im a little confused on National meets and World meets.

[FREAK19]

Whats the difference? Like how big is the Senior Nationals? or How big is the WPO? Cause when I think Nationals or World meets, I always think of it in another country. Like I was trying to get a sponser and he said everything looks good, but he said as soon as I become a World competitor in my sanction then I have a chance in getting it. Can someone please help me because I dont wanna travel real far. Thanks

Freak19

 

[powerlifterjay]

This is only my opinion on sponsers and being a record holder or competitor. You compete in big orgs. APF , APA, WPO, those are the ones you wanna lift in. The records are high. You place in a WPO you will get a sponser, win the APF or place in the Nationals you will get one. Break a world record in the APA you will get one. Be a loud mouth on the internet and eventually you will get one. Those are the ways to get equipment sponsers. Records are cool. Teen, State , whatever. World records in Open divisions are tough. But think of all the guys they sponser? IPF guys, including europeans, Westside Barbell, All the high 600 benches , and high 2000lb totals. That narrows it down to alot. But you can compete in the USA and win Nationals and Worlds when there here. Just do it in a respectable org. Inzer and all of them companies know where the big boys play! WPO!!!

 

[FREAK19]

Thats what im talkin about, The BIG BOYS play at the WPO. Thats where the worlds strongest powerlifters join together and compete, I Love It.

 

[IrishPower]

pljay is right (mostly).

national meets usually require a 'qualifying total' to enter, but they don't really stick you to it. you can show up, but if you post really crappy numbers expect to be ridiculed.

world meets are usually by invitation only. you usually get invited by being the previous years winner or placing 1st or 2nd in senior nationals. these are generally a lot of fun cause you can visit a foreign country. unfortunately, i think the IPF sucks ass and the meets are not fun for any of the lifters (asinine rules, bad drug testing policies, politics, etc). The APF *used* to be really cool, because Frantz also controlled the WPC. I remember doing the Junior Worlds and it was way cool. Unforunately, I think the WPC and Frantz are going their seperate ways.

I sort of agree with what pljay says about the WPO. Yes, a lot of competitors show up and most of them are the best, but I think the money aspect and showy aspect of the whole org is kind of cheesy. You will *NEVER* make even enough money to pay for your drug cycles let alone a career in powerlifting. I, frankly, don't see the point. I will reserve further judgement until I actually do a WPO meet. I could be totally off. I just know what I read and what my good friends tell me.

I still consider the APF Senior Nationals to be the real deal. This year, the big boys all showed up there (Frank, Mikesell, Matt Smith, and some others). I think at least 4 people in the supers totalled over 2400. You are *young* I don't know if you realize what a 2400 total means. It is badfucking ass.


Freak19, I have seen your last total. That is awesome. Try not to worry about sponsership and records yet. Just get some good meets under your belt. Go to Nationals. I am sure a 1950 qualifies. You will have fun and meet people.

Take care.

/irish