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.