IOWA
2026 Women’s Barbell Classic
April 25, 2026New Venue!!2100 NW 100th St
Clive, IA 50325
Horizon Event Center
Only a few spots remain!
Hosted by Raise the Bar Initiative
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The Women’s Barbell Classic is a women’s only push/pull powerlifting meet hosted by Raise the Bar Initiative. Women from ages 8 to 60+ share the platform, showcasing their hard work, dedication and strength, all while making new friends.
Beyond building community and friendly competition, this is also Raise the Bar Initiative’s largest fundraiser of the year - their version of gala in the nonprofit world. Raise the Bar Initiative is primarily volunteer based, which means everything raised from this event including registration fees, sponsorships, apparel sales, admissions and individual fundraising directly support
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April 25, 2026
Doors open at 7:00am
Mandatory rules meeting for lifters at 7:30am
Lifting (bench) begins at 8:00am
Intermission 11:00am
Deadlift begins at 12:00pm
Awards and group photo
Horizon Event Center
2100 NW 100th Street
Clive, Iowa 50325Admission: $10 for spectators and coaches (12 and under is free).
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Early Birt Teams
Opens October 25, 8:00am
Closes October 25, 5:00pmGolden Tickets
Opens October 25, 8:00am
Closes October 26, 5:00pmIndividual Registration
Opens October 26, 6:00pm -
Weigh Ins:
FRIDAY, April 24, 20269:00 - 11:00 am and 4:00–6:00 pm
Horizon Events Center
2100 NW 100th Street
Clive, Iowa 50325EVERY LIFTER IS REQUIRED TO WEIGH IN. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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The Women’s Barbell Classic takes close to 100 volunteers over 2 days. That is why we need your help. If you are interested please complete our volunteer sign-up form and when the event gets closer we will be in touch!
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More information coming soon!
“It doesn't matter how much you lift, how in shape you are, or how old you are. We all lift each other up. The energy at the WBC was so amazing, it was the same high feeling I got when I went skydiving and I can't wait for the next one!”
— Christy C. 2022 WBC Participant
Lift together. Grow together.