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Check out our annual power lifting meet, the gold bar.
The Gold Bar 2024

Saturday, April 13th 2024
10AM - 5PM 
Belk Gym Weight Room

Check-In: 8:00am 
Lifting Begins: 10:00am

Registration Fee: $20/ student
Eligibility: The Gold Bar is open to all current UNC Charlotte students.

Competition Overview

Test your strength! Have fun competing in a non-sanctioned "powerlifting meet" in a recreational setting, while it is a “competition” it is open to both experienced powerlifters and those who want to try it for the first time in a stress-free environment.

Competition Specifics

The competition will consist of SQUAT, BENCH and DEADLIFT

  • Competitors will receive 3 attempts per lift. 
  • Spotters will be present to ensure the safety of our participants. 
  • Each lift will also have a judge - competitors must receive a signal from the judge to signify successful completion of the lift and earn credit for the attempt. If the judge does not signal success, the attempt will not count. Participants are able to choose the lifts they want to compete in.
  • The Winner of for events and totals will be determined by the Wilks score.
  • Please note that the number of winners will be awarded based on the total number of competitors.

    RULEBOOK

2023 Gold Bar Results

Women's Division

  1. Bella Zimmerman
  2. Anisten Yandle- 
  3. Emily George

Men's Division

  1. Justin Geneta
  2. Matthew Felter
  3. Britton Dover
Check out the 2023 gold bar results.