Military, Police, and Firefighter Nationals

Salt Lake City, UT
April 9-12, 2026

Venue

Salt Palace Convention Center

100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Eligibility

This event is open to all active, reserve, and retiree Police, Firefighters, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and United States Intelligence Community.

NO qualifying total is required!

Additional info

Rulebook

View the IPF rulebook.

Equipment

All support suits, shirts, wraps, belts, singlets, and knee sleeves must be on the IPF Approved List.

Awards

Medals will be given to 1st – 5th place by total and weight class for all divisions.

Best Lifter Awards will be awarded to the top male and female lifters at the conclusion of the event.

anti-doping

All registered lifters are subject to drug testing before or after the competition from USADA.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Deadlines

First Week Deadline: December 12th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET
Early Entry Deadline: December 19th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET
Regular Entry Deadline: February 13th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET
Late Entry Deadline: March 13th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET

Weight Class Change Deadline: TBD

qualifier for:

Hands Across the Sea

HMNB Devonport
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