Powerlifting United

Homecoming
2025-05-18 | Adelante Barbell Club, 753 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, United States

Summer Showdown
2025-05-17 | Primal Strength & Performance, 14524 Brook Hollow Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78232, United States

Raw Power Battle
2025-05-10 | Raw Strength, 300 E Centre Ave., Portage, MI, 49002, United States

Battle of the Barbell
2025-05-04 | BeastStrongPowerhouse-East, 140 S Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ, 85710, United States

Fullsterkur Classic 2
2025-05-04 | Fullsterkur Barbell Club, 1100 Industrial Road Suite 18, San Carlos, CA, 94070, United States

SBSC Bummy's Beatdown
2025-04-27 | South Bay Strength Co., 26640 S. Western Ave., Harbor City, CA, 90710, United States

Mushroom Cup
2025-04-26 | Saprogenics Strength, 9210 NE 62nd Ave. Building A Suite 110, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States

Cactus Classic
2025-04-26 | Weight Room, 620 W Adams St., Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States

Goddesses of Steel 2025
2025-04-26 | Carolina Prime Performance, 5217 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville, NC, 28314, United States

Bunny Barbell Bash
2025-04-19 | Freedom Fitness, 5991 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO, 63304, United States

Ghost Clash 4
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | The Tank Brewing Co., 5100 NW 72nd Ave. A-1, Miami, FL, 33166, United States
Waitlist: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6712500/wait-list-ghost-clash-iv

Amateur Day- Saturday April 12th
Pro Day – Sunday April 13th

Classic City Throwdown
2025-04-12 | Team Lis Smash Strength Training, 488 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States

Journey to the Cursed Lands
2025-04-12 | Iron Empire Barbell Club, 290 Ruffner Road, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States

Spring Steel Showdown
2025-04-12 | Spokane Valley Fitness Center, 14210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA, 99216, United States

DT Grind Gyms Iron Spring Classic 2025
2025-04-05 | Grind Gym Harco, 2113 Columbia Park Rd., Edgewood, MD, 21040, United States

