2026! Big Weightlifting Meets (for masters lifters)

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M	N	O
1	What:	American Open Series 1 @ The Arnold (Also called Virus Weightlifting Series 1)	USAMW Masters Nationals	USAW Masters Nationals & National University Championships	2026 Pan American Masters	2026 Master Elite Invitational	Weightlifting @ the IMGA Open Masters Games	USAW Masters Nationals & National University Championships	USAW Nationals Week	American Open Series 2 (Virus Weightlifting Series 2)	2026 IMWA World Championship	POSSIBLE EVENT: Medditeranean Masters & International Masters Open	American Open Finals (VIRUS Weightlifting Finals)	UMWF World Championships	2026 Howard Cohen American Masters Championships

2	When:	Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026	March 25-29, 2026	Apr 9, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026	May 27-31, 2026	July 10-12, 2026	February 6-15, 2026	July 9-12, 2026	Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026	Sep 10, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026	Sep 17-26, 2026	???	Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026	TBD - TBD, 2026	Dec 12-6, 2026
3	Where:	Columbus Convention Center Columbus OH	Little Rock Convention Center Little Rock, Arkansas	Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City, Utah	TBD, El Salvador	Paul Anderson Howard Cohen Weightlifting Center Savannah, GA	Exact Vanue TBD Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	Haining Asian Weightlifting Training Center Haining, China Organizers recommend flying into Shanghai Pudong International Airport	Ed Robson Arena Colorado Springs, CO	Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth TX	Athens, Greece	???	Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton, California	TBD (Very likely outside the USA)	TBD exact venue Valley Forge, PA
4	Official Info:	https://www.usaweightlifting.org/2026-virus-weightlifting-series-1	https://usamastersweightlifting.com/events	https://www.usaweightlifting.org/2026-masters-national-championships-national-university-championships	https://usamastersweightlifting.com/events	https://usamastersweightlifting.com/events	https://www.imga.ch/about-the-masters-games/next-masters-games/abu-dhabi-2026/	Announcement via Instagram Organizer's website: https://www.umwf.net/	https://www.usaweightlifting.org/2026-national-championships	https://www.usaweightlifting.org/2026-virus-weightlifting-series-2	https://usamastersweightlifting.com/events		https://www.usaweightlifting.org/2026-virus-weightlifting-finals	Organizer's website: https://www.umwf.net/	https://usamastersweightlifting.com/events
5	Description:	National Competition with qualifying totals	National Competition	National Competition with high qualifying totals	International competition with medium qualifying totals	This is an invitation only event, based on ranking across USAMW competitions in the previous year. If you are not ranked in the total top 100 for your gender, you will not be invited to compete.	Fun international event. Unsanctioned olympics-style event for athletes over 35.	International competition with NO qualifying totals	National competition with very high qualifying totals	National competition with qualifying totals	International competition with high qualifying totals	This event was opened up to US-based lifters somewhat last minute in 2025, and it is unclear wether it will be available again in 2026.	National competition with medium-high qualifying totals	International competition with medium-high qualifying totals	National compeition with no qualifying totals
6	Who is this for:	Any lifter who can make the qualifying total for their weight class and age group. This includes youth, junior, senior, masters, and collegiate lifters.	Any lifter who is already 30 years old, or will turn 30 in the current calendar year.	- Lifters who are already 35 years old, or will be turning 35 in this current calendar year, who can make the qualifying total. - Lifters currently in college/univerity, who are under 25 years old.	Lifters who are already 35 years old, or will be turning 35 in this current calendar year, who can make the qualifying total at a specific set of qualifying events. Additionally, lifters who are turning 30 in the current calendar year appear welcome to compete without qualifying total? It is unclear wether this is specific to US lifters only.	Lifters who are already 35 years old, or will be turning 35 in this current calendar year, who can make the qualifying total at a specific set of qualifying events. Additionally, lifters who are turning 30 in the current calendar year appear welcome to compete without qualifying total? It is unclear wether this is specific to US lifters only.	Lifters who are already 35 years old, or will be turning 35 in this current calendar year.	Lifters who are already 30 years old, or will be turning 30 in this current calendar year.	Any lifter who can make the highest qualifying totals of the year for their weight class. For youth, junior, and lifters under 23, there are lower age group qualifying totals. There are no masters qualifying totals, but masters lifters who can make the general adult qualifying total are welcome to sign up.	Any lifter who can make the qualifying total for their weight class and age group. This includes youth, junior, senior, masters, and collegiate lifters.	Lifters who are already 35 years old, or will be turning 35 in this current calendar year, who can make the qualifying total at a specific set of qualifying events.		Any lifter who can make the qualifying total for their weight class and age group. This includes youth, junior, senior, masters, and collegiate lifters. If you lifted in a "Series" event, and did not make the qualifying total, but won gold for your age group/weight class: you are elligible via a special signup process on the event page.	Lifters who are already 30 years old, or will be turning 30 in this current calendar year, who can make the qualifying total, which is slightly higher than the American Open Finals qualifying total.	Any lifter who is already 30 years old, or will turn 30 in the current calendar year.
