Malaysia Weightlifting Federation

2016 COMMONWEALTH SENIOR, JUNIOR AND YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Penang – Malaysia

25-29 October 2016

Regulations

July 25, 2016 TO ALL MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION Dear Member Federations /Dear Friends, As President of Malaysia Weightlifting Federation and President of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation, , it gives me great pleasure to extend an invitation to your Federation, to compete in the 2016 Commonwealth Senior, Junior and Youth Championships This prestigious event will be held in the city of Penang, Malaysia from October 25 to October 29, 2016. This event will run immediately after the Youth World Championships concludes. (the Youth World Championships will be held from the 19th to 25th October) We expect to have approximately 30 countries taking part, and it will be a privilege for me to welcome you to our part of the world. We guarantee you a wonderful and enjoyable stay in the beautiful city of Penang. Attached please find the regulation bulletin for this event and also the entry forms, accommodation forms, transport form and the time table of the championships. I look forward to meeting your delegation in Penang. Yours sincerely, Dato’ Ong Poh Eng Chairman- Organising Committee President Malaysia Weightlifting Federation Vice President International Weightlifting Federation President: Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation

Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation

Affiliated to the International Weightlifting Federation Address; C/- CTOS, BP 333 98845 Noumea Cedex - NEW CALEDONIA Tel: +687 948792 Mobile: +61 457 778900 Email: owf@bigpond.com or owf@mls.nc

President: Dato Ong Poh Eng (MAS) Secretary General: Paul Coffa MBE (AUS) Assistant Secretary: Trent Dabwido (NRU) Vice Presidents: Kevin du Plooy (RSA), Shri Birendra Prasad Baishya (IND), Tom Liaw (SIN), Garry Marshall (NZL), Hafiz Imran Butt (PAK) , Sir John Dawanincura (PNG) . Executive Members: Phil Maunder (AUS), Jesmond Caruana (MLT), Dr Mike Irani (ENG), Ssenkungu Salim Musoke (UGA), Andrew Callender (BAR), WG. CDR Mohyuddin Ahmad (BAN)

2016 COMMONWEALTH SENIOR, JUNIOR AND YOUTH

WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS Penang-Malaysia, October 25-29, 2016

R E G U L AT I O N S

The 2016 Commonwealth Senior , Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships this year will be held in the city of Penang, Malaysia. Below you will find relevant information regarding the Championships. PLEASE NOTE: With regards, to the Commonwealth Youth Championships – this event will run in conjunction with the YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. At the conclusion of the Youth World Championships and at its closing function, medals will be awarded for the Commonwealth Youth winners – for the total only. Also please take note that you must use the entry forms for the IWF Youth World Championships to register your youth lifters. These will automatically register your youth lifters for the Commonwealth Youth Championships as well. The CWF will not be sending Commonwealth Youth entry forms. If any Youth lifters are entered in the Commonwealth Junior and Senior divisions - then the results from the Youth World Championships will be registered also in the Commonwealth Junior and Senior divisions. In other words youth lifters will not be lifting twice.

Competition Rules and Regulations The 2016 Commonwealth Senior , Junior and Youth Championships will follow the Technical and Competition Rules and Regulations (TCRR) of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).

Terms and Condition of Participation Accredited participants (athletes, Team Officials, Technical Officials (TOs) media, guests, etc.): Should acknowledge and fully comply with IWF Constitution and By-Laws, TCRR, Anti-Doping Policy (ADP)

x Should abide by all reasonable directions given by the CWF, the Organizing Committee (OC), TOs x Should participate in the Event at their own risk and take all reasonable measures to protect themselves from any risk x Should undertake full moral and financial responsibility with regard to their health and wellness and in case of

accidents or damages x Are responsible for all property they bring into the Event and that the CWF and/or OC shall have no responsibility in

any loss or damage of this property x Acknowledge and agree that neither the CWF nor the OC shall arrange any insurance connected with the participation

in the Event x Should irrevocably release CWF and OC (and their respective members, officers, employees, etc.) from liability for

any loss, injury or damage that they may suffer in relation to their participation in the Event x Should guarantee that they participate in the Event with the permission of their parent(s) or guardian(s) if they are

minors Eligibility

x Participating youth athletes must have been born between 1999 and 2003. x Junior and Senior athletes must be 15 years of age and over. x With reference to Article 5.6.4 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy, the Athletes who are not listed in the IWF’s Registered

testing pool and who want to enter an IWF Event shall nevertheless register to the ADAMS system and submit proper whereabouts information at least 2 months before the event in question. The Athletes who do not comply with this provision are not eligible to compete.

x Only competitors of member federations that has no arrears towards the IWF are eligible to participate.

