Powerlifting America
10th Annual Southwest Florida Open Powerlifting Championships
PA Sanction (2026-FL-07)
Bay Oaks Recreation Center
2731 Oak Street
Ft. Myers Beach, Florida 33931
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Competition Dates:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Competition Location:
Bay Oaks Recreation Center
2731 Oak Street
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Championship Director:
Robert Keller
Email: robert@powerlifting-america.com
Tel: 954.790.2249
Eligibility:
NO qualifying totals or competitions are required to enter this event.
Open to the first 40 athletes Only.
Registration Deadline for this event: Friday, February 20, 2026.
Please register early, as we shall surely sell out the number of slots available for this event.
Powerlifting America Membership:
All athletes are required to be current members of Powerlifting America by the day of the competition.
NOTE: Powerlifting America Memberships are vaild for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Membership cards can be purchased here: Join Us!
Weight Classes:
Women: 43kg, 47kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 69kg, 76kg, 84kg, and 84+kg
Men: 53kg, 59kg, 66kg, 74kg, 83kg, 93kg, 105kg, 120kg, and 120+kg
Uniforms:
All support suits, shirts, wraps, knee sleeves, and singlets must meet the IPF specifications
Awards:
Medals will be given to 1st – 5th place by total and weight class for all divisions. Best Lifter trophies.
Trophies be awarded for the best overall lifters in the following competitions:
1. Powerlifting Competition
2. Push-Pull Championship
3. Bench Press Championship
4. Deadlift Chamoionship
Note:
All registered athletes are subject to drug testing before, during, or after the competition by USADA or CCES!
Admission:
ALL spectators and personal coaches will be required to pay $10.00 at the door. Please, CASH only.
Provisional Schedule of Events:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Session I:
7:00am to 8:30am – Weigh in for ALL Women Athletes
7:00am to 8:30am – Weigh in for Male Athletes 53kg to 74kg
9:00am to 12:00pm – Competition Lifting
12:00pm to 12:30pm – Awards
Session II:
12:00pm to 1:30pm – Weigh in for Male Athletes 83kg to 120+kg
1:30pm to 2:00pm - Warm-up for all Male Athletes 83kg to 120+kg
2:00pm to 5:00pm – Competition Lifting
5:00pm to 5:30pm – Awards
Recommended Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express
11171 Summerlin Square Drive, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
Telephone: (239) 590-0664
Note: Make your room reservations early as this hotel normally sells out during the weekend.
Refunds:
There are no refunds or credits for any reason. By Registering for this event, you fully and knowingly accept this policy.
REGISTRATION FORM