Pro Powerlifting

1st Annual Pro Unequipped Powerlifting Invitational Championships - October , 2008

Once you have been accepted you may enter any event separately and/or the Total (4 total Divisions- 4 total Awards)

Pro Powerlifting - Separate Top Prize Money for each lift: Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift & Total

All Lifters MUST apply for acceptance as a Pro Lifter - Once accepted you will be notified and you may enter the Pro Event

Those not accepted will receive a full refund on their Pro Card Application Fee

Individual Awards by Coefficient Squat (entry fee $80.00)	Individual Awards by Coefficient Bench Press (entry fee $80.00)	Individual Awards by Coefficient Deadlift (entry fee $80.00)	Individual Awards by Coefficient Total (entry fee $80.00)	Full Meet Over All Highest Total in Lbs
1st - $1,000.00	1st - $1,000.00	1st - $1,000.00	1st - $1,000.00	1st - $1,000.00
2nd - $750.00	2nd - $750.00	2nd - $750.00	2nd - $750.00	2nd - $750.00
3rd - $600.00	3rd - $600.00	3rd - $600.00	3rd - $600.00	3rd - $600.00
4th - $500.00	4th - $500.00	4th - $500.00	4th - $500.00	4th - $500.00
5th - $400.00	5th - $400.00	5th - $400.00	5th - $400.00	5th - $400.00
6th - $300.00	6th - $300.00	6th - $300.00	6th - $300.00	6th - $300.00
7th - $250.00	7th - $250.00	7th - $250.00	7th - $250.00	7th - $250.00
8th - $200.00	8th - $200.00	8th - $200.00	8th - $200.00	8th - $200.00
9th - $150.00	9th - $150.00	9th - $150.00	9th - $150.00	9th - $150.00
10th - $100.00	10th - $100.00	10th - $100.00	10th - $100.00	10th - $100.00
Proposed to 15th	Proposed to 15th	Proposed to 15th	Proposed to 15th
11th- $75.00	11th- $75.00	11th- $75.00	11th- $75.00
12th- $75.00	12th- $75.00	12th- $75.00	12th- $75.00
13th- $50.00	13th- $50.00	13th- $50.00	13th- $50.00
14th- $25.00	14th- $25.00	14th- $25.00	14th- $25.00
15th- $25.00	15th- $25.00	15th- $25.00	15th- $25.00

NOTE: If the entries for the Pro Championships exceed early expectations the prize money will be extended, (proposed), to even more placings to 15th the final decision will be made by the meet director. This is totally dependent on the number of entries in the actual meet. NASA also reserves the right to cancel, re-schedule or postpone this and any meet at any time. If this should occur, all lifters will be given a 100% refund on their Pro Powerlifting Card fee. A final decision on whether this meet will occur will be announced no later than June 10th, 2008.

All Lifters MUST apply for acceptance as a Pro Lifter - Once accepted you will be notified and you may enter the Pro Event

Those not accepted will receive a full refund on their Pro Card Application Fee

Bonus Money will be added as Sponsors are added and Pro Lifters join. These will be determined as the Pro Cards are sold.

This money is in addition to the regular Prize Money paid above. Our projection is $3,000.00 - $5,000.00 in Bonus Money alone.

All Prospective Pro Lifters MUST have been an active member of NASA within the past year (2007 for the 2008 Pro Powerlifting and 2008 for the 2009 Pro Power Sports). "Active" includes participation in NASA as a lifter, referee or meet support personnel as long as your membership was current and they were active and are in good standing in NASA at this time. This requirement will be required of all Power Sports competitors beginning with the in 2009 Pro Power Sports sign ups and All Pro Powerlifters beginning with the 2008 sign ups. Any former NASA lifter may petition for Pro Status by submitting their request to the NASA Head Office and asking for an exemption from these rules. Lifters who were active in other organizations and not concurrently in NASA during these required time frames will be excluded from Pro Status in NASA for 2008/2009. Under no circumstances will any person with a reputation of being an Internet Trouble Maker, Troll or Discontent Lifter or a history of Unsportsmanlike Conduct be allowed to participate in NASA's Pro Programs.

