Topic: National University Championships

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Official press release from the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission on the National University Championship. Hope to see you guys out here in Shreveport!
[/size]News Release
Date of Release: March 22, 2012
Contact:
Suzy Sanchez
Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission
318-207-3598
ssanchez@sbsports.org[/size]
[/size]Shreveport, La The 2012 USA Weightlifting National University Championships will once again be held in Shreveport April 13-15. The LSU Shreveport gymnasium is the host site for the event which will feature elite athletes competing for a coveted spot on the 2012 World University Weightlifting Team and a chance to represent the United States at the World University Weightlifting Championships in Eliot, Israel.[/color]
[/size]This is LSUS’ 11th year to host the event which features over 150 collegiate level athletes each hoping to capture one of the 15 slots available on the co-ed Team USA going to Israel in November. The competition will consist of 10-20 athletes per category with each competitor lifting as much weight as possible in the two Olympic style lifts “Snatch” and “Clean and Jerk.”[/color]
[/size]“The sport of weightlifting has grown tremendously in Shreveport. When we started we had only a handful of lifters and now we have youth programs at the public recreation centers and a large collegiate program that’s growing every year” said Dr. Kyle Pierce, head weightlifting coach at LSUS. “I enjoy hosting this competition as it always brings out a great group, and with the help of the City of Shreveport, the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, LSU Shreveport, and the area hotels, we are always able to make this event a success.”[/color]
[/size]The first lift competition begins at 9am with doors opening at 8am. Daily admission is $5 or $10 for a weekend pass. Children ages 13 and under are admitted free.[/color]
[/size]For additional information contact Suzy Sanchez at 318-207-3598 or ssanchez@sbctb.org. Visit www.lsusweightlifting.org for further event information.[/size]