Author: Carolyn Tran

The SPA 2020 AGM will move forward on Friday September 25th at 7pm via Zoom. Please find the agenda here as well as the proposed changes for the Constitution here. The link for the meeting is: https://uregina-ca.zoom.us/j/92408654381 ⁣
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As a reminder, 3 executive positions are up for election: Vice President, Registrar and Treasurer. Interested individuals should express their interest in running to Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.com by the end of the day ‪on Friday, September 11th⁣.

See you soon!
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After numerous discussions and deliberation, the SPA Executive has decided the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Provincial Championships will not be held in the 2020 calendar year out of the best interests of its members. The Executive is working hard to develop a comprehensive return to a safe level of play plan for future meets to ensure the health and well-being of everyone involved.⁣
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As reminder, recommendations and requirements of the Saskatchewan Government COVID 19 regulations do not permit Saskatchewan athletes to participate in sporting competition outside of the province. We will aim to update our membership if this changes: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/re-open-saskatchewan-plan/guidelines/outdoor-sports-and-activities-guidelines⁣
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The AGM will still be held on Friday September 25th at 7pm via Zoom and the agenda will be sent closer to the date. The link for the meeting is: https://uregina-ca.zoom.us/j/92408654381 ⁣
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3 executive positions are up for election: Vice President, Registrar and Treasurer. Interested individuals should express their interest in running to Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.com by the end of the day ‪on Friday, September 11th⁣
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Yours in Strength,⁣
Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association

The entry form for the 2020 Foundation Powerlifting Open on May 16th, 2020 is now open!

Entries are capped to 42 lifters (3-lift) and 14 bench only and are being accepted until April 11th, 2020. Please note: entries will be confirmed once payment is received.

You can register for this meet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Yoxc3HB0WjEM2HmGcfSyfi_g-u7A8zz_7bj7VjM95dbMEA/viewform

Any questions can be directed to meet director Jaime Otitoju at jaime@foundationfitness.ca

A huge thank you goes out to these sponsors for supporting our Provincial Team headed to 2020 Canadian Powerlifting Union National Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 3rd-7th.

Thanks to these sponsors, we are able to outfit our Provincial Team with attire for this championship.

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Gold Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsors

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Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association

The entry form for the 2020 Synergy Powerlifting Open on April 25th, 2020 is now open!

Entries are capped to 28 lifters (3 lift and bench only inclusively) and are being accepted until March 27th, 2020. Please note: bench only lifters will not be permitted to register in 3 lift.

You can register for this meet here.

Any questions can be directed to meet directors Carolyn Tran at carolyn.d.tran@gmail.com or Jon Gough at Jon.gough@usask.ca.

The entry form for the Rise Strength Lap Powerlifting Open on January 18th, 2020 is now open. Entries are capped to 14 lifters for bench only and 56 lifters for 3 lift powerlifting and are being accepted until December 29th, 2019.

You can register for this meet here.

Any questions can be directed to meet director Russ Agnew at platformsportscoaching@gmail.com.

The 2019 SPA AGM will be held on October 25, 2019 in Weyburn prior to the SPA Provincial Championship. The meeting will begin at 8:30pm and will be held at the venue, Knox Hall, located at 136 2nd St NE.  

Proposed Changes to the Constitution:

Proposals for constitutional changes must be submitted to Amy Morris at amydee.smith306@gmail.com by the end of the day on Monday, September 30.  Resolutions must be submitted using the following format:
Current Wording
Proposed Wording
Rationale

The SPA Executive will review all submitted items and the agenda will be sent to all members in mid October.  

Executive Elections:

There are also 3 executive positions up for election this year.  The positions which will be up for election this year are Secretary, Records and Social Media.  Interested individuals should express their interest in running to Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.ca by the end of the day on Monday, September 30.  Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.

Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.     Finally, nominations are being accepted for the SPA Hall of Fame Athlete and Builder Inductees for 2018.  Information on these awards is available at http://www.saskpowerlifting.ca/index.php/hall-of-fame/ Nominations are to be submitted to Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.com by September 15, 2018.     If you have any questions, email Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.com

Applications for Hosting a Meet:

The deadline for application for hosting a meet in 2020 is October 15.

Please submit the bid to host form to Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.com by October 15 if you are interested in hosting a competition in 2020. Bids are also being accepted for the 2020 Provincial Championship at this same time.

The application form can be found here.

Nominations:

Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.    

Nominations are being accepted for the SPA Hall of Fame Athlete and Builder Inductees for 2019.  Information on these awards is available at http://www.saskpowerlifting.ca/index.php/hall-of-fame/ Nominations are to be submitted to Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.com by October 15, 2019.    

If you have any questions, email Ryan Fowler at saskpowerlifting@gmail.com

Registration for the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association Provincial Championships on October 25th-27th, 2019 is now open! This event is open to any SPA member who has competed in a previous competition and recorded a total in that competition; Provincials is not open to anyone as their first competition. Entries are being accepted until September 20th, 2019.

You can register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz94ynwcss83CHylXkWwDkgUzJDd_0xm_dRvDxa585RDv9XA/viewform

Any questions can be sent to meet director, Ryan Fowler.

Dan has competed in powerlifting for many years in the province, country and the world. In 2004, Dan benched a huge 287.5kg at Bench Worlds, placing fifth and setting the provincial and national record. The provincial record would stand until the records were retired with the new weight classes in 2011. Dan competed at CPU nationals many times over the years and earned many medals, with a good collection of golds in bench only. He is and was an excellent advocate for the sport.

Congratulations Dan!

Registration for Rise Strength Lab Summer Open on August 10th, 2019 is now open! ⁣⁣This meet will serve as a last chance qualifier for CPU Westerns and to meet the requirements for SPA Provincials. Entries are being accepted until July 31st, 2019 for 28 3-lift and 14 bench only lifters.

You can register at: https://forms.gle/XR1psLNaFv7z3xa3A

Any questions can be sent to meet director, Russ Agnew.