2024 Hawaii's Strongest Bench Press and Deadlift Championships

WABDL SPECIAL ROOM RATE: $225 PER NIGHT

This special rate is available from October 31 – November 10, 2025 ONLY

Reservations can be made online at the hotel website:

ENTER THE GROUP CODE: 251103IPLF
Online reservations are preferred, however, if you would like to call to make your reservations, please call 1.866.419.2601 and mention the GROUP CODE: 251103IPLF

IMPORTANT! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

IF YOU ARE LIFTING IN MORE THAN ONE DIVISION, YOU MUST LIFT IN THE ONE CONTESTED FIRST! Times listed on entry are approximate and a final schedule of events, based on the number of contestants, will be posted in the weigh-in room. Lifters are responsible, as always, for checking regularly on the progress of flights and being on time for their flights. If you have a special problem for lifting on your scheduled day or weighing in at the proper time, please EMAIL TERRI at wabdlrecords@gmail.com . We will appreciate your lifting on the assigned day if at all possible!!

1. You may enter either Bench Press or Deadlift or Push-Pull, but you do not have to do all the divisions.

2. You may lift in one (1) or two (2) divisions of the Bench Press or Deadlift or Push-Pull for a maximum of 6 divisions or a minimum of one (1) division.

3. YOU MUST INDICATE ON THIS ENTRY WHETHER YOU WILL BE LIFTING SINGLE-PLY, DOUBLE-PLY OR RAW IN THE BENCH PRESS AND/OR DEADLIFT AND/OR PUSH-PULL.

4. Band Shirt entries cannot enter Push Pull, but may enter Deadlift as a separate Division.

5. **If you are doing Push-Pull, all plies must be the same. If you are not doing Push-Pull, you may have a different ply for Bench Press and Deadlift.

EACH DAY OF THE EVENT!

Bench Press Rules Briefing: 8:15 a.m.
(Deadlift Rules Briefing will be before the start of deadlifts)

You will be given time to warm up after rules briefing.

Lifting Begins at 9:00 a.m.

This contest will be drug-tested with the highest coefficients being selected.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Every lifter is required to have a current WABDL Membership card.

Adult Membership $50.00
Teen Membership $30.00

Membership Cards can be purchased by:

1. *Best Way* - Include it with your application - No need to fill out a form.
2. Mailing a membership form and payment to Gus - copy of form can be found on the WABDL.org website >> WABDL MEMBERSHIP FORM

THINGS TO KNOW

Lifters are responsible, as always, for checking regularly on the progress of flights and being on time for their flights. You must lift in the division that is contested first.

RULES, WEIGHT CLASSES & LIFTING DIVISIONS can be found in the WABDL Rule Book >>> WADBL RULE BOOK

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Darren or email us at wabdlrecords@gmail.com.

Event Director:
Darren Elisaga
808.756.1842
Email: darren@imua-iron.com

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WEIGHT CLASS*

BENCH PRESS - DIVISION 1

**See separate selection for Band Shirt division below. **PLEASE NOTE: If you enter in the Band Shirt division, you cannot enter Push Pull.

BENCH PRESS - DIVISION 2

**See separate selection for Band Shirt division below. **PLEASE NOTE: If you enter in the Band Shirt division, you cannot enter Push Pull.

BENCH PRESS - PLY

DEADLIFT - DIVISION 1

DEADLIFT - DIVISION 2

DEADLIFT - PLY

PUSH PULL - DIVISION 1

Push Pull Division MUST be the same Division and Ply as Bench Press & Deadlift

PUSH PULL - DIVISION 2

Push Pull Division MUST be the same Division and Ply as Bench Press & Deadlift

PUSH PULL - PLY

BENCH PRESS (BAND SHIRT) - DIVISION 1

**PLEASE NOTE: If you are lifting in the Band shirt division , you cannot enter Push Pull.

BENCH PRESS (BAND SHIRT) - DIVISION 2

**PLEASE NOTE: If you are lifting in the Band shirt division , you cannot enter Push Pull.

BENCH PRESS (BAND SHIRT) - PLY

TEAM ENTRY - Please email your team entry form to Terri at wabdlrecords@gmail.com

