IOWA
2025 Women’s Barbell Classic
Presented By
March 22, 2025MidAmerican RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Hosted by Raise the Bar Initiative
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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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March 22, 2025
Doors open at 7:00am
Mandatory rules meeting for lifters at 7:30am
Lifting (bench) begins at 8:00am
Intermission 11:30pm
Deadlift begins at 12:00pm
Awards and group photo 4:00pm
MidAmerican RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266Admission: $10 for spectators and coaches (12 and under is free).
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Individual Registration
October 20, 6:00pm -
Weigh Ins:
Friday, March 21, 2025
9:00am–11:00 am and 4:00–6:00 pm
RecPlex - Main Arena
6500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266 -
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!
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Food will be available for purchase the day of the event at the RecPlex Concession Stands.
“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.