The 1st Annual HAM Public Safety Powerlifting Competition


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Welcome

Welcome competitors and thank you for participating in the 1st annual 2021 H.A.M. Public Safety Powerlifting Event. My name is Sergeant Chuck Pfau a 26 year veteran with a local Sheriff’s Office in the region and a current Executive Board Member of your association.  Competing in physical sports and weight training have always been a big part of my life and continue to this day. The challenges presented by the pandemic this past year inspired me to create an event promoting Health and Wellness within the public safety community. An event to build camaraderie, raise morale and showcase the hard work and dedication ingrained in you – the public safety professional; and what better way than through the sport of powerlifting.  

Many of my fondest memories and experiences early in my career were the relationships I had working, playing, and being mentored by three of our agencies’ most powerful and dedicated – Ken “Buck” Harbuck, Glenn “Mats” Matsumoto, and Cam “Jumbo” Anderson.  Three men who dominated the sport of Public Safety Powerlifting. Multi-year record, medal, and titleholders in the California Police Olympic Games and other past state competitions.

These gentlemen were Sheriff’s legends of the sport and I’m extremely honored to honor Buck, Mats, and Jumbo with this event and the name that represents the initials of each of their last names – H.A.M. Also, I am very excited and grateful to partner with established gym owner and respected competitor, Alan Thrall of Untamed Strength in presenting and hosting this meet. Along with the generous sponsorship and support from the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff’s Association – SCDSA, the Sacramento Area FireFighters Local 522, and the Sacramento Police Officers Association – SPOA. The big three public safety labor organizations in the Sacramento region make every aspect of the Health and Wellness of its member’s top priority. 

Alan and I have a vision of creating a top-notch event and experience that’s all about you – the competitor! Again, thank you for being a part of this event.

Respectfully,

Chuck Pfau

Registration Closed

Registration is now closed for this event.

Competition Details

What: 1st Annual HAM Powerlifting Competition: Competitors will test their 1 rep max Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. This event is non-sanctioned. Competitor roster will be capped, if this page is available, there is room to register.

When: Sunday, October 10th 2021, Start time 9am, All competitors must arrive early for weigh-ins

Weigh-ins: Sunday October 10th, 2021 7am-8:15am

Where: Untamed Strength Gym 5780 Auburn Blvd Sacramento, CA 95841

Contest Hotel:Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast

Who: Active or Retired public safety employee

Follow the Facebook page for updates, questions, comments, and details.

Entry Fees

$50 (registration closed Oct 7th, 2021 at midnight).

Please submit $52 via PayPal to untamedstrength@gmail.com. INCLUDE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME WITH PAYMENT. You are not fully registered until your entry form and payment have been sent.

Weight Class / Divisions

Women
LW: 0 – 135.9 lbs
MW: 136 – 165.9 lbs
HW: 166 lbs+

Men
LW: 0 – 170.9 lbs
MW: 171 lbs – 215.9 lbs
HW: 216 lbs+

Masters Women
40 yrs old and up (no weight classes)

Masters Men
40 yrs old and up (no weight classes)

Retired Women
No weight classes

Retired Men
No weight classes

Event Details

Competitors will test their 1 rep max squat, bench press, and deadlift. Each competitor is allowed three attempts at each lift, the best lift in each discipline being added to their total. The lifter with the highest total is the winner. In cases where two or more lifters achieve the same total, the person with the lightest bodyweight wins.

Specific rules for each individual lift will be posted on the Facebook Page.

Event Poster

HAM 2021 Poster