Down South Throwdown
This is a one day USAW sanctioned meet for 75 athletes in all weight classes and age groups. Medals will be given to any weight class and age group with 3 or more lifters. This meet will be held by entry total. Please input your entry total.
Additional Information
Organizer
Wesley Cravy
Organizer Telephone
+1 6198970495
Organizer Email
2026 Summertime in the LBwC
T SHIRT REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 1ST
CLUBS WITH MORE THAN 5 ATHLETES REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT COACH TOPHER FOR A DISCOUNT CODE!!! LONGBEACHWEIGHTLIFTING@GMAIL.COM
Long Beach Weightlifting presents the 2026 edition of our Summertime Meet Open to all ages and levels.
NON-SANCTIONED SESSIONS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th ONLY:
1. MALE (USAW MEMBER Beginner)
2. FEMALE (USAW MEMBER Beginner)
USAW DIVISIONS:
AUGUST 8th:
MALE (USAW MEMBER Beginner)
FEMALE (USAW MEMBER Beginner)
AUGUST 9th:
MALE (USAW OPEN)
FEMALE (USAW OPEN)
**Beginner competitors must NOT have competed in a meet OR if he/she has competed, he/she must have completed USAW Sanctioned Meets with totals BELOW the following 2026 VWS qualifications for PRIZE CONSIDERATION:
USAW BEGINNER SESSIONS WILL AWARD 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall per gender calculated by QPoints for Seniors, Masters, and Youth Athletes.
ANOTHER SET OF AWARDS WILL GO TO QPoint WINNERS FOR ALL SESSIONS PER GENDER REGARDLESS IF BEGINNER DIVISION OR OPEN DIVISION (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
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FIRST DRAFT OF THE SCHEDULE will be announced JULY 3, 2026 or earlier.
FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED JULY 31, 2026
NO REFUNDS, but Substitutes or Credit for future events are considered.
USAW Members are required to bring a copy of your USAW MEMBERSHIP and wear a USAW Approved Singlet.
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
Level 1 - Ontario, CA
USAW Level 1 Coach Certification
Price: $549 | Duration: 1.5 days | CEUs: 13 (1.3 NASM, 13 ACSM)
The USAW Level 1 Course is the starting point for anyone looking to coach Olympic weightlifting or integrate weightlifting movements into strength and performance training.
Over two hands-on days, you’ll learn how to teach, cue, and correct the snatch, clean & jerk, squats, and presses using USAW’s proven progressions. You’ll practice mobility assessments, error correction, and programming strategies—leaving with the skills to coach beginners through intermediate athletes safely and effectively.
What You’ll Gain:
· Master USAW’s five-stage progressions for the snatch and clean & jerk
· Confidently coach major lifts and fix common technique flaws
· Design effective training plans for athletes and clients
· Access digital learning modules, resources, and free resources from USAW
Who It’s For:
· Weightlifting, strength & conditioning, and sport performance coaches
· Personal trainers and functional fitness coaches
· Students and athletes interested in coaching weightlifting
Certification Requirements:
Complete the live course, online modules, SafeSport training, and certification exam. There are no course prerequisites or requirements to be actively coaching or practicing weightlifting movements. Enrollment is open to everyone age 16 or older.
Annual recertification quiz is required at no cost; valid USAW coach membership required to hold any USAW certification.
Course Materials:
The course is housed digitally inside the USAW Learning Academy and consists of eight comprehensive course modules, which can be accessed four weeks before the course begins and for as long as the coach remains certified. While there are downloadable .pdf resources available in the online course, a downloadable manual is not provided. This is to ensure all coaches always have access to the most current content.
Organizer
Emmy Vargas
Organizer Email
Level 1 - Van Nuys
USAW Level 1 Coach Certification
Price: $549 | Duration: 1.5 days | CEUs: 13 (1.3 NASM, 13 ACSM)
The USAW Level 1 Course is the starting point for anyone looking to coach Olympic weightlifting or integrate weightlifting movements into strength and performance training.
Over two hands-on days, you’ll learn how to teach, cue, and correct the snatch, clean & jerk, squats, and presses using USAW’s proven progressions. You’ll practice mobility assessments, error correction, and programming strategies—leaving with the skills to coach beginners through intermediate athletes safely and effectively.
What You’ll Gain:
· Master USAW’s five-stage progressions for the snatch and clean & jerk
· Confidently coach major lifts and fix common technique flaws
· Design effective training plans for athletes and clients
· Access digital learning modules, resources, and free resources from USAW
Who It’s For:
· Weightlifting, strength & conditioning, and sport performance coaches
· Personal trainers and functional fitness coaches
· Students and athletes interested in coaching weightlifting
Certification Requirements:
Complete the live course, online modules, SafeSport training, and certification exam. There are no course prerequisites or requirements to be actively coaching or practicing weightlifting movements. Enrollment is open to everyone age 16 or older.
Annual recertification quiz is required at no cost; valid USAW coach membership required to hold any USAW certification.
