6th Annual Powerlifting America New Mexico State Fair Powerlifting Championship
(2025-NM-02)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 12th - 14th
300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Eligibility:
All athletes must be members of Powerlifting America; NO qualifying total is required. Membership cards can be purchased here: https://powerlifting-america.com/registration.
Uniforms:
One-piece lifting suits are mandatory for all contestants. All equipment must conform to IPF standards. IPF-approved manufacturers must manufacture supportive suits, shirts, and wraps. For further clarification, contact the meeting directors.
Note:
- All registered lifters are subject to drug testing!
- Each athlete will receive free admission to the fair and one complimentary ticket for a coach or family member.
- This is an Open Meet only. No age divisions will be contested, but all lifters can set age division state records! Special accommodations will be made for youth lifters (ages 8-13) to lift in a youth division.
Event Director:
Michael Zawilinski
Tel. 781.706.4009
Email: mike@powerlifting-america.com
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Important Note: If the turnout is low, we will condense lifting to Saturday or Saturday and Sunday Only. The final schedule will be emailed to all contestants on Friday, September 5th.
Friday, September 12, 2025
Deadlift Only
5:00 to 6:30 pm – Weigh-in/Equipment check for All Athletes
6:30 to 7:00 pm – Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
7:00 to 8:30 – Competition Lifting
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Full Meet (Squat, Bench, Deadlift)
3:00 to 4:30 pm – Weigh-in/Equipment check for All Athletes
4:30 to 5:00 pm – Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
5:00 – Competition Lifting
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Bench Press Only
2:00 to 3:30 pm – Weigh-in/Equipment check for All Athletes
3:30 to 4:00 pm – Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
4:00 – Competition Lifting
All athletes will receive an email the week before this event with instructions on picking up their fair passes.
Awards for Deadlift Only Event:
- The percentage of the state record will determine the score for this event.
- 1st place will receive a special State Fair prize and recognition in the official Fair publication.
- 2nd and 3rd places by percentage of the state record will receive Powerlifting America Medals.
Awards For Powerlifting:
- The top three lifters in each weight class will receive medals.
- The best overall male and female lifters, as determined by percentage of state record, will receive a special State Fair Championship Award and recognition in State Fair Publications.
Awards for Bench Only Events:
- The percentage of the state record will determine the score for this event.
- 1st place will receive a special State Fair prize and recognition in the official Fair publications.
- 2nd and 3rd places by percentage of the state record will receive Powerlifting America Medals.
Early Entry Fee Deadline 8/10/2025
- Entering one event is $100
- Entering two events is $175
- Entering three events is $250
Regular Entry Fee Deadline 8/24/2025
- Entering one event is $125
- Entering two events is $200
- Entering three events is $275
Late Entry Fee Deadline 9/5/2025
- Entering one event is $150
- Entering two events is $225
- Entering three events is $300