This meet is designed to lower the barriers of entry often associated with sanctioned competitions. No singlets or weigh-ins required, and no need for previous competition experience — just bring yourself and your strength. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter or stepping onto the platform for the very first time, everyone is welcome.

Athletes can choose to compete in:

Any Single Lift — Squat Only, Bench Press Only, Deadlift Only

Any Two Lifts — (ie Push/Pull)

Full Power — Squat, Bench, and Deadlift

All attempts will be judged to competition standards, giving you a real meet experience while keeping the atmosphere fun and approachable.

This is your chance to test your limits, learn the sport of powerlifting, cheer on your fellow athletes, and see what you’re truly capable of. Come compete with yourself, hit new PRs, and lift as heavy as possible.

Competition Date: September 12th, 2026 at 9:00 am

GMCF Member Price: One Lift: $50 // Two Lifts: $75 // Full Power: $100 – with 20% off if you sign up for the PowerMeet Ready Series.

Non-Member Price: One Lift: $60 // Two Lifts: $90 // Full Power: $120

Includes an awesome T-shirt

Equipment

Singlets are not required. Excessively loose or bulky clothing is discouraged as it will make fair and accurate judging a challenge, but you are permitted to wear anything that makes you comfortable. Costumes or flair are encouraged!

Footwear is highly encouraged.

Weight belts, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, and wrist wraps are permitted.

Deadlift straps, knee wraps, bench shirts, deadlift suits, are not permitted.

Squat

The head Judge will give “Start,” and “Rack” commands. No dumping the weight (ie throwing the weight off the back or letting it fall off the back)! If you fail an attempt stay with the weight and let the spotters help you rerack it. Dumping the weight will put the spotters in danger and may lead to disqualification. Competition depth will be required for a “good” lift (crease of the hip needs to travel lower than the top of the knee).

Common reasons for no lift on Squat:

Depth (squat not low enough, crease of hip not below top of the knee)

Missed command (not waiting for the “Squat” and “Rack” commands from the head Judge

Bar up/down (once concentric [aka up] portion of the squat is initiated, any downward movement of the bar will result in a “no lift.”

Moving the feet / taking a step during squat

Knees and hips not fully extended at completion of the squat

Bench Press

The bench press will be a paused bench press. The head Judge will give “Start,” “Press,” and “Rack” commands. The “press” command will not be given until the bar is motionless on the chest. The shoulders and butt must remain in contact with the floor for the duration of the attempt. The heels may be off the floor, but the foot may not move more than one foot’s width.

Common reasons for no lift on Bench Press:

Missed command (not waiting for the “Start,” “Press,” and “Rack” commands from the head Judge

Bar up/down (once concentric [aka up] portion of the squat is initiated, any downward movement of the bar will result in a “no lift.”

Butt loses contact with the bench

Excessive foot movement

Any contact of the bar with the rack that is obviously aiding the lift

Deadlift

The head Judge will give the “Down” command when lift is locked out. Powerlifting rules will apply. This means no hitching (rebending of the knees during the lift) is allowed. Lift must be finished with the knees locked out and the shoulders back, with the lifter standing up tall. Lifter must make an effort to lower the bar back to the floor. Dropping the bar will result in a “no lift.”

Common reasons for no lift on Deadlift:

Hitching (re-bending the knees after they have extended)

Bar up/down (any downward movement of the bar will result in a “no lift.”)

Soft Knees / Soft lockout (knees not fully extended, shoulders not back, lifter not standing tall)

Intentionally dropping the barbell

Take a step during the lift

Scoring System

Each lift will be scored by three Judges. Each judge will give the attempt a “good lift” (white light) or “no lift” (red light) assessment. An attempt needs at least two white lights to be considered a good lift.

Each lifter will have three attempts per lift they are participating in. Weight attempts can only be increased. If a lift is missed the lifter may repeat the same weight on their next attempt but may not attempt a lower weight.

Weights will be used in pounds, smallest legal weight increment is 2.5lbs.