The Barbell Games
The 2023 Barbell Games is the first ever sports festival in Springfield, MO, presented by GP Athletics. The Barbell Games will be held at the Ozark Empire Fair Grounds in a massive 38,000sq ft building on April 29th, 2023. The Barbell Games will house 4 sports with over 200 athletes and 600+ spectators.
Sports Featured:
Powerlifting- Sanctioned through USPA
The USPA is the largest powerlifting federation created by lifters, for lifters. With over 400 competitions nationwide, lifters from all skill levels are provided an opportunity to showcase their efforts in a safe and competitive environment.
Sign up for the USPA meet here: Upcoming Events - USPA
Strongman- Sanctioned through Strongman Corporation
Strongman Corporation is the organization creating, managing and promoting the popular Strongman events, the foundation for amateur and professional strength sport competitions. American Strongman Corporation (ASC) is the sole sanctioning and governing body for the sport of professional strongman in the United States. North American Strongman Inc. (NAS) is the premier amateur strongman corporation in the world. BE STRONG!
Sign up for the strongman competition here: Iron Podium
Weightlifting- Sanctioned through USAW
The mission of USA Weightlifting is to support United States athletes in achieving excellence in Olympic and world competition, and to support, promote and educate a diverse and inclusive community of weightlifting and the use of the barbell in the United States.
Sign up for the weightlifting meet here: Registration open through USAW website.
Fitness- Organized through GP Athletics
GP Athletics is Springfield's Premier Strength Gym. With athletes on every level of competition, from beginners to world record holders, the goal is to share their passion for the strength industry and get more individuals involved using a barbell to get stronger. Sitting at a huge 13,000sq ft, GP Athletics is the most equipped facility in Springfield, MO. With 40+ machines, 33 places to squat, bench, and deadlift as well as 3,000sq ft of strongman equipment. GP Athletics holds true to being Springfield’s Premier Strength Gym.
Sign up for the functional fitness competition here: Fitness Competiton (jotform.com)
For any questions, please email Spencer@gpathletics.net
Interested in Sponsoring or becoming a Vendor?
There is not another event held in Missouri that will help grow and promote your business like this one! Please email spencer@gpathletics.net for the sponsorship packet and options.
Sports Event Info:
Strongman- Sanctioned through Strongman Corporation
SIGN UP HERE: Iron Podium
TIME: 9am Start Time (Contestants Check-in 8am)
WEIGH-INS: Friday, April 28th, 7am-6pm
(MUST HAVE CURRENT STRONGMAN CORP MEMBERSHIP CARD)
WEIGH-INS LOCATION: GP Athletics, 3119 S Scenic Ave Ste B Springfield, MO 65807
IG: @The_Barbell_Games
If there are 2-5 athletes a class:
1st place - Nationals (2023) and Regionals (2024) invites
2nd - Regionals (2023)
3rd - Regionals (2023)
If there are 6+ athletes in a class:
1st - Nationals (2023) and Regionals (2024)
2nd - Nationals (2023) and Regionals (2024)
3rd - Regionals (2024)
4th - Regionals (2024)
A licensed event does not have a minimum or maximum total number of competitors required. Competition events and weights are at the discretion of the promoter. Expense money or supplements can be awarded.
Events:
Press Medley: Circus - Axle - Log
Conan's Wheel for Distance
Yoke: 80' with turn at 40'
Carrying Medley: Farmers - Duck Walk - Power stairs
Sandbag Throw Over Bar
Fitness- Organized through GP Athletics
-Teams of 2, Same sex teams! (MM) (FF)
-One day long competition with 6 lanes. All teams will compete in 3 workouts.
-RX and Scaled Divisions
SIGN UP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/230175931341147
Workout #1
RX
For Time 15 Min Cap
60 Wall Balls (20/14)
40 Toes To Bar
20 Hang Snatches (95/65)
50 Wall Balls (20/14)
40 Toes To Bar
15 Hang Snatches (115/75)
40 Wall Balls (20/14)
40 Toes To Bar
10 Hang Snatch (135/95)
SCALED
For Time 15 Min Cap
60 Wall Balls (14/10)
40 Hanging Knee Raises
20 Hang Snatches (75/55)
50 Wall Balls (14/10)
40 Hanging Knee Raises
15 Hang Snatches (95/65)
40 Wall Balls (14/10)
40 Hanging Knee Raises
10 Hang Snatch (115/75)
(*split reps however you choose. Only 1 person can work at a time.)
Workout #2
RX
10 Min AMRAP
9 Front Squats (135/95)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
5 Shoulder To Overhead (135/95)
SCALED
10 Min AMRAP
9 Front Squats (95/65)
7 Bar Over Burpees
5 Shoulder To Overhead (95/65)
(*10min to get as many reps as possible must partners must alternate movements)
Workout #3
RX
For Time 14 Min Cap
100 Box Jump Overs (30/24)
80 KB Swings (70/55)
60 Deadlifts (155/135)
40 Box Jump Overs (30/24)
400ft Sandbag Carry (200/150)
SCALED
For Time 14 Min Cap
100 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
80 KB Swings (55/35)
60 Deadlifts (135/95)
40 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
400ft Sandbag Carry (150/100)
(*split reps however you choose. Only 1 person can work at a time. Each partner must complete 200ft of the sandbag carry.)
Fee:
$120/Team
Refund Policy:
Entry fees will not be refunded for a rescheduled or postponed event and will not be refunded for any other reasons.
Missouri State Championships- Sanctioned through USAW
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USPA Powerlifting Meet
Sign Up Here: USPA The Barbell Games, Springfield, Missouri - USPA