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WEIGHTLIFTING

Competition by Age Group & Weight Divisions

40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

(Age group determined by age as of December 31 this year)


Weightlifting Divisions: Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight based on body weight

Weightlifting & Fitness Events

Weightlifting Events

Best of three attempts

  • Bench Press 
  • Leg Press


Fitness Events

One attempt to failure or loss of good form

  • Sit Ups - bent knees, arms across body, elbows to touch knees
  • Pull Ups - chin over bar
  • Push Ups - hand release

Timed event

  • Shuttle Run - consist of 10 behind-the-head weighted-ball tosses, 20 sprints of 25 feet, and 10 behind-the-head weighted-ball tosses

2025 Date, Times & Competitions

  • Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
  • Results posted below
  • 2026 dates to be announced in Spring

Location

  • Fitness Factory, 4489 E. Charleston Blvd (at Lamb Blvd ), Las Vegas, NV 89104

Fees

ATHLETE REGISTRATION

  • $50 for Nevada residents (individual and couple participant)
  • $55 for out-of-state residents
  • Early bird registration by July 31 and subtract $5 


EVENT FEE(S)

  • No sports fee!
  • Athlete registration includes participating in all six events if desired 


!--> 2025 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 at 11:59 p.m.  <-- !


IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Participants will receive specific event information upon registration including weight classes, performance expectations and guidelines for each event, judging criteria, and more.

HOW TO PLAY (SIGN UP)

  • Registration for our Fall Games, held in September and October, opens each spring on or about April 1. 
  • Save $5 by signing up during our "Early Bird" period: April 1 - July 31.
  • Registration ends for each sport about 2 weeks before the event date. No late or day-of sign-ups allowed.
  • Refunds must be requested in writing or by email. Refunds before August 31 will be assessed $25 administrative fee. No refunds after August 31.

CLOSED

DOWNLOAD THE SPORTS FLIER

2026 sport flier will be posted in Spring

2025 SSG Weightlifting & Fitness sport flier (pdf)

Download

2025 WEIGHTLIFTING & FITNESS RESULTS

Results from prior years are posted on our RESULTS page 

2025 WEIGHTLIFTING FITNESS RESULTS final (pdf)

Download

2025 PHOTOS

Meet our sport coordinator

DANNY MURPHY

PHONE: 702-561-5950

EMAIL: danny.murphy@unlv.edu


Danny served 20 years in the United States Air Force. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, Master of Science Education degree, and a PhD in Science Teacher Education. He is currently an adjunct professor in the College of Education at UNLV. 


Danny played and coached numerous sports as well as working as a Certified Fitness Trainer and Performance Nutrition Professional for 27 years. In his capacity as a coach, he led several men’s and women’s college-level Air Force basketball teams to conference championships. 


As a fitness trainer and performance nutrition professional, Danny has guided numerous clients, providing sport specific training techniques to improve tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross country, and track and field performance. Additionally, he developed training programs to prepare physique competitors for high level competition. 

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

Play a vital role in organizing and running our operations and competitions -- all to help active adults reach their goals of improved health and fitness, and athletic achievements. 

VOLUNTEER INFO

SPONSORS WELCOME

Connect with our athletes and their families and friends to promote your products and services. Your support helps us fulfill our mission and produce our Fall Games. 

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