"Part of how you build bone density is internal, from taking in adequate calcium and minerals and appropriate nutrition and good genes, but it's also just literal high impact," Ricker said. To become an IWF Category I Referee, one must: Have been an IWF Category 2 TO for at least two years; as required by the IWF, Submit an application the CWFHC VP Technical via the SWA VP Technical to take the IWF Category 1 TO exam at a national level competition, Pass the IWF Category 2 Technical Official exam (both practical and theory) as required and noted in the 2013-2016 IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations. Last December, she added a new accolade: Oregon's first international Olympic-style weightlifting official. After much advocating, sanctioned events began to crop up throughout the state, most concentrated in Portland but some in southern Oregon and Bend. Referee at least 100 lifts while being adjudicated as a referee at a SWA sanctioned Provincial or National level competition by a Jury consisting of IWF Category 1 and/or 2 TOs. Email us: info[at]barbend.com, I wrote an article about my experiences at, the 2016 USA Weightlifting (USAW) Youth National Championships. "I'm glad I'm able to contribute and give back to those who have helped me along the way.". You can download the IWF TO Exam Questionnaires from the Download Centre of the IWF website. She recalled him looking at her and asking, 'So, you ready to become international? Have you considered becoming a Technical Official? "I was the logical person to become a national ref because I traveled a lot to competitions in California and Washington. 3 -The second level of officiating is the Canadian Weightlifting Federation Haltrophile Canadienne (CWFHC) National Level 3 Technical Official.

Access unmatched financial data, news and content in a highly-customised workflow experience on desktop, web and mobile. 7.3. It includes two lifts, the finesse-centric snatch, consisting of continuous upward motion, and the clean and jerk, a grittier and heavier two-part lift. "He said, 'We don't have any national referees in Oregon, and we need some, so we're going to start with you,'" she recalled. I was late to structured fitness.". Technical Officials are invaluable to our sport and our competitions. Just a few weeks ago, CPRD's information director entertained audiences at the local vaudeville talent show with several renditions of show tunes. var addy13bb5e105d8499576d74a774fe8dcf3d = 'kricker' + '@'; While age is only a number, none of us are immortal, and you will need new blood at some point in these critical positions. "I didn't know what it was, but I was totally enthralled by the figure," Ricker said. "The reasons why these cases were unprocessed and/or unsanctioned, ranged from mere administrative oversight, poor record keeping, chaotic organisational processes, or jurisdictional errors on one end of the spectrum to indifference, outright negligence, complicity, or at worst blatant and intentional cover-ups.". Pass the IWF Technical Official Examination conducted by a CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO. The next big competition Ricker will be attending is the Pacific Northwest Weightlifting State Organization regional championships in October at Portland State University. C -The newly established International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Certificate of Duty makes up the fifth category of officiating. Use tab to navigate through the menu items.

