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APL South Coast Showdown - Sunday 1st of March 2026

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APL South Coast Showdown 2026

The South Coast Showdown 2026 is a full three-lift APL-sanctioned competition open to all registered APL lifters. This event provides competitors the opportunity to qualify for the APL Australian Nationals.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Location: South Coast Barbell, 7 Scallop Street, Huskisson NSW 2540

Weigh-ins:

  • 24-hour weigh-in: Saturday, 28 February 2026 (9:00am – 11:00am)

  • Same-day weigh-in: Sunday, 1 March 2026 (7:00am – 8:00am)

Lifter Briefing: 8:00am – 8:10am
First Lift: 9:00am
Spectators: Free entry

Flights will be determined closer to the event once all entries are finalised.

Divisions

All APL lifters are welcome, with both tested and untested, Wrapped and Sleeved divisions available for male and female competitors.
Placings will be awarded based on DOTS scoring, ensuring fair competition across all weight classes.

  • Tested Male Division

  • Tested Female Division

  • Untested Male Division

  • Untested Female Division

Equipment Used

All competition equipment meets APL standards and is maintained to elite-level performance.
The 2026 South Coast Showdown will be run using:

  • Squat: Zero Weakness Monolift with a Loaded Lifting 25kg Squat Bar

  • Bench Press: Valhalla Bench Press with Goliath 20kg Power Bar

  • Deadlift: Valhalla 20kg Deadlift Bar

Prize Money (Based on DOTS)

Untested Male Division
1st – $500
2nd – $250

Untested Female Division
1st – $500
2nd – $250

Tested Male Division
1st – $500
2nd – $250

Tested Female Division
1st – $500
2nd – $250

Entry Information and Rules

  • This is an APL sanctioned event. Lifters must hold an active APL membership to compete.

  • Once entries are full, registration will close. A waiting list will be available in case of withdrawals.

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

  • For all rules and technical standards, please refer to the APL Rule Book (2024 Rev-C).

Contact

For more information or event inquiries:
Lachlan Sewell
Phone: 0448 412 758
Email: info@southcoastbarbell.com