Upcoming events.
Resurgence Super Total Meet
MEET INFORMATION
Date: Aug 2, 2026
Location: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, 6 South Avenue W, Cranford, NJ 07016
Meet Director: Carl Gocon & Jake Meiskin
Entry Fee: $60
We ask that participants be familiar with the movements prior to meet day. If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to the team for preparation!
Award will be given for Best Male and Female Lifter based on a combination of Sinclair and Dots Points
Lifts will be performed in the following order:
Snatch
Clean and Jerk
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
2026 Powerlifting United New Jersey States
MEET INFORMATION
Registration Opens: Thursday, May 7th 2026
Registration Closes: Saturday, August 1st 2026
Contact: jake@resurgence-barbell.com
Sanctioning Body: Powerlifting United
Venue: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness
Address: 6 South Avenue West, Cranford NJ 07016
Registration Fee(s): $130 Main Entry, $25 Crossovers
There will be NO REFUNDS or TRANSFERS TO A FUTURE EVENT for any reason with registration fees or pre-ordered items. ALL Sales are final.
Register Here: https://liftingcast.com/meets/m33mxfrptu15/registration
Athlete Cap: 45
Parking: Free parking, huge parking lot.
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Important information regarding this event:
This competition is open to all athletes, including first-timers. Athletes do NOT have to qualify to register and participate.
After registering, pre-orders and additional items (T-Shirts, Coach Passes, Crossovers, etc.) will be available for purchase via our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/undergroundpl.events
***All Coach Passes must be pre-ordered and picked up at weigh-ins; Coach Passes will not be available at the door.***
If you do not see an awards division listed on the registration form that you want to register for, please email the event promoter to see if it can be added.
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Eligibility
Any male, female, or gender neutral athlete 10 years or older may participate. Athletes under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian consent, and they must be present at weigh-ins.
ParaSport Athletes, please contact us to ensure you have an appropriate Adaptive Lifter Certification, and we will add you to the correct division.
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Membership
Registered athletes must be members of Powerlifting United by the time of weighing in. It may be purchased online before or at weigh-ins. Membership is NOT required at the time of registration. PLU Membership is good for one year from the date of purchase.
Powerlifting United membership is required before the event day and can be purchased at https://members.powerliftingunited.com/
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Age Categories
Open, Youth 10-12, Junior 13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-23, Sub-master 35-39, Master 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Lifters younger than 10 may compete as guest lifters with parent/guardian consent.
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Powerlifting Events and Equipment Categories
Full Power (Raw, Raw w/ Wraps, Single Ply)
Bench Only (Raw, Raw w/ Wraps, Single Ply, Multi-ply, Unlimited)
Deadlift Only (Raw, Raw w/ Wraps, Single Ply, Multi-ply, Unlimited)
Push/Pull (Raw, Raw w/ Wraps, Single Ply, Multi-ply, Unlimited)
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Weight Classes
Men's Weight Classes: 52.0 kg, 56.0 kg, 60.0 kg, 67.5 kg, 75.0 kg, 82.5 kg, 90.0 kg, 100.0 kg, 110.0 kg, 125.0 kg, 140.0 kg, 140+ kg
Neutral & Women's Weight Classes: 44.0 kg, 48.0 kg, 52.0 kg, 56.0 kg, 60.0 kg, 67.5 kg, 75.0 kg, 82.5 kg, 90.0 kg, 100 kg, 110 kg, 125.0 kg, 140.0 kg, 140+ kg
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Rules
This event will adhere to the Powerlifting United Standards of Competition that can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VUw1M9gN8QbhtDlPi8OqkngnQ0WSEUew/view
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Platform Equipment
All squats and bench will be performed from a Combo Rack. Squats will be performed with a 25kg Texas Squat Bar, Bench will be performed with a 20kg Ohio Power Bar, and Deadlifts will be performed with a 20kg Texas Deadlift Bar.
All squats are required to be walked out.
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Preliminary Weigh-in/Equipment Check Schedule
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Option 1 Equipment Check Starts: 09:30 AM(optional, first-come, first-served)
Option 1 Weigh-In: 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Option 2 Weigh-In: 02:00 - 5:00 PM
If fewer than or equal to 45 Registered Athletes, this will be a single-session, 3-4 flight event. If more than 45 Athletes register, sessions will be considered and start times will be adjusted accordingly.
If the event is split into sessions, athletes assigned to Session 2 must weigh in during their assigned time to adhere to the 24-hour Weigh-in policy. If an athlete is unable to make the scheduled sessions, the event promoter reserves the right to accommodate lifters via an appointment outside the times above, as long as it is within the 24-hour policy. If a weigh-in is needed outside of these times, please contact the event promoter.
