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Invitation to the 2006 USA Powerlifting American Open - Palm Springs, CA
Lance Slaughter, Contest Director
Palm Springs, CA will play host to the 2006 USAPL American Open. This national level competition will be held in Palm Springs, CA at the Palm Springs Convention Center on December 2-3.
The American Open was developed so that lifters from the state and regional level can gain valuable experience on a national level type platform. This contest is open to all current USAPL members who have not achieved an elite USAPL total in the last 3 years in any weight class and no qualifying total or contest is required to enter this championship. Winners of the open category at the American Open are automatically qualified for the Men's Open National Championships and the Women's Open National Championships.
Elite-level lifters are also welcome and encouraged to lift at the American Open as guest lifters. The competition platform will offer the ER Equipment rack, Ivanko bars and discs and with national and international referees on hand; the American Open provides a great opportunity for lifters to set American and IPF world records.
There will also be a special session on Saturday evening that will feature the American Open Bench Press Invitational.
Limited to 30 entries, including men & women of all age groups, the Bench Press Invitational offers a special opportunity for lifters to set single-lift state, |
Former National Champion Charr Cahagan is
scheduled to lift at the American Open |
American and IPF world records. Athletes interested in competing in the Bench Press Invitational should contact Lance Slaughter, the contest director.
Palm Springs hosted the 2005 USAPL Men's Masters National Powerlifting Championships which helped determine the athletes for the 2005 IPF Masters World Championships in South Africa. Over one hundred and seventy-three athletes experienced record heat when temperatures between 108-112 degrees hit Palm Springs that weekend in May but the city's world class venues and attractions offered attendees a great weekend of outstanding powerlifting performances and extracurricular activities. The weather in Palm Springs during the month of December is outstanding with average high temperatures in the low to mid 70 degrees.
The Palm Springs Convention Center reopened in the fall of 2005 after a $32.3 million dollar expansion. The new 261,000 square foot facility now combines the best services & staff with a world-class setting, and a state-of-the-art building.
The Hilton Palm Springs shall serve as the official meet hotel. Located within a short walk to the convention center, this Hilton Resort hotel sits on a 7-acre site studded with palm trees and lush landscaping. Guestrooms are elegantly appointed and offer Venetian shutters leading out to the balcony or patio with city and mountain views. The recreational amenities at the Hilton Palm Springs Resort hotel also provide superior choices including the heated outdoor swimming pool or the exercise room. Golf and Tennis are nearby and the concierge will be pleased to arrange guest reservations.
Palm Springs Convention Center
There are many local attractions near the Hilton Palm Springs Resort hotel including the new Spa Casino, open 24-hours for your enjoyment, the Desert Museum, art galleries, chic shops and boutiques, sidewalk cafes, nightclubs and theatres. All are within walking distance of the hotel. The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is nearby - within two miles - and has direct service via Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Horizon, United Airlines and US Airways. A hotel courtesy shuttle is available to and from the airport.
It is also important to note that the Palm Springs Convention Center and the Hilton shall also serve as the host venues for the 2008 IPF Masters World Powerlifting Championships.
Hilton Palm Springs
All interested athletes may download an information packet and entry form which is available at www.usapowerlifting.com. And be sure to visit the 2006 American Open official web site which will be live shortly at www.usapl-ca.org.
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