Saturday June 20, 2026 at 11am

1. General Format

This is a deadlift-only powerlifting competition.

• Each lifter will receive three attempts.
• The heaviest successful lift will count toward the final result.
• Lifters will compete in flight order.
• Once a weight is loaded for an attempt, it cannot be changed.

2. Weigh-Ins

• Weigh-ins will occur the day before the competition from 9am–12pm. Morning-of weigh-ins will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Lifters may weigh in wearing light clothing.
• Bodyweight will be used for coefficient scoring if applicable.
• Lifters must complete weigh-ins before competing.

3. Equipment Rules

Allowed

• Deadlift bar (provided by meet)
• Chalk
• Lifting belt
• Wrist wraps
• Knee sleeves

Not Allowed

• Straps
• Deadlift suits
• Hitching aids
• Tacky substances (other than chalk)
• Hooking bar to belt or suit

Meet director may inspect equipment if necessary.

4. Deadlift Execution Rules

A lift begins when the lifter initiates the pull from the floor.

To receive a good lift:

• The bar must be lifted from the floor to a fully locked-out position.
• The lifter must stand upright with knees and hips locked.
• Shoulders must be back in a stable position.
• The bar must be motionless at the top before receiving the down command.

The judge will give the command: "DOWN"

• The lifter must then return the bar to the platform under control.
• Dropping the bar intentionally may result in a failed lift.

5. Causes for a No Lift

A lift will be ruled no lift if any of the following occur:

• The bar moves downward before reaching lockout
• The lifter fails to fully lock knees or hips
• The lifter leans back excessively or ramps the bar up the thighs
• The bar is lowered before the down command
• The bar is dropped or uncontrolled on the descent
• The lifter steps or loses balance
• Hitching or resting the bar on the thighs

6. Judging

• Lifts will be judged by three judges.
• Judges will give a Good Lift or No Lift decision.
• The majority decision determines the result.

7. Attempt Selection

• Lifters must submit opening attempts before the meet begins.
• After each attempt, lifters will have 60 seconds to declare their next weight.
• The next attempt must be equal to or greater than the previous attempt.

8. Timing

• Lifters will have 60 seconds to begin their attempt once their name is called and the bar is loaded.
• Failure to start the lift within the time limit will result in a missed attempt.

9. Scoring

The meet may be scored in the following way:

Best Overall

• Winners determined using coefficient scoring (Wilks or DOTS).

10. Sportsmanship

All competitors are expected to:

• Treat judges and staff respectfully
• Follow platform commands
• Avoid unsafe or reckless lifting

The meet director may remove any lifter for unsafe behavior.

11. Awards

• Top lifter by coefficient
• Best Male Lifter
• Best Female Lifter