Competition Categories Senior & Juniors: IWF Categories for Men and Women. Men: 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105Kg +105kg Women: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75Kg, +75kg IWF Categories for Youth Men and Women Men: 50Kg ,56 Kg,62 Kg ,69Kg ,77 Kg ,85 Kg ,94 Kg ,+94Kg. Women 44Kg ,48Kg ,53Kg ,58Kg ,63Kg,69Kg , +69Kg Deadlines The final entry forms for Senior and Junior must be returned to the Organizing Committee and the CWF no later than September 25, 2016 With this final entry you must include the accommodation form and transport form. Awards Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in each bodyweight category for both men and women in the total only. Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams for men and women. Best overall lifter trophies will be awarded, for men and women. Transport Local transport will be provided by the Organising Committee from Penang International airport to hotel upon the arrival of delegations. Plus transport will be made available from hotel to competition and training venue. PLEASE NOTE: If you arrive in Kuala Lumpur International airport, it will be your responsibility to make your own way to Penang. . Competition Venue The competition venue will be “SPICE” (formerly known as PISA) an indoor stadium in Penang. Training Venue Training will also be at ‘SPICE’ and will be available for training from October 16th, 2016 . Barbells/Weights Equipment ZKC equipment will be used at these Championships. Doping Control Doping Control will be conducted in accordance with the IWF Anti-Doping Policy. Accreditation The accreditation process will take place in the Accreditation Office, located at the Equatorial Hotel. Please note that accommodation shall be paid in full upon arrival at the Organising Committee accreditation desk. We cannot provide Accreditation or Accommodation or credentials to any member of your delegation until you have paid all Entry Fees and Accommodation Fees for the entire stay. The hotel will not give any room (check-in) until the payment at the Organizing Committee Office has been confirmed and done. For a quick Accreditation process, we kindly ask you to send via e-mail, along with the Final Entry Form, a colour digitalized photo, passport size, Cash Payment Payments must be paid in cash in USD dollars upon your arrival. No direct payments to the hotels are accepted. Payments may also be made by electronic transfer. This must be done 15 days prior to your arrival. The bank details for this transaction are as follows:

Insurances Member Federations must undertake full moral and financial responsibilities for their delegates regarding their health and in case of accidents or damages. Financial Condition An Entry Fee of USD$50 per person - must be paid by each delegation for all of their athletes and officials. (please note that all lifters competing in the YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS and pay USD$200 as per IWF rules – will be exempt from the USD$50 entry fee for the Commonwealth Championships.)

Accommodation Accommodation will be at the Hotel Equatorial (5* ). The cost per triple room (per person per night ) is US$105 .00 this includes full- board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) The cost per twin room (per person per night ) is US$120 .00 this includes full- board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) The cost per single room (per person per night ) is US$140 .00 this includes full- board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) A minimum stay of 3 (three) nights is required for all participants. Legal Points of Entry to Penang The main gateway to Penang is Penang International airport. At a distance of 400KM from Kuala Lumpur. Approx. 1 hour by plane from Kuala Lumpur. The direct flight to Penang can come from Kuala Lumpur , Singapore , Bangkok, Hong Kong and southern airline from China. Travelling Documents Travelling to Malaysia is very easy. The documentation required is a valid passport. Visas Most Commonwealth countries do not require visa for the short period of stay. However other countries will require visas and therefore we ask each delegation to check if visas are required for their country. (Please note that no visas will be issued at airport)

Departure Tax There is no departure tax in Malaysia . Health Insurance As per IWF Technical and Competition Rules, each delegation is required to have the appropriate Health Insurance in the event of an accident or unforeseen circumstance. Full medical services are available at the local hospital, but it is not possible for delegations to purchase health insurance in Penang. Proof of insurance should be presented at accreditation checkpoints. Hotel Equatorial - 5 star hotel in Penang The grand ballroom the venue for the IWF Congress The competition venue SPICE indoor stadium in Penang The dining hall – The Penang Golf Club adjoined next to the

Equatorial hotel. General Information Malaysia is situated latitude 1°38ʹ-7°…& Longitude 100°22ʹ-103°75ʹ Total land area is 329750 sq.km. The country is dominated by rugged mountain ranges with a fringe of coral reefs and lagoons which surround the islands.

