The mission of USA Weightlifting is to support United States athletes in achieving excellence in Olympic and world competition, and to support, promote and educate a diverse and inclusive community of weightlifting and the use of the barbell in the United States.
USA Weightlifting Masters is a collection of news, programs, benefits, and competition opportunities designed specifically for our masters-aged members.
Competition Dates: April 3-6, 2025Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaVenue: Georgia International Convention CenterQualification Period: Mar 6, 2024 - March 6, 2025Early RegistrationOpens: November 1st, 2024Closes: 2:00 p.m. MT on Thursday, February 20, 2025 R...
May-August 2024
REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO July 23; Competition open to ages 30+
Special annual award for masters athletes who win at three USAW national events in a calendar year
USAW and its Masters Community Task Force share survey results, including recommendations to better engage community
Formation of competing entity led to necessary step per USAW Bylaws.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (September 12, 2023) – USA Weightlifting took decisive action today to engage the voices of masters athletes in shaping the future of USAW’s service to them. USAW announced the creation of a Masters Community Task Force compo...
September 6, 2023 Update - Please scroll down for some answers to frequently asked questions about our new partnership.COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (September 6, 2023) – USA Weightlifting (USAW) announced today it is joining the United Masters Weightlift...
May 3, 2023 Dear USA Weightlifting Member, I hope this message finds you well! Seven months into my time at USAW, I remain grateful for the privilege of serving this community and our sport. I am writing to share my thoughts directly with you on a core...
Masters FAQs Is it true that the USAW Board of Directors removed former members of the Masters Council? Yes. Read the full announcement here.When will elections for the Masters Council happen? New members of the Masters Council will be seated via a ser...
USA Weightlifting operates on a local, grassroots level, under the direction of Weightlifting State Organizations (WSO). WSOs are determined by geographical area - single states in their entirety, larger states sub-divided, or combined smaller states....
(American records may only be set at drug tested, USAW national or IWF Sanctioned events)Records from 2018 American Open Series II to 2023 NAOS II(All Records Updated as of Feb. 26, 2024)Download as PDF...
American Records may only be set at drug-tested USAW national events or IWF-sanctioned events. A lift of one kilogram higher than a current record will break it, and a lift that matches an American standard will establish the record and grant it to tha...
Welcome to USA Weightlifting's qualifying totals hub. Select an event from the menu to learn the qualifying totals for that competition. Below is a brief explanation of how qualifying totals work, and who is eligible to register for a USA Weightlifting...
