(2024-NS-06)
May 19-20, 2024
Venue:
The Powerlifting America Equipped National Championships will be held at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.
Airport:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is just 6.8 miles (13 minutes) away from the venue and accommodations.
Hotel:
The Marriott South Austin has a special group rate of $219 + taxes and fees throughout the event.
BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
Eleiko BBQ Banquet:
Get ready for the ultimate TEXAS BBQ BANQUET at Eleiko HQ during the 2024 Powerlifting America Classic (Raw) Age Division and Equipped National Championships!
After the intense competitions wrap up, Eleiko, along with legendary Pitmaster “The Smoking
Swede” and his trusty sidekick Pitmaster Dobbins, is hosting a Texas-style BBQ exclusively for
the amazing athletes, referees, coaches, and spectators. We’re serving up slow-smoked meats, mouthwatering sides, and ice-cold refreshments, all accompanied by amazing country tunes from our live band. With a blend of Texan and Swedish hospitality, this BBQ promises unforgettable moments, a chance to honor our powerlifting champions, and a party to remember. We will have games and activities throughout the evening, plus we will be awarding the classic best lifter awards to our fantastic athletes. Bonus points if you come dressed in your favorite cowboy hat and cowboy boots.
Do not miss out on this night to remember as we celebrate these stellar athletes and their accomplishments. Click here to purchase your tickets for this extravagant night
Date: May 19th, 2024 at 7 pm – after the completion of lifting
Venue: Eleiko HQ – 3910 S Industrial Dr, Austin TX 78744
Tickets: $45 USD per person – includes 2 soft drinks/beer/wine
Eligibility:
Athletes must achieve a total (in any weight class) from a Powerlifting America, NAPF, IPF, or IPF Affiliate event between June 19, 2022, and May 18, 2024.
All Athletes are required to be current members of Powerlifting America by May 4th, 2024.
Membership cards can be purchased here: Join Us
Uniforms:
All support suits, shirts, wraps, belts, singlets, and knee sleeves must be on the IPF Approved List.
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.
Note:
All registered lifters are subject to drug testing before or after the competition from USADA.
The Official Qualifier for:
- 2024 World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships – Reykjavik, Iceland
- 2024 World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Nationals – Valletta, Malta
- 2024 World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Championships – Sun City, South Africa
- 21st Annual NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships – Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Sunday, May 19th, 2024:
All Equipped Sub-Juniors, Masters’ III and IV
Monday, May 20th, 2024:
All Equipped Juniors, Open, Masters’ I and II
*Subject to Change
Important Dates:
Early Bird Entry Deadline: Sunday, February 4, 2024, 11:59 pm ET ($165)
Regular Entry Deadline: Sunday, March 24, 2024, 11:59 pm ET ($190)
Late Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:59 pm ET ($220)
Weight Class Change Deadline: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11:59 pm ET
*Please email all weight class changes to [email protected]