PDX Powerlifting Proudly Presents the

2024 Powerlifting America Equinox Open

(SANCTION #2024-WA-02)

Cash Prizes - Raw Only

When: September 22, 2024
Where: Fortitude Fitness (14010 NE 3rd Ct, Vancouver, WA 98685)

Meet Directors: Tim & Jackie Mercer aka- Redbeard Barbell

Spectator Admission: $10 at the door for non-lifters over the age of 12.

Registration Deadline: Registration will close on September 20, 2024, or when the event is sold out.

Prizes: In addition to product tosses, we'll give prizes for the following categories.

First through Third place in each of the 4 divisions:

• Women’s -69kg (12 lifters)

• Women’s 69kg+ (12 lifters)

• Men’s -93kg (12 lifters)

• Men’s 93kg+ (12 lifters)

  The total purse for cash prizes is currently $1600

Raw & Full Power only: This event is for raw lifters competing in full power only. No push/pull, or single lift entries. All prizes are awarded on IPF GL Points + Age Points

Registration Fee: Registration for this event is $125.

Powerlifting America Membership: All lifters must be registered members of Powerlifting America before the day of the event. Please purchase your membership here.

Drug Testing:  All registered athletes are subject to drug testing before, during, or after the competition by USADA or CCES!

American Records: American records CANNOT be set at this event.

Lifting Attire:  All equipment must meet the IPF specifications, but is not required to be on the IPF approved list.

Nationals Qualifying:  Eligibility for the 2025 Powerlifting America National Championships is: Athletes are required to achieve a total from a Powerlifting America, NAPF, IPF, or IPF Affiliate event between January 1, 2023, and June 1, 2025. The total does not have to be in the same weight class the athlete enters for nationals. All athletes are required to be current members of Powerlifting America on the date of the competition.

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Approx. LIFT SCHEDULE

We'll have 2 session2, each with 2 flights. Each session should last about 3.5hrs, with the awards immediately following the conclusion of lifting.

B Session Check-in/Equipment Check: 7:15AM
B Session Weigh-in: 7:30-9:00AM
B Session Lifting: 9:30PM-1:00PM

Prime Time Check-in/Equipment Check: 1:15PM
Prime Time Weigh-in: 1:30-3:00PM
Prime Time Lifting: 3:30PM-7:00PM

Award Ceremony will directly follow the conclusion of the Prime Time session.

Note: All participants will be notified of final schedule via email (from Tim Mercer – pdxpowerlifting@gmail.com) the week prior to September 22, 2024. Please do not reach out prior for details.

Weight Classes:

Women:

• -69kg (lifters weighing 69kg/152.1lb or less)

• 69kg+ (lifters weighing 69.1kg/152.2lb or more)

Men:

• -93kg (lifters weighing 93kg/205.0lb or less)

• 93kg+ (lifters weighing 93.1kg/205.1lb or more)

DIVISIONS:

• There are no age divisions for this event

• All prizes are awarded on IPF GL Points + Age Points