Join USA Powerlifting
Built for Lifters at Every Level
Join USA Powerlifting and get access to competitions, rankings, and the structure to actually see your progress.
What You Get
A Community For All Lifters
You don’t just join USA Powerlifting for the lifts—you stay for what it feels like: a sport where progress is personal, the work is yours, and the results show up honestly on the bar.
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Train Smarter
Get access to coaching standards, athlete protection guidance, and resources built to support better training, safer environments, and stronger lifters.
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Compete Anywhere
Step into sanctioned meets anywhere in the country, from your first local meet to national-level stages. Your numbers count, and your progress moves with you.
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Be Part of It
Train and compete alongside a national community of athletes, coaches, and volunteers who are all invested in the same thing—getting stronger and pushing the sport forward.
Pricing
Built for Lifters at Every Level
A membership gives you access to compete, track your progress, and be part of the sport beyond just training.
Membership Options
Access to Competition
- Compete at sanctioned local, regional, national, and international meets
- Qualify for higher-level events based on performance
- Earn eligibility for national and international team opportunities
Rankings, Records, and Recognition
- Appear in official national rankings
- Set and hold state, national, and international records
- Earn awards and competitive recognition through sanctioned events
Coaching and Training Support
- Train with certified coaches and registered club teams
- Join structured, competitive training environments through affiliated clubs
- Access coaching pathways for athletes and teams
Governance and Member Voice
- Voting privileges as a member
- Ability to participate in committees and nomination/election processes
- Opportunities to influence the direction of the sport
Member Resources and Benefits
- Access to the USA Powerlifting newsletter and official updates
- Secondary sports accident and general liability insurance coverage
- Member discounts through shopping and travel programs
Community Involvement
- Volunteer opportunities at events and within the organization
- Participation in registered clubs and competitive communities
- Recognition programs celebrating athlete achievement
Integrity and Fair Play Standards
- Membership includes agreement to follow USA Powerlifting rules and drug testing policies
- Athletes are subject to anti-doping rules and testing protocols as a condition of membership
- Membership can be suspended or revoked for violations of these rules
- A non-compete membership option exists that is not subject to drug testing
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Member data is protected by internal privacy standards
- Staff, board members, and volunteers are required to keep member information confidential
- Information is only shared as necessary for operations or with authorized parties
- By registering, members agree to these privacy terms
Access to Competition
- Compete at sanctioned local, regional, national, and international meets
- Qualify for higher-level events based on performance
- Earn eligibility for national and international team opportunities
Rankings, Records, and Recognition
- Appear in official national rankings
- Set and hold state, national, and international records
- Earn awards and competitive recognition through sanctioned events
Coaching and Training Support
- Train with certified coaches and registered club teams
- Join structured, competitive training environments through affiliated clubs
- Access coaching pathways for athletes and teams
Member Resources and Benefits
- Access to the USA Powerlifting newsletter and official updates
- Secondary sports accident and general liability insurance coverage
- Member discounts through shopping and travel programs
Community Involvement
- Volunteer opportunities at events and within the organization
- Participation in registered clubs and competitive communities
- Recognition programs celebrating athlete achievement
Integrity and Fair Play Standards
- Membership includes agreement to follow USA Powerlifting rules and drug testing policies
- Athletes are subject to anti-doping rules and testing protocols as a condition of membership
- Membership can be suspended or revoked for violations of these rules
- A non-compete membership option exists that is not subject to drug testing
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Member data is protected by internal privacy standards
- Staff, board members, and volunteers are required to keep member information confidential
- Information is only shared as necessary for operations or with authorized parties
- By registering, members agree to these privacy terms
