet may be used. Please see the "Official Gear" section for a complete listing of approved equipment.
Single Ply Age Divisions (Bench Press & Deadlift)
Men & Women
Class 1 (Men ONLY)
Open - Age 16 and UP
Teenage 12-13 / 14-15 / 16-17 / 18-19
Junior 20-25
Sub-Master 33-39
Master 40-46 / 47-53 / 54-60 / 61-67 / 68-74 / 75-79 / 80-84 / 85-89 / 90+
Special Olympic and Disabled Men & Women
Open - Age 16 and UP
Teenage 12-13 / 14-15 / 16-17 / 18-19
Junior 20-25
Sub-Master 33-39
Master 40-46 / 47-53 / 54-60 / 61-67 / 68-74 / 75-79 / 80-84 / 85-89 / 90+ Law-Fire Men & Women
Open
Sub-Master 33-39
Master 40-47 / 48-55 / 56+
Double Ply Age Divisions (Bench Press Only)
Men & Women
Open - Age 18-67
Teenage 18-19
Junior 20-25
Sub-Masters 33-39
Master 40-46 / 47-53 / 54-60 / 61-67
Law-Fire Men & Women
Open
Sub-Master 33-39
Master 40-47 / 48-55 / 56-67
| BODY WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS | ||
| Weight Class | Weight per Class in Pounds | Weight per Class in Kilos |
| 97 | 0.0 - 97.0 | 0.0 - 44.0 |
| 105 | 97.1 - 105.8 | 44.1 - 48.0 |
| 114 | 105.9 - 114.6 | 48.1 - 52.0 |
| 123 | 114.7 - 123.4 | 52.1 - 56.0 |
| 132 | 123.5 - 132.2 | 56.1 - 60.0 |
| 148 | 132.3 - 148.8 | 60.1 - 67.5 |
| 165 | 148.9 - 165.3 | 67.6 - 75.0 |
| 181 | 165.4 - 181.8 | 75.1 - 82.5 |
| 198 | 181.9 - 198.4 | 82.6 - 90.0 |
| 198+ (Unlimited-Women Only) | 198.5+ | 198.5+ 90.1+ |
| 220 | 198.5 - 220.4 | 90.1 - 100.0 |
| 242 | 220.5 - 242.5 | 100.1 - 110.0 |
| 259 | 242.6 - 259.0 | 110.1 - 117.5 |
| 275 | 259.1 - 275.5 | 117.6 - 125.0 |
| 308 | 275.6 - 308.6 | 125.1 - 140.0 |
| 308+ (Super Heavy Weight) | 308.7+ | 140.1+ |
Membership Fee
For adults it's $40.00 for one year and teenagers it's $30.00 for one year. Contact Information
Gus Rethwisch
WABDL
P.O. Box 27499
Golden Valley, MN 55427
(503) 901-1622
wabdl@bendbroadband.com
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