2024 Women’s Barbell Classic
April 20, 2024
Presented by
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Hosted by Raise the Bar Initiative
The Women’s Barbell Classic is a women’s only push/pull powerlifting meet hosted by Raise the Bar Initiative. Women from ages 8 to 60+ share the platform, showcasing their hard work, dedication and strength, all while making new friends.
Beyond building community and friendly competition, this is also Raise the Bar Initiative’s largest fundraiser of the year — their version of gala in the nonprofit world. Raise the Bar Initiative is primarily volunteer based, which means everything raised from this event including registration fees, sponsorships, apparel sales, admissions and individual fundraising directly support
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April 20, 2024
Doors open at 7am and lifting starts at 8amMidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex - Main Arena
6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Admission: $10 for spectators and coaches (12 and under is free).
RecPlex Concessions will be available
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Early Bird Team Registration
October 14, 8am – 5pmGolden Ticket Registration
October 14, 8am - October 15, 5pmIndividual Registration
October 15, 6pm -
Weigh Ins:
Friday, April 19, 2024
9:00–11:00 am and 4:00–6:00 pm
RecPlex, 6500 Grand Avenue, WDMMeet Day Schedule
7:30 am: Rules meeting (all participants must attend)
8:00 am: Bench Press Lift Begins
11:30 am: Intermission
12:00 pm: Deadlift Begins
4:00 pm: Awards -
The Women’s Barbell Classic takes close to 100 volunteers over 2 days. That is why we need your help. If you are interested please complete our volunteer sign-up form and when the event gets closer we will be in touch!
“It doesn't matter how much you lift, how in shape you are, or how old you are. We all lift each other up. The energy at the WBC was so amazing, it was the same high feeling I got when I went skydiving and I can't wait for the next one!”
— Christy C. 2022 WBC Participant
Lift together. Grow together.