Step onto the stage and prove your power at the Curls of Gold 2025, hosted by Grinder Gym and presented by Grinder Strength Sports and Grinder Strongman Club. On Sunday, March 16, 2025, lifters from across divisions will compete in this ultimate test of biceps power, with awards for the top three in each weight class and coveted swords for the Highest Male and Female Power Curl.

Limited to 60 lifters, this event is your chance to shine in a highly competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. Spectators can experience the action for just $20 or watch live on Dave DePew’s YouTube. Don’t miss your shot—register now and claim your place among the strongest!

Power Curl

Limited to 60 lifters

***Grinder Strength Sports & Grinder Strongman Club Presents***

CURLS OF GOLD 2024 POWER CURL CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT LOCATION

Grinder Gym

DATE & TIME

Sunday, March 16, 2025
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

ADDRESS

1013 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101

SPONSORS

If you’re interested in sponsoring this event check out our sponsorship page. [Read more…]

LIVE STREAM

Dave DePew YouTube

SCHEDULE

Weigh-in & Equipment Check – Sun. 8 am to 3 pm
Rules Briefing – Sun. 3:30 pm
Warm-Up Room Available – Sun. 3:00 pm
Competition Begins – Sun. 4:00 pm (will follow Armwrestling)

ENTRY FEES, PAYMENTS & REFUNDS

Spectator Fee – $20.00 @ the door
Competitor – $50.00
Cross-Over – $35.00
Meet Shirt – $30.00

REGISTRATION

Curls of Gold Registration

Register online for the event. [CLICK HERE]

Curls of Gold Cross-Over Registration

Add a Cross-Over registration to compete in any additional divisions you qualify for. [CLICK HERE]

SPECTATOR FEE:

Spectator Pass for March 16, 2025

Spectator passes are $20 and can be purchased online here or on the day of the event. [CLICK HERE]

Same-day sign-ups are allowed as long as there are available entries.

There will be NO REFUND once the entry is submitted. No exceptions.

DIVISIONS

WOMEN

DIVISION/WEIGHT-CLASS

Open W LW (123-)
Open W LW (132-)
Open W MW (148-)
Open W MW (165-)
Open W MW (181-)
Open W MW (198-)
Open W SHW (242-)
Open W SHW (+)
Masters W LW (123-)
Masters W LW (132-)
Masters W MW (148-)
Masters W MW (165-)
Masters W HW (+)
Masters W LW (165-) 50+
Masters W HW (165+) 50+
Teen W LW (165-)
Teen W HW (165+)
Adaptive W Standing
Adaptive W Standing One-Armed
Adaptive W Standing Neuro
Adaptive W Seated
Adaptive W Seated Neuro
Hero W LW (165-)
Hero W HW (165+)

MEN

DIVISION/WEIGHT-CLASS

Open M LW (165-)
Open M LW (181-)
Open M LW (198-)
Open M LW (220-)
Open M LW (242-)
Open M LW (275-)
Open M LW (308-)
Open M SHW (+)
Masters M MW (198-)
Masters M MW (220-)
Masters M HW (242-)
Masters M HW (+)
Masters M LW (220-) 50+
Masters M LW (220+) 50+
Masters Men 60+
Teen M LW (220-)
Teen M HW (220+)
Adaptive M Standing
Adaptive M Standing One-Armed
Adaptive M Standing Neuro
Adaptive M Seated
Adaptive M Seated Neuro
Hero M LW (220-)
Hero M HW (220+)

AWARDS

1st-3rd place in each division/weight class

Swords awarded for Highest Male and Highest Female Power Curl

RULES

Power Curl Rules

ELIGIBILITY

Any male or female age 13 years or older.

ORGANIZER

Dave DePew
thedavedepew@gmail.com
619-840-8175

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