Georgia State Open Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships
April 3, 2004
Athens, Georgia
The third annual APC/UAPC Georgia State Open Powerlifting and Bench Championships were held April 3, 2004 at the Holiday Inn Express in Athens, Ga. Thanks go out to the spotter/loaders Eric Stoker, Thomas Shaffer, and Vern Ruffner. Also, a meet would not be the same without Nadine Baker and Michelle Cower assisted by Daniel Clower, and Shelia Rouse at the table. Expert and consistent judging from Mike Kidd, Andy Fowler, and Jim Rouse rounded out the crew.
The team from Gainesville, Georgia coached by Mike Kidd were the team champions. Lou LaVarro, the State APC Chairman for Florida was best APC lifter overall and Mark Vickers was best UAPC lifter overall.
Special thanks to the Canadian team representing the Independent Powerlifting Association of Canada, the WPC Canadian Representative, for their participation as guest lifters. Al Mehan had personal bests in the bench press and deadlift.
Also thanks to our guests from Poland, Michal Tumidajski, and Baron Jaroslaw, WPC Poland President. The Polish team personally delivered their team entry form and national flag for the WPCommittee World Powerlifting Championships November 3-7, 2004 which will be held at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga.
Finally, thanks to all the participating lifters who demonstrated the grit, determination and sportsmanship that makes powerlifting so great.
L B Baker