2026 March Madness Weightlifting Meet

Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is excited to announce the 2026 March Madness Weightlifting Meet, a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sanctioned event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Morrisville, NC. Registration will be limited to 80 athletes and is expected to fill quickly, so competitors are encouraged to claim their spot early.

Event details

This USAW sanctioned Olympic weightlifting meet will feature the snatch and clean & jerk, with results officially submitted to USA Weightlifting. A valid, up‑to‑date USAW membership is required to compete and must be active on the day of the meet and at the time of results submission.

The March Madness meet will be held at Athletic Lab, located at 110 Competition Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. Lifting will run from 9:00 AM to approximately 7:00 PM on a single platform with experienced officials and meet staff.

Registration and pricing

Registration is first‑come, first‑served and capped at 80 lifters. Tiered pricing rewards early sign‑ups and helps ensure sessions stay efficient and competitive.

• Early registration: 75.00 (through 02/06/26)
• Normal registration: 95.00 (02/07/26 – 03/07/26)
• Late registration: 120.00 (03/08/26 – 03/15/26), with late entry not guaranteed a t‑shirt

The registration deadline is end of day on 03/15/26, with no entries accepted after that date. Athletes are strongly encouraged to double‑check all registration details (name, USAW number, weight class, date of birth, and club) to avoid delays in results processing.

Competition schedule and format

The meet will run in four sessions organized by gender and entry total, with lifters ordered by ascending opening total. Sessions are tentatively scheduled as follows:

• 1st Session (Women’s B): 9:00 AM start, 7:00 AM weigh‑in
• 2nd Session (Women’s A): 11:30 AM start, 9:30 AM weigh‑in
• 3rd Session (Men’s B): 2:00 PM start, 12:00 PM weigh‑in
• 4th Session (Men’s A): 4:30 PM start, 2:30 PM weigh‑in

Awards will be given by Sinclair score for males and females in each division: Youth, Junior, Senior, and Masters. This structure ensures a competitive environment for both new and experienced lifters across all age groups.

Refunds and policies

There are no refunds for meet withdrawal once registered. However, if notification of withdrawal is received before the meet date (3/21/26), a credit may be issued toward a future Athletic Lab weightlifting meet.

Because incorrect or incomplete registration information is the most common cause of delayed results submission, athletes are asked to carefully verify details before finalizing registration. Ensuring accuracy on the front end helps streamline weigh‑ins, cards, and official results.

Sign Up Now

Spots are limited and previous Athletic Lab meets have reached capacity quickly, so early registration is the best way to secure a place on the platform. If you plan to compete, register now, lock in the best pricing, and get your USAW membership in order so you are ready to lift on March 21.

Don’t wait until the late registration window when prices increase and t‑shirt availability is not guaranteed—reserve your spot today and be part of the 2026 March Madness Weightlifting Meet at Athletic Lab.