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Preliminary Competition Day Schedule
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Session 1:
08:00 AM: Doors Open
09:00 AM: Warm/Ups
09:30 AM: Rules Briefing
10:00 AM: Lifting Begins
5:30 PM: Lifting Ends/Awards (Approximately)
If fewer than or equal to 45 Registered Athletes, this will be a single-session, 3-4 flight event. If more than 45 Athletes register, sessions will be considered and start times will be adjusted accordingly.
Sessions & Flights will be determined approximately 1 week before the event date. You can view the flight and session information by clicking on the "Roster" in the LiftingCast menu.
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Awards
Awards will be awarded for Tested and Untested Divisions for each gender in each of the following Age Categories within each Equipment Category (Raw, Raw w/ Wraps, Single-ply, Multi-ply, and Unlimited):
Open: 1st - 3rd place in each weight class
Youth 10-12 - 1st - 3rd place in each weight class
Junior 13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-23: 1st - 3rd place in each weight class and age group
Submaster 35-39: 1st - 3rd place in each weight class
Master 40-44, 45-49, etc.: 1st - 3rd place in each weight class and age group.
Team: 1st - 3rd place
Youth (10-12), Junior (13-23), Open, Sub-Masters (35-39), and Masters (40+) Age Categories are eligible for Best Lifter Awards if they have 5 or more athletes registered within the same gender, division, and equipment category.
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Prizes
The event promoter(s) reserve the right to award prizes to the best lifter(s). These prizes will be announced at a later date.
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Photography & Videography
Photography and Videography services will be offered. Our photographers and videographers have exclusive rights to the warm-up room and platform area. Athletes may use their own "media" provider; however, they are only allowed to take photos and videos from the spectator area, and they are not allowed to take photos and videos in the warm-up room or within the main platform area.
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Payment
Payment of entry fees will be done via Stripe. After completing your registration details, you will be redirected to Stripe to pay. Entries will not be considered final until your payment has been received. You will receive a confirmation email from Stripe. If you do not receive the email, please check the roster to ensure your name was added - if not, please contact us.
There will be no refunds under any circumstances
All pre-ordered items MUST be picked up at the event. There will not be any shipping. If you back out of the competition and pre-ordered a t-shirt, you must pick it up during weigh-ins or at the venue during the competition. If they are unclaimed, they will be eligible to be resold, and a refund will NOT be processed.
2026 USA Powerlifting Resurgence: VLLN origins
MEET INFORMATION
USA Powerlifting sanction # NJ-2026-13
Location: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, 6 South Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Meet Director: Carl Gocon and Jake Meiskin
Each lifter will be allowed one coach in the warm up area. Coach’s registration will be sent to lifters closer to the meet date.
2 session, 1 platform meet with 65 lifter cap. This meet is 3-lift only. (No push-pull/bench only categories).
Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members.
This is a drug tested meet. Lifters need to have been drug free for thirty-six (36) months. Minimum of 10% of lifters will be drug tested by urinalysis.
Entry Fee: $140 for 1st Division ($+25 for additional division)
Entry Deadline: August 31, 2026
Meet Updates and Info: We will email updates to lifters as pertinent info becomes available. Updates will also be found on our instagram page @resurgence.movement
For first time lifters, we recommend being up-to-date with rules and regulations enforced by USA Powerlifting
USAPL MEMBERSHIP ID NEEDED PRIOR TO REGISTERING.
If you do not have a membership ID, register here.
There are no refunds or credits for this meet.
Any lifters under the age of 18, must bring a parent/legal guardian to weigh-ins.
The meet roster will go live ~2 weeks after either of the following conditions (whichever comes first):
The meet reaches capacity.
The Entry Deadline passes.
Weight classes
Youth Boys 30kg,35kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg
Youth Girls 30kg, 35kg, 40kg
Men 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 110kg, 125kg, 140kg, 140kg+
Women 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg+
awards
Open Division: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
All other Age Divisions: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
Best Male and Female Lifters ranked by Dots
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $175
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Morning Session (All Women’s Weight Classes and Men’s upto 82.5kg)
6:45 AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
7:00AM-8:30AM Weigh-ins
8:30AM Rules Briefing
9:00AM Competition Lifting
1:30PM Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
Afternoon Session (Remaining Men’s Weight Classes)
11:45AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
12:00PM-1:30PM Weigh-Ins
2:00pm Competition Lifting
6:30pm Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
2026 USA Powerlifting Resurgence Open
MEET INFORMATION
USA Powerlifting sanction # NJ-2026-04
Location: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, 6 South Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Meet Director: Carl Gocon and Jake Meiskin
Each lifter will be allowed one coach in the warm up area. Coach’s registration will be sent to lifters closer to the meet date.
