[ American Powerlifting Committee ]
Posted by Ryan Rigdon would this be legal for APC
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Posted by L B Baker on 10/10/2007, 8:35 am, in reply to "HOWS THIS FOR A SHIRT" The rule: |
Posted by charles Bailey |
Posted by Ryan Rigdon |
Posted by Stephen Parkhurst I have not seen the shirt and I am guessing LB has not either. I personally would not tell you that your shirt was legal or illeagal having not seen the shirt myself, and I am sure LB feels the same. I would not want you to go to Calgary with that shirt and have the GPC tell you it was not legal after being told it was based on a few lines describing it. I agree with LB refreshening the rule to you so that YOU can determine if it its legal or not. If you have to ask if it is legal, it most likely is not. The GPC World Championships is a very strict contest and very particular that the rules are followed both for lifting and equipment. I would suggest that you have a backup shirt which is without question legal so if you are told your shirt in question is not, you are not left without a legal shirt. Stephen Parkhurst |
Posted by charles bailey |
Posted by Charles Bailey b. Undershirt/ bench shirt/ lifting suit One shirt (of a design consistent with what is commonly called a T-shirt or bench shirt) with or without sleeves may be worn under the lifting suit. It must be an individual article of fabric and consisting cloth, polyester or denim material. Canvas is not permitted. Its construction may consist of multiple plies to a thickness of one or two plies, but must, as a whole, be a singular component. Reasonable patching to repair tears is permitted, but the number and placement of the patching shall not be designed to increase, enlarge or enhance the body's natural musculature, or to alter the design of the shirt. It must have the manufacturer's original and true collar in place and not be excessively loose or widely open. The back of the shirt must be closed, either with standard shirt material as part of the singular shirt construction or with the appropriate Velcro closure. Patches and additional materials sewn into the back do not constitute the correct closure. Sleeves must be short and remain above the elbow when worn. It may be of any color or colors, but shall not portray indecency or be offensive to the spirit of the competition.
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Posted by L B on 10/16/2007, 10:28 am, in reply to "HOWS THIS FOR A SHIRT" "One shirt (of a design consistent with what is commonly called a T-shirt or bench shirt) with or without sleeves may be worn under the lifting suit. It must be an individual article of fabric and consisting cloth, polyester or denim material. Canvas is not permitted. Its construction may consist of multiple plies to a thickness of one or two plies, but must, as a whole, be a singular component. Reasonable patching to repair tears is permitted, but the number and placement of the patching shall not be designed to increase, enlarge or enhance the body's natural musculature, or to alter the design of the shirt. It must have the manufacturer's original and true collar in place and not be excessively loose or widely open. The back of the shirt must be closed, either with standard shirt material as part of the singular shirt construction or with the appropriate Velcro closure. Patches and additional materials sewn into the back do not constitute the correct closure. Sleeves must be short and remain above the elbow when worn. It may be of any color or colors, but shall not portray indecency or be offensive to the spirit of the competition". A further interpretation of the rules must take into consideration that the original manufacturer's design is not always correct. There are a few manufacturers that will make a special order shirt with a very large neck that is in violation of the rules but is of original manufacturers design. These shirts violate the spirit of the rule. If any one has one of these shirts they may have a problem.
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