Southwest Regional Championships
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30 | Iron Mongers Gym, 2494 S Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA, 92084, United States
LOCATION & DATE:
Meet Venue:
Iron Mongers Gym
2494 S Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA. 92084
Saturday and Sunday March 29th-30th
(weigh-in 24 hours prior to competition time)
Meet Directors: Carina Davis and Chuck Anderson
PLU Regional Event Coordinator: Al Alvarado
*All Questions can be emailed to chuck@powerliftingunited.com
___________________________________________
EQUIPMENT:
Combo Rack (no monolift)
**Walk-out for squats is required**
55lb/25kg Texas Squat Bar (for all squat flights)
44lb/20kg Texas Power Bar (bench)
44lb/20kg Texas Deadlift Bar (deadlift)
All of this equipment including calibrated kilo plates will be available both on the platform and in the warmup area
___________________________________________
EVENTS
Full Power-Bench Only-Deadlift Only
Raw-Raw w/ Wraps-Single Ply
**Limited to 120 lifters per day**
___________________________________________
ENTRY FEES, PAYMENTS & REFUNDS
$185 per lifter (T-Shirt Included) with $55 crossover fee for additional events.
Payment of entry fees will be done via stripe.
You will receive an email confirmation after your payment has been processed.
Entry deadline is 02/28/2025. No entries will be accepted after this date.
*PLU membership is required before the meet. It can be purchased separately at powerliftingunited.com.
___________________________________________
SCHEDULE Weigh-in & Equipment Check:
Once you’ve paid, you’ll get an email confirmation and see your entry on the Lifting Cast roster.
Once the meet fills or registration closes one month out (whichever comes sooner) we’ll determine which day each lifter will compete and email you a more updated schedule.
One week out we will email you again with more information, including which session you will compete in.
Flights may change all the way up until the night prior to the meet due to lifters not making weight or showing up for the meet. Please check the roster before arriving.
WEIGH – INS
Friday – 03/28/2025
-All lifters competing on Saturday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:00 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 2:00 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Saturday- 03/29/2025
-All lifters competing on Sunday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:00 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 2:00 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Day 1 (Saturday) of the weekend will be going on during weigh-ins for Sunday lifters. Lifters MAY arrive early to spectate. All lifters will receive a free weekend pass. All other spectators must pay daily or purchase a weekend pass. Coaches Passes will count as a weekend pass. Each lifter is authorized to purchase TWO (2) coach passes.
Open registration closes on 02/28/2025 or when the event sells out. No sign-ups will be accepted after this date, depending on availability.
All weight classes must be finalized via email by 03/14/2025. Not being within the weight range of your selected weight class will put you in the guest lifter category and you will not be eligible for awards at this event.
YOU ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR A 50% REFUND IF THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND WE ARE ABLE TO FILL YOUR ROSTER SPOT FROM THE WAITLIST. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER 02/28/2025
*IF MEET IS FULL EMAIL chuck@powerliftingunited.com FOR WAITLIST*
___________________________________________
AWARDS:
Medals to be awarded to top 3 placings in each weight class, age group, division and equipment category.
First place winners in the open, junior, and master age groups for full power weight classes will be awarded an early and guaranteed entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships.
This applies for drug tested and non-tested athletes alike.
Both male and female best lifters, whether drug-tested or non-tested, from any age group or equipment category with at least 5 participants will be recognized. We will use the DOTS formula for these awards.
Best lifters in the open raw equipment category will receive FREE entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships for both drug tested and non-tested.
——————————————————–
2025 PLU National Championships Qualifying Criteria
To qualify for the PLU National Championships, competitors must achieve the following DOTS scores and must compete in the full-power event (any age group or equipment category is acceptable):
Preliminary Registration starting: January 3rd, 2025
If your DOTs score exceeds the listed requirement below (by age group ) you may register for Nationals without competing at a 2025 Regional Championship meet! The qualifying DOTs score can be from any meet in any federation after January 1, 2024.
OPEN and JUNIORS 20-23: 400 DT/425 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 370 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 335 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 295 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 375 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 40-49: 365 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 50-59: 340 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 60+: 305 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Secondary Qualifying Registration starting: February 1st, 2025
Lifters with DOTs scores not eligible to bypass Regionals must exceed the listed scores below by Age Group in order to register for 2025 Nationals. These qualifying DOTs scores may only be earned at the following PLU events:
2024 PLU Nationals
2024 American PRO
2025 PLU Regional Championships (Northwest, Southwest, South, East, Midwest)
2025 Ghost Clash PRO/AM
OPEN AND JUNIORS 20-23: 335 DT/360 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 330 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 300 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 250 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 315 DT/340 NT DOTS
MASTERS 40-49: 300 DT/325 NT DOTS
MASTERS 50-59: 265 DT/285 NT DOTS
MASTERS 60+: 255 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Age Group Open Registration and All Juniors 13-19, Masters 50+, or any Single Lift (BPO or DLO)Registrations will be accepted without a minimum DOTs requirement (Pending Availability) starting: April 25th, 2025
___________________________________________

H-Town Showdown
2025-03-29 | H-Town Barbell, 8301 Jones Rd. STE 110, Houston, TX, 77065, United States

LOS Brewdown
2025-03-29 | Life of Strength, 3575 Andrew Tucker Road, Fort Mill, SC, 29715, United States

Surge's Iron Rebellion IV
2025-03-29 | Surge To New Levels, 330 South Main Place, Carol Stream, IL, 60188, United States

Idaho State Championships
2025-03-29 | Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St., Garden City, ID, 83714, United States

An Official New Jersey Tune Up
2025-03-23 | Resurgence Barbell & Fitness, 6 S Ave W, Cranford, NJ, 07016, United States

The Clash 2
2025-03-16 | Pinnacle Performance, 640 W Rich St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

