EVENT INFORMATION
Mele Powerlifting
PRESENT
USA POWERLIFTING
Holiday Havoc
December 6, 2025
TAG US on Social Media #USAPLGA
Sanction #: TBD
PRESENT
USA POWERLIFTING
TAG US on Social Media #USAPLGA
Sanction #: TBD
REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 15TH
MEET DIRECTORS
CATHY MELE
cathy@melepowerlifting.com
Lydia Mele Baptist
Sanction #: GA-2025-
December 6, 2025
VENUE
CROSSFIT DEVILLE
595 Old Norcross Rd E, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
MEET DESIGN
ONE Platform
ONE DAY MEET
Lifter Capacity, TBD
COMPETITION SETUP (subject to change based on registrations)
OPEN and YOUTH divisions scored by weight class and total.
Junior (20-23) all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.
Master (40-59) all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.
Master (60+) all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.
Teen 1 (14-15), Teen 2 (16-17), Teen 3 (18-19) all weight classes combined scored by DOTS + AGE formulas.
AWARDS:
INDIVIDUAL
1st - 3rd for all Divisions
OPEN DIVISION OVERALL (must be in OPEN division, calculated by DOTS formula)
BEST LIFTER - RAW OPEN MALE
BEST LIFTER - RAW OPEN FEMALE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
💥 All meet information will be found on this website.
💥 AGE DIVISIONS scored by points (weight classes compete against each other using formula points.)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
✓ Open to All RAW/EQUIPPED lifters
✓ New lifters, novice lifters, MX and experienced lifters all welcome
✓ NO qualifying totals are required to compete in this competition
💥 Lifters must have a current USAPL Membership prior to the start of the competition. You can purchase or renew here:
https://www.usapowerlifting.com/member-tools/membership.php
💥 USA Powerlifting is a drug free organization. A minimum 10% of participants will be drug tested by urinalysis. All lifters must have been drug-free for the past thirty-six (36) months.
WEIGHT CLASSES:
Women (kg): 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5, 90, 100, 100+
Men (kg): 52, 56, 60, 65, 70, 75, 82.5, 90, 100, 110, 125, 140, 140+
Girls: 30k (66lb), 35K (77lb), 40k (88lb), and up.
Boys: 30k (66lb), 35k (77lb), 40k (88lb), 44k (97lb), 48k (105lb) and up.
COMPETITION EVENTS:
Full Power
Bench Only
Deadlift Only
DIVISIONS:
• Raw Youth (8-13)
• Raw Teen (14-19)
• Raw Junior (20-24)
• Raw Master (40+)
• Raw Open (all ages)
• Raw Open Bench Only (all ages)
• Equipped Open (all ages)
• Equipped Bench Only (all ages)
Please contact the Lydia Mele Baptist if you wish to compete in Para-Bench or Adaptive Athlete divisions.
💥 Best Lifter Awards will be selected from the OPEN division based on DOTS formula for both Male and Female.
💥 OPEN division lifters can set AGE State Records (ex. Lifter enters Open and is 42 years old. They can break the Masters 1a State Records - no need to enter Masters division, however the OPEN division will likely be more competitive.)
💥 You may enter additional divisions. You may not enter Raw and Equipped in the same meet.
💥 NO REFUNDS | NO TRANSFERS | FOR ANY REASON 💥
December 5 (FRIDAY) - EARLY CHECK-IN ***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Early Athlete Check-In, Rack Heights, and Equipment Check
6:00 pm: Rules Briefing (please attend if you are new and/or have any questions)
Saturday December 6, 2025
Please go to Roster page to find lifter and session information
Session 1
General Admission 8:00 am
Lifting Starts 9:00 am
Session 2
TBD
CROSSFIT DEVILLE
595 Old Norcross Rd E, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
If you need to...
Update membership
Change my weight class
Change my division
Add a division
Withdraw
Any other registration changes
PLEASE USE THIS LINK: REGISTRATION CHANGE FORM
General Admission * - $15 (kids under 10 are free)
Purchase On-Line HERE or Cash at the door
*Tickets are good for the DAY* - to re-enter you must have your bracelet on! NO REFUNDS
Helpful Links
Coach Pass - $20
Purchase On-Line HERE
*Tickets are good for the entire event* - to re-enter you must have your bracelet on! NO REFUNDS