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SoCal Open
Anaheim Fit Expo

Two days of USPA powerlifting at the Anaheim Convention Center, featuring tested and non-tested competition.

Dates
Aug. 29–30, 2026
Location
Anaheim, CA
Sanction
26-47100
Competition Overview

The SoCal Open Takes The Expo Stage

The meet is limited to 100 lifters and offers Full Power, Bench Only, and Deadlift Only across Raw, Classic Raw, and Single Ply categories.

Divisions

Tested & Non-Tested

Both divisions are available. Tested competition uses urinalysis with a 10% targeted random selection based on top DOTS scores.

Saturday

Through 82.5kg

Women and men through the 82.5kg weight class compete Saturday, August 29.

Sunday

90kg Through 140kg+

Women and men from 90kg through 140kg+ compete Sunday, August 30. The squat bar is used Sunday only.

Meet Schedule

Plan Your Competition

Weigh-Ins

Friday
10:00–11:30 AM or 4:00–5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00–11:30 AM or 4:00–5:00 PM
No same-day weigh-ins under any circumstances.

Event Days

Warmup
9:00 AM
Lifting Begins
10:00 AM
Awards follow competition. Placements are offered by eligible weight class and age group.

Awards

Open
1st–3rd place in each weight class.
Junior 13–15, 16–17, 18–19 & 20–23
1st–3rd place in each weight class and age group.
Submaster 35–39
1st–3rd place in each weight class.
Master 40–44, 45–49, etc.
1st–3rd place in each weight class and age group.
Best Lifter
Awards are given to each qualified lifter with five or more competitors in their class.
Venue

Anaheim Convention Center

800 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802

Get Directions →
Meet Director

Steve Denison

Contact the meet director with competition-specific questions.

[email protected] →
Qualifier

Advance Your Season

Qualify for any IPL competition or USPA national-level competition by achieving the required total during the applicable qualifying period.

Registration Closes August 16, 2026

Limited To 100 Lifters

Review the official event listing for current registration availability and complete event terms.

Official Event Listing

Refund policy: no refunds unless the event is cancelled. Transfers are allowed only to other local meets directed by Steve Denison, are valid through August 2027, and do not include Nationals or other major events.