POWERLIFTING COMPS

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Upcoming Comps

GPC/Novice Coastal Carnage 2 9:00am 14th June 2026

Coastal Carnage 2 is a full three-lift GPC-sanctioned and Novice division powerlifting competition hosted by South Coast Barbell.

This event provides experienced lifters the opportunity to compete under GPC standards, while also giving first-time and developing lifters a structured Novice pathway into competition.

Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026
Lifting Begins: 9:00am

Location:
South Coast Barbell
7 Scallop Street
Huskisson NSW 2540

Spectators: Free Entry

Flights will be determined once all entries are finalised and will be released prior to competition day

24-Hour Weigh-In:
Saturday, 13 June 2026
9:00am – 11:00am

2-Hour Weigh-In:
Sunday, 14 June 2026
7:00am – 8:00am

Lifter Briefing: 8:00am – 8:10am
First Lift: 9:00am

All lifters must attend the lifter briefing

GPC Divisions

  • Sleeved Male

  • Sleeved Female

  • ALL SANCTIONED FEMALES COMBINE FOR TROPHIES AND PRIZE MONEY BASED ON DOTS

  • Wrapped Male

  • Wrapped Female

  • ALL SANCTIONED MALES COMBINE FOR TROPHIES AND PRIZE MONEY BASED ON DOTS

Novice Division

The Novice category is designed for first-time competitors or developing lifters who are not yet ready to compete at open federation level.

Novice lifters will compete under standard competition conditions in a professionally run environment.

Only knee sleeves can be worn.

Placing will be 1st 2nd 3rd male and female on dots.

The 2026 Coastal Carnage 2 will be run using:

Squat: Zero Weakness Monolift 25kg Loaded Lifting Squat Bar
Bench Press: Valhalla comp bench with 20kg Goliath Power Bar
Deadlift: Valhalla 20kg deadlift bar

  • GPC lifters must hold an active GPC membership where required.

  • Novice lifters are not required to hold federation membership unless upgrading divisions.

  • Once entries are full, registration will close. A waiting list will be created.

  • Competition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • Lifters must comply with all federation rules, commands, and equipment standards.

For event enquiries:

Lachlan Sewell
South Coast Barbell
Phone: 0448 412 758
Email: info@southcoastbarbell.com