All Lifters MUST apply for acceptance as a Pro Lifter - Once accepted you will be notified and you may then enter the Pro Event

Those not accepted will receive a full refund on their Pro Card Application Fee

NOTE: If the entries for the Pro Championships exceed early expectations the prize money MAY be extended, (proposed), to even more places up to 15th place and at the sole decision of the meet director. This is totally dependent on the number of entries in the actual meet and the final decision of the meet director. NASA also reserves the right to cancel, re-schedule or postpone this and any meet at any time. If this should occur, all lifters will be given a 100% refund on their Pro Card Fees and entries for this meet only. A final decision on whether this meet will occur will be announced no later than June 10th, 2008.

Pro Powerlifting Sign-Up Begins on January 1st, 2008 and ends on June 1st, 2008

If you are not accepted you will receive a full refund for your Pro Card Application

NASA Credit Card Pro Powerlifting Membership Application

First Name- Last Name-

Address- City- State- Zip-

Date of Birth- Age- Phone:-

Email Address- Date of Application -

Type of Membership Card -

Credit Card - Card Number- Expires-

Name on Credit Card - Total Paid:

This is the ACTUAL Terms for Entry In This Event - Please Read

If you are not accepted you will receive a full refund on your Pro Card Application

THIS PRO EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY- Effective as of 4.16.08

I have read and agree to the Pro Powerlifting Rules below. I certify my acceptance by submitting this application for Pro Status in NASA. I also realize that there are absolutely no refunds on any Pro Membership except those noted herein and/or Pro Entry Fees since this is a cash prize event. I understand that I MUST meet NASA's Pro Requirements for becoming a NASA Pro Lifter. I also certify that I am a Anabolic Steroid Free lifter and that I do not use Human Growth Hormone. I realize I MAY be tested at this meet and if I test positive for anabolic steroids my name may be published with the results of that test and I will forfeit all winnings. I agree to the terms of this meet and will obey all rules of the organization. I agree to allow to have my name published if I am tested positive for any anabolic steroid or anabolic compound. I further agree that I will forfeit any and all winnings if I am expelled from this meet for bad sportsmanship conduct before, during or after the event. I realize that if I fail any drug test while signed up as a NASA Pro I will be banned for lifetime from all NASA Pro events and three years for any Amateur event. I also realize I have the right for a timely appeal according to NASA Standards. I will abide by the decision of the meet director on who, if anyone, is actually Urine Drug Tested. I realize that the NASA Coefficient System is part of our Drug Testing System and I agree to its use as a drug testing procedure.

NOTE: If the entries for the Pro Championships exceed early expectations the prize money MAY be extended, proposed, to even more places up to 15th place. This is totally dependent on the number of pre-entries in the actual meet and at the sole decision of the meet director. NASA also reserves the right to cancel, re-schedule or postpone this and any meet at any time. If this should occur, all lifters will be given a 100% refund on their Pro Cards and entries for this particular Pro event only. A final decision on whether this meet will occur will be announced no later than June 10th, 2008.

Special Note: We maintain the right to refuse Pro Membership to any person for any reason.

I Agree to these terms by signing my Initials here -

Special Comments, instructions or additional fee's included and Total Paid:

ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS - NO TRANSFERS - NO CARRY OVERS

If you are not accepted you will receive a full refund on your Pro Card Application

Pro Selection Committee: Rich Peters, Dan Black, Tad Peters, Greg Van Hoose, Job Hou-sey, JT Hall, John McKay and others will be selected. All Pro Applicants MUST be approved by the selection committee to be issued an invitation to lift in ANY NASA Pro Event.

Equipment Dis-Allowed: No Supportive Squat Suits, No Bench Press Shirts Allowed.