Access to Competition
- Compete at sanctioned local, regional, and national meets
- Qualify for higher-level events based on performance
- Earn eligibility for national team opportunities
Rankings, Records, and Recognition
- Appear in official national rankings
- Set and hold state, and national records
- Earn awards and competitive recognition through sanctioned events
Coaching and Training Support
- Train with certified coaches and registered club teams
- Join structured, competitive training environments through affiliated clubs
- Access coaching pathways for athletes and teams
Member Resources and Benefits
- Access to the USA Powerlifting newsletter and official updates
- Secondary sports accident and general liability insurance coverage
- Member discounts through shopping and travel programs
Community Involvement
- Participation in registered clubs and competitive communities
- Recognition programs celebrating athlete achievement
Integrity and Fair Play Standards
- Membership includes agreement to follow USA Powerlifting rules and drug testing policies
- Athletes are subject to anti-doping rules as a condition of membership
- Membership can be suspended or revoked for violations of these rules
- A non-compete membership option exists that is not subject to drug testing
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Member data is protected by internal privacy standards
- Staff, board members, and volunteers are required to keep member information confidential
- Information is only shared as necessary for operations or with authorized parties
- By registering, members agree to these privacy terms
Access to Competition
- Compete at sanctioned local, regional, and national meets
- Qualify for higher-level events based on performance
- Earn eligibility for national team opportunities
Rankings, Records, and Recognition
- Appear in official national rankings
- Earn awards and competitive recognition through sanctioned events
Coaching and Training Support
- Train with certified coaches and registered club teams
- Join structured, competitive training environments through affiliated clubs
- Access coaching pathways for athletes and teams
Member Resources and Benefits
- Access to the USA Powerlifting newsletter and official updates
- Secondary sports accident and general liability insurance coverage
- Member discounts through shopping and travel programs
Community Involvement
- Volunteer opportunities at events and within the organization
- Participation in registered clubs and competitive communities
- Recognition programs celebrating athlete achievement
Integrity and Fair Play Standards
- Membership includes agreement to follow USA Powerlifting rules and drug testing policies
- Athletes are subject to anti-doping rules as a condition of membership
- Membership can be suspended or revoked for violations of these rules
- A non-compete membership option exists that is not subject to drug testing
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Member data is protected by internal privacy standards
- Staff, board members, and volunteers are required to keep member information confidential
- Information is only shared as necessary for operations or with authorized parties
- By registering, members agree to these privacy terms
Lifetime Membership Terms & Conditions
Lifetime memberships are non-refundable, non-transferable, and will be valid during your lifetime.
Lifetime Member Benefits
- Personalized Lifetime Member Jacket
- Lifetime member personalized ID Card
- Lifetime Member Embroidered Patch
- Lifetime Member Pin
- Distinctive Lifetime Member Decals
- Free Spectator Entry to all USA Powerlifting Nationals
- 5% discount on courses and seminars
- 5% discount on entry for Nationals
Lifetime memberships will terminate, and you will not be entitled to reactivation, reinstatement, or any refund if:
- you choose to cancel your membership for any reason.
- we cancel your membership for disciplinary reasons that result in suspension or expulsion.
- any positive doping offense that results in suspension.
How to select Lifetime Membership if you are already a Member
Go to: Membership Renewal Page
- Log in
- Select Update Membership or Club
- Select Renew for Next Year
- Make sure Membership Data is correct
- Click Continue
- Select Lifetime under the Membership type dropdown
- Finish the registration process
| Age | Price | Age | Price | Age | Price | ||
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17-22 | $2,535.00 | 43-47 | $1,917.00 | 68-72 | $1,063.00 | ||
23-27 | $2,437.00 | 48-52 | $1,778.00 | 73-77 | $835.00 | ||
28-32 | $2,259.00 | 53-57 | $1,625.00 | 78-82 | $587.00 | ||
33-37 | $2,165.00 | 58-62 | $1,465.00 | 83+ | $306.00 | ||
38-42 | $2,043.00 | 63-67 | $1,269.00 |
NOTE: All purchases add processing fees to the prices shown.
Auto-renew members will need to ask to be switched to annual to select Lifetime
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