Registration Open Until June 18th, 2023!
When: Saturday, June 24th, 2023
Time: 12pm (CST) start time and event may run 2-3 hours
Location: 5425 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53208
Cost: $50
We are once again removing the parameters of a traditional deadlift competition and allowing all bodies and identities an opportunity to compete together. While this is a non-sanctioned meet it does give people a chance to showcase their strength in the body and identity they present to the world.
In 2021 we were able to raise over $14,000 through flat donations and pledge donations per pound of participant's total weight lifted. After expenses, every dime was donated to Black Space MKE. Other ways we raised money was through sponsorship and raffle items!
This year we are aiming for a solid $15,000. After expenses, all money made will be donated or gifted to Black Space MKE. The three co-founders of Black Space include Dr. Lia Knox, Darius Smith & Corey Fells. Their intention is to create safe spaces for African American & LatinX LGBTQIA+, Womxn, & Mxn to engage in culturally sensitive group therapy experiences with a well trained mental health professional with the goal of destigmatizing mental health issues within these communities.
How does it work?
Each participant gets 3 lift attempts. Lifts will be determined good (2 out of 3 thumbs up) , or bad (1 or 0 thumbs up), by three judges. Each good lift will be added to a final total. Participants are not required to wear a singlet, but judges must be able to see the hips and knees clearly.
Want to Participate Virtually?
Don't live in the Milwaukee area but still want to participate?? We'd love to have you join us! All you have to do is record yourself performing your deadlift from a side view so we can see your entire body clearly. We recommend having someone present to record for you. Upload all three of your lifts and send them to everybodypulls@gmail.com during the week of June 18th-June 23rd. Once reviewed we will add your total to the PledgeIt Platform!
What can I win?
Each participant will receive a t-shirt and cinch bag filled with small swag items upon registration. The Grand Prize winner will be the lifter who raises the most money for our organization of choice through pledges and donations. This person receives the mega swag gift bag filled with items from national and local small businesses.
Each participant gets 3 lift attempts. Lifts will be determined good (2 out of 3 thumbs up) , or bad (1 or 0 thumbs up), by three judges. Each good lift will be added to a final total. Participants are not required to wear a singlet, but judges must be able to see the hips and knees clearly.
Want to Participate Virtually?
Don't live in the Milwaukee area but still want to participate?? We'd love to have you join us! All you have to do is record yourself performing your deadlift from a side view so we can see your entire body clearly. We recommend having someone present to record for you. Upload all three of your lifts and send them to everybodypulls@gmail.com during the week of June 18th-June 23rd. Once reviewed we will add your total to the PledgeIt Platform!
What can I win?
Each participant will receive a t-shirt and cinch bag filled with small swag items upon registration. The Grand Prize winner will be the lifter who raises the most money for our organization of choice through pledges and donations. This person receives the mega swag gift bag filled with items from national and local small businesses.