Banks Address: 1051 Budapest, Nador u 6., Hungary Athlete ID card registrations are closed since 30th June'22, Results -59kg- KHELO INDIA Women league competition Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh 15.6.2022, Results -55kg- KHELO INDIA Women league competition Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh 15.6.2022, PRESS RELEASE AKANSHA KISHOR VYAVHARE IN 40 KG AND VIJAY PRAJAPATI IN 49 KG WEIGHT CATEGORY WON SILVER MEDALS DURING 2022 IWF YOUTH WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS AT LEON, MEXICO, Day 2 Results KHELO INDIA Women league competition Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh 15.6.2022, Day 1 Results KHELO INDIA Women league competition Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh 15.6.2022, KHELO INDIA WOMEN WEIGHTLIFTING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT YOUTH, JUNIOR AND SENIOR STARTBOOK, PRESS RELEASE-AKANSHA KISHOR VYAVHARE IN 40 KG AND VIJAY PRAJAPATI IN 49 KG WEIGHT CATEGORY WON SILVER MEDALS DURING 2022 IWF YOUTH WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS AT LEON, MEXICO, UNDERTAKING (DOPE DECLARATION FORM) FOR PARTICIPATION DURING 1ST KHELO INDIA WOMEN LEAGUE, Conduct of Selection trials for finalization of Indian team for participation during 2022 Asian Youth (Boys & Girls) and Junior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, IWLF Selection Policy | Asian Youth & Junior Championship 2022. Ricker went to every event she could and, to help fill a void, trained to become a local referee. Kudos to USAW on a great first step. Kono and Ricker eventually became friends and, before his death in 2016, he used to send her letters filled with his weightlifting tips, seeking feedback. A D V E R T I S I N G | Continue reading below, Time is running out to use your FSA funds. After years of accumulating the necessary officiating hours at local competitions, Ricker went to the Salt Lake City National Championships for testing. All rights reserved. A Technical Official acts as an impartial judge of sporting competition. As for the next steps in her officiating journey, she has considered working to become an Olympic official, which is a highly competitive position. On June 30th I wrote an article about my experiences at the 2016 USA Weightlifting (USAW) Youth National Championships, where over 700 athletes competed on three platforms. Ricker encourages other women to give the sport a chance, too. Ricker said people can email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. if they need help getting connected. The 19th stage of the Tour de France was interrupted for five minutes because of a protest on the road, organisers said on Friday. "But we're all supportive, and she said, 'It's good, it's right, you have should have been the first,'" Ricker said. "The ITA was hampered by the depth and breadth of the IWFs past years of inaction, which resulted into 29 unsanctioned doping violations being impossible to prosecute due to statute of limitation and/or destruction of evidence," the ITA said. Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, editing by Peter Rutherford, Tour stage 19 briefly interrupted by protesters, Lyles retains 200m crown as US sweep podium, Jackson wins women's title, Djokovic joins Nadal, Federer, Murray for Team Europe at Laver Cup, (OFFICIAL) Cycling-Astana suspend Lopez over alleged link to drug trafficking investigation, Barcelona sell further 15% of LaLiga TV rights to Sixth Street, See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. At the request of the Member Federations, the IWF issues Technical Official (TO) cards, Certificates of Duty and licences. This article brought to you courtesy of Dr. Alan Neal, DMD, FAGD of Dental Care of Canby, Canby Herald Insider Family Dentistry Expert. C-2/18, SECTOR - 31, NOIDA, "(The impact) increases your lean mass and makes the bones harder and denser, and it makes it so much safer to live in your body as you mature," Ricker said. SWA Level 4 TO'smay officiate at all BCWA hosted competitions, excluding National events.

"Nothing was together. ", She quoted an ancient proverb: "Move, and the way will open.". ), SWA PROVINCIAL LEVEL 4 TECHNICAL OFFICIAL (TO), Attend an Officiating Clinic conducted by an CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO. The MF has to organize a practical and theoretical exam for the applicant. Kat Ricker, the face of the Chehalem Park and Recreation District (CPRD), is well-known in Newberg for her eclectic talents. On Monday morning, CEO Phil Andrews sent out an email to officials such as myself that stated the USAW Technical Committee and Board of Directors approved a new payment system for officials at National Championships, replacing the previous hotel discount system. After learning how to target specific muscle groups and about resistance training, Ricker got involved in natural, drug-free bodybuilding for a few years, even entering competitions. The IWF Certificate of Duty TO is eligible to assist in all levels of international Events, including Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, World Championships and Universiades; except in positions where an IWF Category 1 or 2 TO is required according to IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations. All rights reserved. The MF has to prove that the exam was successful by sending the test results to the IWF Secretariat. Whether they read my article or already had some changes in mind, the powers that be USAWs leadership held a strategy weekend at the OTC in Colorado Springs, and the topic was up for discussion. This causes significant challenge to the organization through an infrastructure problem of qualified officials working at these competitions. Screen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. Excellent way to give back to the sport and help develop it. "I felt like I was missing something in my training," she said. "It's amazing, it's defying gravity to watch huge amounts of weight go directly over a person's head in a flash, basically in a blink of an eye. AUGUST 13, 2022 - Summer fest, Kanama High Performance, 39 Cosentino Drive, Toronto, ON. Athletes of all ages from Oregon, Washington and Alaska will compete.