STRENGTH AGAINST HUNGER 1st Annual Weightlifting Meet Benefiting HUNGER ACTION LA
Organizer
Sara Donis
+1 3104827506
Information
Strength Against Hunger
Join us for the 1st Annual Strength Against Hunger Olympic Weightlifting Meet, an inclusive Snatch and Clean & Jerk competition dedicated to raising funds and awareness for local food insecurity.
All skill levels are welcome, and first time competitors are encouraged to step on the platform.
If you have been looking for a way to get involved or give back to your community while doing what you love, this is the meet for you.
Why we’re hosting this meet
We’ve partnered with Hunger Action LA, a nonprofit founded in 2006 focused on food justice and weekly food distributions supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurities.
All proceeds from this event will go directly toward their mission.
How athletes make an impact
Athletes will compete in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk while also helping raise funds. Each athlete will have a fundraising goal of $250 and receive a personal donation link to share with friends and family.
Supporters can donate directly to an athlete’s page or contribute to Hunger Action LA.
Not competing?
You can still be part of the impact. Donate to an athlete’s fundraising page or visit www.hungeractionla.org to learn more and give.
Level 1 - San Clemente
USAW Level 1 Coach Certification
Price: $549 | Duration: 1.5 days | CEUs: 13 (1.3 NASM, 13 ACSM)
The USAW Level 1 Course is the starting point for anyone looking to coach Olympic weightlifting or integrate weightlifting movements into strength and performance training.
Over two hands-on days, you’ll learn how to teach, cue, and correct the snatch, clean & jerk, squats, and presses using USAW’s proven progressions. You’ll practice mobility assessments, error correction, and programming strategies—leaving with the skills to coach beginners through intermediate athletes safely and effectively.
What You’ll Gain:
· Master USAW’s five-stage progressions for the snatch and clean & jerk
· Confidently coach major lifts and fix common technique flaws
· Design effective training plans for athletes and clients
· Access digital learning modules, resources, and free resources from USAW
Who It’s For:
· Weightlifting, strength & conditioning, and sport performance coaches
· Personal trainers and functional fitness coaches
· Students and athletes interested in coaching weightlifting
Certification Requirements:
Complete the live course, online modules, SafeSport training, and certification exam. There are no course prerequisites or requirements to be actively coaching or practicing weightlifting movements. Enrollment is open to everyone age 16 or older.
Annual recertification quiz is required at no cost; valid USAW coach membership required to hold any USAW certification.
Organizer
Emmy Vargas
Organizer Email
CENTRAL VALLEYS IRON HARVEST CLASSIC
Central Valley’s Iron Harvest Classic
2026 · Year I · Halloween Edition
The inaugural Iron Harvest Classic marks the first annual USAW sanctioned Olympic Weightlifting competition hosted in Tulare, California by Optimum Strength Barbell Club.
Designed to become the Central Valley’s premier fall weightlifting event, Iron Harvest brings together youth, junior, senior, and masters athletes for a professionally organized, athlete-first competition experience.
Held on October 31, 2026, this single-platform meet provides an ideal opportunity for lifters to build totals, qualify for upcoming major competitions, and compete in a focused, well-run environment before the winter championship season.
Every registered athlete receives the official Year I Halloween Edition event shirt, and custom Iron Harvest medals will be awarded to podium finishers.
With a commitment to smooth execution, organized warm-up flow, and on-time sessions, the Iron Harvest Classic is built to grow into a long-standing Central Valley tradition.
Harvest Strength. Reap PRs.
Contact: Zac Burris (zacoptimumstrength@icloud.com or 559-563-4703)
Do More Barbell Halloween Classic
Welcome to the 4th annual Do More Classic! All ages and skill levels welcome. We aim to have a maximum of 30 lifters for reasonable day. Our meets usually run from 9-3PM. Feel free to email jess@westlaathletics.com with any questions.
Level 1 - San Bernardino (CSU San Bernardino)
USAW Level 1 Coach Certification
Price: $549 | Duration: 1.5 days | CEUs: 13 (1.3 NASM, 13 ACSM)
The USAW Level 1 Course is the starting point for anyone looking to coach Olympic weightlifting or integrate weightlifting movements into strength and performance training.
Over two hands-on days, you’ll learn how to teach, cue, and correct the snatch, clean & jerk, squats, and presses using USAW’s proven progressions. You’ll practice mobility assessments, error correction, and programming strategies—leaving with the skills to coach beginners through intermediate athletes safely and effectively.
What You’ll Gain:
· Master USAW’s five-stage progressions for the snatch and clean & jerk
· Confidently coach major lifts and fix common technique flaws
· Design effective training plans for athletes and clients
· Access digital learning modules, resources, and free resources from USAW
Who It’s For:
· Weightlifting, strength & conditioning, and sport performance coaches
· Personal trainers and functional fitness coaches
· Students and athletes interested in coaching weightlifting
Certification Requirements:
Complete the live course, online modules, SafeSport training, and certification exam. There are no course prerequisites or requirements to be actively coaching or practicing weightlifting movements. Enrollment is open to everyone age 16 or older.
