# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2025 UPA Power Weekend - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: 2025 POWER WEEKEND December 6th & 7th, 2025 2026 XPC Arnold Classic Qualifier MEET DIRECTOR: Bill Carpenter - President – (563)447-1214 *E-mail BCarpenter@UPAPower.com EVENT LOCATION: Grand River Center (www.grandrivercenter.com) *Right next to the Grand Harbor Resort & Water Park 500 Bell Street - Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Exhibit Hall B ELIGIBILITY: Open to all UPA registered athletes. Must show proof of UPA card at weigh in. All entries in UPA sanctioned events must have a valid UPA registration card. Fee is $40 for Adult/$25 Teen - per card. Registration will be available online at: https://www.upapower.com/upa-membership-application/ WEIGH-IN: 24-HOUR WEIGH-IN RULE APPLIES Weigh INS * The Grand River Center 500 Bell St. Dubuque, IA 52001 All Equipped & Raw Men’s Open Full Power & Bench Only: Friday Dec. 5th, 9 AM – 12 PM & 5 PM – 7 PM All Equipped & Raw Full Power Woman, Teen, Jr. & Masters: Saturday Dec 6th, 9 AM – Noon Title Sponsor: UPA EVENTS EVENT START TIME: Saturday Dec. 6th, 9 AM All Bench Only & Full Power (All Men’s Open Full Power lifters) Sunday Dec 7th, 9 AM Full Power (All Women, Teen, Junior and Master lifters) Mandatory Rules Meeting: Saturday Dec. 6th or Sunday Dec. 7th, 8:15 AM (The day you lift on.) CONTEST LIFTS: Full Power, Bench Only, Ironman and Deadlift Only AWARDS: 1st-3rd in Men’s & Women’s Open division by weight class & total. Teen 1st – 8th. ENTRY FEE: $100 for 1st division and $40.00 for each additional Division UPA & UPA- AD. UPA-AD Division (drug tested): Add $10 to above for 1st Division. **No same day entries will be accepted. A $30 late fee will be charged for entries received after Nov. 21. NO REFUNDS ON ENTRY FEES **NO EXCEPTIONS** We will only be accepting 40 Full Power Entries for each day Saturday & Sunday. This meet fills up fast. It is highly recommended to get your entry forms in on time if you want to do this meet. Late entries are always taking a chance of not getting on the roster for the meet. MEET HOTEL: Grand Harbor Resort & Water Park. The meet site (Grand River Center) is connected by sky walk to Grand Harbor Resort & Water Park. Mention “UPA” to get $119 a night room rate. www.GrandHarborResort.com (563)690-4000 ext. 1. The “cut-off date” for accepting reservations into this room block is Wednesday Nov. 5th, 2025. ONLINE ENTRY: https://www.upapower.com/upa-power-weekend-entry-form/ (You can only enter online.) RULES: United Powerlifting Association (UPA). Check www.UPAPower.com for information and rulebook. UNIFORM: Must have one piece lifting suit or wrestling suit SPECTATOR FEE: $15 at the door Sat. & $15 at the door Sun. **Children 10 and under - free/ lifters are only free for their day to lift. Coaches and handlers are not free.** Photos & Cameras: Photo cameras, hand held video cameras, or tripod stands ARE NOT ALLOWED at any UPA Events. *Cell Phone Photos & Videos are allowed. All Pictures taken at any UPA Event is the property of the UPA, LLC. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/2025-upa-power-weekend/200028616617020 - **Event Categories**: contests, sports, workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 117 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Dubuque - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Grand River Center - **lat**: 42.49855 - **long**: -90.65536 - **full address**: Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7054, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2025 UPA Power Weekend - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a6bf8ba8b008796d161d74f8b0c39c699811bf74cea331b201ce051adf13944c-rimg-w1121-h594-dc030101-gmir?v=1764723393 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2025 UPA Power Weekend being held? - **A:** 2025 UPA Power Weekend takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7054, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2025 UPA Power Weekend? - **A:** 2025 UPA Power Weekend is organized by UPA Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2025 UPA Power Weekend is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubuque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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