Pro Athlete Registration | Power Surge Pro/Am X
Sat, Oct 03
|Carol Stream
Power Surge enters its tenth year as one of America’s premier professional powerlifting stages. Structured qualification, international depth, and a $10,000 cash prize pool define this year’s Pro Day.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
Carol Stream, 330 S Main Pl, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA
About the event
PRO DAY OVERVIEW
Power Surge X Pro Day is limited to 70 lifters and operates through structured registration rounds based on qualifying DOTS.
Registration is only valid during your designated round window.
Registration submitted outside of your designated round window will be voided without refund.
Qualifying DOTS must have been achieved within the last 36 months.
👉 View Full Registration Round Schedule
SANCTIONING & WEIGH-INS
• Sanctioned by PLU (Powerlifting United)
• 24-Hour Weigh-Ins
COMPETITION FORMAT
• All men and women compete on the same day
• Two sessions: Showcase and Primetime
• Limited to 35 men and 35 women overall
• Target: 15 men and 15 women in Primetime
The final Primetime roster will be determined after registration closes based on confirmed qualifying DOTS and verified entries.
WEIGHT CLASS & QUALIFICATION CONFIRMATION
All Pro Day athletes must finalize their competition weight class and submit any qualifying DOTS updates by Friday, September 18th, 2026.
If an athlete changes weight class, they must still meet qualifying standards within the new class.
Athletes who fail to make weight and do not meet qualification standards in the new class will compete as guest lifters.
Guest lifters:
• Cannot place
• Are not eligible for cash prizes
• Are not eligible for records
Primetime roster will be finalized following the September 18th confirmation deadline.
$10,000 CASH PRIZE POOL
Raw Division
Raw Top 3 Men (Overall DOTS) – $4,000
1st – $2,000 + Championship Belt
2nd – $1,250
3rd – $750
Raw Top 3 Women (Overall DOTS) – $4,000
1st – $2,000 + Championship Belt
2nd – $1,250
3rd – $750
Classic Raw Divisions
Best Classic Raw Male (Overall DOTS) – $1,000
Best Classic Raw Female (Overall DOTS) – $1,000
Classic Raw prize payouts are structured based on competitive field size.
• 3 or more competitors who successfully weigh in and compete: Full $1,000 payout
• 2 competitors: $500 payout
• 1 competitor: $250 payout
Field size is determined by athletes who successfully weigh in and compete in the division.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
• Non-tested competition
• National records eligible
• Monolift (walkouts permitted)
• Squat Bar
• Power Bar
• Texas Deadlift Bar
ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Select your registration tier below to secure your spot in the competition.
Secure Your Spot
International Early Access
Sale ends
Mar 08, 11:59 PM CDT
Power Surge Pro Day – International Priority Registration Opens March 2nd, 2026 Reserved exclusively for international athletes. Eligible Athletes: • 400+ DOTS Raw • 425+ DOTS Classic Raw Limited to 35 men and 35 women overall. Qualifying total must have been achieved within the last 36 months. This window is available to non-U.S. athletes only. Registration submitted outside of eligibility criteria or outside of the designated window will be voided without refund.
$195.00
+$4.88 ticket service fee
Invite Only Registration
This registration option is reserved for lifters who have received a direct invitation prior to public rounds opening. Registrations submitted without a valid invitation or outside of the designated window will be voided. Limited to 35 men and 35 women overall. Qualifying total must have been achieved within the last 36 months.
$195.00
+$4.88 ticket service fee
Round One Registration
Power Surge Pro Day – Round One Qualification Window Opens March 9th, 2026 Available to any athlete meeting the Round One qualification standard. Eligible Athletes: • 500+ DOTS Raw • 525+ DOTS Classic Raw Limited to 35 men and 35 women overall. Qualifying total must have been achieved within the last 36 months. Registration submitted outside of eligibility criteria or outside of the designated window will be voided without refund.
$195.00
+$4.88 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Mar 09, 12:00 AM CDT
Round Two Registration
Power Surge Pro Day – Round Two Qualification Window Opens March 16th, 2026 Available to any athlete meeting the Round Two qualification standard. Eligible Athletes: • 450+ DOTS Raw • 475+ DOTS Classic Raw Limited to 35 men and 35 women overall. Qualifying total must have been achieved within the last 36 months. Registration submitted outside of eligibility criteria or outside of the designated window will be voided without refund.
$195.00
+$4.88 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Mar 16, 12:00 AM CDT
Final Open Round
Power Surge Pro Day – Final Open Qualification Window Opens March 23rd, 2026 Remaining eligible entries open to athletes meeting Final Round standards. Eligible Athletes: • 400+ DOTS Raw • 425+ DOTS Classic Raw Limited to 35 men and 35 women overall. Qualifying total must have been achieved within the last 36 months. Registration submitted outside of eligibility criteria or outside of the designated window will be voided without refund.
$195.00
+$4.88 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Mar 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Optional Athlete Add-Ons
Sale ends
Mar 31, 12:00 AM CDT
Optional add-ons for registered athletes, including event apparel and additional division entries. Add-ons must be purchased in advance and are not guaranteed to be available on meet day. All add-on purchases are final.
From $30.00 to $40.00
$40.00
+$1.00 ticket service fee
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00