Annual recertification quiz is required at no cost; valid USAW coach membership required to hold any USAW certification.
Course Materials:
The course is housed digitally inside the USAW Learning Academy and consists of eight comprehensive course modules, which can be accessed four weeks before the course begins and for as long as the coach remains certified. While there are downloadable .pdf resources available in the online course, a downloadable manual is not provided. This is to ensure all coaches always have access to the most current content.
Organizer
Emmy Vargas
Organizer Email
2026 SoCal Summer Classic
The 2026 SoCal Summer Classic is here! Join us Sunday, July 19 at Left Coast CrossFit in Laguna Niguel for a one-day meet packed with big lifts and a strong SoCal crowd.
If you want a spot on the platform this summer, don’t wait, this meet is usually a 2-day event so it will sell out!
Finest City Open 2026
Fourth Annual Finest City Open hosted by The Strength Tank
USA Weightlifting Sanctioned Meet and USAW Membership is required.
Entry is Non-Refundable. Limited spots available, sign up early as this will sell out!
Early Bird Pricing - $104 (ends 03/14/26*)
Regular - $114 (ends 04/25/26)
Late*** - $129 (04/26/26 - 05/06/26)
*Early Bird Pricing limited to first 40
**Use cod FCO26 after EB pricing ends
***Late registration includes waitlisted athletes.
More information to come!
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The Strength Series is the premier provider of Weightlifting meets in the San Diego/SoCal region.
2026 Friday Night Lights In-House Invitational (NUQ)
Information
In House invitational. Please contact vea.athletes@gmail.com for details.
Organizer
Christopher Francisco
562-858-5166
Barbarian Barbell presents April Pulls #6
REGISTER HERE! (Please DO NOT register on USAW website. Registration at barbarianbarbell.com)
USA Weightlifting:
· Current USA Weightlifting membership & singlets are required.
· IWF/USAW rules apply.
Entry limit: A maximum of 90 lifters will be able to compete.
· Open to all lifters; no qualifying totals required to participate.
· Final schedule will be announced on our Barbarian Barbell website, Instagram and on our Club's Facebook page shortly after close of entries on April 17th or until we sell out.
Registration Fee: $95 ($125 after April 5th), includes meet T-Shirt (must register by April 5th to guarantee T-shirt).
CASH PRIZES will be awarded to top 3 women and top 3 men (declared by Q-points & Q-Youth). Medals will be awarded to top 3 youth, junior, senior, and master lifters in each weight category.
SCHEDULE: 7AM-7PM (Subject to change based on entries)
*After registration is complete be sure to complete the Meet Registration Form with all your information!
Admission: FREE!!! (We are a non-profit organization; any donations are welcome! Thank you kindly!)
* Entry fees are non-refundable. *
2026 Rising Tides Weightlifting Meet
Details:
Vehement Elite Athletics presents the 2026 Rising Tides Weightlifting Meet. This is an Youth/Juniors/Masters/Seniors meet.
Open to both Non-USAW MEMBERS and USAW MEMBERS.
DIVISIONS:
MALE (NON-USAW)
FEMALE (NON-USAW)
MALE (USAW)
FEMALE (USAW)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Saturday
SESSION A - NON USAW FEMALE
SESSION B - NON USAW MALE
SESSION 1 - USAW FEMALE
SESSION 2 - USAW MALE
SESSION 3 - USAW FEMALE
SESSION 4 - USAW MALE
TOP MALE AND TOP FEMALE NON-USAW WINNERS VIA ROBI WILL WIN A ONE YEAR USAW MEMBERSHIP FULLY PAID.
USAW SANCTIONED SESSIONS WILL AWARD 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals per weight class and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for overall age groups (if applicable).
***Early bird pricing $85 until January 31st (USAW members only)***
***T-Shirt deadline March 21st***
FIRST DRAFT OF THE SCHEDULE will be announced APRIL 5, 2026 or earlier.
FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED APRIL 12, 2026
NO REFUNDS, but Substitutes or Credit for future events are considered.
USAW Members are required to bring a copy of your USAW MEMBERSHIP and wear a USAW Approved Singlet.
Spring Lift Off 2026 by Rep Max Performance
REGISTER NOW AT REPMAXPERFORMANCE.COM
We are excited to announce we will be hosting our annual SPRING LIFT OFF 2026 Competition on Saturday/Sunday, March 21st-22nd!
This will be a Two-day event and each session will be organized by entry total, alternating men and women sessions.
The medals will be awarded for each weight class (youth & open), including grand prizes for the top 3 male and female ROBI scores.
Follow us on Instagram: @repmaxperformance
We will be emailing you & announcing the preliminary and final schedule on our Instagram page.
The preliminary schedule will be sent out no later than March 8th.
The final schedule will be sent out no later than March 15th.
The registration fee starts at $105!
This includes a free t-shirt and a gift bag filled with some goodies!
➤ Please fill out the athlete questionnaire before purchasing your registration!!!!