Equipment Allowed: NASA Approved Wraps, 4" wide Belts, NASA Approved Wrist Wraps.

Requirements: All NASA Pro Lifters MUST meet the Pro Lifter Requirements before applying for Pro status in NASA.

Pro Records: Pro World Records© can only be set or broken at the annual Pro Championships. These Records will include Squat, Bench Press, Sub Total, Deadlift and Total. There will also be Over-All World Records for the best lift in each specific lift, no weight classes.

Pro Championship T-shirts: The Official NASA Powerlifting Pro Championship© t-shirts will have all of the competitors names listed on the back of the shirt.

Going Pro: Going Pro in NASA, as in most organizations, will have NO effect on your over all status in NASA as far as competing in regular PS©, Powerlifting, Bench Only, Push Pull or any other events.

1st Annual Pro Event: This event will be held in conjunction with the 2008 Unequipped Nationals, on the following Sunday. The event will be held in Oklahoma City since it is centrally located in October 18th & 19th.

Prize Money Payments: All Pro Powerlifting prize money will be held in an escrow account and all prize checks (CASH) will be awarded immediately following the competition. All lifters that are tested at the event will receive their checks as soon as drug testing is complete, usually 1-2 weeks. All prize Money is guaranteed by NASA.

"Highest Total in Pounds" cash awards: These cash awards will based entirely on the Total in lbs, regardless of the lifters coefficient or bodyweight. The highest Total, in pounds, will win these particular special awards. The lifter's bodyweight and/or coefficient has no bearing on the Highest Total in Lbs award. Based entirely on the highest Total, in lbs.

NASA Pro Card: All Pro Powerlifting Lifters will be required to be registered as Pro Lifters. Pro Cards are $80.00 from on Pro Meet to the next. This Pro Card will be good in ALL NASA meets for that time period. Pro Cards MUST be purchased no later than 6-1-08 if the lifter plans to compete in the First Annual Pro Powerliting Championships© in October of 2008. Pro Powerlifting cards are good for all Powerlifting entries ONLY in all NASA meets. Cards purchased in '08 will be good until the Pro Meet in ’08.

NOTE: If the entries for the Pro Championships exceed early expectations the prize money MAY be extended, proposed, to even more places to 15th. This is totally dependent on the number of pre-entries in the actual meet and at the sole decision of the meet director. NASA also reserves the right to cancel, re-schedule or postpone this and any meet at any time. If this should occur, all lifters will be given a 100% refund on their Pro Powerlifting Card and entries for this particular event only. A final decision on whether this meet will occur will be announced no later than June 10th, 2008.

NASA Membership: If you plan to compete in other NASA meets in Powerlifting, BP Only, Push Pull, you will be required to purchase a regular membership card along with a Pro Powerlifting Card. NASA Events and NASA Pro Events are two distinctly different events and portions of NASA. All Pro Powerlifting memberships are deposited into the Pro Event and not used by the Organization.

If you are not accepted you will receive a full refund on your Pro Card Application

Sign Up Deadline: The DEADLINE for all lifters to register as a Pro Powerlifting Lifter will be 6-1-08.

Once the lifter has registered as a Pro he will be required to enter a minimum of 2 separate NASA Events for competition in Powerlifting (Equipped PL or Unequipped PL or Equipped or Unequipped BP Only or Push Pull) between his date of registration and the Pro Championships. This is mandatory and no exceptions will be allowed under any circumstances. Please don't even ask. These two events MUST be entered AFTER the Pro Card has been purchased by the lifter.

All Pro Competitors MUST notify the meet director at any meet he attends that he is a Pro Lifter and present himself for testing at these meets. The lifter may or may not be tested at the meet he attends. In the event that a lifter tests positive for anabolic steroids in any meet he shall forfeit his Pro status for life and will be banned from NASA for Life.

