2026 USA Powerlifting Spokane Rookie Competition (WA-2026-09)

September 19th, 2026

Where: ParkFit Athletic Club

5910 E 4th Ave, Spokane, WA 99212

Meet Directors: Cameron Cavanaugh & Alessya Floryanovich

E-mail: 509powerlifting@gmail.com

Registration Information:

• • Registration is live and can be found on liftingcast.com
  • This meet will be open to Raw lifters only (Raw with Wraps is also allowed)
    • No equipped lifters
  • T-shirts will be free for all lifters.
  • Registration is capped at 45 lifters. 

• This competition is only open to USAPL “Rookies” – meaning you have never competed in a USAPL meet, or you have competed but didn’t register a total (DQ’d).

Waitlist: 

• Availability: The waitlist will be available once the meet reaches full capacity.
• Eligibility: The waitlist is open to raw lifters who have never competed in a USAPL meet.

Competition & Warm Up Equipment:

• TSS Combo Rack
• Rogue 20 KG Ohio Power Bar
• Hansu Power Combo Racks
• Hansu 20 KG Power Bars
• KG Competition Plates

Entry Fees:

• Powerlifting (Full meet: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift): $150
• Bench Press Only: $150
• Deadlift Only: $150
• Deadlift and Bench Press (Push/Pull): $150
• Additional Single Lift: $35 (example: Full Power + Bench Press Only)
• Additional age category: $35 (example: Open + Junior)

Please note that no refunds will be issued except in the event of unforeseen circumstances leading to the cancellation of this event.

Tentative Lifting Schedule:

• September 19, 2026 (Saturday)
• This event will be a 1 day, 1 session event.

• Lifter/equipment check-in: 6:30 am
  • During check-in, you can also check your rack heights.
• Weigh-in: 7:00 am – 8:30 am
• Lifting begins- 9:00 am (We estimate lifting will finish around  3:00 pm)

Note: Participants will receive their final schedule via email approximately 2 weeks before the event. Flights will not be set until after registration closes.

Event Details:

• • Event Format: This will be a 1 day, 1 session event. 

• This competition is only open to USAPL “Rookies” – meaning you have never competed in a USAPL meet, or you have competed but didn’t register a total (DQ’d). 

• • Reminder: This event is only open to Raw & Raw with Wraps lifters.
• Membership: If you’re not a USA Powerlifting member, you must become one to compete.
  • You must have a current/active USA Powerlifting membership in order to register
• Record Setting:
  • State records CAN be set during this event in your registered state.
  • National records CANNOT be set at this meet.
• Categories: Raw & Raw with Wraps. No equipped lifters.
• Lifting Options: Full Power, Bench Only, Deadlift Only, or Push/Pull (Bench and Deadlift).

Weigh-in Information:

• Lifters are allowed to change weight classes up until the day of the event, including at weigh-ins.

Awards:

• Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age and weight division.
• Best lifter awards will be presented to the male and female lifters with the highest DOTS scores.

General Information

Spectator Admission:

• Entry fee: $20 – CASH or VENMO ONLY
• Children: 12 years old and under enter for free.
• Parking: The parking lot will likely fill up quickly and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional street parking is available if needed. Carpooling is encouraged.

Handlers/Coaches:

• Each raw lifter may only have one handler/coach in the warm-up area.
  •  Individuals without a coaching pass or with multiple coaches will be asked to leave the warm-up area.
• Coaches/Handlers must pay the entry fee to enter the venue.

Lifting Attire:

• Please adhere to USA Powerlifting rules regarding attire – including the use of logos, singlets, knee sleeves, belts, t-shirts, shoes, and wrist wraps. Details can be found on USAPowerlifting.com

Drug Testing:

• 5-7% of the lifters will be drug tested at this event.
• You must be drug free for at least 36 months prior to the date of this meet to be eligible to compete. Banned substances include but are not limited to anabolic steroids and growth hormones. The complete list of banned substances is available on the web site of the World Anti-Doping Agency (https://www.wada-ama.org/en).