Classic Open Nationals

February 18-21, 2027

Greenville, South Carolina

Classic

Open + Special Olympics

Watch Live

Dates

Feb 18 - 21

Venue

Embassy Suites Greenville

Divisions

Open + Special Olympics

Stream

TBA

How to Enter

Eligibility

A qualifying total in any weight class from a Powerlifting America, NAPF, IPF, or IPF affiliate event on or after January 1, 2025.

Flights and any Primetime sessions are assigned by qualifying total. Only totals from the same or a lower weight class count. A total from a higher weight class, an equipped total, or a total made after the weight class change deadline flights at the 75kg default.

Entries are capped at 108 lifters per day. A day closes when it fills, even before the deadline.

Special Olympics athletes enter with approval from their Special Olympics Program (Special Olympics division).

Current Powerlifting America membership at registration and through competition. A renewal runs one year from your current expiration date.

Your age division is set from your date of birth. Check yours before you enter.

An approved profile photo is required to complete your Sport80 entry.

All gear must be on the IPF Approved List. Competition runs under the IPF Technical Rules.

All registered lifters are subject to USADA testing before or after competition (Anti-Doping).

Coaches must be current Powerlifting America members to pick up a coach pass.

For national team selection, upload an IPF consent form, an ADEL anti-doping certificate (2021 or later) and a passport-style photo to Sport80.

Entry Deadlines

Early rate ends

TBD

Regular rate ends

TBD

Registration closes

TBD

Weight class changes close with registration. Final flights post one week later. All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern.

Coach Entry Officials Volunteer & Staff

Divisions

Classic lifters in the Open and Special Olympics divisions compete for national titles. The meet runs four days on two platforms, with up to 108 lifters a day.

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