Sport Info
DATES:
Saturday, July 26, 2025
LOCATION:
John Warner Middle School
5550 S Sinclair Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
ENTRY FEE:
$25 for Bench Press only, $30 for Powerlifting. Entering the Powerlifting competition will also make you eligible for a Bench Press medal.
$30 / $35 for entries after July 1 and onsite.
CHECK-IN:
Weigh-ins will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - NO EXCEPTIONS. Competition will begin at 10:00 a.m.
DEADLINE:
Pre-registered entries must be postmarked or received via the internet no later than July 22. On-site registration will be allowed on the day of the event for an additional $5 charge.
COMMISSIONER:
Joe Garcia
Cell: (573) 289-3921
HOW TO ENTER:
Register Online: Show-Me State Games Online Registration - Powerlifting
OR
Register by Mail: To enter by mail, please complete a Show-Me State Games entry form and mail it along with payment to:
Show-Me State Games
1400 Rock Quarry Rd, Entrance 5
Columbia, MO 65211
Format/Rules
| Format: |
- Competitors age is determined by his/her age on the day of competition.
- Basic AAUPC rules and regulations will be followed. We have some differences. See the "Rules" section below.
- Lifters must supply their own belts.
- Uniforms may be any neat, properly fitting one- or two-piece lifting suit. Shirts and t-shirts are allowed.
- Bench and deadlift shirts/suits are NOT allowed.
- All lifters MUST wear shoes.
- The following weight classes will be used within each age group. The class you will be in is determined by the minimums and maximums listed below:
| Minimum |
Maximum |
Class |
| No Min |
114.5 |
114 |
| 114.51 |
123.5 |
123 |
| 123.51 |
132.25 |
132 |
| 132.26 |
148.75 |
148 |
| 148.76 |
165.25 |
165 |
| 165.26 |
181.75 |
181 |
| 181.76 |
198.25 |
198 |
| 198.26 |
220.25 |
220 |
| 220.26 |
242.50 |
242 |
| 242.51 |
275.50 |
275 |
| 275.51 |
No Max |
Hwt |
- Powerlifting competition will use standard powerlifting format featuring bench and dead lift.
- Any competitor in both powerlifting and the bench press will be allowed a maximum of three attempts in the bench.
- There will be divisions for junior, seniors and masters.
- Medals will be awarded based on best total weight by weight class.
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| Rules: |
No bench shirts, deadlift suits, wrist, elbow or knee wraps allowed, nor baby/talcum powder. 4” diameter belts are allowed. T-Shirts and shorts allowed, shoes required.
Bench:
- Take the bar off the racks, either by yourself, or with spotters, at arm’s length, NOT to the chest.
- Lower the bar until it is resting upon your chest. Wait for the Press command. The bar MUST be motionless on the chest prior to the Press command, so there will be a pause.
- At the Press command, press the weight upward. At the top, wait for the Rack command.
- At the Rack command, return the bar to the rack, either by yourself or with spotters.
- False grip not allowed.
- Two commands, Press and Rack
- Heels may be on floor or raised. Feet must remain in contact with floor. No sideward, or twisting motion allowed.
Bench Failures:
- Pressing before the Press Command.
- Raising your butt off the bench.
- Moving your feet during the press. Up and down in the same spot is allowed.
- Riding the bar up the bench uprights.
- “Your” spotter taking the bar before the Rack Command.
- Returning the bar to the rack, prior to the Rack Command.
- Any lowering of the bar after the Press Command.
- Uneven lockout.
Deadlift:
- Pick up the bar on your own. The bar must be in front of the lifter at the start and end of the lift. Use either overhand or reverse grip.
- Come erect with shoulders and legs straight.
- At the Down Command, lower the weight to the floor.
- One Command - Down
Deadlift Failures:
- Moving your feet during the lift. Up and down in the same spot is allowed.
- Lowering the weight prior to the Down Command.
- Dropping the weight.
- Not coming erect with legs straight.
- Using the legs as a ledge to rest or raise the weight.
- Hitching the weight.
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Event Codes
| Event Code |
Event Name |
| PL501 | Powerlifting |
| PL521 | Bench Press only |
