IATBP California Regional Powerlifting Meet

DATE: Saturday, August 22, 2026

***WEIGH-INS WILL BE THE MORNING BEFORE (FRIDAY AUGUST 21) AT THE RESISTANCE GYM FROM 9AM-12PM.***

Athlete’s Check-In/Warm-Up Time: 8:00 AM

Athlete’s Meeting: 8:30 AM

Competition Lifting Starts: 9:00 AM

Equipment:

We will be using a Texas Strength Systems Combo Rack

Everyone will use the 20kg Power Bar for squats and bench press

Everyone will use the 20kg Deadlift Bar for deadlift

This meet is limited to 45 lifters, so sign up early! Registration will close when all spots are filled or on July 24, 2026, whichever comes first.

This is a full power (squat, bench and deadlift) meet exclusively for trans, non-binary, GNC and other non-cis athletes! Signup is live and available through our member portal. Purchase a membership here on our site and or log in if you’re already a member. Once signed in, you’ll find a link on this page to sign up for this specific meet.

Lifter registration fee for this meet is sliding scale between $75-$150. You can select which option you feel best suits your financial situation — if you feel able to pay at the highest tier that is extremely appreciated, and it helps supplement the cost of those who need to pay at a lower tier. You can also select a second division for an additional $30. All revenue goes towards event costs and supporting the gym.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the IATBP Competitors Handbook! It has details pertaining to expectations, meet prep, gender divisions, etc. Any other important information emailed to participants leading up to the event.

Event t-shirts available for purchase ($35) when you sign up to compete. Additional shirts can be purchased by emailing this event’s Meet Director.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to Meet Director Mandy Smith (he/they) via email at resistgym@gmail.com.

We will try to keep this page up to date, but for the latest updates please check this powerlifting meet’s information on The Resistance Gym’s official Events page, and follow the Resistance Gym Instagram account.

You must be an IATBP member in order to compete. If you’re not yet a member, click the button below to get your membership for just $49/year. Your membership will be active for 12 months, and you can compete in any IATBP competitions during that 12-month period.

If you’re already a member, log in so you can sign up to compete!