	TEAM ENTRY ($150) - PLEASE SELECT PAYMENT BELOW
TEAM NAME
TEAM CAPTAIN

ADULT TEAM FORMS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE:
2025 WORLD ADULT TEAM FORM

TEEN TEAM FORMS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE:
2025 WORLD TEEN TEAM FORM

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

Disclaimer-Read Careful: When you sign, legal rights will be surrendered. I, ___ABOVE LIFTER____, hereby for myself and my heirs release any and all rights/claims for damages or injuries I may have against, WABDL®, Gus Rethwisch, Darren Elisaga, Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, and any and all participating sponsors, supporters, referees, spotters-loaders, or any other authorized meet personal as a result of my traveling to, participating in, or traveling from this WABDL contest. I make this release and waiver claim with full knowledge of the hazards and with the understanding I inherent all risks associated with the above mentioned competition. I expressly, assume the risk of injury if using the thumb-less or “suicide” bench press grip and any and all property damage/loss. Moreover, I agree that any testing method, which Gus Rethwisch uses to detect the presence of strength-inducing drugs shall be conclusive. If it is determined that I have failed the drug test I agree to waive any claim for which legal relief is available. I agree to pay any attorney fees and litigation expenses incurred by any person, real or corporate, whom I may sue in an effort to challenge this release from liability. I understand that my agreement to pay attorney fees and litigation expenses is the sine qua non for the acceptance of my entry for this contest .

Release of Liability*

I (Athlete) affirm that I have read the above Release From Liability, understand it, and agree to it.

Signature of Athlete*

Parent Release of Liability*

I (parent or legal guardian for athletes under 18 years old) affirm that I have read the above Release From Liability, understand it, and agree to it.

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian for Athletes under the age of 18

TEAM ENTRY FEE

TEAM ENTRY FEEPlease email your Team Entry form to Terri at wabdlrecords@gmail.com. Forms are available for download at the link above.

$150.00

MEMBERSHIP FEES

ADULT MEMBERSHIP - $50.0020 YEARS AND OLDER

$50.00

TEEN MEMBERSHIP - $30.0019 AND BELOW

$30.00

DIVISIONS - CHOOSE ONLY ONE (1)! - If you are doing Push-Pull, ALL PLIES MUST BE THE SAME! If you are not doing Push-Pull, you may have different plies for Bench Press and Dead Lift

1 DIVISIONONE (1) LIFT/DIVISION - BENCH ONLY, DEADLIFT ONLY OR PUSH PULL ONLY - (eg. Bench in Open only)

$90.00

2 DIVISIONSTWO (2) LIFTS/DIVISIONS - COMBINATION OF ANY TWO (2) (eg. Bench in Open and Deadlift in Master OR Bench in Open & Master)

$160.00

3 DIVISIONS THREE (3) LIFT/DIVISIONS - (eg. Bench, Deadlift & Push Pull in Open)

$210.00

4 DIVISIONSCOMBINATION OF FOUR (4) LIFTS/DIVISIONS (eg. Bench in Open & Class 1 and Deadlift in Open & Class 1)

$240.00

5 DIVISIONS COMBINATION OF FIVE (5) LIFTS/DIVISIONS (eg. Bench in Open & Class 1 AND Deadlift in Open & Class 1 AND Push Pull in "just" Open).

$270.00

6 DIVISIONSCOMBINATION OF SIX (6) LIFTS/DIVISIONS (eg. Bench, Deadlift and Push Pull in both Open & Class 1)

$300.00

**PRE-ORDER!** EVENT T-SHIRT

YES! I WANT TO ORDER SHIRT(S)!(Will be $35 at the meet)

$30.00

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Refund Policy*

I understand all sales are final and there will be no refunds for any reason.

Media Release Authorization*

I hereby authorize and grant permission to WABDL and Hawai`i's Strongest, as well as their agents, representatives, and others working under their authority, to take and use my (or my child’s) photographed, video recorded, or live-streamed image, likeness, voice, and name for any and all purposes, including marketing, commercial, or advertising purposes, and in any and all forms of media, without further consideration. I understand and agree that I (and my child) have no rights to any benefits derived from the use of such image, likeness, voice, or name.