Population The population of Malaysia is approximately 25.6 million people. Malaysia is a multicultural society with Indian, Europeans , Asian, and other communities. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia Penang is the host city. Situated…Latitude 5°8ʹ-5°35ʹ…& Longitude 100°8ʹ-100°32ʹ, Population of Penang is 1.5 million. Land Area 1046km2

Currency and Banking Facilities Malaysia has its own currency – RM. One (1) RM is at present approximately USD 30cents. All credit cards are welcomed by all hotels, restaurants, shops, rental cars, etc. Time Malaysia time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Official Languages Malay is the official language in Malaysia. Other spoken languages are English, Manderin, Tamil. Religion The main religious denominations in Malaysia is Islam. Others are Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism & Sikh. Electricity Electricity supply in Malaysia runs on 220V. Climate and Seasons Malaysia is a tropical region. There is humidity 70%-80% and the temperature averages during the day 28 to 30 degrees Celsius and at night 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. Visitors to Malaysia should bring light weight summer clothing. Health Malaysia is free from malaria and major tropical disease that are endemic in some tropical countries. Emergency Medical and Dental Care General Hospital is available as well as a private hospital.

Telephones Direct dial phone service is available between Malaysia and all countries of the world. International calls may be placed from any private or public phone. WELCOME TO PENANG On the 7th July, 2007, George Town’s – Penang rich living heritage, culture and history was officially recognised when the World Heritage Committee in Quebec City, Canada, officially inscribed the city as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jointly listed with Melaka, George Town was acknowledged as having developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West in the Straits of Malacca. The influences of Asia and Europe have endowed the town with a specific multicultural heritage that is both tangible and intangible. Featuring residential and commercial buildings, George Town represents the British era from the end of the 18th century The Organising Committee will run daily sightseeing tours during the Championships for all delegations at no charge. Paul Coffa MBE Dato Ong Poh Eng Tournament Director President; Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation General Secretary President Malaysia Weightlifting Fed. Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Vice President International Weightlifting Federation E-mail: owf@bigpond.com or owf@mls.nc E-mail: 2016iwfywc@gmail.com Tel; 687 467640 or +61 457778900 Tel. +60 12 4001952 or Fax: +60 4 6599082

2016 COMMONWEALTH SENIOR JUNIOR & YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

PENANG -MALAYSIA, OCTOBER 25-29, 2016

FINAL ENTRY FORM FOR JUNIORS The _______________ Weightlifting Federation wishes to enter the following competitors in the 2016 Commonwealth Junior Weightlifting Championships for Men & Women. MEN ATHLETE’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH Bodyweight

Category Entry Total

Family Given Day Month Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R R

WOMEN ATHLETE’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH Bodyweight

Category Entry Total

Family Given Day Month Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R R

OFFICIAL’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH Function

Family Given Day Month Year 1 Team Leader 2 Coach 3 Coach 4 Doctor 5 Guest

General Secretary / President Name………………………………………….. Signature:…………………………………. Date: …………………………………

Please email this form not later then September 25, 2016 to: Paul Coffa MBE Dato Ong Poh Eng General Secretary President, Malaysian Weightlifting Federation Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Vice President, Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation E-mail: owf@bigpond.com or owf@mls.nc E-mail: 2016iwfywc@gmail.com Tel; +687 467640 or +61 457778900 Tel: +6012 4001952 or Fax: +60 4 6599082 Website www.commonwealthweightlifting.com

2016 COMMONWEALTH SENIOR JUNIOR & YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

PENANG -MALAYSIA, OCTOBER 25-29, 2016

FINAL ENTRY FORM FOR SENIORS The _______________ Weightlifting Federation wishes to enter the following competitors in the 2016 Commonwealth Senior Weightlifting Championships for Men & Women. MEN ATHLETE’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH Bodyweight

Category Entry Total

Family Given Day Month Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R R

WOMEN ATHLETE’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH Bodyweight

Category Entry Total

Family Given Day Month Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R R

OFFICIAL’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH Function

Family Given Day Month Year 1 Team Leader 2 Coach 3 Coach 4 Doctor 5 Guest

General Secretary / President Name………………………………………….. Signature:…………………………………. Date: …………………………………

