The top lifters who surpass the WDFPF qualifying standards will have the opportunity to represent Malta at the 2008 European Championships in Ireland this coming June.
Please download the Application Form, (if you experience difficulties with this link please email maltapowerlifting@gmail.com to request an application form) print and fill it out, and return ASAP either in person at the Feelgood Wellness Spa in Sliema, or mail to:
MDFPA,
13, OTRADA,
TRIQ MATTEW PULIS,
SLIEMA,
SLM 3055.
Closing date for submission of application forms is the 21st of March.
Categories up to the 75kgs class will be contested on the 29th of March, and all the remaining categories from 82.5kgs upwards will be contested the following day, on the 30th of March. The Championships will take place at the Preluna Hotel in Sliema. All lifters must register with the MDFPA and the WDFPF for a registration fee of 10 Euros.
The MDFPA is committed to the worldwide initiative of cleaning up the image of strength sports. Drug-free Powerlifting is for naturally trained athletes and drug testing will be conducted at the championships. MDFPA lifters must also be available for random drug tests that can be carried out at any time of the year at the discretion of the MDFPA doping-control officials. Check out the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list to find out which substances are banned. All lifters are obliged to pay a 18 Euro drug testing fee.
Regular supplements and creatine are fine, but beware of supplements that claim to raise testosterone levels, and all supplements that are manufactured by brands who also manufacture pro-hormones and other illegal drugs, as they are susceptible to cross contamination between their products. Drug test results are made public through the association website, and failed drug tests result in an automatic lifetime ban from competition. These rigorous controls are essential to protect the integrity of strength sports and keep competitions fair for everyone.
Upon receipt of your registration fees we will provide you with a membership card and a handbook to assist you in your preparation for the Championships and totally familiarize you with competition proceedings. Registration fees can be paid in cash at the Feelgood Wellness Spa at the Preluna Hotel in Sliema any time from now up until the competition day. On the competition day itself when you are weighed in will be the final opportunity for payment. Lifters who do not pay the fees will not be allowed to compete.
So if you want to compete make sure you complete the following checklist:
- Start training!!!
- Download and fill out the application form
- Submit it in person at the Feelgood Spa together with 28 Euros in cash before March 21
- OR submit it by post to the above address before March 21, and pay your fees in cash on the day of the competition when you weigh-in
- Read through the MDFPA handbook before the day of the competition to ensure you are fully prepared
- Double check the schedule above and make sure you are on time for the weigh-in of your weight category
