USA Masters Inc.

10/07/2026

The countdown to the deadline continues!

We are 21 days out from the regular registration deadline for the 2026 HCAM and American Masters in Valley Forge, PA.

For everyone involved, this is an opportunity for all to set new records, qualify for international competition, and rise through the rankings. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or looking to see the competition platform with us for the first time this is the perfect opportunity for you all.

Information for registration, records, and hotel accommodations can be found on our website. Hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Our updated rankings for the year are officially out now.

With the conclusion of the 2026 IMWA World Masters and Adaptive Championships in Athens, we have officially updated our Elite Rankings for the current period leading into next year’s Masters Elite Invitational.

These new rankings include results from the following events:
-2026 Pan American Championships in El Salvador
-2026 Last Road to Athens in Savannah
-2026 Elite Masters Invitational in Savannah
-2026 IMWA World Masters Championship in Athens, Greece

See where you stack up against the best of the best. Remember that these rankings are subject to change following the 2026 Howard Cohen American Masters and Americas Cup in Valley Forge, PA.

10/02/2026

ALREADY OVER 500 PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION RECEIVED.
THE IMWA CONDUCTS THE PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 WORLD MASTERS (ADAPTIVE) GAMES & IMWA WORLD MASTERS (ADAPTIVE) WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP IN KANSAI - JAPAN

UPPER LIMIT OF REGISTRATION IS 1000 ATHLETES

2 COMPETITION PLATFORMS
Please find the Preliminary registration and Athletes selection rules and procedure.
Please find the 2027 World Masters Qualifying Totals Chart
Please find the 2027 WMG Sport Information Guide
Please find the 2026 IMWA updated TECHNICAL RULES
Please find the ENTRY FEES DESCRIPTION

From 1992 born athletes:
A weightlifter can compete in Masters’ weightlifting events on the 1st January in the year he or she becomes 35 years of age regardless of the fact that the birth date may be as late as the 31st December. The same principle applies when an athlete reaches the next age group.

2 MEDALS EVENT. 1 FOR THE WORLD MASTERS (ADAPTIVE) GAMES IN WEIGHTLIFTING + 1 FOR THE IMWA WORLD MASTERS (ADAPTIVE) CHAMPIONSHIP

2027 WORLD MASTERS GAMES & IMWA WORLD MASTERS (ADAPTIVE) WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP

Date: 17 - 25 MAY 2027
Competition Venue: AMINO-VALUE HALL,
LOCATION: 51 AZA-YONMAI TATEIWA MUYACHO, NARUTO CITY -
TOKUSHIMA 772 - 0017 KANSAI - JAPAN
Preliminary Registration opened: 15 January 2026

Preliminary Registration close: 15 December 2026

Qualifying period start: 15 January 2026 to 15 December 2026

10/02/2026

There’s still time to join us in San Diego for the USA Masters Training Camp, October 9–10!

This is more than a weekend of lifting. It’s an opportunity to train, learn, and connect with other Masters athletes while diving into the things that matter specifically to us. Technique, recovery, programming, longevity, competition preparation, and continuing to improve at every age.

And there’s something bigger at stake here.

We hear you when you ask for more USA Masters events on the West Coast. We want them too. But bringing more camps, clinics, and opportunities west depends on showing that the demand is there.

Turnout matters.

If you’ve been asking for more opportunities closer to home, this is your chance to help show us that the West Coast Masters community is ready for more.

🌴 San Diego, California
📅 October 9–10
🏋️ Masters-specific training, education & community

There’s still time to sign up. Come train with us and help us build something bigger out West.

09/30/2026

It’s that time of year again! The countdown is officially on for the 2026 Howard Cohen American Masters and Americas Cup being held in Valley Forge, PA in December.

Regular registration for this event runs until October 28th! Don’t wait to sign up. Check the link in our bio for registration and more information.

09/29/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 IMWA World Masters and Adaptive Championships. Time for our recap for our team representing the United States in Athens, Greece!

The United States made up 220 out of 1,355 total athletes that competed with 209 of those athletes posting totals. Congratulations to all of our medalists, which include 33 gold medals, 18 silver medals, and 25 bringing home the bronze for their country! In addition, we saw 110 athletes finishing in the top 5 of their respective categories and a massive 168 finishing in the top 10!

For our team standings, our men’s team brought home second place with 270 points awarded while our women’s team placed third overall with 244 points.

Some key standout lifters to point out would include Rudolf Kotlikov who was awarded the M90 best lifter and grand master award. Additional best lifter awards presented to Rick Buckness (M60), Christopher Douglas (M45), Lynn Paskiewkcz (W70), and Margaret Franklin (W65).

With this year’s event, we also saw the largest turnout of adaptive athletes in history with 13 athletes representing 11 different countries. For the United States, we saw Beth Morton (W60 69kg PW4) and Samantha Love (W35 69kg PW2) bring home gold medals.

Congratulations to all athletes that represented the United States in Athens and made us all proud.