USAPL Kentucky State Championships
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Cap: 60 Lifters |
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Roster: LINK |
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- Since this is a State-Level meet with the potential for American Records to be set, all meet officials are National or International-level. However, please note that there will be no jury, and questions or concerns should be addressed to platform referees. Video evidence is not accepted for overturns in any USAPL meets.
- We expect all lifters to be familiar with competing on the USAPL platform and to understand USAPL's rules.
- There will be zero tolerance for violations of the Code of Conduct toward any staff members, lifters, teams, or coaches.
1. Roster:
- LiftingCast Roster: [Click here]
- Sessions and Flights are assigned based on weight class and division.
- The 'Team' section on LiftingCast is only for active USAPL-Registered teams/clubs and Universities' teams. To add team name, 2026 USAPL team certification is required.
2. Schedule:
Date & Location: January 31, 2026, at Kaged Barbell (27 W Broadway, KY)
We're planning for this to be a one-day meet with two sessions and one platform.
**Saturday Morning Session:**
* Check-in with equipment check at 7:00 AM.
* Weigh-in immediately after equipment check, to no later than 8:30 AM (no exceptions). Openers (first attempts) are required before weigh-in.
* Lifting starts at 9:00 AM and ends around 12:45 PM. Awards to follow.
**Saturday Afternoon Session:**
* Check-in with equipment check at 12:30 PM.
* Weigh-in at 1:00 PM, to no later than 2:30 PM (no exceptions). Openers (first attempts) are required before weigh-in.
* Lifting starts at 3:00 PM and ends around 7:00 PM. Awards to follow.
- Check-in Process:
- Present your USAPL ID and a photo ID (present birth certificate, school ID or passport if Driver License is not applicable to you).
- Show referees everything you will be wearing on the platform. Personal Equipment Checklist: [Click Here]
- Weigh-in will be based on LOT# order (shown on roster), not first-come-first-serve.
3. Admission Fee: $10 at the door (applies to everyone). Pay at the door to Kaged Barbell.
- Free Admission: Lifters of this meet.
4. Review USAPL Rulebook:
- Updated Rulebook link: [USA Powerlifting Rulebook [English] – Version 2025.2 (Effective January 29, 2025)]. Please be familiar with the Rulebook. Use Ctrl+F or "Find on page" to search for specific rules, or reach out to us with any questions.
- Why did I receive a red light? [Click Here]
- Scoring table rules: [Click Here]
5. Optional Early Equipment Check (not weigh-in):
Early equipment check is optional but recommended and will be on Friday, January 30th, from right at 6:30 PM to no later than 7:30 PM. See Check-in process above.
6. Rack Heights:
TSS Combo Racks will be used. Please submit rack heights using the link below. If you don't know your rack heights, you can get them at check-in or early equipment check.
7. Warm-up Area & Waiver:
- Non-USAPL member coaches/handlers must either obtain a USAPL membership or sign the online waiver required by USAPL: [Click Here]
- Photographers/videographers must be in the audience area. Lifters and coaches who violate these rules will be disqualified.
8. Guest Lifters
- Out-of-State lifters will be assigned to the Guest Lifter Division. See rulebook for details.
- Guest lifters are not eligible for regular weight class & division awards but may set State and American records and earn qualifying totals for national meets.
- Guest lifters are subject to all normal rules of competition.
- We will have awards for Guest Lifters based on DOTS points.
9. Changes or Withdraw
- For cancellations, please review our Cancellation Policies [HERE] and submit the cancellation form on the same website.