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Collegiate

Collegiate Nationals

Presented by A7

Salt Lake City, UT
April 9-12, 2026
Roster
Coach Pass
Referee Application

Venue

Salt Palace Convention Center

100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Directions
Airport
Hyatt Hotel
Hilton Hotel

Eligibility

  • Students who are currently officially registered and proceeding toward a degree or diploma at an accredited Institution.
  • Students must be at least 17 and no older than 25 years of age on December 31st of the year of the event.
  • All Athletes must be current Powerlifting America members by March 9th, 2026.
  • NO qualifying total is required!
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Additional info

Rulebook

View the IPF rulebook.

Rulebook
Equipment

All support suits, shirts, wraps, belts, singlets, and knee sleeves must be on the IPF Approved List.

Approved equipment
Awards

Medals will be given to 1st – 3rd place by total and weight class for all divisions.

Best Lifter Awards will be awarded to the top male and female lifters at the conclusion of the event.

anti-doping

All registered lifters are subject to drug testing before or after the competition from USADA.

Media Packages

Via Top Set Media

media Packages

Deadlines

First Week Deadline: December 12th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET
Early Entry Deadline: December 19th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET
Regular Entry Deadline: February 13th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET
Late Entry Deadline: March 13th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET

Weight Class Change Deadline: March 13th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET

Change weight class / withdraw

Schedule

Thursday, April 9th

  • Session 1 (Weigh-In: 7:00 AM, Start: 9:00 AM) Weight classes: Women: 47, 52, 57 Men: 59, 66
  • Session 2 (Weigh-In: 1:00 PM, Start: 3:00 PM) Weight classes: Men: 74

Friday, April 10th

  • Session 1 (Weigh-In: 7:00 AM, Start: 9:00 AM) Weight classes: Women: 63, 69
  • Session 2 (Weigh-In: 12:00 PM, Start: 2:00 PM) Weight classes: Men: 83

Saturday, April 11th

  • Session 1 (Weigh-In: 7:00 AM, Start: 9:00 AM) Weight classes: Women: 76
    • Plus Military, Police, and Fire (mixed in this session only) Men and Women All
  • Session 2 (Weigh-In: 12:00 PM, Start: 2:00 PM) Weight classes: Men: 93, 105

Sunday, April 12th

  • Session 1 (Weigh-In: 7:00 AM, Start: 9:00 AM) Weight classes: Women: 84, 84+
  • Session 2 (Weigh-In: 10:30 AM, Start: 12:30 PM) Weight classes: Men: 120, 120+

Note: All Military, Police, and Firefighters are only in Day 3, Session 1. 

Transportation

Getting from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
TRAX Light Rail (Green Line) – Most Efficient
 
  • Airport station is located outside Terminal 1, Door 1A
  • Board the Green Line toward West Valley / Downtown
Stops:
  • Salt Palace Convention Center: Exit at Temple Square or Arena Station
  • Hyatt Regency: Exit at City Center Station (short 2-block walk)
Cost: ~$2.50 one-way
This is your simplest, most predictable option.
Taxi / Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Pickup located on ground level (B-Lane) outside terminal
  • Taxi: ~$22–$27
  • UberX: ~$20 (varies by demand)
If you’re carrying equipment or traveling in groups, this is the most practical option.
Private Shuttle Services
  • Companies like Canyon Transportation offer on-demand service
  • Ideal for teams or those wanting pre-arranged transport
Venue & Location Notes
Salt Palace Convention Center
Address: 100 S West Temple
  • Closest TRAX stops: Temple Square or Arena
Parking:
  • Recommended: West Lot (across from Delta Center)
    • Located on 300 West between 100 South and South Temple
    • ~$3/hour or ~$25/day (pay on exit)
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
170 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States of America
Located directly adjacent to the Salt Palace
  • Walkable from all downtown TRAX stations
  • 2-minute walk to competition venue