Greetings 306er's,
This past Saturday 306 was host to the 2nd Annual Reebok Crossfit 306 Powerlifting Open. Our community was represented well, with eight 306 athletes, along with Coach Steve Price, returning to the platform.
The morning session was filled chock-full of 306 talent. In the Women's flight, Chelsea Sveinbjornson, Brandee Borne, and Lana Price-Wright displayed tremendous strength. Chelsea’s 72kg class debut resulted in provincial records in the squat, bench, and total (105, 77.5 and 295 kg). As a veteran lifter but a first time competitor, Brandee's wasted no time making a name for herself. As an 84 kg +, Master I lifter, Brandee hit provincial records in the squat and bench (110 and 65 kg. Reigning Junior 84 kg + provincial champ. Lana Price-Wright, hit personal bests in the squat and deadlift (145 and 137.5 kg).
On the Men's side, our mid-weight 306 lifters represented well. Lifting at a lean 74 kg, Tim Gabb hit a personal best squat (167.5 kg) in his first meet. Bill Trelnuk, Clint Senko and Rob Lovelace represented the 83 kg weight class well. In his first Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association sanctioned meet, Bill improved on his squat and deadlift (155 and 205 kg). Clint Senko also hit a personal record squat (165 kg). Rob Lovelace had an outstanding day at his first meet. Rob hit personal records in the squat, bench, and deadlift (182.5, 142.5, and 222.5 kg), obtained a total qualifying him to compete at the national level and moved up the 306 bench press record board.
Last but not least, the 306 big rig, Luke Gordon, man handled some weights during his first competition. Luke hit personal bests in the squat, bench and deadlift, (200, 142.5, 252.5 kg) and moved into first place on the 306 deadlift record board. This also means you now need to deadlift 550 lbs to be in that exclusive club.
Coach Steve Price displayed his powerlifting prowess by hitting a provincial record squat (187.5 kg) and total in the 66 kg Junior and Open classes.
The day was a success but would not have been possible without the coaching of Gen Grant, Kent Brown and Jessie Buydens. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered, particularly Viki Cirkvencic, Samantha Mitchell, Jeff Woo and Bones. Time and time again 306’s rally together to help make powerlifting the growing and successful sport it is in Saskatchewan. As always, thanks to Jay and Rebecca for letting us take over 306 for the day.
Full meet results can be found here. If you are interested in representing 306 upcoming Saskatchewan meets include the Unparalleled Open, June 28th in Moose Jaw and Provincials, September 13th in Regina.
- Marc
