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USPA Tested and Open Heavy Breathing Standard V, Vista, California

July 12 All day

Sanction#: 26-46975

Limited to 60 lifters

This event has both Tested and Non Tested Divisions available

All proceeds benefit the Heavy Breathing Foundation, supporting at-risk and potentially at-risk youth and adults in North County San Diego. We partner with local schools to provide mentorship, powerlifting-based strength training, and academic support—using the barbell to build real strength, confidence, discipline, and accountability. Our adult program focuses on personal growth, recovery, and reintegration while connecting participants with trusted community resources.

Refund Policy: There will be no refunds or transfers. Extreme emergency contact the meet director.

Registration closes: July 1, 2026

For the Tested Division: Drug testing by urinalysis. Drug Testing will be a 10% targeted random selection based on the top Dots scores.

Events: Full Power, Bench Only, Deadlift Only, Push Pull
Category: Raw, Classic Raw, Single Ply, Multi Ply

Weigh in Schedule:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Doors open 8:00am
Weigh in begin 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Afternoon weigh in: You must have an appointment to weigh-in on Saturday afternoon. Contact Mike at 858-603-1730 to request a Saturday afternoon weigh-in.
No same days weigh-ins under any circumstances

Event Schedule:
Warmup: 8:00 am
Lifting Begins: 9:00 am

Awards:
Open: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class
Junior 10-12, 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 given to each qualified lifter with 5 or more competitors in their class.

Qualifier For:
Any IPL Competition or USPA National Level Competition with the necessary qualifying total during the appropriate qualifying period.

(858) 603-1731

2494 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA 92084 United States