We appreciate your interest in becoming a Powerlifting United (PLU) meet director. Your responsibilities are crucial for ensuring a safe and fair competition. You'll be responsible for maintaining the safety of all participants, enforcing PLU rules, providing the necessary equipment, and upholding the spirit and integrity of powerlifting. To be eligible to become a Meet Director, we require the following prerequisites to be met: Must be a PLU Referee and complete background check/sign affiliate agreement, etc. Must have a minimum of 6 meets refereed (previous experience with another federation is acceptable barring verification of referee log) Must have a minimum of 24 flights judged Must have a minimum of 4 flights spotting and loading experience Must be mentored from a veteran meet director (2 years of experience as a meet director) for a minimum of 2 meets. 1 of the meets must be a Drug Tested event. Must successfully pass the Liftingcast Exam Approval/Recommendation from State Chair or Meet Director ManagerName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Mailing Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Have you directed, refereed, or volunteered in any powerlifting meets previously, including weigh in sessions? If so, could you share some specifics?(Required)What equipment do you plan on utilizing on the platform? This includes details such as the use of a Monolift or a competition bench, combo racks, the brands you're considering, and plates. Will identical equipment be provided in the warm-up room?(Required)Do you intend to host meets in a facility you own or are you planning on using other host facilities? Please elaborate (restrooms, square footage, accommodations)(Required)What's the scale of the events you wish to direct? Are you looking at single-platform or multi-platform meets? How many lifters are you planning to accommodate?(Required)Do you have your own sound and video equipment or what is your alternative plan for sound and video setup?(Required)Do you have a team of volunteers or paid help for managing the platform? Could you elaborate on your plan?(Required)Do you have access to referees in your area?(Required) Yes No Are you well-versed with the PLU standards and guidelines for competition as outlined in the rulebook, or the general rules of the sport?(Required) Yes No Would you be willing to undergo a background check as part of the application process?(Required) Yes No Your prompt response to these questions will be greatly appreciated. Following the submission of this form, please allow 5-7 business days for a detailed review of your responses. Post-review, we can further discuss your potential addition to the PLU team and if it aligns well with the current needs of the federation. Thank you once again for your interest and time. We look forward to your response and the potential opportunity of welcoming you to the PLU team!EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
