Lightweight Records

NO

Doesn't matter what Carlos thinks about it(if you only wanted his opinion why not PM him) rules state only weigh in the am pre-games(some masters games weigh in the nite before) that is unless your getting the pot ready so it can be stirred. LOL

Then address the guys that keep the lightweight records..they have a page on FB(Mark Howe,Mark Mcavoy,Farr I think are involved)  carlos doesnt deal with lightweight rules

BITE ME!

Lol

litlchiz wrote: Rules only state they get weighed before the competition starts. Just like any other sport, after they are weighed they put some weight back on. I don't think they can put much weight back on because they have to weigh in no more than 3 hours before competition starts.

Ive seen LWs gain 8-12 pounds in a matter of hours

Well since I've gotten so much great input here...as usual. We will be weighing the Athletes to verify and records.

So basically an athlete who barely makes weight at day of games weigh in, can throw set a record but must be carefull not to drink too much gatorade/ water (or eat breakfast or lunch)because if he's over the 200(or 190) limit by days end his record wouldn't count. That is idiotic! Let them make weight the day of the games and your good to go. Jay why are you trying to reinvent the wheel? Did you contact the lightweights on FB page and run your ludicrous idea by them? I'm sure they would give you an earfull

phatmiked wrote: What about powerlifting?  Do they reweigh if someone breaks a class record?

Lightweights are required to weigh in within 3 hours preceding the competition. Once they have successfully made weight, they are eligible for records and invitations to championships. This is how it has been in the past, and as far as i know nothing has changed. I've never heard of a lightweight being weighed in again to verify a record, but I can see where the question came from. For anyone with questions regarding the rules for lightweights, there are a couple good recourse that I would suggest turning to. Adam Larson and Mark Howe have set up a Web page that has all the rules outlined that differ from the heavy weights, and either one of them would probably be happy to answer your questions. Another good resource would be to ask the AD for the current years Lightweight National Championships. This Year it is Joel Simm. Being the AD for the championships requires that person to be knowledgeable of the rulings for Lightweights, and I'm sure they would be happy to answer questions as well. There is also a Lightweight Highland Games facebook page that I'm certain holds more interest in this subject than the NASGA forum. Sending Carlos a PM would also be a good option if you're looking for his requirements for <190 records, but I have a feeling the answer will be the same, as I've never heard of him requiring an athlete to weigh in for a second time after the record was broken.

Not a problem!

and FYI : In Powerlifting lifters will be re-weighed in the case of a Tie. So it does happen. Throwing is not lifting however. Lightweight class is fairly new and rules are not set.
If you are a true LW it shouldn't matter when you are weighed. Your class is defined by your Weight.

dWood wrote: BITE ME!

I have never seen a re weighing at a powerlifting meet ever.