2026 USA Powerlifting Collegiate Cup Series - California

Registration: Opens on 04/01

USAPL CNATS info (to be updated)

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CA-2026-25 USAPL Rulebook USAPL Membership

 

Eligibility & Requirements

  • A valid (non-expired) USAPL membership is required on meet day (2026).
  • Must be an active student in any College/Universities. 
  • All lifters must have been drug-free for a minimum of 36 months.
  • No qualifying total required.
  • Lifting Attire: One-piece lifting suit or wrestling singlet, shoes, and T-shirt required.
    All equipment must comply with USA Powerlifting rules.

  • "TEAM": School's name only.

Meet Details

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location: Hidden Strength Gym (1442 Arrow Hwy, Ste. K, Irwindale, CA 91706)

  • One platform, one-day meet

  • Meet cap: 60 lifters

Registration & Pricing

(Meet shirt is included)

  • Early Bird: $120
    Deadline: June 1

  • Regular: $145
    Deadline: September 1

  • Late: $170
    After September 1 (if space remains — check LiftingCast)

Schedule 

Optional Early Equipment Check: Friday 10/09 from 6:30PM - 7:30PM at Hidden Strength

Sunday, 10/11

Morning Session

  • Equipment Check: 6:30 – 7:30 AM

  • Weigh-Ins: 7:00 – 8:30 AM (no exceptions)

  • Lifting: 9:00 AM – ~1:00 PM

  • Awards to follow

Afternoon Session

  • Equipment Check: 12:30 – 1:30 PM

  • Weigh-Ins: 1:00 – 2:30 PM (no exceptions)

  • Lifting: 3:00 PM – ~7:00 PM

  • Awards to follow


Meet Media

TBA

Admission & Parking

Admission

Admission applies to all attendees (spectators, coaches, handlers).
Lifters are excluded.

  • Single Session: $15

  • Whole Day: $25
  • Whole Weekend: $35 (if you're coming to Saturday's meet as well)

  • Media Pass: $60 (independent photographers only)

For questions, email: hiddenstrengthgym@gmail.com

Parking

Parking is available across the street from the gym.

🚫 No parking in the gym lot
🚫 Do not block garages,vviolators will be towed

Please refer to the parking map below.

Hidden Strength parking.jpg

Waivers, Coaches & Warm-Up Area

  • Anyone in the warm-up area must have a USAPL membership or a signed USAPL waiver [HERE].

  • Independent photographers/videographers must remain in the during their lifter's lifts.

  • Violations may result in removal from the facility.

Changes & Withdrawals

For cancellations or withdrawals, please review our Cancellation Policy [HERE] and submit the cancellation form on our website.

Additional Info