The USAPL SC State Championship results are now posted. Despite the technical glitches that we had to overcome throughout the meet and awards ceremony, the State Championship proved to be a success with over 30 lifters competing at a very high level. Dan Austin, despite several personal setbacks this year, was able to put together a really nice venue for our event. A huge debt of gratitude goes out to Jennifer Thompson and John Demchak judging and providing the lifting platform and competition weights. I would also like to thank James Chantler for also taking on the role of judge instead of lifting at this meet. Congratulations to all those lifters who broke records! Certificates will be sent out after the holiday season.
Tricia Emerich was named our new State Chair with a unanimous vote. I appreciate all the support that I have been shown over the last two years and I'm sure that we will continue to support Tricia with the same enthusiasm that has been shown to me.
The Battle on the Border VI will be held in Fort Mill, SC on March 24. The Battle has been the largest, most competitive meet in the Southeast going on its sixth year. North Carolina has brought home the plaque and bragging rights for 4 of the first 5 contests. It's time for things to change! Train hard and download your entry at www.carolinastrength.org. We will be limiting the meet to the first 100 lifters and will NOT be taking lifters at the door. Contact Jon Mouzon at 864-844-0083 with any questions.
South Carolina will be sending a women's and men's team to compete in the 1st Annual Southeastern USA High School Finals in Atlanta, GA on April 28, 2010 against teams from NC, GA, FL, TN, and AL. This is a RAW meet and lifters must qualify. The USAPL Battle on the Border will be utilized to qualify lifters.
