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POWERLIFTING
DATES
Fri. August 7 – Sat. August 8, 2026
FEES PER PLAYER
- Registration Fee
- $75: March 1 – July 6, 2026
- $90: July 7 – August 3, 2026
- $100: August 4 – August 9, 2026
- $20 Competition Fee (i.e. bench press, push/pull, squat, powerlifting)
COORDINATOR
John Lee
bigljhn@gmail.com
(702) 812-3416
Powerlifting Competition Overview
The Powerlifting competition brings athletes together to compete across weight and age divisions in strength-based events including bench press, squat, and full powerlifting. The event focuses on overall strength, with lifters aiming to achieve the highest totals in a competitive, structured format.
Schedule
Friday 8/7/26
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm Weigh-Ins
(We are flexible with this time slot)
Saturday 8/8/25
- 10:00am Competition
Format & Rules
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by gender, bodyweight, and age. If there are insufficient entires in any age category, the coordinator may choose to combine age groups in order to conduct the competition. Competitions include:
- Bench Press
- Push/Pull
- Squat
- Powerlifting
MEN’S WEIGHT CATEGORIES (lbs)
- Up to 114
- Up to 123
- Up to 132
- Up to 148
- Up to 165
- Up to 181
- Up to 198
- Up to 220
- Up to 242
- Up to 275
- Up to 308+
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WOMEN’S WEIGHT CATEGORIES (lbs)
- Up to 97
- Up to 105
- Up to 114
- Up to 123
- Up to 132
- Up to 148
- Up to 165
- Up to 181
- Up to 198
- 199+
- USPF Rules will apply.
- A lifter may enter both the power lift and the bench press event.
- A lifter’s bench press will also count for the power lifting portion of the meet
- Wilk’s Formula will determine best lifter.
- Special awards will be awarded for overall best lifter and best bench press.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Any lifter may be subject to drug testing per the Standard Policy and Procedures.
Attempts & Scoring
Each competitor is allowed three attempts per lift, with their best successful attempt counting toward their overall competition total. Fourth attempts are not permitted for record-setting purposes.
The winner in each category is determined by the highest total achieved. If two or more lifters in the same category have the same total, the lighter competitor will be ranked higher. Lifters who fail to achieve a total will be eliminated from the competition.
Costume & Equipment Inspection
All events are “RAW” (non-supportive) competitions, meaning supportive apparel is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Bench shirts. Lifters must wear a singlet or gym shorts and a t-shirt.
- Support shirts
- Reinforced lifting suits
- Specialized support briefs
- All wraps, including knee wraps
Please note:
- T-shirts must be tucked inside the shorts.
- Weight belts are highly recommended.
PLAY ELIGIBILITY
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All players must have ID on them at the sport facilities for roster checks. If a player does not have ID available, they will not be allowed to play.
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Eligibility and IDs will be strictly enforced throughout the tournament.
REGISTRATION
- Team Sports Registration Deadline:
Mon. 6/29/26
Note: We only need one person from the team to register by this date (i.e. coach), so that we can build the brackets. Guaranteed Shirt Deadline:
Mon. 7/6/26
Registrants after this date will select from the available shirts, on a first come, first serve basis at check-in.Late Registration begins:
Mon. 7/20/26
Registration on and after this date will increase by $10.
2025 GALLERY & RESULTS
| BENCH PRESS | |
|---|---|
| 308lbs. | MALE | Joseph Melo, Sunnyvale Dept of Public Safety |
| PUSH/PULL | SQUAT | |
|---|---|---|
| 275lbs. | 40+ | MALE | Matthew Aguirre, Sunnyvale Dept of Public Safety |
Matthew Aguirre, Sunnyvale Dept of Public Safety |
| BENCH PRESS | |
|---|---|
| 242lbs. | 40+ | MALE | Dana Lanier, San Bernardino Co. SD |
| BENCH PRESS | PUSH/PULL | SQUAT | POWERLIFTING | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199lbs+ | FEMALE | Alicia Morris, Ontario PD |
Alicia Morris, Ontario PD |
Alicia Morris, Ontario PD |
Alicia Morris, Ontario PD |
| 199lbs+ | 40+ | FEMALE | Amber Blackmon, Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Dept. |
Amber Blackmon, Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Dept. |
| BENCH PRESS | PUSH/PULL | SQUAT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181lbs | MALE | Omar Covarrubias, LAPD |
Omar Covarrubias, LAPD |
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| 181lbs | 40+ | MALE | Jeff Short, U.S. Probation Department |
Jeff Short, U.S. Probation Department |
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| 181lbs | FEMALE | Graciela Mejia, LAPD |
Graciela Mejia, LAPD |
Graciela Mejia, LAPD |
| BENCH PRESS | |
|---|---|
| 148lbs. | FEMALE | Chevy Lang, LVMPD |