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Queens of Oly - Women's Olympic Weightlifting Competition in Kansas City

Lifting weights & funds for the Breast Cancer charity, Compete for a Cure!

HOST: KC Weightlifting, Kansas, KS

EVENT DATE: 8th June, 2024

EARLY BIRD ENDS: 14th March, 2024

FREE SHIRT DEADLINE: 19th May, 2024

ENTRIES CLOSE: 2nd June, 2024 (unless it sells out first)

*No refunds will be provided but a transfer of entry to another competitor is allowed if you need to withdraw from the competition
*If under 18, the athlete must have their parent/guardian sign their waiver & be present at the competition.

DIVISIONS:

Junior Athletes

• Athletes from 12 - 20 years of age
• Scored using the athletes Sinclair coefficient 

Masters Athletes

• Athletes from 40 years of age & older
• Scored using the athletes Sinclair coefficient 

Open Athletes

• Athletes between 21 - 39 years of age 
• This division has 5 bodyweight classes:
  • Under 125 lbs
  • Under 145 lbs
  • Under 170 lbs
  • Under 195 lbs
  • 195 lbs & Over
• Scored using the athletes Total
  • best snatch + clean & jerk

OLYMPIC LIFTS

• 3 attempts at the Snatch
• 3 attempts at the Clean & Jerk
• 1 minute to take your attempts
• No previous experience is necessary
• All levels are welcome 

FUNDRAISING

• $5 of every entry fee is donated to Compete for a Cure & we aim to fundraise an extra $1000 through community donations!
• All athletes are welcome to create their own fundraising page for Compete for a Cure to share with family & friends
• CLICK HERE to view the instructions on how to set up your own fundraising page.
• CLICK HERE for the event fundraising page. 

RULES & REGULATIONS

Click HERE to read our 2024 Rules & Regualtions document for all Barbell Babes events. 

Our olympic weightlifting events do not require a weightlifting suit or shoes but these are allowed. Athletes normal gym clothing is encouraged but loosely fitted shirts and pants that cover the elbows and knees are not allowed. Lifting accessories like belts, wrist wraps, thumb tape and knee sleeves are allowed. Straps are not.

MANDATORY ATHLETE CHECK-IN

• All athletes must weigh in and provide their opening attempts at check in which will be between 7:30 - 8:30am the morning of your event

Any questions please contact barbellbabes@girlsgonerx.com

Keep training hard & we will see you on the platform!

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