Powerlifting America
47th Annual Florida Sunshine State Open Powerlifting Championships
PA Sanction (2026-FL-06)
Lift District Gym
6868 West Atlantic Boulevard
Margate (Ft. Lauderdale), Florida 33063
Competition Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026
Competition Location:
Lift District Gym
6868 West Atllantic Boulevard
Margate (Ft. Lauderdale), Florida 33063
Championship Director:
Robert Keller
Email: robert@powerlifting-america.com
Tel: 954.790.2249
Eligibility:
NO qualifying totals or competitions are required to enter this event.
Open to the first 60 athletes Only.
Registration Deadline for this event: Friday, May 29, 2026
Please register early, as we shall surely sell out the number of slots available for this event.
Powerlifting America Membership:
All athletes are required to be current members of Powerlifting America by the day of the competition.
NOTE: Powerlifting America Memberships are vaild for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Membership cards can be purchased here: Join Us!
Weight Classes:
Women: 43kg, 47kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 69kg, 76kg, 84kg, and 84+kg
Men: 53kg, 59kg, 66kg, 74kg, 83kg, 93kg, 105kg, 120kg, and 120+kg
Uniforms:
All support suits, shirts, wraps, knee sleeves, and singlets must meet the IPF specifications
Awards:
Medals will be given to 1st – 5th place by total and weight class for all divisions. Best Lifter trophies.
Trophies be awarded for the best overall lifters in the following competitions:
1. Powerlifting Competition
2. Push-Pull Championship
3. Bench Press Championship
4. Deadlift Chamoionship
Note:
All registered athletes are subject to drug testing before, during, or after the competition by USADA or CCES!
Admission:
ALL spectators and personal coaches will be required to pay $10.00 at the door. Please, CASH only.
Provisional Schedule of Events:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Session I:
7:00am to 8:30am – Weigh in for ALL Women
8:30am to 9:00am - Warm-up for all Women
9:00am to 12:00pm – Competition Lifting
12:00pm to 12:30pm – Awards
Session II:
12:00pm to 1:30pm – Weigh in for Men 53kg to 74kg
1:30pm to 2:00pm - Warm-up for Men 53kg to 74kg
2:00pm to 5:00pm – Competition Lifting
5:00pm to 5:30pm – Awards
Sunday, June 6, 2026
Session I:
7:00am to 8:30am – Weigh in for Men 83kg to 93kg
8:30am to 9:00am - Wam-up for Men 83kg to 93kg
9:00am to 12:00pm – Competition Lifting
12:00pm to 12:30pm – Awards
Session II:
12:00pm to 1:30pm – Weigh in for Men 105kg to 120+kg
1:30pm to 2:00pm - Warm-up for Men 105kg to 120+kg
2:00pm to 5:00pm – Competition Lifting
5:00pm to 5:30pm – Awards
Recommended Hotel:
Marriott Hotel
6650 N Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 771-0440
Refunds:
There are no refunds or credits for any reason. By Registering for this event, you fully and knowingly accept this policy.
REGISTRATION FORM