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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, 2025)


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

Date, Times & Competitions

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
  • Time: 12 noon check-in and warm up | 12:30-2:30 p.m. competition (all events end by 2:30pm) / 2:45 p.m. medals awarded (may be earlier if all events are completed)

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 


!--> 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.

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Page updated 7-12-2025

DOWNLOAD THE SPORTS FLIER

Updated 7-11-2025

2025 Silver State Games Weightlifting Flier updated 7-11-2025 (pdf)

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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. 

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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. 

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