MVP Powerlifting Competition

Join us for a family-friendly powerlifting competition where athletes of all ages and experience levels can test their strength while giving back to our local veteran community.

100% of competitor registration donations will be donated to Maine Veterans Project to help offset heating fuel costs for local veterans this winter.

Open to adult lifters looking to test their strength in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

Youth lifters are encouraged to participate and experience the excitement of competition in a fun, supportive environment.

Family Friendly!

We encourage parents and children to team up and participate in the event together. The Parent & Child Bundle allows one adult and one youth competitor to register together at a discounted donation amount.

Come cheer on the lifters, support the cause, and enjoy the competition!

Competitors will test their strength in three events:

SQUAT • BENCH PRESS • DEADLIFT

Lifters will compete within their designated age, gender, and weight class, with opportunities to earn recognition for their performances.

Whether you're an experienced lifter or stepping onto the platform for the first time, this event is about community, strength, and giving back.

Your registration does more than get you onto the platform.

Every competitor helps make a difference.

All competitor registration donations will go toward supporting Maine Veterans Project and their efforts to help local veterans with heating fuel costs this winter.

Come lift with us, bring your family and friends, and help us turn every rep into an opportunity to give back.

We will recognize four overall champions:

🏆 Overall Female Champion
🏆 Overall Male Champion
🏆 Overall Youth Champion
🏆 Overall Masters Champion

Overall awards will be determined using a bodyweight-adjusted scoring coefficient, such as DOTS, allowing lifters across different weight classes to be compared based on relative strength rather than total weight lifted alone.

This means a lighter lifter who lifts exceptionally well for their bodyweight can compete for an overall title alongside heavier lifters.

SQUAT • BENCH PRESS • DEADLIFT

Competitors will be grouped by gender, bodyweight, and age to create fair and competitive divisions.

Lightweight: 145 lb & under
Middleweight: 146–175 lb
Heavyweight: 176+ lb

Lightweight: 165 lb & under
Middleweight: 166–205 lb
Heavyweight: 206+ lb

Each weight class will be divided into three age divisions:

Youth: Under 18
Open: 18–49
Masters: 50+

Youth Division Note: The Youth division is strictly for competitors under 18 years of age. Competitors who are 18 or older will compete in the Open or Masters division based on age.

This creates 18 possible competition divisions:

• 9 Women's Divisions
• 9 Men's Divisions

Women

• Youth Lightweight
• Youth Middleweight
• Youth Heavyweight
• Open Lightweight
• Open Middleweight
• Open Heavyweight
• Masters Lightweight
• Masters Middleweight
• Masters Heavyweight

Men

• Youth Lightweight
• Youth Middleweight
• Youth Heavyweight
• Open Lightweight
• Open Middleweight
• Open Heavyweight
• Masters Lightweight
• Masters Middleweight
• Masters Heavyweight

Bracketing will be completed the morning of the event based on the competitors who are registered and present.

All competitors must be fully registered and present prior to the rules meeting.

The rules meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 AM. During this meeting, we will review competition rules, event procedures, and expectations for all lifters.

Please arrive early, check in, and be ready to participate in the rules meeting.

Brackets and lifting order will be finalized after registration/check-in and will be announced following the rules meeting.

Event venue & nearby stays

Bangor Brewer Athletic Club, 35 Abbott St, Brewer, United States

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