California South Elite
Exists to recognize the highest performers in Southern California
Description of Program
Each year, a ranking of the Top 8 Male and Female athletes in the Senior and Masters Categories, and Top 3 Male and Female athletes in the Youth and Junior Categories will be established. The ranking period is based on totals completed in the previous calendar year.
2025 rankings for Youth, Junior, and Senior Athletes are based upon the International A Standard established by USA Weightlifting for the respective age group. Masters rankings are determined by using the Masters Q-Points Formula to determine the highest coefficient scores by both age and bodyweight. 2026 rankings for Youth, Junior, and Senior Athletes will be based on Q-Points.
The ranked athletes will be recognized by the WSO at that year’s championship event and awarded items on behalf of the WSO to commemorate their achievement.
Benefits:
California South Elite will receive reimbursement of the regular entry fee ($150) for the California South WSO Championships. This reimbursement request must be submitted through the form on the website within three months of the meet. Note that meet reimbursement will only be paid out if the athlete totals at the WSO Championships. Youth athletes are exempt from this stipulation.
California South Elite T-Shirt
California South Elite Club Banner
California South Elite Patch
Recognition on the California South WSO website
Recognition at the California South WSO Championships
Eligibility Criteria:
Athletes must be a member of the California South WSO in BARS and have residency within Southern California at the time of ranking.
Athletes must be in good standing and possess a current USAW Membership at the time of ranking.
Youth and Junior Athletes will be ranked with totals from the final period of the previous year, even though they could be aged out in the year of recognition.
Youth is one ranked category and will not be broken out by age divisions (U11, U13, etc.)
National Team Program members are excluded from the WSO Championships registration reimbursement.