7	Qualification Process:	Make the qualifying total for your age group/weight class. Qualifying events must fall between February 5, 2025 – February 5, 2026. 2026 qualifying totals are not expected to rise more than 3-5kg for any group or event, from the 2025 totals. All USAW qualifying totals can be found here, once announced.	No qualifying total. Just sign up!	Make the qualifying total for your age group/weight class. Qualifying events must fall between March 12, 2025 – March 12, 2026. 2026 qualifying totals are not expected to rise more than 3-5kg for any group or event, from the 2025 totals. All USAW qualifying totals can be found here, once announced.	Make the qualifiying total at one of the following events: • 2025 Pan American Masters (Baton Rouge, LA) • 2025 Howard Cohen American Masters (Louisville, KY) • 2025 IMWA Masters Worlds (Las Vegas) • 2026 USAMW Nationals (Little Rock, AK) Qualifying Totals	You must lift in one of the following events prior to this event: • 2025 Pan American Masters (Baton Rouge, LA) • 2025 Howard Cohen American Masters (Louisville, KY) • 2025 IMWA Masters Worlds (Las Vegas) • 2026 USAMW Nationals (Little Rock, AK) After the completion of all of these events, results will be ranked and the top 100 lifters of each gender will be invited to compete.	N/A	N/A	Make the qualifying total for your age group/weight class. Qualifying events must fall between May 21, 2025 – May 21, 2026. 2026 qualifying totals are not expected to rise more than 3-5kg for any group or event, from the 2025 totals. All USAW qualifying totals can be found here, once announced.	Make the qualifying total for your age group/weight class. Qualifying events must fall between August 13, 2025 – August 13, 2026. 2026 qualifying totals are not expected to rise more than 3-5kg for any group or event, from the 2025 totals. All USAW qualifying totals can be found here, once announced.	Make the qualifying total at one a specific set of events: • 2025 IMWA Masters Worlds (Las Vegas) • 2025 Howard Cohen American Masters (Louisville) • 2026 USAMW Masters Nationals (Little Rock) • 2026 Pan American Masters (El Salvador) WAIT AFTER SIGNING UP: USAMW will provide you a code to sign up with the IMWA. You are not signed up until you have recieved and used this code. You may hit an athlete cap and not get the code. Qualifying Totals	TBD	Make the qualifying total for your age group/weight class. Qualifying events must fall between November 5, 2025 – November 5, 2026. 2026 qualifying totals are not expected to rise more than 3-5kg for any group or event, from the 2025 totals. All USAW qualifying totals can be found here, once announced. Alternative, win gold for your age/weight class group at one of the two "series" meets earlier this year.	Make the qualifying totals at "any sanctioned meet" (Qualifying events must fall between TBD-TBD!), OR If you won a gold medal at the 2024 UMWF World Championships (Daytona Beach, FL), you are automatically qualified.	No qualifying total. Just sign up!
