APO West Coast Wreckage 2025 Powerlifting

When Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Where Grinder Gym

APO POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP

APO West Coast Wreckage 2025

Tested & Non-Tested · Grinder Gym, San Diego, CA


ABOUT THE EVENT

Tested & Non-Tested.

Full Power / Push-Pull / Bench Only / Deadlift Only across Multiply, Single Ply, Classic Raw, Raw, and Unlimited divisions.

A monolift is used for all divisions and the squat walk-out is optional. Limit 60 lifters.

Equipment: Monolift, EliteFTS Bench, SportKraft XTREME Squat Bar, F8 Bench Bar, Kabuki PR Deadlift Bar.

LOCATION

Grinder Gym

1013 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

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DATE & TIME

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Lifting begins at 9:00 AM

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EVENTS & DIVISIONS

Events

Full Power • Push-Pull • Bench Only • Deadlift Only

Equipment Divisions

Raw • Classic Raw • Single Ply • Multi-Ply

Age Divisions

Junior (13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-23) • Open (any age) • Sub-Master (33-39) • Masters (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and up)

Lifters 12 and younger may participate as a guest lifter at the meet director’s discretion.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to both tested and non-tested athletes. APO membership is required for every competitor.

AWARDS

Medals for the top three in each weight class.

Overall Best Lifter for Male and Female (minimum 5 competitors).

State and national records may be set.

SANCTIONED EVENT

This event is sanctioned by the APO (American Powerlifting Organization).

APO membership is required and can be purchased at APOpowerlifting.com.

WEIGHT CLASSES

MEN

53.0 kg59.0 kg66.0 kg74.0 kg83.0 kg93.0 kg105.0 kg120.0 kg140.0 kg140.0+ kg

WOMEN

44.0 kg48.0 kg52.0 kg56.0 kg60.0 kg67.5 kg75.0 kg82.5 kg90.0 kg100.0 kg110.0 kg125.0 kg140.0 kg140.0+ kg

RULES

RAW division: The approved apparel and equipment for the RAW division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps and knee sleeves. The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Classic Raw Competitors.

RAW with WRAPS Division: The approved apparel and equipment for the Raw with Wraps division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps, up to 2.5m knee wraps, and knee sleeves. The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Raw with Wraps competitors.

Single Ply Division: The lifting costume (commonly known as a bench shirt, squat or deadline suit) shall consist of an one-piece costume of single-ply material. The construction of the suit must be without any patches or padding, and have a maximum overall material thickness not exceeding 1.3mm at any measured point, except at the seam. Any seams, false or otherwise, that in the opinion of the referees are incorporated into the costume purely as a form of reinforcement or bracing, shall invalidate the costume from being used in competition. The straps must be worn over the shoulders at all times while lifting in competition.

Multi Ply Division: A lifting suit shall be worn during the competitive lifts. It must be an individual full length article of cloth fabric, polyester, denim or canvas and may consist of multiple plies of any thickness, but as a whole be of a singular construction. The straps must be worn over the shoulders at all times while performing the competitive lifts. The use of Velcro material to secure the straps is permitted. The length of the legs must not extend beyond the mid-thigh (mid-point between the top of the kneecap and the crotch).

SCHEDULE

Weigh-ins – Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Rules Briefing – Sunday, April 6 at 8:00 AM

Lifting Begins – Sunday, April 6 at 9:00 AM

ENTRY FEES

Entry deadline is March 23, 2025. Event cap is 60 lifters.

A free meet T-shirt is included with entry by February 28, 2025. Additional shirts are $30.00.

No refunds. Transfers are available to another AJ Roberts meet until April 6, 2026.

COMPETITION SHIRTS

Meet T-Shirt

A meet T-shirt is included free with entry. Additional shirts at GrinderGym.com/Apparel.

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LIVE STREAM

Streaming on Dave DePew’s YouTube channel.

ORGANIZER

AJ Roberts

AJ Roberts

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