Last Road to Athens Qualifier

USA Masters LAST chance to qualify for the IMWA World Masters in Athens. This is also a qualifier for the World Masters Games in Japan (2027).

Entry Fees: $125

ADAPTIVE athletes are welcome to enter this event in a verified category as defined by IMWA.- please email your adaptive entry (Found here) to [email protected].

​NO REFUNDS! No Event TRANSFERS!

Nearby Hotels:

Comfort INN Savannah Midtown (7110 Hodgson Memorial Dr)

HIlton Garden Inn (5711 Abercorn St)

Home2 Suites by Hilton (46 Lee Blvd)

Element Savannah Midtown (26 W Fairmont Ave)

IMWA RULES:

IWWA Rulebook can be reviewed here:

It is the athlete’s responsibility to be aware of current rules including any recent changes. USAMW abides by IMWA rules unless specifically stated otherwise.

​USA Masters MEMBERSHIP:

USA Masters Membership is required for all competitors. Membership will be verified. Current photo ID will be required at weigh in. You can purchase membership here: https://usamasters.webpoint.us/wp/Memberships/Join-wp.php

THIS IS SEPARATE FROM USAW MEMBERSHIP!

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​COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Competition will take place on Wednesday. There will be one session for men and one session for women, each capped at 15 lifters. NO exceptions.

WEIGHT CATEGORIES AND DIVISIONS:

Masters age divisions will apply 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

WEIGH IN Rules: Athletes must bring valid picture ID for verification. Athletes weigh in nude or in undergarments. Singlets, T-shirts, shorts, shoes, socks, watch, etc. are not allowed.

Weight Classes:

men 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95,110, 110+ (102 counts for USA only)

women 49, 53, 57, 61, 69, 77, 86, 86+

​WEIGHT CATEGORY CHANGE:

Please note that according to USAM rules, an athlete may increase or decrease his/her body weight category at the Verification of Entries meeting (before the Technical Meeting). After the technical meeting an athlete may increase, but may not decrease his/her body weight category. An athlete who does not make weight or chooses to go up at weigh in MUST go to the regular weigh in and remain in that session for competition. Results will still be counted as usual.

​DRUG TESTING AND DOPING CONTROL:

Pursuant to the rules of USA Masters, these championships are a drug-tested event. The number of tests administered will depend on the number of entries received for the championships. Drug testing is conducted by Drug Free Sport.

NO AWARDS for this event.

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