Midwest Regional Championships
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16 | Benton Civic Center, 414 W Hudelson St., Benton, IL, 62812, United States
LOCATION & DATE:
Meet Venue:
Benton Civic Center
414 W Hudelson St
Benton, Illinois 62812
Saturday and Sunday March 15th-16th
(weigh-in 24 hours prior to competition time)
Meet Directors: Dustin Kueck & Taylor Sharp
PLU Regional Event Coordinator: Al Alvarado
*All Questions can be emailed to events@barbell618.com
___________________________________________
EQUIPMENT:
TSS Combo Rack (no monolift)
**Walk-out for squats is required**
55lb/25kg Texas Squat Bar (for all squat flights)
44lb/20kg Texas Power Bar (bench)
44lb/20kg Texas Deadlift Bar (deadlift)
All of this equipment including calibrated kilo plates/collars will be available both on the platform and in the warmup area
___________________________________________
EVENTS
Full Power-Bench Only-Deadlift Only
Raw-Raw w/ Wraps-Single Ply
**Limited to 120 lifters per day**
___________________________________________
ENTRY FEES, PAYMENTS & REFUNDS
$185 per lifter (T-Shirt Included) with $55 crossover fee for additional events.
Payment of entry fees will be done via stripe.
You will receive an email confirmation after your payment has been processed.
Entry deadline is 02/14/2025. No entries will be accepted after this date.
*PLU membership is required before the meet. It can be purchased separately at powerliftingunited.com.
___________________________________________
SCHEDULE Weigh-in & Equipment Check:
Once you’ve paid, you’ll get an email confirmation and see your entry on the Lifting Cast roster.
Once the meet fills or registration closes one month out (whichever comes sooner) we’ll determine which day each lifter will compete and email you a more updated schedule.
One week out we will email you again with more information, including which session you will compete in.
Flights may change all the way up until the night prior to the meet due to lifters not making weight or showing up for the meet. Please check the roster before arriving. https://liftingcast.com/meets/m12kf8jklaoj/roster
WEIGH – INS
Friday – 03/14/2025
-All lifters competing on Saturday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:00 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 2:00 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Saturday- 03/15/2025
-All lifters competing on Sunday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:00 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 2:00 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Day 1 (Saturday) of the weekend will be going on during weigh-ins for Sunday lifters. Lifters MAY arrive early to spectate. All lifters will receive a free weekend pass. All other spectators must pay daily or purchase a weekend pass. Coaches Passes will count as a weekend pass. Each lifter is authorized to purchase TWO (2) coach passes.
Open registration closes on 02/14/2025 or when the event sells out. No sign-ups will be accepted after this date, depending on availability.
All weight classes must be finalized via email by 02/28/2025. Not being within the weight range of your selected weight class will put you in the guest lifter category and you will not be eligible for awards at this event.
YOU ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR A 50% REFUND IF THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND WE ARE ABLE TO FILL YOUR ROSTER SPOT FROM THE WAITLIST. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER 02/14/2025
*IF MEET IS FULL EMAIL events@barbell618.com FOR WAITLIST*
___________________________________________
AWARDS:
Medals to be awarded to top 3 placings in each weight class, age group, division and equipment category.
First place winners in the open, junior, and master age groups for full power weight classes will be awarded an early and guaranteed entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships.
This applies for drug tested and non-tested athletes alike.
Both male and female best lifters, whether drug-tested or non-tested, from any age group or equipment category with at least 5 participants will be recognized. We will use the DOTS formula for these awards.
Best lifters in the open raw equipment category will receive FREE entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships for both drug tested and non-tested.
——————————————————–
2025 PLU National Championships Qualifying Criteria
To qualify for the PLU National Championships, competitors must achieve the following DOTS scores and must compete in the full-power event (any age group or equipment category is acceptable):
Preliminary Registration starting: January 3rd, 2025
If your DOTs score exceeds the listed requirement below (by age group ) you may register for Nationals without competing at a 2025 Regional Championship meet! The qualifying DOTs score can be from any meet in any federation after January 1, 2024.
OPEN and JUNIORS 20-23: 400 DT/425 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 370 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 335 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 295 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 375 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 40-49: 365 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 50-59: 340 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 60+: 305 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Secondary Qualifying Registration starting: February 1st, 2025
Lifters with DOTs scores not eligible to bypass Regionals must exceed the listed scores below by Age Group in order to register for 2025 Nationals. These qualifying DOTs scores may only be earned at the following PLU events:
2024 PLU Nationals
2024 American PRO
2025 PLU Regional Championships (Northwest, Southwest, South, East, Midwest)
2025 Ghost Clash PRO/AM
OPEN AND JUNIORS 20-23: 335 DT/360 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 330 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 300 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 250 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 315 DT/340 NT DOTS
MASTERS 40-49: 300 DT/325 NT DOTS
MASTERS 50-59: 265 DT/285 NT DOTS
MASTERS 60+: 255 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Age Group Open Registration and All Juniors 13-19, Masters 50+, or any Single Lift (BPO or DLO)Registrations will be accepted without a minimum DOTs requirement (Pending Availability) starting: April 25th, 2025