8	Qualifying Events:	Any USAW-sanctioned event. This includes local meets!	N/A	Any USAW-sanctioned event. This includes local meets!	• 2025 Pan American Masters (Baton Rouge, LA) • 2025 Howard Cohen American Masters (Louisville, KY) • 2025 IMWA Masters Worlds (Las Vegas) • 2026 USAMW Nationals (Little Rock, AK)	• 2025 Pan American Masters (Baton Rouge, LA) • 2025 Howard Cohen American Masters (Louisville, KY) • 2025 IMWA Masters Worlds (Las Vegas) • 2026 USAMW Nationals (Little Rock, AK)	N/A	N/A	Any USAW-sanctioned event. This includes local meets!	Any USAW-sanctioned event. This includes local meets!	Specific events sanctioned by USAMW only!" • 2025 Pan American Masters (Baton Rouge, LA) • 2025 Howard Cohen American Masters (Louisville, KY) • 2025 IMWA Masters Worlds (Las Vegas) • 2026 USAMW Nationals (Little Rock, AK)"	TBD	Any USAW-sanctioned event. This includes local meets!	Any sanctioned meet, associated with any sanctioning body, will be allowed for qualifying purposes. Yes, this includes both USAW local meets and all USAMW events.	N/A
9	What weight classes can I choose?	Once you've qualified, you are permitted to sign up for any weight class, so long as your entry total matches the qualifying total of your chosen weight class. This means that if you qualify as a lighter lifter, you can still sign up as a heavier lifter, as long as you're comfortable setting your entry total at or above the heavier weight class's requirements. Once you are registered, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	There are no qualifying totals for this event, so select any entry total you'd like.	Once you've qualified, you are permitted to sign up for any weight class, so long as your entry total matches the qualifying total of your chosen weight class. This means that if you qualify as a lighter lifter, you can still sign up as a heavier lifter, as long as you're comfortable setting your entry total at or above the heavier weight class's requirements. Once you are registered, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	Once you've signed up in a weight class you qualified for, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	Once you've signed up in a weight class you qualified for, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	There are no qualifying totals for this event, so select any weight class you like.	There are no qualifying totals for this event, so select any.	Once you've qualified, you are permitted to sign up for any weight class, so long as your entry total matches the qualifying total of your chosen weight class. This means that if you qualify as a lighter lifter, you can still sign up as a heavier lifter, as long as you're comfortable setting your entry total at or above the heavier weight class's requirements. Once you are registered, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	Once you've qualified, you are permitted to sign up for any weight class, so long as your entry total matches the qualifying total of your chosen weight class. This means that if you qualify as a lighter lifter, you can still sign up as a heavier lifter, as long as you're comfortable setting your entry total at or above the heavier weight class's requirements. Once you are registered, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	Once you've qualified for this event, and signed up through USAMW, you must select either the weight class you qualified for, or one immediately adjacent when completing your signup with the IMWA. After your sign up is complete, you can email USAMW to assist in changing your weight class to any other. You may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total.		Once you've qualified, you are permitted to sign up for any weight class, so long as your entry total matches the qualifying total of your chosen weight class. This means that if you qualify as a lighter lifter, you can still sign up as a heavier lifter, as long as you're comfortable setting your entry total at or above the heavier weight class's requirements. Once you are registered, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	Once you are registered, you can change your weight class to any other weight class. However, you may need to raise your entry total to meet the requirements of a heavier weight class. You will be required to open within 20kg of your entry total!	There are no qualifying totals for this event, so select any weight class.
10	Organizers:	USAW	USAMW	USAW	USAMW in conjunction with the Pan American Masters Weightlifting Federation and the IMWA	USAMW in conjunction with the Pan American Masters Weightlifting Federation and the IMWA	International Masters Games Association	UMWF	USAW	USAW	USAMW in conjunction with the IMWA		USAW	UMWF	USAMW
11	Lifts:	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk Optionally, lifters can compete in Deadlift as well.	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk I guess you could sign up for an additional sport if you wanted?	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk Optionally, lifters can compete in Deadlift as well.		Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk	Snatch, Clean and Jerk Optionally, lifters can compete in Deadlift as well.
