April 13-16, 2023
Lots of information about the event here. Please read through carefully. Team leaders - please forward this email to every athlete on your team.




Coach/handler warm up room tickets are available for purchase. Coaches, you will need a separate ticket for each session that you need to access the warmup room. This is a cashless event. Tickets must be purchased online. Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person. If you screenshot the ticket, save with a white background to avoid scanning issues.

Coaches need to check in at the registration booth during any of the open hours listed below.
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No professional cameras or video cameras are allowed in the venue without prior written consent. USA Powerlifting Media Policy
REGISTRATION HOURS:
Athletes and coaches are welcome to check in at any of the open registration times, regardless of when you compete. Have your current membership card and photo ID ready. Athletes, you must pick up your athlete badge if you want to enter the spectator area for free. See the map below for registration location.
 
Wednesday, April 12
5:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 13
5:15 - 8:00 AM
10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
5:00-6:30 PM
Friday, April 14
5:15 - 8:00 AM
10:15 AM - 1:00 PM
3:15 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 15
5:15 - 8:00 AM
9:45 AM - 12:30 PM
3:15 - 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 16
5:15 - 8:00 AM
10:45 AM-1:30 PM
EARLY EQUIPMENT CHECK:

Athletes from every session may have their equipment checked during the following hours. See the map below for location of equipment check.

Wednesday, April 12th
5:30 - 7:30pm (open to all lifters)

For the remaining times, lifters in the upcoming session get priority, but all lifters are welcome:

Thursday, April 13th
6:30am - 7:30am
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Friday, April 14
6:30am - 7:30am
12:00pm - 1:00pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Saturday, April 15th
6:30am - 7:30am
11:30am - 12:30pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sunday, April 16th
6:30am - 7:30am

All equipment worn at this event must meet USA Powerlifting specifications.
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WEIGHT CHECK SCALE:

The athlete weight check scale will be available on the second floor of the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, which is just north of the Expo Center. Look for signage in the lobby. See the map above for location.
FOOD:

No outside food or drinks are allowed in the venue. Athletes, be discreet if you're bringing drinks and snacks into the warmup room. No large coolers or grocery bags of food. Put everything into your gear bag. There's a concession stand in the Expo Center and the Sheraton hotel has a café open every day from 6am - 7pm.
MEMBERSHIP:

Athletes and coaches will be required to show a photo ID and their 2023 membership card when checking in at registration. Have these items easily available and ready when you step up to the desk. A screenshot of your membership card is acceptable. Download a copy today! Internet service is notoriously slow at these venues once the crowds arrive.

Make sure your membership is current for 2023.
Spectator tickets are available for purchase. Check the schedule on the homepage. https://collegiate.nationals.usapowerlifting.com/

Tickets may be transferred to another person but no refunds will be offered if the wrong day is purchased. Check the schedule.
Athletes will be able to enter the spectator area for free once they pick up their credentials from the registration booth. See registration hours above.
This is a cashless venue - electronic ticketing only. Customers can save a screenshot of the ticket and QR code to their phones. Use a white background for best results at check-in.
SCHEDULE:

See the schedule tab HERE. Includes Equipment Check, Weigh-in and Start Times for each session.
LIVESTREAM:

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TRANSPORTATION:

There are no shuttles available between the Sheraton hotel and the airport.
The Arlington Ride-Share Program offers low cost ($5 or less) rides in Arlington.
More information HERE.

WITHDRAWALS:

Athletes who are unable to attend can withdraw up until the start of the session: https://register.usapowerlifting.com/profile
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