Ladies' Choice North Carolina

Ladies' Choice - Women's Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting Competition in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Lifting weights & funds for the Breast Cancer charity, Compete for a Cure!

Ladies' Choice brings together three of our favorite events — Queens of Oly, Ladies of Power, and SuperTotal — into one empowering day of lifting. Athletes choose the event that fits them best, then compete in their age-based sub-division. Whether you're brand new to the platform or a seasoned competitor, all levels are welcome.

HOST: Blackheart CrossFit and Powerlifting

EVENT DATE: 10th October, 2026

FREE SHIRT DEADLINE: September 10, 2026

ENTRIES CLOSE:  September 30th, 2026 (unless it sells out first)

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*No refunds will be provided but a transfer of entry to another competitor is allowed if you need to withdraw from the competition *If under 18, the athlete must have their parent/guardian sign their waiver & be present at the competition.

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Choose Your Event!

Queens of Oly Test your speed, power, and technique in Olympic weightlifting.

OLYMPIC LIFTS 3 attempts at the Snatch 3 attempts at the Clean & Jerk 1 minute to take your attempts

Scored using the athlete's Sinclair coefficient _________________________________________________________

Ladies of Power Show your strength across the three classic powerlifting movements.

3 attempts at the Back Squat 3 attempts at the Bench Press 3 attempts at the Deadlift 1 minute to take your attempts

Scored using the athlete's Wilks coefficient _________________________________________________________

SuperTotal The ultimate combination event — five lifts, one total.

SUPERTOTAL LIFTS 3 attempts at the Snatch 3 attempts at the Clean & Jerk 3 attempts at the Back Squat 3 attempts at the Bench Press 3 attempts at the Deadlift Athletes are split into flights, with 1 minute per attempt

Scored using the athlete's combined Sinclair + Wilks coefficient _________________________________________________________

AGE GROUP DIVISION: (apply to all three events)

Junior Athletes Athletes from 12 - 20 years of age

Open Athletes Athletes between 21 - 39 years of age

Masters Athletes Athletes from 40 years of age & older

No previous experience is necessary. All levels are welcome to register for this fun, empowering lifting event! _________________________________________________________

FUNDRAISING

• $5 of every entry fee is donated to Compete for a Cure & we aim to fundraise an extra $1000 through community donations!
• All athletes are welcome to create their own fundraising page for Compete for a Cure to share with family & friends
• CLICK HERE to view the instructions on how to set up your own fundraising page.
• CLICK HERE for the event fundraising page. 

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RULES & REGULATIONS

Click HERE to read our Rules & Regualtions document for all Barbell Babes events. 

Our olympic weightlifting events do not require a weightlifting suit or shoes but these are allowed. Athletes normal gym clothing is encouraged but loosely fitted shirts and pants that cover the elbows and knees are not allowed. Lifting accessories like belts, wrist wraps, thumb tape and knee sleeves are allowed. Straps are not.

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MANDATORY ATHLETE CHECK-IN

• All athletes must weigh in and provide their opening attempts at check in which will be between 7:30 - 8:30am the morning of your event

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Any questions please contact barbellbabes@girlsgonerx.com

Keep training hard & we will see you on the platform!

P.S. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @barbell_babes @competeforacure @girlsgonerx

 

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Event website

https://www.girlsgonerx.com/barbell-babes

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Organized by: Barbell Babes

Member since 2023 · Hosted 21 event(s) on Competition Corner

Empowering Women to Lift Heavy #BarbellBabes

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