Please email this form not later then September 25, 2016 to: Paul Coffa MBE Dato Ong Poh Eng General Secretary President, Malaysian Weightlifting Federation Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Vice President, Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation E-mail: owf@bigpond.com or owf@mls.nc E-mail: 2016iwfywc@gmail.com Tel; +687 467640 or +61 457778900 Tel: +6012 4001952 or Fax: +60 4 6599082 Website www.commonwealthweightlifting.com

ACCOMMODATION FORM

2016 COMMONWEALTH SENIOR ,JUNIOR & YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS Penang –Malaysia 25- 29 October, 2016

The Weightlifting Federation wishes to book the following rooms

DATE SINGLE ROOM USD$140

TWIN ROOM USD$120 per person

TRIPLE rooms ( 3 persons) USD $105 per person

17 October

18 October

19 October

20 October

21 October

22 October

23 October

24 October

25 October

26 October

27 October

28 October

29 October

30 October

Country: __________ Signature:________________ Date: ___________ President or General Secretary Please email this form no later then September 25 ,2016 to: Paul Coffa MBE Dato Ong Poh Eng Tournament Director President; Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation General Secretary President Malaysia Weightlifting Fed. Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Vice President International Weightlifting Federation E-mail: owf@bigpond.com or owf@mls.nc E-mail: 2016iwfywc@gmail.com Tel; 687 467640 or +61 457778900 Tel. +60 12 4001952 or Fax: +60 4 6599082

TRANSPORT FORM

2016 COMMONWEALTH SENIOR, JUNIOR & YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS Penang –Malaysia 25 – 29 October, 2016

The………………………….Weightlifting Federation wishes to inform the Organising Committee of their travel arrangements :

COUNTRY Numbers Arrival Date

Flight Number

Arrival Time

Departure Date

Flight Number

Departure Time Numbers

Signature:…………………………………. Date: ………………………………… President or General Secretary

Please email this form no later then September 25, 2016 to: Paul Coffa MBE Dato Ong Poh Eng Tournament Director President; Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation General Secretary President Malaysia Weightlifting Fed. Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Vice President International Weightlifting Federation E-mail: owf@bigpond.com or owf@mls.nc E-mail: 2016iwfywc@gmail.com Tel; 687 467640 or +61 457778900 Tel. +60 12 4001952 or Fax: +60 4 6599082

PRELIMINARY TIMETABLE

2016 COMMONWEALTH SENIOR & JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Penang - Malaysia, October 25-29 Monday Oct. 24 Verification of entries TBA Time 18:00 Executive Board Meeting (Equatorial Hotel) Time 20.00 Tuesday Oct. 25 CWF Congress (Equatorial Hotel) Time 09:00 Technical Meeting (Equatorial Hotel) Time 17:30 Opening Ceremony and Dinner (Equatorial Hotel) Time 19:00 Wednesday Oct. 26 Session 1 - 10:00 Weigh in - 08:00 to 09:00 48Kg Women Session 2 - 12:30 Weigh in - 10:30 to 11:30 56Kg Men Session 3 - 15:00 Weigh in - 13:00 to 14:00 53Kg Women Session 4 - 17:30 Weigh in - 15:30 to 16:30 62Kg Men Thursday Oct.27 Session 5 - 10:00 Weigh in - 08:00 to 09:00 69Kg Men Session 6 - 12:30 Weigh in - 10:30 to 11:30 58Kg Women Session 7 - 15:00 Weigh in - 13:00 to 14:00 77Kg Men Session 8 - 17:30 Weigh in - 15:30 to 16:30 63Kg Women Friday Oct.28 Session 9 - 10:00 Weigh in - 08:00 to 09:00 69Kg Women Session 10 - 12:30 Weigh in - 10:30 to 11:30 85Kg Men Session 11 - 15:00 Weigh in - 13:00 to 14:00 75Kg Women Session 12 - 17:30 Weigh in - 15:30 to 16:30 94Kg Men Saturday Oct.29 Session 13 - 10:00 Weigh in - 08:00 to 09:00 105Kg Men Session 14 - 12:30 Weigh in - 10:30 to 11:30 +75Kg Women Session 15 - 15:00 Weigh in - 13:00 to 14:00 +105Kg Men Closing Ceremony at 19:00