2026 UPA Power Weekend

UPA POWER WEEKEND
December 5 - 6, 2026
23 Years of Building Champions & Creating Legends
Grand River Center • Dubuque, Iowa
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This event may be converted to a one-day competition on Saturday, December 5, 2026, if participation numbers do not support a two-day format. Competitors will be notified no later than four weeks prior to the event to allow adequate time to adjust hotel reservations and travel plans.
Updated: July 20, 2026

MEET DIRECTOR
Bill Carpenter
President, UPA Events
Phone: (563) 447-1214
Email: [email protected]

EVENT LOCATION
Grand River Center
500 Bell Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Exhibit Hall B
Located next to the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark.

ELIGIBILITY
This event is open to all current UPA members.
All athletes must present proof of a valid UPA membership at weigh-ins.
UPA Membership:
• Adult Membership: $40
• Teen Membership: $25
Memberships may be purchased online at:
https://www.upapower.com/upa-membership-application/

WEIGH-INS
24-Hour Weigh-In Rule Applies
Location:
Grand River Center
500 Bell Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Friday, December 4, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
For:
• Men's Open Full Power
• Bench Only
• Deadlift Only
• Ironman
Saturday, December 5, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For:
• Women's Full Power
• Teen Lifters
• Junior Lifters
• Master Lifters

TITLE SPONSOR
UPA Events

EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 9:00 AM
• Men's Open Full Power
• Bench Only
• Deadlift Only
• Ironman
Sunday, December 6, 2026 – 9:00 AM
• Women's Open Full Power
• Teen Full Power
• Junior Junior Full Power
• Master Full Power
Mandatory Rules Meeting
8:15 AM each day
All competitors must attend the rules meeting on the day they compete.

CONTEST DIVISIONS
• Full Power
• Bench Only
• Deadlift Only
• Ironman

AWARDS
Open Division
1st – 3rd Place by Weight Class and Total
Teen Division
1st – 8th Place by Weight Class

ENTRY FEES
• $100 – First Division
• $40 – Each Additional Division
UPA-AD (Drug Tested Division)
Add $10 to the first division entry fee.
No same-day entries will be accepted.
Late Entry Fee
Entries received after November 20, 2026 will be assessed a $30 late fee.
NO REFUNDS ON ENTRY FEES — NO EXCEPTIONS
Entry Limits
Only 40 Full Power lifters per day will be accepted.
This event traditionally fills quickly. Competitors are strongly encouraged to submit entries early. Late entries risk being placed on a waiting list or being unable to compete.

HOST HOTEL
Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark
The Grand River Center is connected to the hotel via enclosed skywalk.
Special UPA room rate:
$129 per night
Mention "UPA Power Weekend" when making reservations.
Website:
www.GrandHarborResort.com
Phone:
(563) 690-4000
Room Block Deadline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
If you experience any issues booking within the room block, please contact Sue Moran for assistance.

ONLINE ENTRY
https://www.upapower.com/upa-power-weekend-entry-form/

RULES
This competition will be conducted under current United Powerlifting Association (UPA) rules.
For the official rulebook and federation information, visit:
www.UPAPower.com

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must wear:
• A one-piece lifting suit, or
• A wrestling singlet
All equipment must meet current UPA specifications.

SPECTATOR ADMISSION
$15 at the Door
• Children 10 and under are admitted free.
• Lifters receive free admission only on the day they compete.
• Coaches, handlers, and spectators must purchase admission.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO POLICY
Professional cameras, handheld video cameras, and tripod-mounted cameras are not permitted at UPA Events.
Cell phone photos and videos are allowed.
All photographs and video captured at any UPA event are the property of UPA Events and may be used for promotional purposes.