2026 USAPL Arkansas State Championships (AR-2026-01)

• This is a State-Level meet where American Records may be set.
• Lifters can qualify for Regionals & Nationals at this meet.
• All officials are National or International-level referees.
• No jury will be present. Questions/concerns go to platform referees.
• Video evidence is not accepted for overturns at USAPL meets.
• Lifters must be familiar with USAPL rules and standards.
• Zero tolerance for Code of Conduct violations toward staff, lifters, teams, or coaches.

LiftingCast Roster [Click Here]

• Sessions and flights will be assigned by weight class and division.
• The "Team" section on LiftingCast is only for USAPL-registered teams/clubs and university teams.
• Adding a team name requires a 2026 USAPL Team Certification.

• Check-in & Equipment Check: 7:00 AM
• Weigh-in: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM (openers required before weigh-in)
• Lifting: 9:30 AM – ~1:45 PM (Awards after)

• Present USAPL ID + valid photo ID (birth certificate, school ID, or passport if no driver’s license).
• Show referees all platform equipment. Equipment Checklist [Click Here]
• Weigh-ins follow LOT# order (see roster), not first-come-first-serve.

Meet shirt not included (optional purchase available).

• Registration Opens: October 1st
• Early Bird Registration: $105 (Deadline – November 7th)
• Regular Registration: $135 (November 8th – December 31st)
• Late Registration: $165 (January 1st – January 31st, if spots are still available)

• $10 per person at the door (spectators & coaches).
• Free: Registered lifters in this meet.

• USAPL Rulebook (Effective Jan 29, 2025)
• Why did I get a red light?
• Scoring Table Rules

• TSS Combo Racks will be used.
• Submit rack heights here: [Submit HERE]
• Do not enter "0," "No," "None," or "N/A" for bench safety heights.
• If unsure, set rack heights at check-in or early equipment check.
• Rack Height Instructions [Click Here]

• Non-USAPL coaches/handlers must either obtain a membership or sign the required USAPL Waiver.
• Photographers/videographers must remain in the audience area.
• Violations = disqualification.

• Out-of-state lifters compete in the Guest Lifter Division.
• Guest lifters are not eligible for standard awards.
• Guest lifters may set State & American Records and earn National qualifying totals.
• Awards based on DOTS points.

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.