Before signing up for a competition, you’ll need to create an account with USA weightlifting!

 

USA WEIGHTLIFTING MEMBERSHIP

To create a membership for your athlete click on:  BARS

 

1. Create an account. 

2. Select "Register with membership." 

3. Fill out the form. 

4. Add Edwin Johnson as the coach and Kimberly Wiese as the assistant coach.

5. Select Youth Athlete Yearly Membership. 

6. Complete the remaining required steps as directed.

 

WEIGHTLIFTING ATTIRE

Athletes are required to wear approved singlets for all official events. We have team and plain singlets available. 

• Team Singlets:  https://www.fortifiedstrength.org/product-page/fortified-strength-team-singlet

• Plain singlets: (please check with Coach Ed for availability)

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If you’d like to purchase lifters, here are some website suggestions as well:

https://www.roguefitness.com/shoes

https://www.athleteps.com/weightlifting-shoes/

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WHAT TO EXPECT

What to expect at your first weightlifting competition?  Click here.

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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS (Inform Coaches before signing up for a competition)​​​​

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Competition:  VIRUS Weightlifting Finals & UMWF World Championships

Date:  Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025

Location:  Daytona Beach, FL

Registration:  Click here to register

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Competition: 2026 Virus Weightlifting Series 1 @ The Arnold Sports Festival  

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center

Date:  March 5-8, 2026

Registration: Click here to register.

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