12	Likely Schedule:	Training hall opens 2PM on Wed Feb 26. Competition runs Thursday Feb 26 through Sunday March 2. Lightest lifters first: small children, 45/49kg women are definitely lifting on Thursday. Supers definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else proportionately in between.	CORRECTION! Lifting starts Wednesday!! Training hall opens Monday evening?!! Oldest lifters first. 80-90 year old lifters are definitely lifting on WEDNESDAY. 30 year olds are definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else is proportionately in between, based on signup numbers. You will be in a session with entirely lifters close to you in age and weight class - sessions are rarely differently based on entry total, unless there's an extraordinary amount of participation from a single age group and weight class.	Training hall opens at some point on Wednesday. Competition runs Thursday - Sunday. Oldest lifters first. 80-90 year old lifters are definitely lifting on Thursday. 35 year olds are definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else is proportionately in between, based on signup numbers. You will be in a session with entirely lifters close to you in age and weight class - sessions are rarely differently based on entry total, unless there's an extraordinary amount of participation from a single age group and weight class.	Training hall opens at some point on Wednesday. Competition runs Thursday - Sunday. Oldest lifters first. 80-90 year old lifters are definitely lifting on Thursday. 35 year olds are definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else is proportionately in between, based on signup numbers. You will be in a session with entirely lifters close to you in age and weight class - sessions are rarely differently based on entry total, unless there's an extraordinary amount of participation from a single age group and weight class.	TBD. If you're booking early, plan to be in town for the full duration of the event, or book with free changes!	Specific schedule by age group can be found in the event documentation. In general: Oldest lifters first. 80-90 year old lifters are definitely lifting on the first day of competition. 35 year olds are definitely lifting on the last couple of days of competition. Everyone else is proportionately in between, based on signup numbers. You will be in a session with entirely lifters close to you in age and weight class - sessions are rarely differently based on entry total, unless there's an extraordinary amount of participation from a single age group and weight class.	Oldest lifters first, youngest lifters last.	Training hall opens 2PM on Wednesday. Competition runs Thursday through Sunday. Lightest lifters first: small children, 45/49kg women are definitely lifting on Thursday. Supers definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else proportionately in between.	Training hall opens 2PM on Wed Feb 26. Competition runs Thursday Feb 26 through Sunday March 2. Lightest lifters first: small children, 45/49kg women are definitely lifting on Thursday. Supers definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else proportionately in between.	Oldest lifters first, with a likely schedule already published.		Training hall opens 2PM on Wednesday. Competition runs Thursday through Sunday. Lightest lifters first: small children, 45/49kg women are definitely lifting on Thursday. Supers definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else proportionately in between.	Training hall opens 2PM on Wednesday. Competition runs Thursday - Sunday. Oldest lifters first. 80-90 year old lifters are definitely lifting on Thursday. 35 year olds are definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else is proportionately in between, based on signup numbers. You will be in a session with entirely lifters close to you in age and weight class - sessions are rarely differently based on entry total, unless there's an extraordinary amount of participation from a single age group and weight class.	Oldest lifters first. 80-90 year old lifters are definitely lifting on Thursday. 30 year olds are definitely lifting on Sunday. Everyone else is proportionately in between, based on signup numbers. You will be in a session with entirely lifters close to you in age and weight class - sessions are rarely differently based on entry total, unless there's an extraordinary amount of participation from a single age group and weight class.
13	Pricing:	$200-$400 Standard entry for USAW events is usually about $200, late entry doubles.	$150-300. Early entry is around $150, Standard entry is about $175, Late entry is $275. NOTE: Participation in the deadlift event is an additional $50.	$200-$400 Standard entry for USAW events is usually about $200, late entry doubles. Early entry may be a bit lower, $150-175, depending on the event.	$150-300. Early entry is around $150, Standard entry is about $175, Late entry is $275.	TBD	Roughly $225 USD. ($7,500 NTD)	Roughly $200 USD ($250 SGD)	$200-$400 Standard entry for USAW events is usually about $200, late entry doubles. Early entry may be a bit lower, $150-175, depending on the event.	$200-$400 Standard entry for USAW events is usually about $200, late entry doubles.	$200 USD		$200-$400 Standard entry for USAW events is usually about $200, late entry doubles.	$175, with late entry fee likely doubling.	$200 with late entry likely doubling. NOTE: Participation in the deadlift event is an additional $50.
