05/03/2026
Who's more exhausted at the end of meet day – the lifters or the spotters/loaders? (There is a correct answer lol)
Shoutout to everyone who makes this day happen every year. We are eternally grateful for each and every one of you.
This is both an exciting and tough year for us. We have some incredible news to announce next week for y'all. And, we also currently do not have enough money to put on this year's events.
At this point we are planning on them happening, but they cost us quite a bit. We rent both venues, all of the equipment, pay all of our judges, referees, spotters/loaders. We do not receive much in sponsorship/tabling money, and a very small portion of our annual budget is funded by memberships, athlete registrations, and audience tickets, all of which we try to keep very inexpensive and accessible to folks.
We rely primarily on grant money to put on both competitions, and unfortunately all LGBTQ+ organizations are struggling for the limited funding in our current political climate. We will continue to apply for grants, but we are several thousand dollars short of putting on this year's event and are hoping for our community's support.
If you're able to donate, $2-$3 is enough to help us get towards this year's goal. You can donate through our website: https://iatbp.org/product/donate/
Moreover, if you or someone you know is a business owner who wants to sponsor us and advertise at both competitions as well as on our site, socials, etc., please reach out! Email [email protected] to get the ball rolling.
Thank you to our community for all you do. We literally couldn't exist without y'all!