Indian Weightlifting Federation During one of Schmitz's visits, he offered Ricker an opportunity. Following the receipt of the payment, the stickers, or new cards, whatever is applicable, will be sent by courier to the MF who shall further distribute them to the Technical Officials requesting extension. She quickly learned that in comparison to body building, weightlifting was highly efficient in exercising the whole body. Website:www.iwlf.in. 2 -The third level of officiating is the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Category 2 Technical Official. Site by Angela Wydall and Star Creative. Nearing almost two decades as a weightlifter, Ricker has garnered several awards at local competitions and a few at national competitions. In 2017, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) warned that weightlifting had to reform its anti-doping procedures or risk missing out on the 2024 Paris Games. As with officiating, Ricker stumbled upon the sport organically. "I literally hadn't thought about it.". SWIFT / BIC code: OTPVHUHB In fact, she said, competitive weightlifting lends itself more to the female body, as it is "leg and hip-driven.". Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. "It was and still is a tremendous honor," she said. In addition to the above competitions, an IWF Category 1 TO may officiate at all levels of international Events, including Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, World Championships and Universiades. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter, Member of Australian Weightlifting Federation, Site by Australian Weightlifting Federation. Up until the early 2010s, Olympic-style weightlifting had gained little notice in Oregon, with the town of Creswell the only place where competitions could occur. But bodybuilding is time-consuming, and Ricker found herself spending more time in the gym than she wanted. She also encouraged coaching greats Jim Schmitz and Butch Curry to hold workshops and local referee certification courses in Oregon. She later found that the mystery move was called the snatch, an Olympic-style weightlifting lift. "Everybody, no matter how elite they become competitively, always starts the same, with a PVC pipe or a power rod," Ricker said. The QWA seeks written EOIs from suitably qualified Technical Officials to be awarded funded appointments at the upcoming National Junior & U23 Championships in Perth, WA 26-28 August 2022. She added that being an international official doesn't feel much different from when she was just a local competitor. To get into the sport, Ricker recommended going to the USA Weightlifting website to find local coaches and clubs. In addition to the above competitions, CWFHC Level 3 TO's may officiate at all levels of national competitions. Cost: Free to 2021/2022NSWWA financial members Copyright 2020 - International Weightlifting Federation, IWF TO Card (both of category one and two), In case of losing a valid card the price of a replacement card is. Location: Quaycentre Without technical officials, weightlifting competitions are impossible! EOIs close via email to qwa@qwa.org by 14th July 2022. "It's like a drug. It's also a great activity for older individuals, as it strengthens what Rickers calls the posture muscles. The SWA will forward the payment to the IWF via the CWFHC VP Technical or authorized designate and send the IWF TO card to the applicant. (IWF TCRR 2020). Positions that are generally considered nice to have but not a requirement are paid at 50% of the going rate; these will include the timekeeper, Assistant Marshall, Scorekeeper, and B Session Jury Members. The practical exam may be carried out at a national or international event except for the World Championships and the Olympic Games. The industry leader for online information for tax, accounting and finance professionals. If these spots arent filled, preference will then progress to referees who have displayed the most proficiency in all TO roles. Referee a session while being adjudicated by a CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO. You don't have to be a lifter to become an official; you just have to have an interest in getting a front row seat for all the action. A few years later, Schmitz approached Ricker again. $90 does not pay for my hotel or airfare, but it was more than the hotel discount I received for volunteering. In past regimes, the thinking was that athletes and coaches do not get paid for attending national events, why should officials? Since then, several other people have become national officials, though Ricker and Hatmaker remain the only local international officials. Ajan stood down after 20 years as IWF president last year, initially to allow an investigation to be conducted by Richard McLaren, which exposed the cover-up of doping offences, rigged elections and the disappearance of millions of dollars. $10 for non-members (money to be paid on the day) As for what else occurred in the leadership weekend, I look forward to