Spring Warrior
2025-03-15 | Untamed Strength, 5780 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95841, United States

Circle City Open
2025-03-09 | Circle City Strength, 2495 Directors Row Suite EF, Indianapolis, IN, 46241, United States

Northwest Regional Championships
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09 | Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel, 5580 Pacific Highway E., Fife, WA, 98404, United States
LOCATION & DATE:
Meet Venue:
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel
5580 Pacific Highway E.
Fife, WA. 98404
Saturday and Sunday March 8th-9th
(weigh-in 24 hours prior to competition time)
Meet Directors: Meghann Myers and Britt Holloway
PLU Regional Event Coordinator: Al Alvarado
*All Questions can be emailed to meghannmyersfitness@gmail.com
___________________________________________
EQUIPMENT:
Combo Rack (no monolift)
**Walk-out for squats is required**
55lb/25kg Texas Squat Bar (for all squat flights)
44lb/20kg Texas Power Bar (bench)
44lb/20kg Texas Deadlift Bar (deadlift)
All of this equipment including calibrated kilo plates will be available both on the platform and in the warmup area
___________________________________________
EVENTS
Full Power-Bench Only-Deadlift Only
Raw-Raw w/ Wraps-Single Ply
**Limited to 60 lifters per day**
___________________________________________
ENTRY FEES, PAYMENTS & REFUNDS
$185 per lifter (T-Shirt Included) with $55 crossover fee for additional events.
Payment of entry fees will be done via stripe.
You will receive an email confirmation after your payment has been processed.
Entry deadline is 02/07/2025. No entries will be accepted after this date.
*PLU membership is required before the meet. It can be purchased separately at powerliftingunited.com.
___________________________________________
SCHEDULE Weigh-in & Equipment Check:
Once you’ve paid, you’ll get an email confirmation and see your entry on the Lifting Cast roster.
Once the meet fills or registration closes one month out (whichever comes sooner) we’ll determine which day each lifter will compete and email you a more updated schedule.
One week out we will email you again with more information, including which session you will compete in.
Flights may change all the way up until the night prior to the meet due to lifters not making weight or showing up for the meet. Please check the roster before arriving. https://liftingcast.com/meets/m12kf8jklaoj/roster
WEIGH – INS
Friday – 03/07/2025
-All lifters competing on Saturday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:30 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 1:30 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Saturday- 03/08/2025
-All lifters competing on Sunday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:00 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 1:00 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Day 1 (Saturday) of the weekend will be going on during weigh-ins for Sunday lifters. Lifters MAY arrive early to spectate. All lifters will receive a free weekend pass. All other spectators must pay daily or purchase a weekend pass. Coaches Passes will count as a weekend pass. Each lifter is authorized to purchase TWO (2) coach passes.
Open registration closes on 02/07/2025 or when the event sells out. No sign-ups will be accepted after this date, depending on availability.
All weight classes must be finalized via email by 02/21/2025. Not being within the weight range of your selected weight class will put you in the guest lifter category and you will not be eligible for awards at this event.
YOU ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR A 50% REFUND IF THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND WE ARE ABLE TO FILL YOUR ROSTER SPOT FROM THE WAITLIST. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER 02/07/2025
*IF MEET IS FULL EMAIL meghannmyersfitness@gmail.com FOR WAITLIST*
___________________________________________
AWARDS:
Medals to be awarded to top 3 placings in each weight class, age group, division and equipment category.
First place winners in the open, junior, and master age groups for full power weight classes will be awarded an early and guaranteed entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships.
This applies for drug tested and non-tested athletes alike.
Both male and female best lifters, whether drug-tested or non-tested, from any age group or equipment category with at least 5 participants will be recognized. We will use the DOTS formula for these awards.
Best lifters in the open raw equipment category will receive FREE entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships for both drug tested and non-tested.
——————————————————–
2025 PLU National Championships Qualifying Criteria
To qualify for the PLU National Championships, competitors must achieve the following DOTS scores and must compete in the full-power event (any age group or equipment category is acceptable):
Preliminary Registration starting: January 3rd, 2025
If your DOTs score exceeds the listed requirement below (by age group ) you may register for Nationals without competing at a 2025 Regional Championship meet! The qualifying DOTs score can be from any meet in any federation after January 1, 2024.
OPEN and JUNIORS 20-23: 400 DT/425 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 370 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 335 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 295 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 375 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 40-49: 365 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 50-59: 340 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 60+: 305 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Secondary Qualifying Registration starting: February 1st, 2025
Lifters with DOTs scores not eligible to bypass Regionals must exceed the listed scores below by Age Group in order to register for 2025 Nationals. These qualifying DOTs scores may only be earned at the following PLU events:
2024 PLU Nationals
2024 American PRO
2025 PLU Regional Championships (Northwest, Southwest, South, East, Midwest)
2025 Ghost Clash PRO/AM
OPEN AND JUNIORS 20-23: 335 DT/360 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 330 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 300 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 250 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 315 DT/340 NT DOTS
MASTERS 40-49: 300 DT/325 NT DOTS
MASTERS 50-59: 265 DT/285 NT DOTS
MASTERS 60+: 255 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Age Group Open Registration and All Juniors 13-19, Masters 50+, or any Single Lift (BPO or DLO)Registrations will be accepted without a minimum DOTs requirement (Pending Availability) starting: April 25th, 2025
___________________________________________

