2025 APO Joe Ladnier’s Power Pit Classic

MEET DIRECTOR: Jason Morson (apoalassippi@mail.com)

SANCTIONED BY: APO

EVENT LOCATION: Wyatt’s Gym, 3520 Manor Drive, Vicksburg, MS, 39180. Meet will take place indoors, in the large building furthest back from the parking lot entry (behind the main gym and behind the women's gym).

ELIGIBILITY: Lifters must be an APO registered athlete by the time of the meet. You can renew or get your new membership at apopowerlifting.com. No cards will be sold at weigh-ins; must purchase online.

WEIGH-IN: Friday, March 7, 2025: 9:00am – 11:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm Conducted at Wyatt’s Gym, 3520 Manor Drive, Vicksburg, MS, 39180

EVENT: Saturday, March 8, 2025. MANDATORY RULES BRIEFING: 8:00 AM. LIFTING STARTS: 9:00 AM.

UNIFORM: One-piece lifting suit or wrestling suit is MANDATORY

CONTEST LIFTS: Full Meet (Squat/Bench/Deadlift), Bench Only, and Deadlift Only.

EQUIPMENT:

• Squat: Texas Strength Systems monolift on platform using a 65lb Sportkraft squat bar/two TSS monolifts provided in warm up room and two 65lb squat bars provided in warm up room
• Bench: Texas Strength Systems bench on platform using a 55lb Sportkraft bench bar/two TSS benches provided in warm up room and two 55lb bench bars provided in warm up room
• Deadlift: 45lb Sportkraft deadlift bar will be used on platform/two 45lb deadlift bars will be provided in warm up room

ENTRY FEE: Meet entry fee is $80 ($50 for high school students with ID). Each additional division/event is $50. If received after February 21, 2025, there’s an additional $25 late fee. Please pay via PayPal @hardorebarbellMS.

SPECTATOR FEE: None

RULES: See apopowerlifting.com for rulebook and records.

NOTES: No refunds.  However, your entry fee may be moved to an upcoming 2025 meet in Mississippi, if requested.