“No one can deny you the chance to compete and the rush of the competition platform just because you are getting older and wiser.”
The Masters Weightlifting Mediterranean - International Open Athens 2023 will take place on 2nd to 5th November 2023 in Markopoulo Mesogaias. The competition will take place in the stadium of the 1st Gymnasium of Markopoulo.
The stadium is only 8 km away from the Athens International Airport El. Venizelos.
Accommodation options will be available via Holiday Your Fitness upon the Normal Registration Period of 10 July - 10 September.
Address: Nikolaou & Petroiri Corner, Markopoulo Mesogaias 19003.
Key Days
Every athlete should do their registration via this website. The athletes will have the chance to buy some extras with their registration as competition Souvenirs, T-shirts and closing banquet’s tickets. Also, there will be available for the athletes and their company to buy in advance some sightseeing getaways to Athens city center, local ancient monuments, and wineries.
Regulations & Information - Masters Weightlifting Mediterranean - International Open 2023
Final change body category
The athletes can change their body category (one category up or down) until 10 October 2023 by sending an email asimolonlave@gmail.com.
Competition Regulations
The Competition will be held according to the IWF Technical and Competition Rules and Regulations. This competition is a qualification event for the International and Continental Masters Weightlifting Championships 2024.
Eligibility
There is NO geographical exclusion for the participation of athletes.
The competition will not have any qualification phase and no minimum best total.
The minimum age for participating lifters is those born in 1993. There is no maximum age limit to compete.
280 athlete maximum registration.
Doping Control
No Doping Control will be conducted because any records broken will not be recognized by the IWF Masters.
Sport Equipment
Will use IWF-approved Olympic weightlifting equipment.
Accreditation
The Accreditations for Athletes/Coaches will be given at the stadium of the 1st Gymnasium of Markopoulo on 1st November 16:00-20:00.
The athletes who cannot take their accreditation at this time can take their accreditations from the competition’s officials the next day.
For the accreditation and weight-in an ID or Passport is required for the athlete’s identification.
Address: Nikolaou & Petroiri Corner, Markopoulo Mesogaias 19003.
Adaptive Athletes
Male and female Masters Adaptive Weightlifters from the age 35+ are eligible to participate based on the 7 categories described below. After their registration, they will have to contact the organization via email to fill out the special entry form.
Only Masters Adaptive Weightlifters with a permanent disability are eligible to participate under the Masters Adaptive Weightlifting categories.
The 7 categories of MASTERS ADAPTIVE WEIGHTLIFTER (MAWC) are accepted to register for participation. A formal medical statement of permanent disability as proof and the physician's approval to exercise the Sport of Olympic Weightlifting is required to send along with the manual entry form.
Awards
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the three highest-ranked lifters Total for all body weight categories within each age group for men and women. The Best Female and Male Lifter for each Age Group will be awarded at the end of each age category. National anthems will be played during the medal ceremonies for each category. The national flags will be computer displayed.
The Best Female and Male Lifter overall will be awarded with Grand Masters Award.
Diplomas of participation will be given to all participants.
Registration
REGISTRATION: https://www.reventy.com
Every athlete should do their registration via this website. The athletes will have the chance to buy some extras with their registration as competition Souvenirs, T-shirts and closing banquet’s tickets. Also, there will be available for the athletes and their company to buy in advance some sightseeing getaways to Athens city center, local ancient monuments, and wineries.
Entry fees
Accommodation and FREE Shuttle bus
The accommodation prices are valid only for our competition group and only available for booking during the registration. These prices include all the taxes and the special government tax (3€ per room per night). We recommend you book your accommodation via https://www.holidayyourfitness.com with your registration. The prices above include a shuttle bus from/to Athens International Airport and competition venue. Your booking is final only if you make full payment for your accommodation, due to limited rooms availability. So, we recommend you book your accommodation in advance and use our discount.
Closing banquet (Unlimited food-Free drinks)
Ticket Price: €25/person. The athletes can buy their tickets with their registration.
The closing ceremony will take place at a local Greek traditional Tavern near the competition venue.
For more information: +306948702840 / asimolonlave@gmail.com
Transport Information
Athletes arriving at Athens International Airport El. Venizelos and have a booking in one of the competition’s hotels will be transported to their hotels via the free shuttle bus.
Visas
Greece is a member of the European Union and Schengen zone.
OC is not offering or providing any direct visa application service for the Masters Weightlifting Mediterranean Open Athens 2023. It is the sole responsibility of the visiting athlete to arrange any visas it may require.
The organizer may be able to provide an invitation letter to support a visa application if the athlete requests support from Hellenic Weightlifting
Provisional Program
Competitions Provisional Program - Daily:
1st Group
08:00 – 09:00 weight-in
10:00 – 12:00 competitions
2nd Group
10:30 – 11:30 weight-in
12:30 – 14:30 competitions
3rd Group
13:00 – 14:00 weight-in
15:00 – 17:00 competitions
4th Group
15:30 – 16:30 weight-in
17:30 – 19:30 competitions
5th Group
18:00 – 19:00 weight-in
20:00 – 22:00 competitions
*Each group will be max 14 athletes.
Regulations & Information - Masters Weightlifting Mediterranean - International Open 2023
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There is NO refund policy for this event.
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