AWF Grand Open Online Qualifier

Here is how to log into your account and submit your scores for the qualifier(the video is for another event but the process is the same):

*You ARE required to submit a video. All rules are below.

The AWF is holding a world-wide, online qualifier for the 2016 AWF Grand Open. Athletes of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate. The cost per athlete is $10 usd. The online qualifier will start November 1 and conclude November 7, 2015. All lifting and video submissions must take place during that time period. At the conclusion of the qualifier, the top 10 athletes in each male and female weight classes will qualify and be invited to compete in our 2016 AWF Grand Open in New Orleans, LA in January. The proceeds from the online qualifier will go solely to the prize purse for the 2016 AWF Grand Open. AWF membership is not required to compete in the online qualifier.

Rules: 

Each athlete must submit one snatch video and one clean and jerk video only. 

In each video, athletes must continuously state the date, step on a scale(for snatch), film a close up of their weights and bar being used, and then complete the snatch/clean & jerk. (You will not have to show weight for Clean and Jerk)

Athletes must catch both snatch and jerk with locked out elbows. 

Athletes must wear tight fitting clothing with visible elbows; athletes cannot wear braces/sleeves, etc on elbows. 

Athletes cannot use belts wider than 4 inches. 

Athletes must show control for a whole second before dropping the barbell. 

Athletes must drop the barbell in front of their body when the lift is completed.

All video submissions will be judged by the AWF board.

The leaderboard for this online qualifier will be decided by top totals in each weight class only. It is open to all ages and skill levels, but division will not be a factor in deciding the top ten.

If there is a tie between athlete totals, body weight will be the deciding factor on the winner, lowest body weight being the tie breaker.

A variance of 0.50kg body weight will be allowed for this online qualifier. For example, if an athlete wants to submit their total to compete within the 69kg weight class, he/she must film stepping on a scale weighing no more than 69.50kg to be eligible for competition within the 69kg weight class. 

Disclaimer: All athletes that earn top ten in their weight class and are invited to compete in New Orleans at the AWF 2016 Grand Open, must lift in the Grand Open in the same weight class as the online qualifier. For example, if an athlete qualifies as an 85kg man, he must weigh in no more than 85.00kg at the Grand Open. If he weighs in at 85.01kg, he will not be eligible to compete. The only exception to this rule, is for an athlete to register for the Grand Open one weight class lower only if his/her qualifying total also qualified him/her in that lower weight class. However, there will be no exceptions for an increase in body weight.

Post Qualifier: All top 10 athletes in each male and female weight classes that qualified, will need to register for the 2016 AWF Grand Open by November 20, 2015. Alternate athletes will be invited if top 10 athletes forfeit their spots. All invited athletes that register to compete in the 2016 AWF Grand Open, will also need to register for an AWF membership to compete.

The AWF board is so excited to host this online qualifier. We look forward to seeing people from all around the world and of all skill levels compete as an online community. Who is going to be the top 10 invited to compete in New Orleans!!