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2026 Hands Across the Sea

International Military Powerlifting Competition

October 13th-14th, 2026

Reno Nevada, USA

Hands Across the Sea 2026 – International Military Powerlifting Invitational

Credentials available Monday October 12th from 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours & October 13th 07:00 hours to 08:00 Hours

Equipment check-Weigh-in at 08:00 hours until 09:30 hours October 13th

At the athlete credential & check in area (Event Ballroom University and 5th street entrance)

Full 3 lift meet. IPF rules will be followed

All athletes must be Active Military or Veterans, sponsored by their country, and be members of the country's IPF-affiliated federation

Awards will be presented at the Banquet on October 14th


2026 International Military Powerlifting Championships


Hands Across the Sea

October 13th & 14th 2026


Reno Ballroom Event Center

400 University Wy, Reno, NV 89501


AIRPORT CODE

Reno International Airport

RNO

Meet Director:

Name: Tamara Lopes

650 South Rock Blvd Reno NV 89502 USA

Phone: +1 775-544-5441

E-mail:tamara@powerlifting-america.com


Visa:

Name: Robert Keller

Phone: +1 954-790-2249

E-mail: robert@powerlifting-america.com


Hotels:

Name: Caesar’s Group:SRWLD6

Phone: 1-800-CAESARS (223-7277)

https://book.passkey.com/go/SRWLD6

E-mail: caesarsrewards@custhelp.com


Transportation

Name: Caesar’s Complimentary Shuttle

Phone: 1-800-CAESARS (223-7277)

E-mail: caesarsrewards@custhelp.com


Technical Secretary:

Name: Bill Clayton

Phone: +1 908-496-4172

E-mail: Billclayton@powerlifting-america.com

Hotels

Caesars

1-800-CAESARS (223-7277)

Identify the group, SRWLD6

https://book.passkey.com/go/SRWLD6

Single room rates including Breakfast

Silver Legacy $144/ Night

Circus Circus $134/ Night


Transportation

Free Hotel transportation from the Airport

Continuous 04:00 to 23:59

The venue is located across the street from the Hotels


Training Hall

Located next to the Warm-up room in the Venue

Available 07:00-19:00 hours

OR

American Iron Gym (Free Daily pass for athletes)

650 South Rock Blvd Reno NV 89502



Scales will be available at the official hotel,

24 hours.

Banquet

Place: Silver Legacy

Date: October 14th 19:00 hours

Business casual dress

The banquet tickets must be ordered with the preliminary nomination.