reading the meeting minutes. Follow our Facebook page to find out when club referee courses are being held or email office@ntwa.net.au to get more information about upgrading your credentials. While she said she personally doesn't have the perfect body type for the sport (though she does for boxing, which is another one of her loves), competitive weightlifting fits better with shorter, more compact, potentially petite body types. "It was an intimidating, intense testing event four days of written and live practical testing," she said. "I would expect that it would really enrich their physical lives.". Ricker contacted Schmitz, a former Olympics weightlifting coach in the 1980s who now runs The Sports Palace in California, and he directed her to Oregon's weightlifting club in Creswell. (This is an exceptional category and distributed at the discretion of the IWF. BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting. Recruit physical education teachers from schools/universities or have them appeal to interested students; may interest non-athletic students as a way to be involved. Copyright Ontario Weightlifting Association. IWF Bank Account No:(IBAN): HU061176 4056 2482 40190000 0000, The Member Federations of the IWF are kindly requested to send the list of Technical Officials (Name, Cat, Card No) requesting to extend their licences, to the email: ito@nulliwfnet.net. As a practical example, at the Youth National Championships there were 18 sessions of active lifting from Thursday nights trial sessions through the end of the day on Sunday. "I haven't looked back.". Create friendships and travel opportunities. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; In my opinion, this is not enough long term when you consider that the money that is generated from national events has increased significantly. "I didn't have an eye to become a national ref any of it," Ricker said. 2022 Queensland Weightlifting. Indian Weightlifting Federation Registerfor the next Technical Official Course (Club Referee), Date: Saturday 28 May2022 SWA Provincial Level 4 TOA SWA Level 4 TO certification remains valid for the duration of the individuals lifetime. Ricker was required to take a 100-question practical exam and judge 100 lifts in front of a jury of five international officials. Gain a better understanding of weightlifting competition rules and regulations. While age is only a number, none of us are immortal, and you will need new blood at some point in these critical positions. "Females tend to do really well on this (sport)," Ricker said. SYDNEY, June 24 (Reuters) - Hungarian Tamas Ajan, the former head of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), has been charged with "complicity and tampering" in regard to doping offences after a probe by the International Testing Agency (ITA). To become an IWF Category 2 TO, one must: Must be a provincially active TO for at least five years; as required by the IWF, Submit an application to the CWFHC VP Technical via the SWA VP Technical to take the IWF Category 2 TO examination at a National level competition, Pass the IWF Category 2 Technical Official exam, both practical and theory, as required and noted in the 2013-2016 IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations. As a qualified national referee I agreed to work 9 sessions, which would equal $90 in a future competition. Email: iwlf2008@gmail.com Please send an official letter of your MF and the test results to Maria Cseresnyes, IWF Business Administration Manager by mail (maria.cseresnyes@nulliwfnet.net), she will check in the IWF registration if your request meets the IWF requirements or not. Advertise on social media or clubs website. "Long story short, that is what kicked off my interest in the sport," Ricker, who was in her early 30s at the time, said. "More often than not, you'll find them very welcoming and receptive to beginners," Ricker said, adding that she's proud of that. "I am appalled by what is asserted to have been a complete betrayal of weightlifting and weightlifters by those who had been entrusted with the sport's leadership," said IWF President Dr. Michael Irani. A Certificate of Duty may be requested by a Member Federation. IWF International Category 1 and 2 TO & Certificate of DutyAn IWF TO license must be renewed each quadrennial (Olympic cycle) as noted the relevant IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations handbook. Our aim is to develop the sport of weightlifting in Queensland, and to strengthen the friendship and co-operation amongst competitors and officials both here and in other states. All rights reserved. Olympic-style weightlifting is a sport where athletes hoist barbells loaded with weights overhead. Quality local journalism takes time and money. