2008 Saint Paul Star of the North Games, presented by Toyota

Competition Format
- Snatch and clean and jerk, with three attempts in each lift category. The best snatch and clean and jerk completed are combined for a total score.
Eligibility
- Open to all Minnesota residents and those non-Minnesota residents registering with the Minnesota Association of USAW. Memberships are available at the venue site – age 17 and under $20, age 18-20 $30, age 21-34 $35, age 35 and over $40. Age determined by participant’s age December 31, 2008. Forms available at www.usaweightlifting.org
Rules
- USA Weightlifting (USAW) rules apply. Uniforms need to comply with USAW rules. (One piece singlet) Rules are at www.usaweightlifting.org
Location
- Front Recreation Center, 485 Stinson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117.
Schedule
- All athletes must report to the Star of the North Games headquarters for registration prior to weigh-in. All Youths (16 and under) will compete in the morning. All Open athletes will compete in the afternoon. Specific schedules will be determined a few days after the deadline. Final schedules will be posted at http://www.starofthenorthgames.org/ , or call the sport director (below).
Awards
- Star of the North Games medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. Medal winners at the 2008 Star of the North Games will earn an invitation to the 2009 State Games of America National Championships at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
All-Events Passes

Passes are required for admission to all Star of the North Summer Games events and may be purchased for $7 per person at registration check-in, or at the weightlifting venue. Admission is free for children 12 and under. All athletes receive a credential as part of their registration fee.

Sport Director
- Roger Sadecki, 651.490.0310 , sadecki667@aol.com.
For Additional Information
- Contact the Star of the North Summer Games Office at 763.785.5603 (metro) or 800.756.7827 (toll free). E-mail address: sgames@mnsports.org.

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