2026 USA Powerlifting Arizona State Championships (AZ-2026-01)

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📍 Omega Strong Gym – Phoenix, AZ
📅 March 7, 2026

Prize

Best Lifters (Male & Female): $250 T$$ each.


Registration

  • Opens Sept 1, 2025: Arizona USAPL members

  • Opens Oct 1, 2025: Out-of-state lifters (Guest Division)


Meet Standards

  • State-Level meet, American Records may be set

  • National/International referees only

  • No jury – direct questions to platform referees

  • No video evidence accepted for overturns

  • All lifters must know USAPL rules & Code of Conduct

  • Zero tolerance for misconduct toward staff, referees, lifters, or coaches

[USAPL Rulebook – 2025.2] | [Failure Reasons] | [Scoring Table Rules]


Roster

  • [View Roster on LiftingCast]

  • Sessions/flights assigned by weight class & division

  • “Team” section is for USAPL-certified clubs/university teams only


Schedule

Friday, March 6 (Optional):

  • Early Equipment Check, 6:30–7:30 PM (no weigh-ins)

Saturday, March 7:

  • Morning:

    • Check-in: 7:00 AM → Weigh-in until 8:30 AM (openers required)

    • Lifting: 9:00 AM – ~1:30 PM, awards after

  • Afternoon:

    • Check-in: 12:30 PM → Weigh-in from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (openers required)

    • Lifting: 3:00 – ~7:30 PM, awards after


Check-In

  • Bring USAPL ID + photo ID (driver’s license, passport, school ID, or birth certificate)

  • Show referees all platform gear

  • [Equipment Checklist]

  • Weigh-ins by LOT# order (not first-come)


Admission & Parking

  • $20 at the door (pay to Omega Strong) – includes raffle entry (2 SBD gift cards)

  • Free: lifters & children 10 and under

  • Onsite parking available

Meet Media

Lifters can order their media packages directly by contacting Solomon from Ivory Media. He can be reached via email at solomonamarillas1018@gmail.com, by calling or texting 480-453-0331, or by sending a direct message on Instagram.


Rack Heights

  • Competition racks: TSS Combo

  • Rack Height Submission: [Click Here]
  • Get heights during check-in or early equipment check

  • YouTube Video for Rack Height Instructions: [Click Here]

Warm-Up Area & Waiver

  • Non-USAPL coaches/handlers must sign waiver or purchase membership [Click Here]

  • Media must stay in the audience area

  • Entering lifter-only areas without permission = disqualification


Guest Lifters (Out-of-State)

  • Placed in Guest Division

  • Eligible for: State & American Records + National Qualifying Totals

  • Not eligible for standard division awards

  • DOTS-based awards for Guest Lifters


Cancellations, Withdrawals & Weight Class Changes

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Review our Cancellation Policy [HERE] and submit cancellations using the official form on the same page.

Weight class changes can also be submitted through the same website form.