Bench Press & Deadlift

About Bench Press & Deadlift

LASAA's Bench Press & Deadlift contest is held twice yearly at LASD's STAR Center, in May and November. This event is open to ALL LASD employees. Although you do not have to be a LASAA member to participate, LASAA members are free!

Entry fees for non-LASAA members are as follows: $20 for eith Bench Press OR Deadlift, $30 for BOTH events.

The rules are based upon those used in Western States Police and Fire Games, and World Police and Fire Games.

Competitors are divided into categories defined by sex, body weight, and age.

Age groups: Open 20-29, Senior 30-39, Master 40-49, Grand Master 50 and over.

Weight class:

Women- 105,114,123,132,148,165,181,181+

Men- 132,148,165,181,198,220,242,275,275+

Each competitor is allowed three attempts at the lift in which he or she is competing. The lifter's best successful attempt counts as his or her total. The winner in each category is the lifter who achieves the highest total. A medal may be earned for each lift.

Teams consist of from 3 to 10 members from LASD stations, bureaus and facilities.

Contact Event Director Jonna Wiltshire at JLWiltsh@LASD.org Jonna@lasaa.org for further information.