Tickets | Heartbreakers 2026

Heartbreakers is a one-day powerlifting competition designed to feel welcoming, well-organized, and easy to enjoy. Whether you’re competing or cheering someone on for the first time.

Throughout the day, athletes compete in the squat, bench press, and deadlift in a supportive, high-energy environment. Spectators are welcome to come and go, enjoy on-site vendors, and support the athletes on the platform.

Event Schedule

• Doors Open: 8:00 AM

• Athlete Rules Briefing: 8:15 AM

• Lifting Begins: 9:00 AM

• Estimated End Time: 4:00 PM

• Awards: Immediately following lifting

What time should I plan to arrive?

• Doors open at 9:00 AM. Most spectators arrive 30–60 minutes before lifting begins.

• Seating is first come, first served, so arriving earlier offers the best seating options.

• Spectators may come and go throughout the day with a valid wristband

Where do I park?

• Parking is available in the main lot behind the building.

• Overflow parking is available in the large open field adjacent to the venue.

• If there is snow on the ground, overflow parking will swith to our neighbors located at Village Church East and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor parking lots.

• Please do not park on the street, our front lawn, or in Camp Ruff-It designated areas, as vehicles may be towed.

Will there be vendors?

Unbroken Rehab will be present offering one free bodywork session to anyone interested. Select women-owned vendors will be on-site throughout the day offering baked goods, candies, apparel, jewlery, and more.

Can I take videos or photos at the event?

Personal photos and videos taken from the spectator area using phones are welcome.

To respect our official event media and athletes, professional photography equipment (including cameras with extended lenses) is not permitted without a media pass.

Media passes are available for those interested in photographing the event professionally. If you’re interested, please contact the meet director in advance for availability, guidelines, and access details. Media passes are limited and must be approved and purchased prior to the event.

Please be respectful of athletes, officials, and restricted areas while filming.

Email inquiries: surgetonewlevels@gmail.com

Is this event kid-friendly?

Yes. Heartbreakers is a family-friendly event. Children 13 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

Children must remain supervised at all times. Like any live sporting event, music, cheering, and crowd energy can be loud. For babies or sensory-sensitive children, we recommend bringing noise-canceling headphones.

Spectators are welcome to step outside or take breaks as needed throughout the day.