2 session, 1 platform meet with 65 lifter cap. This meet is 3-lift only. (No push-pull/bench only categories).
Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members.
This is a drug tested meet. Lifters need to have been drug free for thirty-six (36) months. Minimum of 10% of lifters will be drug tested by urinalysis.
Entry Fee: $140 for 1st Division ($+25 for additional division)
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2026
Meet Updates and Info: We will email updates to lifters as pertinent info becomes available. Updates will also be found on our instagram page @resurgence.movement
For first time lifters, we recommend being up-to-date with rules and regulations enforced by USA Powerlifting
USAPL MEMBERSHIP ID NEEDED PRIOR TO REGISTERING.
If you do not have a membership ID, register here.
There are no refunds or credits for this meet.
Any lifters under the age of 18, must bring a parent/legal guardian to weigh-ins.
The meet roster will go live ~2 weeks after either of the following conditions (whichever comes first):
The meet reaches capacity.
The Entry Deadline passes.
Weight classes
Youth Boys 30kg,35kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg
Youth Girls 30kg, 35kg, 40kg
Men 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 110kg, 125kg, 140kg, 140kg+
Women 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg+
awards
Open Division: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
All other Age Divisions: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
Best Male and Female Lifters ranked by Dots
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $175
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Morning Session (All Women’s Weight Classes and Men’s upto 82.5kg)
6:45 AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
7:00AM-8:30AM Weigh-ins
8:30AM Rules Briefing
9:00AM Competition Lifting
1:30PM Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
Afternoon Session (Remaining Men’s Weight Classes)
11:45AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
12:00PM-1:30PM Weigh-Ins
2:00pm Competition Lifting
6:30pm Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
2025 USA Powerlifting Resurgence: The Reaping
MEET INFORMATION
USA Powerlifting sanction # NJ-2025-08
Location: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, 6 South Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Meet Director: Carl Gocon
Each lifter will be allowed one coach in the warm up area. Coach’s registration will be sent to lifters closer to the meet date.
2 session, 1 platform meet with 65 lifter cap. This meet is 3-lift only. (No push-pull/bench only categories).
Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members.
This is a drug tested meet. Lifters need to have been drug free for thirty-six (36) months. Minimum of 10% of lifters will be drug tested by urinalysis.
Entry Fee: $135 for 1st Division ($+25 for additional division)
Entry Deadline: August 31, 2025
Meet Updates and Info: We will email updates to lifters as pertinent info becomes available. Updates will also be found on our instagram page @resurgence.movement
For first time lifters, we recommend being up-to-date with rules and regulations enforced by USA Powerlifting
USAPL MEMBERSHIP ID NEEDED PRIOR TO REGISTERING.
If you do not have a membership ID, register here.
There are no refunds or credits for this meet.
Any lifters under the age of 18, must bring a parent/legal guardian to weigh-ins.
The meet roster will go live ~2 weeks after either of the following conditions (whichever comes first):
The meet reaches capacity.
The Entry Deadline passes.
Weight classes
Youth Boys 30kg,35kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg
Youth Girls 30kg, 35kg, 40kg
Men 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 110kg, 125kg, 140kg, 140kg+
Women 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg+
awards
Open Division: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
All other Age Divisions: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
Best Male and Female Lifters ranked by Dots
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $175
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, October 26
Morning Session
6:45 AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
7:00AM-8:30AM Weigh-ins
8:30AM Rules Briefing
9:00AM Competition Lifting
1:30PM Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
Afternoon Session
11:45AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
12:00PM-1:30PM Weigh-Ins
2:00pm Competition Lifting
6:30pm Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
2025 USA Powerlifting Resurgence Open
MEET INFORMATION
USA Powerlifting sanction # NJ-2025-04
Location: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, 6 South Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Meet Director: Carl Gocon
Each lifter will be allowed one coach in the warm up area. Coach’s registration will be sent to lifters closer to the meet date.
2 session, 1 platform meet with 65 lifter cap. This meet is 3-lift only. (No push-pull/bench only categories).
Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members.
This is a drug tested meet. Lifters need to have been drug free for thirty-six (36) months. Minimum of 10% of lifters will be drug tested by urinalysis.
Entry Fee: $135 for 1st Division ($+25 for additional division)
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2025
Meet Updates and Info: We will email updates to lifters as pertinent info becomes available. Updates will also be found on our instagram page @resurgence.movement
For first time lifters, we recommend being up-to-date with rules and regulations enforced by USA Powerlifting
USAPL MEMBERSHIP ID NEEDED PRIOR TO REGISTERING.
If you do not have a membership ID, register here.
There are no refunds or credits for this meet.
Any lifters under the age of 18, must bring a parent/legal guardian to weigh-ins.
The meet roster will go live ~2 weeks after either of the following conditions (whichever comes first):
The meet reaches capacity.
