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UofT Deadlift Classic Meet 2026 signup sheet

Unsanctioned Deadlift-Only Competition at Back Alley Barbell

When: Sunday, November 8th 2026
Weigh-ins at 8am, lifting starts at 10am

November 7th (SETUP DAY), 6pm - 8pm

November 8th (COMP DAY), 7:30am to 4:30pm

Address: Back Alley Barbell, 1453 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6P 3V7

Meet Director: John Finnson

Contact: (647) 514-2235
backalleybarbell@gmail.com

Head Referee and Side Referees: judge every deadlift. The head referee gives the "down" command.

Platform Chief: ensures the correct load is on the bar; all other loaders follow their command.

Platform crew, spotters, and loaders: responsible for loading, unloading, and cleaning the barbell, and for keeping the platform clean. Platform crew also act as spotters; ensure you're comfortable with this task.

Warm-up room Marshal: ensures athletes are aware of the timeline. Monitors the warm-up area and keeps it clean and clutter-free.

Front Desk: greets and signs in athletes, helps run weigh-ins, directs athletes and spectators to their stations, acts as floater.

Technical Coordinator: liaison between athletes and the head referee. Ensures athletes enter and exit the competition area in a timely fashion. Maintains order in the area between the warm-up and competition area.

Announcer: calls each lifter, their attempt weight, and who is on deck, and runs the attempt clock.

Score Keeper: (MUST HAVE A LAPTOP) responsible for entering attempts, weights, and results in LiftingCast.