14	Drug Testing:	Performed at random by USADA. Request TUEs from USADA.	Performed by Drug Free Sport. Organization rules direct users to apply for TUEs through their national anti-doping orgnaization, which indicates that TUEs should be requested from USADA.	Performed at random by USADA. Request TUEs from USADA.	Yes, but not by USADA. Organization rules direct users to apply for TUEs through their national anti-doping orgnaization, which indicates that TUEs should be requested from USADA.	Yes, but not by USADA. Organization rules direct users to apply for TUEs through their national anti-doping orgnaization, which indicates that TUEs should be requested from USADA.	Performed by the Chinese Taipei Anti-Doping Agency with WADA-accredited labs. Request TUEs from your national anti-doping agency, which for US-based lifters is USADA.	Performed according to WADA guidelines. Request TUEs from your national anti-doping body, which for US-based athletes is USADA.	Performed at random by USADA. Request TUEs from USADA.	Performed at random by USADA. Request TUEs from USADA.	Yes, but not by USADA. Organization rules direct users to apply for TUEs through their national anti-doping orgnaization, which indicates that TUEs should be requested from USADA.		Performed at random by USADA. Request TUEs from USADA.	Performed at random by the host country's drug testing entity. USA-based lifters should request TUEs from USADA.	Performed by Drug Free Sport. Organization rules direct users to apply for TUEs through their national anti-doping orgnaization, which indicates that TUEs should be requested from USADA.
15	What else can you qualify for here?	Any other USAW-affiliated event can be qualified for at this event, including USAW Nationals and American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals. If you are interested in making the US international team, to attend Senior, Junior, or Youth World Championships, your total at this meet will be acceptable. Special for American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals, for masters/youth lifters: If you win gold at this event in your weight class/age group, but do not meet the listed qualifying total for Finals, you can sign up for Finals with a special process listed on the event page.	• 2026 Pan American Masters • 2026 IMWA Masters World Championships (Athens, Greece) • 2026 UMWF World Championship NOTE: A total from this event will NOT count for for USAW events.	Any other USAW-affiliated event can be qualified for at this event, including USAW Nationals and American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals. If you are interested in making the US international team, to attend Senior, Junior, or Youth World Championships, your total at this meet will be acceptable. Special for American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals, for masters/youth lifters: If you win gold at this event in your weight class/age group, but do not meet the listed qualifying total for Finals, you can sign up for Finals with a special process listed on the event page.	• 2026 IMWA Masters Worlds (Athens, Greece) • 2027 Pan American Masters • 2026 UMWF World Championship NOTE: A total from this event will NOT count for for USAW events.	• If you are lifting at this event, you are already qualified for all USAMW and IMWA events in the next year. • Your total will be accepted by the UMWF as well. • A total from this event will NOT count for for USAW events.	NOTHING. The IMGA is not affiliated with any weightlifting federation or sanctioning body. You are attending this event for fun.	Future UMWF events.	Any other USAW-affiliated event can be qualified for at this event, including USAW Nationals and American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals. If you are interested in making the US international team, to attend Senior, Junior, or Youth World Championships, your total at this meet will be acceptable.	Any other USAW-affiliated event can be qualified for at this event, including USAW Nationals and American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals. If you are interested in making the US international team, to attend Senior, Junior, or Youth World Championships, your total at this meet will be acceptable. Special for American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals, for masters/youth lifters: If you win gold at this event in your weight class/age group, but do not meet the listed qualifying total for Finals, you can sign up for Finals with a special process listed on the event page.	• 2027 IMWA Masters Worlds • 2026 UMWF World Championship NOTE: A total from this event will NOT count for for USAW events.		Any other USAW-affiliated event can be qualified for at this event, including USAW Nationals and American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals. If you are interested in making the US international team, to attend Senior, Junior, or Youth World Championships, your total at this meet will be acceptable.	Any other USAW-affiliated event can be qualified for at this event, including USAW Nationals and American Open/Virus Weightlifting Finals. If you are interested in making the US international team, to attend Senior, Junior, or Youth World Championships, your total at this meet will be acceptable.	2026 Pan American Masters 2026 IMWA Masters World Championships
16	What records can I set here?	USAW National and State/WSO records can be set here, including for your age group.	USAMW records can be set here.	USAW National and State/WSO records can be set here, including for your age group.	USAMW records can be set here.	USAMW records can be set here.	None.	UMWF international records can be set here. USAW national records can likely be set here as well.	USAW National and State/WSO records can be set here, including for your age group.	USAW National and State/WSO records can be set here, including for your age group.	USAMW national records and IMWA international records.		USAW National and State/WSO records can be set here, including for your age group.	UMWF international records can be set here. USAW National and State/WSO records can be set here, including for your age group.	USAMW records can be set here.
