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WEIGHTLIFTING & FITNESS

Competition by Age Group & Weightlifting 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, 2026)

Page updated Sept. 8, 2026

Weightlifting Events

  • Weightlifting Events (best of three attempts)
    • Bench Press
    • Leg Press

Fitness Events

  • Single Attempt -- to max reps, failure, or lost of good form
    • Sit Ups - bent knees, arms across body, elbows to touch legs
    • Push Ups - hand release
    • Pull Ups - chin over bar
    • Kettlebell Box Squat - toes six inches or less from wall; squat to touch buttocks to box with knees breaking 90 degrees
      • Women = 10 lb. | Men = 15 lb.
  • Timed Events
    • Shuttle Run - will consist of 10 behind-the-head 10-pound weighted ball tosses, 20 sprints of 25 feet, and 10 behind-the-head tosses
    • Jump Rope - single attempt; jump one minute with as many clear rotations as possible
    • Medicine Ball Slams: start with entire ball fully above the head with body upright. Slam the ball in a smooth, non-bouncing motion, then pick it up and return to starting position. Repeat until failure.
      • Women = 10 lb. | Men = 15 lb. 

Demo Videos

  • Short videos demonstrating each of these events can be viewed below
  • They appeared on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. 
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Weightlifting Divisions

  • Will be determined at event

Date & Time

  • Saturday, Sept. 12
    • 12 noon: Check-in & warm up
    • 1 p.m.: Competition begins
    • 3 p.m.: Competition ends
    • Medals awarded upon completion of all events

NEW Location

  • Fit Club 
  • 1922 Rock Springs Dr. (west of Interstate 11, south of W. Lake Mead Blvd.)
  • Las Vegas, NV 89128

Important Notes

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

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)

  • Athlete registration includes one (1) event
  • $5 per event thereafter
  • No limit! Participate in as many events as you want


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

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.

COMPLETED -- CHOOSE ANOTHER FUN SPORT!

HOW TO VideoS

Push Up with Hand Release

Here's what a push up with hand release looks like.

Medicine Ball Slam

Here's what the Medicine Ball Slam looks like.

DOWNLOAD THE SPORTS FLIER

Updated August 9

2026 SSG WEIGHTLIFTING FITNESS flier version August 9 (pdf)

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2026 WEIGHTLIFTING & FITNESS ORDER OF EVENTS INFO

Info for registered participants. Posted Sept. 8, 2026

2026 SSG Weightlifting-Fitness order of events (pdf)

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2026 WEIGHTLIFTING & FITNESS RESULTS

Posted Sept. 15, 2026 | Results from prior years are posted on our RESULTS page 

2026 SSG Weightlifting & Fitness Results (pdf)

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2026 PHOTOS & VIDEO -- MORE TO BE POSTED SOON

Color photo of the remaining 2026 Silver State Games Weightlifting & Fitness competitors.

A few of our competitors who stayed until the very end! 

2025 PHOTOS

THANK YOU FOR HOSTING OUR COMPETITION

Fit Club logo and gym location

Meet our sport coordinator

LINDA ROSSI

PHONE: (702) 232-1566

EMAIL: swiminbikinrunin@yahoo.com


Linda is an experienced physical education professional who holds a masters in Teaching, a bachelors in Physical Education, and certifications including Strength and Conditioning. 


Her passion for making lifelong fitness accessible to all is evident in her work with the Special Olympics and Paralympic programs, and working with varsity and adults ages 40 plus.

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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