The Entry Deadline passes.
Weight classes
Youth Boys 30kg,35kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg
Youth Girls 30kg, 35kg, 40kg
Men 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 110kg, 125kg, 140kg, 140kg+
Women 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg+
awards
Open Division: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
All other Age Divisions: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
Best Male and Female Lifters ranked by Dots
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $175
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Morning Session (All Women’s Weight Classes and Men’s upto 75kg)
6:45 AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
7:00AM-8:30AM Weigh-ins
8:30AM Rules Briefing
9:00AM Competition Lifting
1:30PM Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
Afternoon Session (Remaining Men’s Weight Classes)
11:45AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
12:00PM-1:30PM Weigh-Ins
2:00pm Competition Lifting
6:30pm Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
2024 USA Powerlifting Resurgence Autumn Classic
MEET INFORMATION
USA Powerlifting sanction # NJ-2024-08
Location: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, 6 South Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Meet Director: Carl Gocon
Each lifter will be allowed one coach in the warm up area. Coach’s registration will be sent to lifters closer to the meet date.
2 session, 1 platform meet with 65 lifter cap. This meet is 3-lift only. (No push-pull/bench only categories).
Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members.
This is a drug tested meet. Lifters need to have been drug free for thirty-six (36) months. Minimum of 10% of lifters will be drug tested by urinalysis.
Entry Fee: $135 for 1st Division ($+25 for additional division)
Entry Deadline: August 31, 2024
Meet Updates and Info: We will email updates to lifters as pertinent info becomes available. Updates will also be found on our instagram page @resurgence.movement
For first time lifters, we recommend being up-to-date with rules and regulations enforced by USA Powerlifting
USAPL MEMBERSHIP ID NEEDED PRIOR TO REGISTERING.
If you do not have a membership ID, register here.
There are no refunds or credits for this meet.
Any lifters under the age of 18, must bring a parent/legal guardian to weigh-ins.
The meet roster will go live ~2 weeks after either of the following conditions (whichever comes first):
The meet reaches capacity.
The Entry Deadline passes.
Weight classes
Youth Boys 30kg,35kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg
Youth Girls 30kg, 35kg, 40kg
Men 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 110kg, 125kg, 140kg, 140kg+
Women 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg+
awards
Open Division: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
All other Age Divisions: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
Best Male and Female Lifters ranked by Dots
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $175
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, October 6
Morning Session
6:45 AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
7:00AM-8:30AM Weigh-ins
8:30AM Rules Briefing
9:00AM Competition Lifting
1:30PM Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
Afternoon Session
11:45AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
12:00PM-1:30PM Weigh-Ins
2:00pm Competition Lifting
6:30pm Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
2024 USA Powerlifting Resurgence Open
MEET INFORMATION
USA Powerlifting sanction # NJ-2024-09
Location: Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, 6 South Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Meet Director: Carl Gocon
Each lifter will be allowed one coach in the warm up area. Coach’s registration will be sent to lifters closer to the meet date.
2 session, 1 platform meet with 65 lifter cap. This meet is 3-lift only. (No push-pull/bench only categories).
Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members.
This is a drug tested meet. Lifters need to have been drug free for thirty-six (36) months. Minimum of 10% of lifters will be drug tested by urinalysis.
Entry Fee: $130 for 1st Division ($+25 for additional division)
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2024
Meet Updates and Info: We will email updates to lifters as pertinent info becomes available. Updates will also be found on our instagram page @resurgence.movement
For first time lifters, we recommend being up-to-date with rules and regulations enforced by USA Powerlifting
USAPL MEMBERSHIP ID NEEDED PRIOR TO REGISTERING.
If you do not have a membership ID, register here.
There are no refunds or credits for this meet.
Any lifters under the age of 18, must bring a parent/legal guardian to weigh-ins.
The meet roster will go live ~2 weeks after either of the following conditions (whichever comes first):
The meet reaches capacity.
The Entry Deadline passes.
Weight classes
Youth Boys 30kg,35kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg
Youth Girls 30kg, 35kg, 40kg
Men 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 110kg, 125kg, 140kg, 140kg+
Women 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 67.5kg, 75kg, 82.5kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg+
awards
Open Division: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
All other Age Divisions: 1st-3rd Place all weight classes
Best Male and Female Lifters ranked by Dots
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $175
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Morning Session
6:45 AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
7:00AM-8:30AM Weigh-ins
8:30AM Rules Briefing
9:00AM Competition Lifting
1:30PM Awards/Drug Testing Protocols
Afternoon Session
11:45AM Registration/Equipment Check opens
12:00PM-1:30PM Weigh-Ins
2:00pm Competition Lifting
6:30pm Awards/Drug Testing Protocols