Registration opens on Nov 7 at 7pm

Registration

Registration opens for out-of-state lifters on Feb 1st as guest lifters


MEET INFORMATION

  • USA Powerlifting sanction # NJ-2027-03

  • Date: April 23-25

  • Location: NJ Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837

  • Meet Director: John Dalessio  

  • ABOUT: This is a USA Powerlifting sanctioned meet produced by American Barbell Productions. This is three day event with one platform and a 200 lifter cap.

  • This meet is open to all current New Jersey USA Powerlifting members.

  • Out-of-state lifters can register as guest lifters starting February 1. Guest lifter’s results will be good for national meet QT’s.

  • There is no qualifying total needed for this meet.

  •  All USA Powerlifting rules will be followed and enforced. Please review the rulebook. It has been updated.

  • This is a drug tested meet. Anti-doping policy and information can be found here.

  • American Records can be set

  • Entry Fee: $155 for 1st division

  • Optional 2nd division is $35

  • There are no refunds. If you want a refund for any reason you have to file a claim through Purchase Protection. You must select this option on registration.

  • Purchase Protection is available to purchase on the registration form. Highly recommend it. Terms and Conditions

  • Once the roster is posted, lifters cannot add or change divisions!

  • Coaches/handlers: $20 per session and must register online before meet.

  • Spectator passes will be sold online for $20 per session or $25 at the door

  • Each lifter will be allowed one coach in the warm up room.

  • Entry deadline is April 1.

  • If you are under 18 you must bring a parent or legal guardian to weigh-ins.

  • Meet Updates/info: Any meet information or updates will be emailed directly to registered lifters.

  • Lifting Cast will be used for scoring. You can follow online. Liftingcast

Weight Classes

  • Men 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 110kg, 125kg, 140kg, 140kg+

  • Women 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg+

Divisions

EmpowerID, Teen 1 (14-15), Teen 2 (16-17), Teen 3 (18-19),  Junior (20-23), Open (14 -+), Master 1 (40-49), Master 2 (50-59), Master 3 (60-69), Master 4 (70-79), Master 5 (80-89)

Awards

  • Open Division: 1st - 3rd all weight classes

  • Teen 1,2,3: 1st - 3rd all weight classes

  • Junior: 1st - 3rd all weight classes

  • Masters 1,2,3,4,5: 1st - 3rd all weight classes

  • Best light/heavy male and light/heavy female raw lifter by DOTS scoring. If there are 10+ equipped lifters there will be best lifter.

             * light weight men up to 82.5kg - heavy weight men 90kg - 140+kg / light weight women up to 60kg - heavy weight women 67.5kg - 100+kg

Team Registration and Information



Teams competing must be registered USA Powerlifting teams with a NJ registered address. 

  • Teams can register their clubs HERE with USA Powerlifting.

  • Team score will be DOTS based. Not by not placings.

  • You can't combine raw and equipped lifters.

  • Teams will be a combined men and women.

  • Lifters may be registered in any division.

  • Team is allowed 10 lifters spread throughout the weight classes with no more than two in a weight class. Example: Two 90kg lifters.

  • Each team is allowed two alternate lifters that can be substituted any time before the start of the first session weigh-ins on Friday.

  • Top 5 lifters by DOTS on each team contribute points toward team total points

  • Top 5 lifter’s DOT scores will be added together to contribute to total team points.

  • Team awards 1st - 3rd.

  • Team registration will be available after meet registration closes on March 1st.

  • Team registration is $150.







Provisional Schedule

Schedule may change after registration closes.

Friday Morning Session

7-8:30am - weigh-ins for all women up to and including 70kg weight class

9am - lifting starts

1:30pm - awards

Friday Afternoon Session

12pm - weigh-ins for Women 75kg to 100kg+

2pm - lifting starts

6:30 - Awards

Saturday Morning Session

7-8:30am - weigh-ins for men up to 75kg weight class

9am - lifting starts

1:30pm - awards

Saturday Afternoon Session

12pm - weigh-ins for men 82.5kg weight class

2pm - lifting starts

6:30 - Awards

Sunday Morning Session

7-8:30am - weigh-ins for men 90kg and 100kg weight class

9am - lifting starts

1:30pm - awards

Sunday Afternoon Session

12pm - weigh-ins for men 110kg, 125kg, 140kg and 140kg+weight class

2pm - lifting starts

6:30 - Awards