2021 USA Powerlifting Midwest Performance Championship
It's Meet Week!! Here are a few updates to keep in mind for Saturday.
  1. Changing Areas - To keep bathrooms clear for this event, we will have changing dividers in the warm up area for you to switch in and out of your lifting gear.
  2. Concessions - Midwest Performance Academy will have concessions open for this event. You are also welcome to bring in your own food. Please be mindful and clean up after yourself.
  3. Professional Photos - Chloe Amanda Photography will be available at this event to take your photos! If you are interested in having your photos taken, please contact Chloe at chloeamandaphotography@gmail.com before the event. (Not the day of, not the day after).
First Time Lifter?

If this is your first time competing with USA Powerlifting, please visit our First Meet Tips webpage. You will learn what to expect and what to bring. Be sure to have your t-shirt, singlet, and knee high socks!
Meet Day Photo Packages

Chloe Amanda Photography will be snapping photos of your most intense moments! For more information about photo packages, reach out to Chloe directly. You must inquire before the event.
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Face Covering
MASK POLICY

This event will follow Michigan mask mandates.

This means that masks will be optional for all in attendance, regardless of vaccination status.
Flights & Weigh-In Order
Please see below for the schedule and roster.

Weigh-Ins begin promptly at 7:00am. Weigh-Ins will be done in order by Lot Number. (Lot numbers have not been assigned yet). If you are not present when your name is called, you will have wait to weigh in after all other athletes have weighed in.

This meet will have 1 session with 3 flights (A, B, & C) and 2 platforms (1 & 2). The Number assigned to your name in the roster is your platform, and the letter is your flight (i.e, 2A = Platform 2, Flight A). Both platforms will run simultaneously.

Schedule

There will be NO early check-in on Friday.

July 17 (SATURDAY):
6:30am - Doors Open
7:00am SHARP – Weigh-Ins
6:30am-8:30am – Check-In, Equipment Check & Rack Heights
8:30am – Rules Meeting
9:00am – Lifting Begins
4:00pm - Awards Ceremony
Venue
The 2021 USA Powerlifting Midwest Performance Championship will be held at Midwest Performance Academy. Please see below for the address and directions to the venue.

Midwest Performance Academy
1720 Terminal Rd.
Niles, MI. 49120
Approved Equipment & Technical Rules

This event will follow the USA Powerlifting Technical Rules. 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. Because this is not a national event, it is not required to have IPF Approved equipment. However, your equipment must follow the specifications in the rulebook. Click below for more information on USA Powerlifting Rules and Bylaws.
Spectators

We will not have a limit on the amount of spectators in the venue for this meet. Please be aware that both spectators and coaches will pay $10 for entry.
Weight Class Changes & Withdrawals

If you need to change your weight class or division before the meet, please do so by sending us an email.

If you would like to transfer to another event or withdraw from the meet, you can also send us an email. Please keep in mind that absolutely no refunds will be issued so long as this event is not cancelled.
That's all for now, athletes! Stay tuned!
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