USA Weightlifting

10/15/2026

One week left to take advantage of early registration for the 2026 VIRUS Weightlifting Finals.

Secure your spot before early registration ends October 22 at 2 p.m. MT and prices go up.

Coaches, your registration is FREE during the early registration period. Get registered and get ready for the competition.

10/10/2026

Women coaches, this weekend is for you. https://www.usaweightlifting.org/womens-coaching-collective

Join USA Weightlifting Nov. 6-9 in Portland, Oregon, for a Women’s Coach Development Weekend and take your coaching education to the next level.

Earn both your USAW Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in one weekend while learning, connecting and growing alongside women coaches shaping the future of weightlifting.

Make your next step count. Register today.

09/30/2026

Join USA Weightlifting Nov. 6-9 in Portland, Oregon, for another Women’s Coach Development Weekend!

Take your coaching education to the next level with the opportunity to earn both USAW Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in one dynamic weekend, while connecting with women coaches who are helping shape the future of weightlifting.

PurposeThe USAW Women's Coaching Collective is an initiative created to help LIFT, CONNECT & EMPOWER women coaches in the sport of weightlifting. This initiative offers various educational and developmental opportunities in and out of competition t...

09/27/2026

One month out 🇺🇸

The IWF World Championships run Oct. 27-Nov. 8 in Ningbo, China. The first Olympic qualifying event is sure to be electric.

09/03/2026

Take your coaching to the next level with 20% off Elite Education Specialist Courses.

From September 4-8, use code ELITE20LDS to save on courses designed to expand your coaching knowledge and expertise.

Sale ends September 8.

08/28/2026

We’re sorry to share that weightlifting visionary Murray Levin died August 10 at the age of 98.

Levin, former president of the United States Weightlifting Federation and the Pan American Weightlifting Federation, was instrumental in the growth of women’s weightlifting at the domestic and international level. Levin cast the deciding vote in 1980 to allow women to compete in U.S. weightlifting national competitions, and he championed the first Women’s World Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1987.

Levin was instrumental in the growth of women’s weightlifting at the domestic and international level.

08/24/2026

The Pan American Youth Championships start Wednesday in Guayaquil, Ecuador!

Live stream likely through the Pan American Federation’s YouTube channel

08/06/2026

One week until regular registration for Virus Weightlifting Series 2 closes! Get signed up to experience beautiful Fort Worth 🤠

Full event info: https://www.usaweightlifting.org/2026-virus-weightlifting-series-2-championships

08/06/2026

The full 2027 competition calendar and qualifying totals are now available at usaweightlifting.org 🎉