Shooting Powerlifting: Any tips?

I will be covering the powerlifting event at a Special Olympics

competition in a few weeks, and would welcome suggestions and

technical tips from anyone who has photographed this event.

The event will be held on the stage at a performing arts theatre,

probably lit by stage lights. I doubt if I will be able to use flash,

but am trying to find out in advance.

I would also appreciate links to any good powerlifting photos that

are on the Web.

Thanks.

i had a powerlifting friend email this lady's website...

www.christynewman.smugmug.com

check it out and get some ideas...