East Regional Championships
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-02 | Very Good Gym, 200 Midway Plaza Dr., Christiansburg, VA, 24073, United States
LOCATION & DATE:
Meet Venue:
Very Good Gym
200 Midway Plaza Dr.
Christiansburg, VA. 24073
Saturday and Sunday March 1-2, 2025
(weigh-in 24 hours prior to competition time)
Meet Directors: Eric Martinez and Sean Smith
PLU Regional Event Coordinator: Al Alvarado
*All Questions can be emailed to syndicatestrengthllc@gmail.com
___________________________________________
EQUIPMENT:
Combo Rack (no monolift)
**Walk-out for squats is required**
55lb/25kg Texas Squat Bar (for all squat flights)
44lb/20kg Texas Power Bar (bench)
44lb/20kg Texas Deadlift Bar (deadlift)
All of this equipment including calibrated kilo plates will be available both on the platform and in the warmup area
___________________________________________
EVENTS
Full Power-Bench Only-Deadlift Only
Raw-Raw w/ Wraps-Single Ply
**Limited to 60 lifters per day**
___________________________________________
ENTRY FEES, PAYMENTS & REFUNDS
$185 per lifter (T-Shirt Included) with $55 crossover fee for additional events.
Payment of entry fees will be done via stripe.
You will receive an email confirmation after your payment has been processed.
Entry deadline is 01/31/2025. No entries will be accepted after this date.
*PLU membership is required before the meet. It can be purchased separately at powerliftingunited.com.
___________________________________________
SCHEDULE Weigh-in & Equipment Check:
Once you’ve paid, you’ll get an email confirmation and see your entry on the Lifting Cast roster.
Once the meet fills or registration closes one month out (whichever comes sooner) we’ll determine which day each lifter will compete and email you a more updated schedule.
One week out we will email you again with more information, including which session you will compete in.
Flights may change all the way up until the night prior to the meet due to lifters not making weight or showing up for the meet. Please check the roster before arriving.
WEIGH – INS
Friday – 02/28/2025
-All lifters competing on Saturday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:00 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 2:00 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Saturday- 03/01/2025
-All lifters competing on Sunday will weigh in
AM Session – 8:00 am-10:30 am (doors will open for gear check at 7:00 am)
PM Session – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (doors will open for gear check at 2:00 pm)
**NO EVENING OR COMPETITION DAY WEIGH-INS**
Day 1 (Saturday) of the weekend will be going on during weigh-ins for Sunday lifters. Lifters MAY arrive early to spectate. All lifters will receive a free weekend pass. All other spectators must pay daily or purchase a weekend pass. Coaches Passes will count as a weekend pass. Each lifter is authorized to purchase TWO (2) coach passes.
Open registration closes on 01/31/2025 or when the event sells out. No sign-ups will be accepted after this date, depending on availability.
All weight classes must be finalized via email by 02/14/2025. Not being within the weight range of your selected weight class will put you in the guest lifter category and you will not be eligible for awards at this event.
