Powerlifting America
9th Annual
Greater Tampa Classic Open
Powerlifting Championships
PA Sanction (#2026-FL-14)
Land O Lakes Recreation Complex
3032 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
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Competition Date:
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Competition Location:
Land O Lakes Recreation Complex
3032 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
Recommded Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn
2155 Northpointe Pkwy,
Lutz, FL 33558
Phone: (813) 491-4900
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 80 athletes ONLY. Please register early for the contest. The past three years, this event sold out.
Registration Deadline for this event is: Friday, November 27, 2025
Powerlifting America Membership:
All athletes are required to be current members of Powerlifting America by the day of the competition.
Membership cards can be purchased here: Join us
Once your membership is purchased, it will be valid for one full year.
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. Overall best lifter trophies will be presented in the Powerlifting, Push-Pull, Bench Press and Deadlift Championships.
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.
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Session I:
7:00am to 8:30am - Weigh-in for ALL Women
7:00am to 8:30am - Weigh-in for ALL Men 53kg to 74kg
8:30am to 9:00am - Lifter Warm-up / Preparation
9:00am to 1:00pm - Competition Lifting
1:00pm to 1:30pm - Awards Presentation
Session II:
12:00pm to 1:30pm – Weigh in for ALL Men 83kg to 120+kg
1:30pm to 2:00pm - Lifter warm-up / Preparation
2:00pm to 5:00pm – Competition Lifting
5:00pm to 5:30pm – Awards Presentation
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for any reason.
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