Region IV

2012 Letter

THSWPA

 

 

Coaches,

            Welcome to another powerlifting season.  For those of you who do not know, my name is Ron Arnesen and I am the  Division 2 and Division 3 Regional Director for Region IV.  I coach at Palacios High School.  Email will be the fastest and best way to reach me.  I will try to respond as soon as I can.

Here is my current information:

 

E-mail: rona@palaciosisd.org

Home Phone: (361) 972-0658

Work Phone: (361) 972-2571 or 972-3368

Cell Phone:  I do not have one.

Fax Number: (361) 972-6287

 

            I am developing a contact list, so please let other coaches know to email me so that I may add them to the list.  Please email me so I can add you to the list and have your current information.  If you know of anyone new to the region please have them contact me.

 

Please let me know if you are hosting a meet this year.  I will certify the meet as long as I know about it. Results need to be emailed to me by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday following the meet at rona@palaciosisd.org.  I know that once the season starts we are all very curious about the standings.  Everyone getting results to me in a timely fashion will be of great benefit to this end.

 

            State dues are $75.00 and must be post marked by February 1st, 2012.  Late dues will be accepted with a $200.00 late fee.  The address to send dues is:

                   THSWPA

                   33840 S. Garcia #261

                   Port Isabel, TX 78578

  Please make sure your business department uses this and not the boy’s address.  Complete the registration form and send it along with a check.                                                                                                                                                    

 

 

           

The last qualifying date will be Saturday, February 25th.  All judges MUST be certified for a last qualifying meet.  All results from the last qualifying date must be sent to me no later than midnight, February 26th.  Weight class declarations must be made by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27th.  If I do not here from you and you have a lifter who is in the top 10 in two weight classes she will be placed in the heavier weight class.   

 

  Regional Meets: Since we have divided into 3 divisions I will host 2 regional meets this year.  The Division 2 meet will be Thursday, March 8th at Palacios High School.  The Division 3 meet will be Saturday, March 10th at Palacios High School.   I will send out more specifics at a later date. 

 

The state meet will be in Corpus Christi this year.  The 1A, 2A and 5A girls will lift on Friday, March 16th and the 3A and 4A girls will lift on Saturday, March 17th.

 

We will be using the PowerScore system for the rankings this year.  This is the same system that the boys use.  This is a free down load and is a very easy system to use at the meets.  All meets must use this and send it to me in this format.  Results sent to me in any other format WILL NOT be included in the rankings.  This is the only way to keep it consistent across all regions. 

 

Rule Changes/Clarifications:

 

We have broken into 3 Divisions:

            Division One- 4A and 5A

            Division Two- 3A

            Division Three- 1A and 2A

 

At the regional meet you will compete against your Division.  However, we will keep the state meet the same and you will compete only against your classification (1A vs 1A,

2A vs 2A, etc)

 

Along with the split have come some new regulations.  Only the top 10 girls in each weight class will qualify for the regional meet.  At the regional meet only the top 2 finishers will qualify for state, along with anyone who meets the qualifying total and the top fisher of each classification.   By splitting into division more girls will qualify for the regional meet. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Well, that is all I can think of for now.  If I can be of help to anyone, please let me know and I will do the best I can to help you out. If anyone has a question I did not address please let me know because I am sure others have the same question.  I wish everyone the best of luck this year and hope everyone has a great season.

 

 

Ron Arnesen