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Post by pritchard on Dec 11, 2013 8:59:11 GMT 10
Yeah- I was unsure about the decision for Australia to field multiple teams- like Oceania A and B. Its a double-edged sword- it gives people the opportunity to lift, which is great, but it dilutes the pool of lifters and makes events like this huge. I don't see the problem with constructive criticism at all. Members should be able to express their concerns. Anyway- congrats to all that competed and helped out. From my laptop in Melb it was an entertaining and enjoyable event.
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Post by webby on Dec 11, 2013 13:56:06 GMT 10
I didn't hear any of the big name international lifters like Mike T or Kimberley W complaining. How many comps have you spotted at this year Colin? when are you doing your referees course? In fact you were not even there Are you just a complainer who expects everyone else to do the work? Wow! Wasn't expecting that sort of response. My concern was simply for the lifters and sport. I've skipped work and family commitments to spot where I could and coached a few different comps this year. Also competed in 5 or 6 comps this year. Not nearly as much as others in the sport or nearly as much as I'd like to help out but still doing my best. I also wasn't intentionally attacking you, I don't know who you are so couldn't have been, but simply airing my thoughts on a comp which I enjoyed watching thoroughly. I had a few friends involved in the brutal long days and let my emotions and concern for them guide my postings. Maybe I houldnt have. In future would you prefer me to just keep my opinions to myself or maybe post them on a site that's not hear to help powerlifting. |
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Post by hjp on Dec 11, 2013 19:50:43 GMT 10
Personally agree with the fact there were too many entries. That aspect definitely needs to be more controlled with higher/limiting selection standards/criteria. The number of lifters a certain country an have within a weight & age class must surely be limited? If that happened it would've limited a few larger classes to smaller numbers. No way the comp was going to run on time with so many numbers an the limited number of days. Lifting at 2am was an experience that I do not want to repeat that's for sure lol.
The rulebook does state "Each nation is allowed a maximum of eight competitors spread throughout the range of the eight bodyweight categories for men and seven competitors throughout the range of seven bodyweight categories for women. Junior and Sub-Junior nine for men and eight for women. There must not be more than two competitors from any one nation in any particular bodyweight category." - IPF Rulebook, General Rules of Powerlifting Section, Point 5.
I guess because it's a combined comp countries bent the rules to have four in a weight class but amongst the two competitions. Would have limited numbers if the two best lifters were selected from each country and entered into both comps or the one comp if they were only a commonwealth an not Oceania nation (or vice versa).
Definitely feel for those volunteering, would've been a super tough few days, heads up to them and definitely some things for future organisers to take on board.
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Post by BenchPolkov on Dec 11, 2013 21:49:05 GMT 10
I'm glad they bent those rules as I wouldn't have been able to break my record otherwise.  |
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