1. The document provides information about the 2011 WPC World Powerlifting Championships that will take place from November 14-19, 2011 in Riga, Latvia. 2. The competition schedule is outlined each day with categories for bench press and powerlifting. Weigh-ins are scheduled before morning and evening sessions each day. 3. Islande Hotel is designated as the official hotel of the championships. Room rates and amenities are described.

1. WPC-WPO Latvia president WPC prezident
Raivo Čiapas ____________________ Mike Sweeney ____________________
2011 year
WPC – WPC Raw World championship in powerlifting
and
Bench press
2011. 14. - 19.11. Latvia, Riga
Competition regulation
1. WPC World championship in powerlifting and bench press takes place from 2011 year 14.11. till 19.11.
Competition venue- Latvia, Riga, Grostonas street 6b (Olympic Sports Centre). www.ocriga.lv
2. Competition venue planning during days:
14.11.2011. 17.11.2011.
- Bench press: - Bench press:
All Teenage men - Raw Masters men (90 kg - +140 kg) - Raw
All Teenage men Masters men (90 kg – +140 kg)
All Teenage, junior women - Raw - Powerlifting:
All Teenege, junior women Masters men (90 kg – +140 kg) - Raw
- Powerlifting: Masters men (90 kg – +140 kg)
All Teenage men - Raw
All Teenage men 18.11.2011.
All Teenage, junior women - Raw - Bench press:
All Teenage, junior women Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg) - Raw
Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
15.11.2011. - Powerlifting:
- Bench press: Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg) - Raw
All Junior men - Raw Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
All Junior men
All Masters, Open women - Raw 19.11.2011.
All Masters, Open women - Bench press:
- Powerlifting: Open men (90 kg – +140 kg) - Raw
All Junior men - Raw Open men (90 kg – +140 kg)
All Junior men - Powerlifting:
All Masters, Open women - Raw Open men (90 kg – +140 kg) - Raw
All Masters, Open women Open men (90 kg – +140 kg)
16.11.2011.
- Bench press:
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg) - Raw
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
- Powerlifting:
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg) - Raw
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)

2. 14.11.2011 2011 WPC World Championships Opening Ceremony 18: 00
17.11.2011 Press conference and AGM 20: 00
19.11.2011 2011 WPC World Championships Closing Ceremony 20: 00
Banquet
3. Sportiest weighting WPC+WPCRaw
13.11.2011. 17.11.2011.
- Bench press: 18:00 – 21:00 - Bench press: 8:00 – 10:00
All Teenage men Masters men (90 kg – +140 kg)
All Teenage, junior women - Powerlifting: 8:00 – 10:00
- Powerlifting: 18:00 – 21:00 Masters men (90 kg – +140 kg)
All Teenage men - Bench press: 18:00 – 21:00
All Teenage, junior women Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
- Powerlifting: 18:00 – 21:00
Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
14.11.2011. 18.11.2011.
- Bench press: 8:00 – 10:00 - Bench press: 8:00 – 10:00
All Teenage men Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
All Teenage, junior women - Powerlifting: 8:00 – 10:00
- Powerlifting: 8:00 – 10:00 Open men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
All Teenage men - Bench press: 18:00 – 21:00
All Teenage, junior women Open men (90 kg – +140 kg)
- Bench press: 18:00 – 21:00 - Powerlifting: 18:00 – 21:00
All Junior men Open men (90 kg – +140 kg)
All Masters, Open women
- Powerlifting: 18:00 – 21:00 19.11.2011.
All Junior men - Bench press: 8:00 – 10:00
All Masters, Open women Open men (90 kg – +140 kg)
- Powerlifting: 8:00 – 10:00
15.11.2011. Open men (90 kg – +140 kg)
- Bench press: 8:00 – 10:00
All Junior men
All Masters, Open women
- Powerlifting: 8:00 – 10:00
All Junior men
All Masters, Open women
- Bench press: 18:00 – 21:00
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
- Powerlifting: 18:00 – 21:00
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
16.11.2011.
- Bench press: 8:00 – 10:00
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
- Powerlifting: 8:00 – 10:00
Masters men (52 kg – 82.5 kg)
- Bench press: 18:00 – 21:00
Masters men (90 kg – +140 kg)
- Powerlifting: 18:00 – 21:00
Masters men (90 kg – +140 kg)
4. Sportiest participation fee
- Bench press 80.00 Euro
- Power-lifting 80.00 Euro
- Bench press + Power-lifting 150.00 Euro
- Open + (teenage, juniors, masters)
Bench press 150.00 Euro
- Open + (youths, juniors, veterans)
Bench press + Power-lifting 300.00 Euro

3. Athletes who until 2011. 01.11 do not transfer the membership
fee to the bank account will pay a 20 euro anymore.
SB ,, WPC – WPO Latvija ,, Reģ Nr 40008110135,
1A Virkus street, Dobele, Latvia LV 3701
SEB Bank, Code: UNLALV2X, Account: LV36UNLA0050009565955
Please payment order, the information on which athletes are paid.
Each team 2011 WPC World Championship has to apply for one international
category refere.
Refere to be dressed in accordance with the requirements of WPC.
The suit, white shirt, dark red tie!!!
5. Sportiest notification
- Sportiest may register for championship from 2011 year 01. 06 till
2011 year 01.11 by sending registrations on tomass@hello.lv,
capsraivo@inbox.lv, telephone messages +37126430927.
Information and sportiest register schedule are available on
www.wpc-wpomonstergym.com .
APPLICATION FORM
Name Surname Jānis Liepiņš
Country Latvia
Birth day, year 23.01.1970
Age 38
Age group Open
Weight category 110
Power-lifting X
Bench press X
Personal record squatting: 320 kg bench press: 280 kg dead lift: 350 kg
Attainment 2007 year Latvian championship WPC
Trainer: Name Surname Normunds Tomsons
Application sending date 01.05.2008
6. Sportsmen awards
- Winners of first three places of each weight category and age group are awarded medals, diplomas,
and memorial prizes.
Winners of first three places age groups:
Teenage men - women
Junior men - women
Open men - women
Masters men - women
Awards will be certificates, cups and memorial prizes.
Assessment team will be awarded with trophies in the first six teams.