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been sourced exclusively by the author. Anande Gowda, Secretary General, "But I am really proud of what the sport and U.S weightlifting have evolved to and accomplished in the time that I've been able to be a part of it," Ricker said. For higher level officials, the scale pays them more per session because they are more valuable. In December, however, she passed both tests with 100%, barely beating out her friend, Lauren Hatmaker, who later became Oregon's second-ever international official that same weekend. "This is an 'all beginners, always welcome, all of the time' kind of community.". The SWA will forward the payment to the IWF via the CWFHC VP Technical or authorized designate and send the IWF TO license to the applicant. Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Please also kindly note, no cash-payments are acceptable! This will be organised by NSWWA. In Weightlifting, a Competition Director organizes the competition and allocatesTechnical Officials, with the assistance of the VP Technical, in the following roles:Jury,Referees,Technical Controller,Speaker,Marshal,Timekeeper, andScorekeeper. Address: Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park "I am proud of all of it, of all the community in the sport. There's nothing like the feeling of successfully executing the lifts. Telefax: 0091-120-4541605 An avid fan of and participant in the sport for several years by then, Ricker was one of many who nurtured its boom in the state. Whether they read my article or already had some changes in mind, the powers that be USAWs leadership held a strategy weekend at the OTC in Colorado Springs, and the topic was up for discussion. Pass the 50-question theory exam - conducted by a CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO. "It's addictive," Ricker said about weightlifting. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; In Weightlifting there are five levels of Technical Officials (TOs): 4 -The first level of officiating is the SWA Provincial Level 4 Technical Official. Ricker plans to judge and possibly compete as well, but the latter is still up in the air. ", She added that getting her picture taken afterward "felt historic.". "Everybody starts the same and everybody is keenly aware of how humble their beginnings were, so although it may look almost incredible, it's very accessible and achievable.". "I didn't have an eye to become a local ref, but it happened. Club-level officials can work to upgrade their credentials by officiating at national and international events. Beneficiarys Bank:OTP BANK PLC Upon successful completion of the above the SWA VP Technical or assigned designate ensures the SWA TO database is updated with relevant TO information: name, contact information, level, date received. If people want to learn on their own, Ricker recommended reading Schmitz's introduction sports manual. But the pandemic stood in her way, postponing testing and all in-person national competitions for about a year. She also competes, but less often than she did before. The relevant fee is noted every quadrennial in the IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations handbook. This scale applies to Jury Members (A session only), Referees, Speaker, and the Marshall.

Information for bank transfer / wiring instructions: Beneficiary / Receipient:International Weightlifting Federation My opinion is that this is a great start, yet going into the future there will be more national events with greater numbers of athletes. Anande Gowda, Secretary General, "That's why it's so crucial for people as they mature and advance in age to do specifically weightlifting because it does so much for the posture muscles everything along the spine, all through the hips," Ricker said. "It's an honor to be able to serve, to have a role in this community," Ricker said. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EOI Technical Officials for National Junior & U23 Championships. To summarize, every session an official works will translate into a dollar value; there are no more volunteers. Site by Angela Wydall and Star Creative. C-2/18, SECTOR - 31, NOIDA, A Licence is valid for an Olympiad (4 years), up to the end of the Olympic year and is a condition for officiating. Our aim as officials is also to: To become a Technical Official you must complete the Club Level online modules inthe AWF LearningManagement System(select AWF Technical Official Course Enrolment and submit your details). Contact former or retired athletes for assistance. Following the completion of the online modules you need to officiate in a competition or competitions with a minimum of 100 liftsassessed by a mentor. Current IWF vice-president Nicu Vlad, who also heads the Romanian federation, has been charged with the same offences, while the head of the European confederation, Turk Hassan Akkus, has been charged only with "tampering, said the ITA. Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the worlds largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. You count on us to stay informed and we depend on you to fund our efforts. "I was a strong tomboy type, but there weren't a lot of opportunities for females where and when I grew up.