Participant Entry Fees and Deadlines:
Early Registration (July 17); Fee: $55, Bench Only Fee: $35
Registration Deadline (July 18 - Day of Competition); Fee: $60, Bench Only Fee: $40
**USA Powerlifting membership fee is NOT included (see competition rules and format below for membership instructions).

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED - REGISTRATION ACCEPTED ON-SITE PRIOR TO COMPETITION

Note: The age determination date for Masters, Teens, and Juniors is December 31, 2009.

Competition Rules and Format: This is a USA Powerlifting sanctioned tournament. USA Powerlifting membership is required for both bench press only competition and the full meet competition. The full meet competition consists of the squat, bench press and deadlift. Athletes not wishing to compete in the full meet may register for the bench press only competition. Annual and event memberships ($15) will be available on-site and at www.usapowerlifting.com. Rules of USA Powerlifting and the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) regarding platform apparel (which includes weightlifting belts, suits, singlets, t-shirts, shoes, knee wraps and wrist wraps) and performance will be followed including drug testing. A complete list of the above rules of performance and the required clothing can be found at the IPF website: www.powerlifting-ipf.com.

*The SGA has a NO REFUND policy. Click here for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Competition Schedule: (Tentative)
Thursday, July 30 - Opening Ceremony Activities
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Opening Ceremony Festivities begin at the World Arena
6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Gates open
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony begins

Saturday, August 1
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Weigh-Ins - MUST BE PRESENT IF COMPETING THIS DAY
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Male and Female Teenage, Women’s Open and Masters

Sunday, August 2
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Weigh-Ins - MUST BE PRESENT IF COMPETING THIS DAY
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Junior and Men’s Open and Men’s Masters