Academy of Lions
Lions Lift Off
May 4, 1p-7pm (Weigh-ins start 11am)
The classic competition is back and open to all levels!
Participate or join the Academy community to cheer on the competitors!
Registration is only $60+tax and is limited to 30 competitors (15 competitors on 35lbs bar/15 competitors on 45lbs bar).
To take into consideration of last March’s incredible attendance (but definitely long time frame) We’ve set a scheduled time frame for when each division will be lifting to be able to accommodate the number of athletes in one day.
Please see the format section on how the day will be planned out!
Format
Lifters will make 3 attempts on both their Snatch and Clean & Jerk lifts throughout the day, ranking against other lifters using the Sinclair formula so that separate weight classes aren't needed.
The following is the planned schedule for the competition to be able to hold it all in one day:
11:30am-12:30pm Weigh in for 35lb bar athletes
12:30-1pm Women can warm up
12-1pm Volunteers Set up space
Intro/welcome
1:05-2:15 Women snatch
This allows 90 secs/lift. Which with 15 athletes is 70mins
2:15-2:25 10 min break before C&J (athletes lifting lighter should already be warming up)
2:25-3:35 Women's Clean and Jerk
(2:30-3:30 Men weigh in)
3:35-3:50 Women scores are tallied
3:50-4:05pm Women's award ceremony
(3:00-4:00 Men Can start to warm up)
4:05-5:15 Men's Snatch
5:15-5:25 10 min break (athletes lifting lighter should already be warming up for c&j)
5:25-6:35pm Men's Clean and Jerk
6:35-6:50pm Tally Men's scores
6:50-7:05pm Men's Award Ceremony
Registration
During checkout, a form will pop up requesting your anticipated first lifting weight will be for both the Clean & Jerk and Snatch. You can change them on the day of the event however this will help us prepare the event so give us an idea (If you are unsure, a safe bet is about 75-80% of your maxes for those lifts.) We will be collecting bodyweights the day of the competition as it's needed to figure out the sinclair totals which we will use to name a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place lifter (who win bragging rights, and a prize!).
Opting out of weigh-in is available however this will exclude you from potentially placing in the top 3.
Please note that cis and trans lifters are welcome to register and Lions who identify as non-binary can compete in whichever category they feel more comfortable registering in.
When selecting a heat, choose which barbell weight you typically use during lifting.
* If you wish not to have your weight disclosed, you can leave that section blank when you register but you will opt out of placement since weight numbers are required for sinclair rating
FAQ
I’ve never lifted before/I have little experience in the Olympic lifting, can I still compete?
It is best to have some experience in Olympic Lifting as you will most likely be attempting to lift heavy weights while on the competition platform. However, if you wish to participate but take it easy, you're welcome to come see how it feels to lift in this sort of environment!
How will you be scoring the event?
To make it as fair as possible, we will be scoring participants using a Sinclair rating. An algebraic formula that combines bodyweight, total weight lifted (best snatch + best clean & jerk), and a couple other variables. We will then score individuals based on their Sinclair rating.
What sort of clothing should I wear?
Regular gym attire will be fine (if you have a singlet, you can wear it as well but it definitely it not required). We would recommend lifting shoes if you have them! (Again, not a requirement but definitely helpful.)
What should I bring on the day of the event?
We suggest you bring some snacks and a drink with electrolytes for between the snatch and clean & jerk portion of the day.
Are there going to be prizes?
Bragging rights and some small medals will be awarded to the top lifters of the competition. We want this to be a friendly competition between athletes and give everyone a chance to experience what it’s like to be in a lifting competition!