2026 USAPL Beasts of the Bluegrass (KY-2026-02)

• This local meet is open to all USAPL members.
• General meet info email will be sending out around 1.5-month out to lifters who signed up.
• All lifters must have a non-expired USAPL membership on meet date (2026). 
• All lifters must have been drug-free for the past thirty-six (36) months.
• No qualifying total needed for this meet.
• Lifting Attire: All competitors must wear a one piece lifting suit or a wrestling singlet, shoes and a T-Shirt. All equipment must conform to USA Powerlifting rules. See www.USAPowerlifting.com for details.

Live LiftingCast Roster - available when registration opens.

• Sessions and flights are assigned by weight class and division.
• The "Team" section on LiftingCast is only for USAPL-registered teams/clubs and university teams.
  

Saturday, 8/29 

• Check-in & Equipment Check: 7:00 AM
• Weigh-in: 7:30 AM to 9 AM (openers required at weigh-in)
• Lifting: 9:30 AM – ~2:45 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.

• $15 per person at the door (applies for everyone including spectators & coaches). $10 for those wear a Kaged Barbell shirt to the meet.
• Free: Registered lifters in this meet.
• Parking Map:

Partnered Hotel:

Holiday Inn Express (Winchester). They are located about 5 minutes from the gym, offer free parking, a free hot breakfast, and has a few food options within walking distance. Here is the link to book ( Kaged Barbell Hotel Link ).

• USAPL Rulebook (Effective Jan 1, 2026)
• Why did I get a red light?
• Scoring Table Rules

Meet Photography/Videography & Livestream will be provided by: TBA

• TSS Combo Racks will be used.
• Submit rack heights here: [Submit HERE - link TBA]
• 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 [HERE].
• Photographers/videographers must remain in the audience area.
• Violations = disqualification

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.