USA Powerlifting is now accepting bids for 2025 Regionals. All regions are open bid. Further information can be found at the Regionals homepage here -> USA Powerlifting Home Page Submit Bids: 2025 Bid Form All bids are due by August 31st at 5pm EST.The post Accepting Bids for 2025 USA Powerlifting Regionals first appeared on USA Powerlifting ..read more

Today, we mourn the passing of Robert Crawford.  Robert served powerlifting for decades as a competitor, official, volunteer, and general supporter of anyone lifting.  Robert was present at the beginning of the ADFPA (now USA Powerlifting).  He wrote the first drug-free declaration that was never challenged.  Beyond this, as an attorney and retired judge, he offered his expertise freely to better our organization and improve every aspect of powerlifting.  Robert was an avid competitor, and several years ago, had lifted in over 300 competitions (and more after).  R ..read more

2024 NGB meeting notice is available at the link –> NGB Information You will need to be signed in as a member to view. The post 2024 National Governing Board (NGB) Meeting Notice first appeared on USA Powerlifting ..read more

Coaches, A friendly reminder of the upcoming deadline. Effective for 2024, USA Powerlifting Certified Coaches must become a USA Powerlifting referee by July 1 in order to maintain their coaching certification. Review the requirements here: https://coaching.usapowerlifting.com/certification-requirements/ Thank you, USA Powerlifting Coaching Committee The post IMPORTANT REMINDER For USA Powerlifting Certified Coaches first appeared on USA Powerlifting ..read more

USA Powerlifting is accepting bids for the 2026 USA Powerlifting High School Nationals, to be held one of the last two weekends of March, 2026, Complete the Bid Application below and submit your bid to BOTH the National Office and Teen/Jr Committee Chair by March 20, 2024. Vote on submitted bids will take place at Teen/Junior committee meeting  on April 4, 2024 at High School Nationals. Bidder is encouraged to attend the committee meeting to present their bid. The winning bid will then be submitted to the Executive Committee for Final Approval. USA Powerlifting 2026 HS Nationals ..read more

Venue Location: Our location is inside the expo hall HERE (lower left corner of the map) Registration & Expo Wristbands (Lifters & Coaches)  B 230-231 All lifters and coaches will be required to show identification and current USA Powerlifting Membership to register and pick up their wristbands. Thursday Early EQ and Registration: 4-5 pm Friday: 7:15 am – 12:30 pm; 3:30-5 pm Saturday: 6:15 am – 9 am, 12:15 pm – 6 pm Sunday: 7:15 am – 1:00 pm Equipment Check B 230-231 Early Equipment check Thursday from 4 pm-5 pm.  All other equipment checks will occur during weigh-ins for the ..read more

Beginning in 2025 qualifying totals achieved at LOCAL MEETS will no longer qualify one for Raw Nationals. Qualifying total achieved during the current or prior calendar year at State, Regional, National, World Cup, or Pro meets will continue to be valid. The post Qualifying For Raw Nationals first appeared on USA Powerlifting ..read more

USA Powerlifting, the nation’s oldest drug tested powerlifting organization, is thrilled to unveil a series of significant changes that will shape the landscape of USA Powerlifting in 2025 and beyond. These changes are designed to enhance the overall experience for our members, athletes, and fans. Details of the changes can be found here-> 2025 USA Powerlifting Changes The post USA POWERLIFTING ANNOUNCES EXCITING CHANGES FOR 2025 first appeared on USA Powerlifting ..read more

The January 1 update for the rulebook (Rulebook v2024.1) is now posted on the Technical Committee portion of the national website. https://www.usapowerlifting.com/technical/ In light of the major changes made this past September, the goal was to only make the minimal changes that were needed which resulted in only a few updates/changes/clarifications. These are identified throughout the rulebook by the blue highlighted text as well as in list form in the newly added Appendix H. Unless there is some urgent change(s) needed before September (as determined by the Executive Committee), the soonest ..read more

USA Powerlifting will be migrating to its new membership portal on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. The system will be down that day and you will not be able to purchase or renew memberships. We expect to have the membership portal available for purchase/renewal beginning January 4th. We are hoping for a smooth transition but if you have questions or issues, please email info@usapowerlifting.com  so we can help. The post IMPORTANT – JANUARY 3RD, 2024 MIGRATION TO NEW MEMBERSHIP PORTAL first appeared on USA Powerlifting ..read more