2026 UNCLE SAM'S WINTER CLASSIC

Sanction: SC-2026-02

Saturday –Jan 17, 2026

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Location: Sam's Fitness Center (basketball court)  

                         

Lifters registering for this meet must fill out the following form. Please email amkenny.usapl@gmail.com for questions or concerns. Registration will cap at 45 lifters. 

***MUST READ***MILITARY ONLY***
The Uncle Sam's Winter Classic 2026 is a full power meet with bench, squat, and deadlift. All full power awards will be 1st-3rd done by weight class and total. 

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Location: 
Sam's Fitness Center (basketball court)
244 Jefferson Ave, Ste 708
GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445
Joint Base Charleston, Weapons Station

Cost:

This meet is free, but all lifters must have a current USA Powerlifting Membership. 

Registration: You are not required to have a USA Powerlifting membership ID# to register. If you are not a member yet, or are not current, wait until 01NOV to register or renew, that way your membership will be valid through 31DEC25. PROVIDE PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP BY WEDNESDAY, 31DEC25 OR YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE REGISTRATION LIST. Email your name and member ID# to amkenny.usapl@gmail.com. 

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Eligibility:
- Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force
- all branches of active duty, reservists, and National Guard 
- veterans with VA identification, DD214, or driver's license with "Veteran" designation
- dependents with VA identification
- lifters shall be at least 8 years old

Base Access: This part of the base is open to civilians. There is not a military gate to pass through in order to get to this building. To access other buildings or parts of the base, a military member in your party must remain with civilian guests as an escort. 

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Meet Directors: Alyssa Kenny and Heather Faas 
amkenny.usapl@gmail.com
bjusaplcsc@gmail.com

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Rules:

Please review the USA Powerlifting Rulebook to ensure compliance with attire, authorized accessories, lifting commands, and the requirements for a good lift. Please see below.

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Links: 
Rulebook:  https://www.usapowerlifting.com/technical/ (Pay special attention to section 3 & 4)
Membership Application: https://www.usapowerlifting.com/membership-application/
Open, Masters, Junior, Non-Competing, Adaptive Athlete and Para Bench* $75
Teen* $50 for lifters under 18, $75 otherwise
Youth* $35
EmpowerID* (previously Special Olympian) $25

***PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PUT A GOOD EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU USE ON A NORMAL BASIS. IF NOT, YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE IMPORTANT MEET INFORMATION.***

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You will  not be required to have a current USA powerlifting membership ID# to register. If you are or were previously a member and have a number please put it in. It helps tremendously. If you are not a member or are not current, wait until Nov 1st to become a member or renew. That way the membership will carry over to next year. All memberships expire Dec 31 of year purchased (Memberships purchased Nov/Dec expire the following year-end.)

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You can sign up or renew your membership here

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You Should also familiarize yourself with the rules here. Most specifically, sections 3-4 ​

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This is a full power meet

• Squat

• Bench press

• Deadlift​​

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Click link below to register

• Registration Form

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Early Equipment check and Rack heights
N/A at the moment
 

Meet Day:  

Early Equipment check and Rack heights: N/A at the moment

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Meet Day:
Saturday, 17JAN26
0700 - Doors open
0700 - 0830 Equipment check and rack heights
0730 - 0900 Weigh-ins
​0900 - Rules Briefing
0930 - Competitions Starts
1500 - Projected to end with awards directly following
1600 - Clean-up (projected to end and awards at 1500 and clean at 1600)