2026 USAPL Classic city clash
Sanction # GA-2026-2
Registration closes March 29th at 11:59PM!
42 Lifter Cap!
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)
Gavin Crumpton
(gavincrumpton10@gmail.com)
Event Information
Venue:
Classic City Bodybuilding
1235 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA
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
10AM Doors open for general admission
10:30AM Lifting Starts
~3:00PM Lifting Ends
ATHLETE INFORMATION
Schedule of Events (Tentative):
Friday April 17th:
6:00-8:00 PM Early Equipment Check
(Govt. Issued photo ID & USAPL ID are required to be presented for check-in)
Saturday April 18th:
8:00-8:30AM Lifter Check-In & Equipment Check
(Govt. Issued photo ID & USAPL ID are required to be presented for check-in)
8:30-10:00 AM Weigh-Ins
10:15 AM Lifter Briefing
10:30 AM Lifting Starts
Lifting Ends Approx. 3:00 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
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 42 lifters!
Best Lifters Prize Package is TBD
Platform Equipment
We will be using TSS Combo Rack, TSS G1 Power Bar, and TSS Chrome Calibrated Plates
There will be combo racks, power bars, and calibrated plates available in the warm-up area as well
Coach Pass
Coaching passes may be purchased at the door for $25.
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
TBD
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 would like to be a sponsor or vendor at this event, please reach out to Joel via Instagram (@swolechong) or via Email (joel@forgesnp.com)