2026 USA Powerlifting New Mexico State Championships (NM-2026-03)

Registration

Cancellation Policy USAPL Rulebook New Lifter Tips USAPL Membership

๐Ÿ“ Albuquerque, NM
๐Ÿ“… December 12, 2026

Registration

  • Opens May 1, 2026: New Mexico residents

  • Opens June 1, 2026: Out-of-state lifters (will be placed under Guest Division)

Meet Standards

  • State-Level meet, American Records may be set

  • National/International referees only

  • No jury โ€“ 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] | [Failure Reasons] | [Scoring Table Rules]

Roster

  • [View Roster on LiftingCast]

  • Sessions/flights assigned by weight class & division

  • โ€œTeamโ€ section is for USAPL-certified clubs/university teams only

Tentative Schedule

Friday, December 11 (Optional):

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

Saturday, December 12:

  • Morning:

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

    • Lifting: 9:00 AM โ€“ ~1:30 PM, awards after

  • Afternoon:

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

    • Lifting: 3:00 โ€“ ~7:30 PM, awards after

Check-In

  • Bring USAPL ID + photo ID (driverโ€™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

  • TBA

Meet Media

  • TBA

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.