Weightlifting Program Overview
Weightlifting
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“Let me win, but if I cannot
win, let me be brave in the
attempt.”
The Basics
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Sport season:
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February - June
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Culminating State Events:
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State Summer Games
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Special Olympics Program Name
Events Offered
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Sit-Ups
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Exercycle
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Modified Push-Ups
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Modified Bench Press
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Uniform
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Weightlifting Uniform
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One piece that is close-fitting, collarless, and does
not cover the knees, or a T-shirt and shorts.
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The uniform can be any color. A T-shirt may be worn
under one-piece.
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General Rules
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General Rules – Modified Push Ups
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During the modified push-ups, the athlete’s chest
must touch the floor for a legal push-up to be
counted.
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Athlete attempts to perform as many legal push-
ups as possible during a 60- second time period.
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In order to perform a legal push-up, the athlete
must lower his/her head and upper body to the
floor, touch the chest to the floor, and return to the
starting position. The athlete’s back must remain
straight.
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General Rules Sit Ups
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Athlete’s feet are held to the floor by competition
assistants.
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Athlete keeps arms folded across his/her chest with
hands grasping opposite shoulders during this event.
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To perform a complete sit-up, an athlete must touch
one of his/her elbows to the thighs or knees.
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General Rules – Modified Bench
Press
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Athlete starts with the bar resting across his/her
chest.
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One press is designated as starting and finishing
with the bar touching the athlete's chest, in
between which the athlete presses the bar straight
up above his/her chest until the arms are straight.
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General Rules - Exercycle
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Equipment: Exercise bike (stationary and with
odometer), stopwatch, and whistle.
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Athlete starts this event sitting on the bike with
feet on the pedals in any position
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Athlete may receive assistance to stay on the bike,
but not pedaling
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If the athlete's feet fall off the pedal, he/she may
put them back on to the pedals and resume
pedaling. The athlete has the option of strapping
his/her feet to the pedals in order to prevent them
from slipping.
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Thank you.
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This weightlifting program offers a variety of events including Sit-Ups, Exercycle, Modified Push-Ups, Modified Bench Press. Athletes compete in a sport season from February to June, culminating in the State Summer Games. The program emphasizes bravery and determination, promoting inclusivity for athletes of all abilities. Athletes must adhere to specific rules for each event, ensuring fair competition and adherence to standards. Uniform guidelines require a close-fitting outfit that allows for movement. Overall, the program focuses on fostering strength, sportsmanship, and personal growth through competition.
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Weightlifting Program Name 1
Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. 2
The Basics Sport season: February - June Culminating State Events: State Summer Games 3 / Special Olympics Program Name
Events Offered Sit-Ups Exercycle Modified Push-Ups Modified Bench Press 4
Uniform Program Name 5
Weightlifting Uniform One piece that is close-fitting, collarless, and does not cover the knees, or a T-shirt and shorts. The uniform can be any color. A T-shirt may be worn under one-piece. 6
General Rules Program Name 7
General Rules Modified Push Ups During the modified push-ups, the athlete s chest must touch the floor for a legal push-up to be counted. Athlete attempts to perform as many legal push- ups as possible during a 60- second time period. In order to perform a legal push-up, the athlete must lower his/her head and upper body to the floor, touch the chest to the floor, and return to the starting position. The athlete s back must remain straight. 8
General Rules Sit Ups Athlete s feet are held to the floor by competition assistants. Athlete keeps arms folded across his/her chest with hands grasping opposite shoulders during this event. To perform a complete sit-up, an athlete must touch one of his/her elbows to the thighs or knees. 9
General Rules Modified Bench Press Athlete starts with the bar resting across his/her chest. One press is designated as starting and finishing with the bar touching the athlete's chest, in between which the athlete presses the bar straight up above his/her chest until the arms are straight. 10
General Rules - Exercycle Equipment: Exercise bike (stationary and with odometer), stopwatch, and whistle. Athlete starts this event sitting on the bike with feet on the pedals in any position Athlete may receive assistance to stay on the bike, but not pedaling If the athlete's feet fall off the pedal, he/she may put them back on to the pedals and resume pedaling. The athlete has the option of strapping his/her feet to the pedals in order to prevent them from slipping. 11
Thank you. Program Name 12
