MURDER OF CROWS BARBELL is proud to be hosting their 7th Annual USAW Sanctioned Competition, the Murder of Crows Open!
The competition will be hosted over 2 days on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 at Murder of Crows, 1010 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Women will lift on Saturday, and Men will lift on Sunday. Each day will finish with a Prime Time group consisting of the Top 15 athletes by using the Sinclair Formula for their declared entry total and declared weight class. Registration will be capped at 120 athletes, so don't miss out!
NEW THIS YEAR, we are excited announce that we’ll be awarding a cash prize of $1500 FOR THE BEST TEAM!!! 2nd & 3rd place teams will be awarded banners to hang in their gym. Teams will consist of 5 members that must be registered by May 22, 2022. Teams may be co-ed and all members must be registered with the same sanctioned club. A single club can have multiple teams, but an athlete can only be part of one team for this competition. Teams must be registered for $50 by following the link below.
The Best Male and Best Female Lifters will be awarded $200 each. You must lift in the Prime Time session to be eligible for Best Lifter Awards.
Medals will be awarded to:
Top 3 Totals for Each Weight Class in the Open Division.
Top 3 Totals for Each Weight Class in the Junior Division.
Top 3 Totals for Each Weight Class in the Youth Division.
Top 1 Total for Each Weight Class in Masters ages 35 – 49.
Top 1 Total for Each Weight Class in Masters ages 50+.
Medals will be awarded at the end of the day.
Athletes must be current USAW members (as of day they are lifting) and must compete in a singlet. All who enter the facility must show proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination. YOUTH & JUNIORS are eligible for reduced rates ($45). Please contact the Meet Director for information on how to register.
The Prime Time group will consist of the top 15 lifters based on Sinclair Formula + Entry Total. Lifters MUST open according to the 20kg/20kg rule in the Prime Time Group. Lifters must lift in the Prime Time Group to be eligible for prize money.
Tentative Schedule (final schedule will be released 1 week before the start of the meet)...
SATURDAY:
· Session 1: Women (45 – 59): Weigh In: 8AM/Lift: 10AM
· Session 2: Women (64 - 71): Weigh In: 10:15AM/Lift: 12:15PM
· Session 3: Women (76 – 87+): Weigh In: 12:30PM/Lift: 2:30PM
· Session 4: Women (Prime Time): Weigh In: 2:45PM/Lift: 4:45PM
SUNDAY:
· Session 1: Men (55 – 73): Weigh In: 8AM/Lift: 10AM
· Session 2: Men (81 - 89): Weigh In: 10:15AM/Lift: 12:15PM
· Session 3: Men (96 – 109+): Weigh In: 12:30PM/Lift: 2:30PM
· Session 4: Men: (Prime Time): Weigh In: 2:45PM/Lift: 4:45PM
Spectators can purchase a ticket for entry for $5 at the event, cash or Venmo only. Athletes will be provided one (1) athlete pass and two (2) coach passes for the day upon check in. Access to the warm up room will be given to those holding passes 30 minutes before the athlete's session starts.
REFUND POLICY: Athletes may receive a 50% refund up to May 15nd, 2022. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS OF REGISTRATION AFTER MAY 15th.
ATHLETES MUST PRESENT A GOVERNMENT ID (or Student ID/Birth Certificate if under 18) at Weigh In. Digital picture is fine.
ATHLETES and COACHES MUST abide by all COVID-19 protocols or will be asked to leave. WE WILL UPDATE protocols based on the latest state guidance at the time of the competition.
There will be food and refreshments for volunteers!
Please direct all questions to Sara Soto at truebeliever@mac.com