100% Raw Empire State - New York Powerlifting

06/01/2026

What an incredible weekend of lifting!

More than 20 lifters took the platform on Friday, followed by over 50 competitors on Saturday, making this one of our biggest and most exciting events yet. Throughout the weekend, numerous state, national, and world records were broken, showcasing the hard work, dedication, and strength of everyone involved.

A huge thank you to all of the athletes, coaches, volunteers, referees, spectators, and supporters who helped make this event such a success. We would also like to extend a special thank you to UHS Physical Therapy for hosting the competition and continuing to support strength sports in our community.

The powerlifting community continues to grow, and we are proud to be part of building an environment that supports lifters of all experience levels while providing opportunities to compete at their best.

Thank you again for an amazing weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the platform this October for the New York State Championships!

05/22/2026

We are officially one week away from the start of the combined New York & Connecticut American Challenge!

We also have an exciting update to share. As many of you know, we have never charged spectator fees at our meets because we believe in building a strong community around our lifters and making sure everyone can come support the athletes.

This year, we will be accepting optional recommended spectator donations of $10 per person. All proceeds will go directly to the UHS Foundation Food Pantry, helping support members of our local community in need.

Representatives from the foundation will be onsite throughout the event to provide more information and collect donations. Again, these donations are completely optional, and we truly appreciate any support you are willing to give.

We are looking forward to an amazing weekend of lifting and can’t wait to see everyone next week!

05/14/2026

We will be selling shirts at this year’s American Challenge!

To reserve a shirt, please email Andrew at [email protected]. We will also have a limited number of shirts and sizes available for purchase at the competition.

Shirts are $25 each. We look forward to seeing everyone at the meet!

05/10/2026

Good morning, lifters!

This is the last day to sign up for the New York–Connecticut Combined American Challenge on May 29–30. We still have a few spots open, and this is shaping up to be our biggest meet to date!

Don’t miss out—secure your spot now using the link below. Let’s make it a great one!

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05/08/2026

Only 2 days left to sign up—make sure to get your entries in by Sunday!

We’re just a few weeks away from the New York–Connecticut American Challenge, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible event with a strong turnout and great competition.

Don’t miss out—this is going to be a fun one.
Sign up using the link below!

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05/03/2026

The registration deadline for the New York & Connecticut American Challenge has been extended to Sunday, May 10 — just 7 days left to sign up!

We’re already seeing a great turnout, with some very strong lifters registered. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrew at [email protected]

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05/01/2026

We are officially ONE WEEK out from the registration deadline for the Combined New York / Connecticut American Challenge!

Be sure to sign up before Friday the 8th — don’t miss your chance to compete.

If you have any questions, please reach out. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Owego at the end of the month!

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04/27/2026

Attention all New York lifters — the platform is calling!
We are less than two weeks away from the registration deadline for the American Challenge on May 29–30.

Let’s show the rest of the federation just how strong New York is.

We hope to see you there — sign up using the link below.

https://liftingcast.com/meets/m9l3y1z0u1yx/registration

04/24/2026

We’re proud to be hosting a very special competition tomorrow in partnership with Special Olympics New York.

Join us at 9 AM to support these incredible athletes as they showcase their hard work, determination, and passion for competition. Events like these are a powerful reminder of what sport is all about.

Good luck tomorrow to all the lifters!

04/20/2026

We are fast approaching the registration deadline for the Combined Connecticut & New York American Challenge.

The Curl event will take place on May 29, followed by Powerlifting on May 30. The deadline to register is May 8, so please be sure to submit your entry using the link below.

https://liftingcast.com/meets/m9l3y1z0u1yx/registration

We will also be hosting a Special Olympics competition this Saturday beginning at 9 AM. We encourage everyone to come out and support a great group of athletes.

Thank you for your support.

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