4. 7. Competition referee
- Competition main referee: Maija Horste +37128322303
- Competition organizer: Raivo Čiapas +37126430927
- Administrator: Andris Benjamiņš +37128662693
tomass@hello.lv, capsraivo@inbox.lv, www.wpc-wpomonstergym.com
8. Meeting sportiest
- World Championships will take place in Olympic Sports Centre.
Grostonas street 6b, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia.
Transport Airport Riga – Olympic Sport Centre, Island hotel (Air Baltic taxi).
9. Visas
- The republic of Latvia has a Schengen State Law; members of other Schengen states can arrive to
Latvia without visa.
Other members should consult and apply for a tourist visa at the Latvian embassy in their countries. In
case of necessity, an official invitation to the competition is sent individually.
11. Hotels
- Islande Hotel is the official 2011 World’s Championship hotel. Hotel location 3 minutes to start hall, 5
minutes to city center, 7 minutes to the airport.
Islande Hotel will give you the lowest prices and best service.
Single room 56 Euro
Double room 65 Euro
Double room for 1 person 60 Euro
Lux room (Freja) 150 Euro
Lux room (Odin) 250 Euro
The price will include:
Breakfast, Swedish table, restaurant Reikjavika
Relaxation zone 8:30 till 11:30 (sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi)
Fitness center (all day)
Free parking
VAT 21%
Full board
Single room 86 Euro
Double room 125 Euro
Double room for 1 person 90 Euro
The price will include:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant Reikjavika
Relaxation zone 8:30 till 11:30 (sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi)
Fitness center (all day)
Wireless internet
Free parking
VAT 21%
SPA 10% discount
Four bars of 15% discount
The bowling club’s lease 70 Euro (6 bowling tables, karaoke, footwear)
One bowling cost 8 Euro per hour
Transport Airport Riga – Island Hotel 3 Euro per person.
Islande Hotel was opened on March 2006 and it
offers all facilities and services which might be
expected in a four star hotel. The hotel is located in

5. Kipsala, in the center of Riga – a 10 minutes walk from the Old City.
For comfort of our guests we offer:
• 205 well-equipped rooms, including two suites – „Odins” and „Freija”;
• restaurants „Reykjavik” and „Arctic lights” which offer a picturesque view to the Old
City;
• Summer terrace – grill bar „Mīvatna vēji”;
• 5 conference rooms supplied with the latest technical equipment;
• business center;
• bowling hall;
• SPA and Wellness center;
• gym;
• souvenir shop;
• closed parking lot.
Rooms
The Hotel offers rooms for non-smokers and smokers, 29 non-allergic rooms, and 7 rooms for
guests with special needs.
All rooms are arranged in a modern reserved Scandinavian style.
The rooms are equiped with:
• TV;
• Shower or bath-tub in the room;
• mini-bar;
• telephone;
• Wireless internet connection;
• air conditioner;
• regulated heating;
• hair dryer;
• additional equipment – trousers press, ironing board; safe-
box.
Conference facilities
Islande Hotel offers 5 conference and banquet rooms of various
size provided with modern technical equipment, 3 of the rooms can be
transformed with total capacity up to 300 persons.
We offer for our guests organization of coffee breaks, lunches, dinners
and banquets upon orders in advance.
Catering
There are two restaurants „Reykjavik” and „Arctic lights” as well as
the highest terrace – grill bar in Riga “Mīvatna vēji” with a fantastic view
to the Old City. In Restaurant „Reykjavik” you will have a great
opportunity to enjoy delicious meals and wide range of drinks in a
pleasant atmosphere that is enriched by sounds of piano at nights.
Restaurant „Arctic lights” is located on the 9th floor and staggers

6. with a picturesque Riga city view. The menu offers wide range of delicious food, as well as good
choice of drinks and cocktails.
„Mīvatna vēji" – summer terrace – grill bar with brilliant Riga city view and Old Town
panorama welcomes You to enjoy delicious meals and unique atmosphere!
SPA and Wellness center, gym
Islande SPA Beauty and Wellness centre is the place where you can
get various services, starting from face treatments and ending with
unforgettable fresh fruits massage. You are very welcome to give a treat
for your body and soul.
Bowling Club „Islande”
We offer bowling hall with 6 lines and 2 billiards tables where You
can relax actively and attractively with friends or family. In bowling club
You can find such entertainment opportunities as karaoke room (till 8
persons), darts, entertainment games "Air Hockey", "Megatouch" and auto
simulator "Need for speed"!
Transport
For comfort of the guests we offer the following additional services:
Closed parking place.
shuttle from/to the airport, as well as from/to the center of Riga upon agreement in
advance.
To make the state more convenient and enjoyable for the guests hotel offers car and bycycle
rental service.
Contact information:
SIA Islande Hotel
PVN Reă.Nr. LV40003576416
20, Kipsalas Street
Riga, LV-1048
Latvia
Telephone: +371 67 608 000
Fax: +371 67 608 001
e-mail: reception@islandehotel lv
www.islandehotel.lv