2025 usapl forge classic
Sanction GA-2025-11
You can find all information regarding the 2025 Forge Classic below!
Registration closes July 26th at 11:59PM!
You must be a member of USA Powerlifting to participate.
Memberships do not need to be purchased for registration, but you must have a current membership on the day of the competition. Memberships will NOT be available for purchase at the competition.
Meet Directors:
Joel Chong
(joel@forgesnp.com; primary point of contact)
Cathy Mele
(cathy@melepowerlifting.com)
Event Information
General ADmission
General Admission is $15/day
Under 10 years old free
*To re-enter you must have your bracelet on!
Spectator Schedule of Events
8:30AM General Admission Opens
9:00AM Lifting Starts
Lifting ends approx 4:00PM
ATHLETE INFORMATION
Schedule of Events (Tentative):
Friday August 8th:
7:00-8:30 PM Early Equipment Check
(Govt. Issued photo ID & USAPL ID are required to be presented for check-in)
Saturday August 9th:
6:30 - 7:00 AM Lifter Check-In & Equipment Check
(Govt. Issued photo ID & USAPL ID are required to be presented for check-in)
7:00 - 8:30 AM Weigh-Ins
8:45 AM Lifter Briefing
9:00 AM Lifting Starts
Lifting Ends Approx. 4:00 PM
Awards & Drug Testing to Follow
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a member of USA Powerlifting. Membership is not required during registration, but all participants must be current USA Powerlifting members on the day of the meet. Register online here.
As a member of USA Powerlifting, you are subject to the code of conduct and anti-doping policies (more on anti-doping below).
Scoring & Structure
This meet will be OPEN only, meaning there are no age divisions. Best lifter awards are awarded to the male lifter with the highest DOTS score and female lifter with the highest DOTS score. You can calculate your DOTS score here.
This meet is one platform one session, capped at 45 lifters!
Best Lifters Prize Package is TBD
Platform Equipment
We will be using TSS Combo Rack, TSS G1 Power Bar, and Titex Calibrated Plates
Note: there will be power bars, calibrated plates, and metal pound plates available in the warm-up room, but only a limited amount so please share!
Coach Pass
Coaching passes may be purchased at the door for $20.
Please note that in the warm-up room, only coaches and athletes are allowed. Unapproved media personnel and spectators may not enter. Coaches who are not members of USA Powerlifting must sign a waiver in order to enter into the warm-up room. You can find the waiver here.
Media Packages & Livestream
Midas Productions will be providing meet day media packages and livestream. Please visit his Instagram page for more information regarding pricing and deliverables.
Rules & Anti-Doping (Drug testing)
You can find the Technical Rules here
This meet is sanctioned by USA Powerlifting. All USA Powerlifting technical rules will be enforced. As an athlete, it is your responsibility to learn the technical rules of competition and ensure that your equipment is approved. This also includes following anti-doping/drug testing guidelines. Drug Testing information can be accessed at usapowerlifting.com.
In accordance to the USA Powerlifting Anti-Doping Protocols, a minimum of 10% of lifters present will be drug tested.
Any athlete who is using a substance listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Banned Substance List to treat a medical condition that has been diagnosed and documented by a medical doctor must declare that use to USA Powerlifting (USA Powerlifting). You may find more information on Therapeutic Exemption Usage (TUE) here.
Sponsors & Vendors
If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor at this event, please contact Joel Chong via email (joel@forgesnp.com) or Instagram (@swolechong)