Boston NUQ & AO Finals Qualifier

USAW Sanction #: TBD

USAW UNIVERSITY NUQ MEET SPONSOR: Northeastern University Weightlifting

THIS MEET IS OPEN TO ALL LIFTERS AND IS SIMULTANEOUSLY A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY QUALIFIER EVENT.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Meet Director: Christopher Hernandez; Email: [email protected] Cell: (862) 324-5052

DATE: Sunday, November 2, 2025

SIGN UP DEADLINE: Friday, October 24th @ Midnight

VENUE: Graviton Fitness, 1 Broadway Avenue, Arlington MA, 02474

ABOUT GRAVITON: Graviton is a crossfit-style space with rubber flooring. The space is large, and has a space heater. Lifters and spectators should bring warm clothes in the event it is very cold as it is hard to keep a large space such as Graviton heated very warm. Graviton is located in the back of the building behind Cambridge Strength and Conditioning (the Club hosting the meet). Athletes and spectators will use separate restrooms in Graviton and are asked to park along the side street and Graviton parking lot.

E QUIPMENT: There will be a mix of pounds and kilo bars, plates and bumpers. The warmup area is in the rubber flooring crossfit area. Some areas are not fully level. The competition platform will be a stand-alone plywood platform. There will be a digital system showing athlee attempts per session.

ELIGIBILITY:

YOU MUST BE A USA WEIGHTLIFTING REGISTERED MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING TO PARTICIPATE AND COMPETE.

COLLEGIATE/UNIVERSITY ATHLETES: You must have a valid university ID, and be in good standing with your university. You must bring your university ID to weigh ins. All university athletes who do not have a university ID cannot lift at all. If you do not have a university ID, a most recent transcript showing you are actively enrolled will suffice.

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ENTRY FEE & PAYMENT: $100.00 per participant.$65.00 for college students. College students must show proof of school ID or equivalent at weigh in. No refunds will be accepted.

THE MEET DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CAP ENTRIES AT ANY MAXIUM PER SESSION.

SCHEDULE:THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF TEN(10) to FOURTEEN(14) LIFTERS PER SESSION.

PLEASE BE PATIENT AND UNDERSTANDING WHILE WE WORK TO MAKE THIS A FUN AND ENJOYABLE COMPETITION.

SCHEDULE: The Schedule will be finalized closer to the competition based on entries. Likely women and youths will go in the morning sessions, and men will go into the afternoon and evening. The earliest sessions will start from 6am to 10am, and the latest session may start around 5-6pm.

PLEASE NOTE: The sessions and schedule are subject to change. Sessions may be split, combined or added. Weigh-In and Lifts times will be determined in the weeks prior to the competition. Please be flexible and understanding.

AWARDS: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Medals per Weight Class for Youths, and Female, and Male lifters. No Juniors or Masters medals will be awarded. Depending on sign-up volume there may be a best overall lifter trophy for male and female based on ROBI.

All lifters must be current members of USAW, and must show proof of current membership. A digital image of your membership will be accepted (pulled up on a laptop or smartphone, for example). We will not print out your card.

Any questions, please email [email protected] or the meet director at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cambridge Strength and Conditioning, 1 Broadway, Arlington, United States

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