17	Weigh in:	Wear your singlet. No tights, shirts, watches, or socks. Underwear optional. You have a 0.250kg singlet allowance: this means that you can weigh in at .250 kg over your weight class, and still count for that weight class.	Underwear or nude. No singlet allowance.	Wear your singlet. No tights, shirts, watches, or socks. Underwear optional. You have a 0.250kg singlet allowance: this means that you can weigh in at .250 kg over your weight class, and still count for that weight class.	Underwear or nude. No singlet allowance.	Underwear or nude. No singlet allowance.	Following IMWA guidelines with no singlet allowance is mentioned in the event rule documentation, so this is likely an underwear or nothing weigh in.	Wear your singlet. No tights, shirts, watches, or socks. Underwear optional. You have a 0.250kg singlet allowance: this means that you can weigh in at .250 kg over your weight class, and still count for that weight class.	Wear your singlet. No tights, shirts, watches, or socks. Underwear optional. You have a 0.250kg singlet allowance: this means that you can weigh in at .250 kg over your weight class, and still count for that weight class.	Wear your singlet. No tights, shirts, watches, or socks. Underwear optional. You have a 0.250kg singlet allowance: this means that you can weigh in at .250 kg over your weight class, and still count for that weight class.	Underwear or nude. No singlet allowance.		Wear your singlet. No tights, shirts, watches, or socks. Underwear optional. You have a 0.250kg singlet allowance: this means that you can weigh in at .250 kg over your weight class, and still count for that weight class.	Wear your singlet. No tights, shirts, watches, or socks. Underwear optional. You have a 0.250kg singlet allowance: this means that you can weigh in at .250 kg over your weight class, and still count for that weight class.	Underwear or nude. No singlet allowance.
18	What if I don't make weight?	If you register in a masters or youth division, you can go UP exactly 1 weight class: if you go up 1 you will still be elligible for medals. You can not go down.	You can go UP exactly 1 weight class: if you go up 1 you will still be elligible for medals. You can not go down. If you move up a weight class, your session and/or platform will likely change!	If you register in a masters or youth division, you can go UP exactly 1 weight class: if you go up 1 you will still be elligible for medals. You can not go down.	If you do not make weight, you WILL NOT be allowed to lift!	If you do not make weight, you WILL NOT be allowed to lift!	If you do not make weight, you WILL NOT be allowed to lift!	If you don't make weight, you will be permitted to lift as a guest. You will not be elligible for medals.	If you register in a masters or youth division, you can go UP exactly 1 weight class. If you go up 1 you will still be elligible for medals. You can not go down. If you signed up in Open, you can not change weight classes, even if your age indicates otherwise!	If you register in a masters or youth division, you can go UP exactly 1 weight class. If you go up 1, you will still be elligible for medals. You can not go down. If you signed up in Open, you can not change weight classes, even if your age indicates otherwise!	If you do not make weight, you WILL NOT be allowed to lift!		If you register in a masters or youth division, you can go UP exactly 1 weight class. You can not go down. If you signed up in Open, you can not change weight classes, even if your age indicates otherwise!	If you don't make weight, you will be permitted to lift as a guest. You will not be elligible for medals.	You can go UP exactly 1 weight class: if you go up 1 you will still be elligible for medals. You can not go down. If you move up a weight class, your session and/or platform will likely change!
19	Location Notes:	It's gonna be cold! Pack for light snow!	The state of Arkansas has a bathroom bill which impacts all government owned buildings, which may include facilities such as the airport and highway rest stops.	The state of Arkansas has a bathroom bill which impacts all schools and other government owned buildings, which may include facilities such as the airport and highway rest stops.			USA-based lifters will need valid passports. Always make sure your passport will be valid 6 months after your expected return - airlines may refuse to carry you if not! Some lifters may need visas! In addition to the usual logistics around overseas travel, the UAE has had some very public issues surrpounding human rights. Female athletes may be considerably more comfortable travelling with a group. Homosexuality is illegal in the country - LGBT+ athletes should exercise caution and research hotels and other accomodations carefully.	USA-based lifters will need valid passports. Always make sure your passport will be valid 6 months after your expected return - airlines may refuse to carry you if not! Some lifters may need visas!	High elevation! Hydration and endurance could be impacted.		USA-based lifters will need valid passports. Always make sure your passport will be valid 6 months after your expected return - airlines may refuse to carry you if not! Some lifters may need visas!			USA-based lifters will need valid passports. Always make sure your passport will be valid 6 months after your expected return - airlines may refuse to carry you if not! Some lifters may need visas!
