2025 Madd Mike Lives (formerly the Rise of the Phoenix meet)

Sign up ASAP as we hit meet caps quickly.

Reminder, all meets we run are both APO drug tested  and APO non-tested. Lifters choice. 

**12 & Under youth deadlift is a separate meet entry form.**

Meet Directors: 

  • Scott Mecham (801-330-0084)
  • Michèle Russell-Mecham (916-505-7073)
  • Email: admin@utahpowerlifting.com

Utah Powerlifting info: www.utahpowerlifting.com

Date:

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025
  • Lifting starts at 9:00 AM.
  • Athlete rules Briefing at 8:00 AM.

Location:

Valhalla Gym info:

Sanctioned By:

  • American Powerlifting Organization; visit https://apopwerlifting.com for more information

Eligibility:

  • Open to APO members. All APO athletes are required to have a valid APO registration card to compete in the sanctioned contest, and must show it at weigh-in. If you fail to bring it, you will be required to purchase one online for $50.  https://apopowerlifting.com/join

Contests:

  • Powerlift (Multi-ply), Single-ply Powerlift, Raw Powerlift, Classic Raw Powerlift, Bench (Multi-ply), Deadlift Only (Multi-ply), Single-ply Bench, Single-ply Deadlift, Raw Bench, Raw Deadlift

Divisions:

  • Teen (13-15, 16-17, 18-19), Junior (20-23), Open, Submasters (33- 39), Master (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+), Law/Fire/Military, Special Olympics

Weight Classes:

  • 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 242, 275, 308, 308+

Entry Fee:

  • $150 per division/contest. $50 for each additional division/contest
  • NO REFUNDS

Awards:

  • Medals for top 3 per weight class in each division
  • Best Lifter prizes for categories with 5 or more competitors.

Weigh Ins:

Rules:

  • American Powerlifting Organization rules apply. More info: https://apopowerlifting.com
  • One piece lifting suits (i.e. singlets) must be worn by all APO sanctioned competitors
  • Rules meeting will be at 8:00 am on Saturday in main seating area at Valhalla Strength Gym.

Spectator Fees:

  • $10.00 per day; children under the age of 13 get in free.