2027 Bridge City Classic
Details coming soon
Planning for the fourth Bridge City Classic is underway. The date, venue, and registration details will be posted here and on our Instagram as soon as they're confirmed.
What we'll announce
- Meet date and venue
- When registration opens, and entry fees
- Divisions and entry limits
- Volunteer and sponsor spots
About the meet
A real meet with a team-meet feel
The Bridge City Classic is a Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association sanctioned meet, hosted every year by Bridge City Barbell. You get the full competition experience: certified referees, three attempts at each lift, and official results. It's run by coaches and athletes who compete themselves, so we run the day the way we'd want it run as lifters.
Great for a first meet
Clear information before meet day, a simple schedule, and people on hand to answer questions. Your first meet sets the tone for every one after it, so we make it a good one.
Official and sanctioned
Certified referees, IPF rules, and official results submitted to the national database, so your totals count toward rankings and records.
Every lifter welcome
Open to any lifter with a current SPA membership, coached by BCB or not. Full power and bench only, from Sub-Junior to Masters.
Meet day
What to expect
The whole meet runs in one day. Registered lifters get the final schedule, flights, and start times by email the week of the meet.
- 01Check-in
- 02Weigh-ins
- 03Squat
- 04Bench press
- 05Deadlift
- 06Awards
Bring to weigh-ins
- Government-issued photo ID
- Current SPA membership
- Current True Sport or Sport Integrity Canada certificate
- Your opening attempts, in kilograms
- Your squat and bench rack heights (we can help you set them on the day)
Wear on the platform
- IPF-approved singlet
- T-shirt under your singlet
- Athletic shoes
- Knee-high socks for deadlifts
Optional
- Belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps
All gear must be on the IPF approved list.
History
The Classic so far
- 2024
The first Classic
35 lifters took the platform on July 13 for the first Bridge City Classic.
- 2025
Year two
The Classic ran over two days, June 27–28, at Sutherland Hall in Saskatoon.
- 2026
Year three
18 lifters competed at Rise Strength Lab on August 8, with every lift captured on photo and video by Creative Cinematic.
- 2027
Next up
Planning is underway. Details coming soon.
In photos
The Classic, up close
Big lifts, loud flights, and a lot of friendly faces. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Get involved
Be part of the Classic
A meet takes a lot of people to run well. Here's how you can be part of it.
Lifters
Compete
Full power or bench only, from Sub-Junior to Masters. Registration opens once the 2027 date is confirmed.
Volunteers
Volunteer
Loaders, spotters, score table, registration, setup, and clean up. No meet experience needed; we'll show you what to do. Certified referees, we'd love to hear from you too.
Businesses
Sponsor
Put your business in front of Saskatoon's strength community. Title, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and in-kind options are available.
Thank you
2026 sponsors and partners
The Classic runs on community support. Thank you to the businesses that backed the 2026 meet.
Title sponsor
Supplement King
Athlete gift bags and top lifter prizes.
Gold sponsor
Mackie Physio
A Gold sponsor two years running.
Meet shirts
True North Sportswear
Official Bridge City Classic meet shirts.
Prizes
Inner Strength Products
Top lifter prizes.
Photo and video
Creative Cinematic
Captured every lift on meet day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Do I have to be coached by BCB to compete?
No. The Classic is open to any lifter with a current SPA membership, whoever coaches you.
Is the Classic a good first meet?
Yes. You'll get clear information ahead of time, and there are people on site to walk you through weigh-ins, rack heights, and the referee commands. Our advice: pick openers you can make on a bad day, and enjoy it.
What divisions are offered?
Full power (squat, bench press, and deadlift) and bench only, across Sub-Junior, Junior, Open, and Masters age categories. Final divisions are confirmed when registration opens.
Can I come watch?
Yes. Spectators are welcome, and watching a meet is one of the best ways to get ready for your own. The 2027 venue will be posted here once it's confirmed.
Where can I find photos and videos from 2026?
Creative Cinematic photographed and filmed every lift. Contact them at info@creativecinematic.ca for photo and video packages.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email PLCoaching@bridgecitybarbell.com or send us a message through our contact page.
See you on the platform
2027 details are on the way. Get on the list and we'll let you know when registration opens.