20	Livestream & personal videos:	Stream costs money from https://usaw.live and does not typically rewind well. Video/photo packages are available from many media groups. Lifting.life covers this even with photos of each lift for a small charge.	Livestream is available and may not be free. There are no rules preventing an independent media service from covering you if hired. HOWEVER, one media company is strongly preferred by the organizers - to the point that some of the most popular weightlifting focused media providers will not be in attendance. NOTE: The preferred vendor will place color watermarks on all media, and will charge additional fees for removal. This watermark does not overlap the stage on videos, but has been known to overlap the lifter's body in photos.	Stream costs money from https://usaw.live and does not typically rewind well. Video/photo packages are available from many media groups. Lifting.life covers this even with photos of each lift for a small charge.	Livestream is available and may not be free. There are no rules preventing an independent media service from covering you if hired. HOWEVER, one media company is strongly preferred by the organizers - to the point that some of the most popular weightlifting focused media providers will not be in attendance. NOTE: The preferred vendor will place color watermarks on all media, and will charge additional fees for removal. This watermark does not overlap the stage on videos, but has been known to overlap the lifter's body in photos.	Livestream is available and may not be free. There are no rules preventing an independent media service from covering you if hired. HOWEVER, one media company is strongly preferred by the organizers - to the point that some of the most popular weightlifting focused media providers will not be in attendance. NOTE: The preferred vendor will place color watermarks on all media, and will charge additional fees for removal. This watermark does not overlap the stage on videos, but has been known to overlap the lifter's body in photos.			Stream costs money from https://usaw.live and does not typically rewind well. Video/photo packages are available from many media groups. Lifting.life covers this even with photos of each lift for a small charge.	Stream costs money from https://usaw.live and does not typically rewind well. Video/photo packages are available from many media groups. Lifting.life covers this even with photos of each lift for a small charge.	TBD		Stream costs money from https://usaw.live and does not typically rewind well. Video/photo packages are available from many media groups. Lifting.life covers this even with photos of each lift for a small charge.		Livestream is available and may not be free. There are no rules preventing an independent media service from covering you if hired. HOWEVER, one media company is strongly preferred by the organizers - to the point that some of the most popular weightlifting focused media providers will not be in attendance. NOTE: The preferred vendor will place color watermarks on all media, and will charge additional fees for removal. This watermark does not overlap the stage on videos, but has been known to overlap the lifter's body in photos.
21	Coaches and Spectators:	Everybody needs a paid wristband to enter as a spectator. To get in back as a coach or other emotional support human, you will need an event lanyard: coach (usually free if you register early enough!), athlete, volunteer (sign up to load for a session or two), technical official (sign up to referee if you have your local ref cert and a background check) AND a session pass from the lifter (each lifter gets 3)	No credentials or payment needed to coach. Spectators will likely require paid wristbands. Athletes likely to receive 3 spectator wrist bands at check in.	Everybody needs a paid wristband to enter as a spectator. To get in back as a coach or other emotional support human, you will need an event lanyard: coach (usually free if you register early enough!), athlete, volunteer (sign up to load for a session or two), technical official (sign up to referee if you have your local ref cert and a background check) AND a session pass from the lifter (each lifter gets 3)	No credentials or payment needed to coach. Spectators will likely require paid wristbands. Athletes likely to receive 3 spectator wrist bands at check in.	No credentials or payment needed to coach. Spectators will likely require paid wristbands. Athletes likely to receive 3 spectator wrist bands at check in.			Everybody needs a paid wristband to enter as a spectator. To get in back as a coach or other emotional support human, you will need an event lanyard: coach (usually free if you register early enough!), athlete, volunteer (sign up to load for a session or two), technical official (sign up to referee if you have your local ref cert and a background check) AND a session pass from the lifter (each lifter gets 3)	Everybody needs a paid wristband to enter as a spectator. To get in back as a coach or other emotional support human, you will need an event lanyard: coach (usually free if you register early enough!), athlete, volunteer (sign up to load for a session or two), technical official (sign up to referee if you have your local ref cert and a background check) AND a session pass from the lifter (each lifter gets 3)			Everybody needs a paid wristband to enter as a spectator. To get in back as a coach or other emotional support human, you will need an event lanyard: coach (usually free if you register early enough!), athlete, volunteer (sign up to load for a session or two), technical official (sign up to referee if you have your local ref cert and a background check) AND a session pass from the lifter (each lifter gets 3)		No credentials or payment needed to coach. Spectators will likely require paid wristbands. Athletes likely to receive 3 spectator wrist bands at check in.
