IT is time again for the “big guns” locally to throw down when the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation host its Intermediates/Masters Championships next Sunday at the Chase Academy Auditorium, Parade Street, Kingston, just opposite the Theater Guild.

This championship is special to both athletes and fans alike since it brings together well-trained lifters and creates a euphoric atmosphere for supporters present, it will also provide the necessary mark from which the lifters will gauge their progress before the seniors.

This year’s competition was made possible by a major and timely support of “Amateur Powerlifting Godfather” Jamie Mc Donald of Fitness Express, for which the federation is grateful. When competition ‘lifts off’ approximately 25 lifters will be on show.

Lifters should note that weigh-in time starts at 07:00hrs sharp and first lift of the competition starts at 09:00hrs. There would be an entrance fee charged to patrons of a $1000 while the Federation would be having a fund-raising Bar-B- Que at the same venue to help the powerlifting federation offset expenses to compete at upcoming international competitions.

Additionally, the Federation will be hosting a referee’s clinic, facilitated by international referee, Gordon Spencer, at the same venue on Saturday.