YOU ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR A 50% REFUND IF THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND WE ARE ABLE TO FILL YOUR ROSTER SPOT FROM THE WAITLIST. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER 01/31/2025
*IF MEET IS FULL EMAIL syndicatestrengthllc@gmail.com FOR WAITLIST*
___________________________________________
AWARDS:
Medals to be awarded to top 3 placings in each weight class, age group, division and equipment category.
First place winners in the open, junior, and master age groups for full power weight classes will be awarded an early and guaranteed entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships.
This applies for drug tested and non-tested athletes alike.
Both male and female best lifters, whether drug-tested or non-tested, from any age group or equipment category with at least 5 participants will be recognized. We will use the DOTS formula for these awards.
Best lifters in the open raw equipment category will receive FREE entry to the 2025 PLU National Championships for both drug tested and non-tested.
——————————————————–
2025 PLU National Championships Qualifying Criteria
To qualify for the PLU National Championships, competitors must achieve the following DOTS scores and must compete in the full-power event (any age group or equipment category is acceptable):
Preliminary Registration starting: January 3rd, 2025
If your DOTs score exceeds the listed requirement below (by age group ) you may register for Nationals without competing at a 2025 Regional Championship meet! The qualifying DOTs score can be from any meet in any federation after January 1, 2024.
OPEN and JUNIORS 20-23: 400 DT/425 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 370 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 335 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 295 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 375 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 40-49: 365 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 50-59: 340 DOTS (DT/NT)
MASTERS 60+: 305 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Secondary Qualifying Registration starting: February 1st, 2025
Lifters with DOTs scores not eligible to bypass Regionals must exceed the listed scores below by Age Group in order to register for 2025 Nationals. These qualifying DOTs scores may only be earned at the following PLU events:
2024 PLU Nationals
2024 American PRO
2025 PLU Regional Championships (Northwest, Southwest, South, East, Midwest)
2025 Ghost Clash PRO/AM
OPEN AND JUNIORS 20-23: 335 DT/360 NT
JUNIORS 18-19: 330 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 16-17: 300 DOTS (DT/NT)
JUNIORS 13-15: 250 DOTS (DT/NT)
SUBMASTERS 35-39: 315 DT/340 NT DOTS
MASTERS 40-49: 300 DT/325 NT DOTS
MASTERS 50-59: 265 DT/285 NT DOTS
MASTERS 60+: 255 DOTS (DT/NT)
______________________________________________
Age Group Open Registration and All Juniors 13-19, Masters 50+, or any Single Lift (BPO or DLO)Registrations will be accepted without a minimum DOTs requirement (Pending Availability) starting: April 25th, 2025
___________________________________________

DSM Barbell Bash
2025-03-01 | DSM Barbell Club, 309 SE 8th St. Suite B, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States

Raise The Bar Rumble
2025-02-23 | Raise The Bar Performance, 516 E 6th St., Huntingburg, IN, 47542, United States

Winter War
2025-02-22 | Rockwell Barbell, 2861 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