Divisions & WT. Classes: There will be only one division and no weight classes in the Pro Division. This event is for only the Best of the Best in Powerlifting. Awards will be made according to the lifter's coefficient in each portion of the meet that the lifter chooses to enter. Men's Divisions Only. To compete for the awards in the Total division a lifter MUST be entered in all four categories, Squat, BP, DL & Total. The lifter will then be eligible for awards in all 4 award categories.

Coefficient System: Please visit our Coefficient Page on our web site for more info on the complete process.

Drug Testing: All lifters are subject to Urine Testing. All lifters that are tested will not receive their Awards until the results of testing are complete. Top Lifters in each division of the meet MAY be tested during the meet according to NASA Standards. All lifters are encouraged to visit NASA's Banned Substance page on our web site at www.nasa-sports.com Any Pro lifter may be tested at any meet he attends. In the event that a lifter tests positive for anabolic steroids in any meet he shall forfeit his Pro status for life. The Winner of each Division and the Top 5 Lifters based on Total Coefficient will be tested at this meet.

Drug Test Challenges: Any lifter in this meet will be subject to a drug testing challenge by any of his fellow lifters in the competition. If a lifter would like to challenge another lifter he must provide a check or cash deposit of $100.00 to pay for the Test and administrative expenses. If the challenged lifter fails his drug test the $100 will be returned to the lifter filing the challenge. If the Lifter challenged passes the test, the challenger will forfeit the $100.00 deposit.

Entry Fee's For Pro Event: $75.00 per division entered. Squat-$75, Bench Press-$75, Deadlift-$75, Total- $75. Separate prize awards will be paid in each Division. To be eligible for the Total awards the lifter must be entered in all 3 portions of the meet (curl, bp & dl) as well as the Total. The lifter will be competing for over $5,000.00 in Prize money for a $300 entry fee.

Add On Prize Money: There may be special sponsors that will provide "add on" prize money to lifters such as Over-All Top M-2 Lifter, Over-All Teenage/Junior Lifter, Over-All Police, Fire and Military Lifter. These awards will be announced as the meet draws closer.

Notice To Potential Pro Lifters: Please be advised that some of the Top PS Lifters will not be attending this event due to distance, time, etc. Please don't be discouraged by your ranking in the Top 100 lists. We can assure you that many of the prize winners in this event will be lifters not ranked in the top 100.

Success of this Event - Support: The 2008 event is already financed. Whether we continue this event will depend entirely on the turnout and interest the lifters show in this 2008 event. If you plan to compete in this event later in your career and not in 2008, you may want to sign up as a Pro and support the program and the event so it will continue for you and others when you are ready to lift in it. This meet may be cancelled if enough interest is not shown by the lifters. NASA & Rich Peters Reserves the Right to cancel this event by 6-10-08 if numbers are not sufficient to ensure the success of this Pro Event.

NOTE: If the entries for the Pro Championships exceed early expectations the prize money MAY be extended, proposed, to even more places to 15th. This is totally dependent on the number of pre-entries in the actual meet and at the sole decision of the meet director. NASA also reserves the right to cancel, re-schedule or postpone this and any meet at any time. If this should occur, all lifters will be given a 100% refund on their Pro Card and entries for this particular Pro event only. A final decision on whether this meet will occur will be announced no later than June 10th, 2008.

Special Note: We maintain the right to refuse membership to any person for any reason.

Future Pro Events: If this program is accepted and used by our lifters, it will continue. If it is a huge success the prize money will grow and there may be added divisions in later meets such as a Light and Heavy Division. The choice is yours, the lifter.

Refund Policy: Absolutely No Refunds or carry over's for either Pro Membership fee's or Pro Entry Fee's since this is a cash meet. If for any reason this meet is cancelled, all Pro Card Registrations and Entry Fee's will be refunded.

If you are not accepted you will receive a full refund for your Pro Card Application

Bonus Money	Special Award	Sponsor / Company