22	Singlet details:	Legless singlets allowed.	Legless singlets NOT allowed.	Legless singlets allowed.	Legless singlets NOT allowed.	Legless singlets NOT allowed.		Legless singlets allowed.	Legless singlets allowed	Legless singlets allowed	Legless singlets NOT allowed. Singlet is required to have your country or flag on it. The onsite apparel vendor will be able to attach a flag to your singlet for you (iron or velcro, unclear).		Legless singlets allowed	Legless singlets allowed. Your singlet is not required to have your country, any TCRR compliant garment is acceptable.	Legless singlets NOT allowed
23	What about LGBT+ lifters?	For trans lifters: Policies regarding trans lifters inclusion in sport are being redone in response to new requirements from the USOPC, which governs over all US Olympic sports. Impacted athletes are included in the comittee on how to keep them included moving forward, a final policy is expected soon.	For trans lifters: Trans and non-binary lifters can select the "other" category, in which case they will lift in a mens session with the 20kg barbell. Recent USOPC changes will not impact this policy. NOTE: The state of Arkansas has a bathroom bill which impacts all government owned buildings, which may include facilities such as the airport and highway rest stops. For all LGBT+ participants: Additional state laws preventing cities from passing non-descrimination laws, and prohibiting discussion of LGBT+ issues in schools may impact your comfort spending money in this state.	For trans lifters: Policies regarding trans lifters inclusion in sport are being redone in response to new requirements from the USOPC, which governs over all US Olympic sports. Impacted athletes are included in the comittee on how to keep them included moving forward, a final policy is expected soon.	For trans lifters: Trans and non-binary lifters can select the "other" category, in which case they will lift in a mens session with the 20kg barbell. in 2024, an athlete was allowed to register in the "other" category under the female qualifying total, this seems likely to continue.	For trans lifters: Trans and non-binary lifters can select the "other" category, in which case they will lift in a mens session with the 20kg barbell. in 2024, an athlete was allowed to register in the "other" category under the female qualifying total, this seems likely to continue.	No documentation found on this event's policy regarding trans lifters. This particular event will be held in a country where homosexuality is illegal, and LGBT+ athletes should exercise caution.	For trans lifters: Will follow the exact same policies as USAW	For trans lifters: Policies regarding trans lifters inclusion in sport are being redone in response to new requirements from the USOPC, which governs over all US Olympic sports. Impacted athletes are included in the comittee on how to keep them included moving forward, a final policy is expected soon.	"For trans lifters: Policies regarding trans lifters inclusion in sport are being redone in response to new requirements from the USOPC, which governs over all US Olympic sports. Impacted athletes are included in the comittee on how to keep them included moving forward, a final policy is expected soon." For all LGBT+ participants: Texas has proposed a measure to overturn same sex marraige rights, which may impact your comfort spending money as you travel through this state.	For trans lifters: Trans and non-binary lifters can select the "other" category, in which case they will lift in a mens session with the 20kg barbell. Qualifying totals have not been posted for the "other" category, it is unclear which total you must achieve for this event.	Expect policies for trans lifter inclusion to match the IWF "other" category, as implemented by USAMW and the IMWA.	For trans lifters: Policies regarding trans lifters inclusion in sport are being redone in response to new requirements from the USOPC, which governs over all US Olympic sports. Impacted athletes are included in the comittee on how to keep them included moving forward, a final policy is expected soon. NOTE: the state of Florida has a bathroom bill which applies to government run facilities, which includes this convention center. The facility has 1 family/unisex restroom. It is not known whether venue staff will attempt to enforce this rule. The law could also impact trans lifters or spectators experience traveling to this event, such as at the airport or highway rest stops.	For trans lifters: Will follow the same policies as USAWm which is currently in flux. USAW policies regarding trans lifters inclusion in sport are being redone in response to new requirements from the USOPC, which governs over all US Olympic sports. Impacted athletes are included in the comittee on how to keep them included moving forward, a final policy is expected soon.	For trans lifters: Trans and non-binary lifters can select the "other" category, in which case they will lift in a mens session with the 20kg barbell.
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