Gonzo's Barbell

Join us for the Iron Will Charity Clash, a powerlifting meet to raise funds for Operation Obstacle, supporting Richland Community College’s Student Veterans’ Resource Center and veteran suicide prevention. Each day, 17 U.S. veterans die by suicide—your lifts and donations can make a difference!
 
What to Expect:
 
Events:
 
Biggest Bench (heaviest single bench press using Texas Power Bars) & AMRAP (as many reps as possible, 135 lbs men/95 lbs women).
 
Divisions:
 
Men (115 lbs, 135 lbs, 155 lbs, 170 lbs, 185 lbs, 205 lbs, 220 lbs, 250 lbs, 275 lbs+)
Women (123 lbs, 135 lbs, 148 lbs, 160 lbs, 172 lbs, 185 lbs, 198 lbs, 210 lbs, 220 lbs+)
 
Teen: Ages 14–18Junior: Ages 19-23Open: Ages 14+ (no upper limit; optional for any eligible lifter)Masters: 40+
 
Schedule:
 
8:00 AM: Registration & weigh-ins9:15 AM: Operation Obstacle speech9:30 AM: Biggest Bench Flight begins12:30 PM: AMRAP Bench Flight Begins3:00-4:00 PM: Awards for top lifters
 
Details / Rules & Equipment:
 
Local, unaffiliated meet.
50 lifter cap.Raw meet - Belts and wrist wraps allowed.
No other equipment or bench shirts permitted.
 
Accessibility:
Venue is wheelchair accessible.
 
Operation Obstacle Information:
 https://raceroster.com/.../102894/operation-obstacle-2025.
 
Richland Community College’s Student Veterans’ Resource Center:https://www.richland.edu/studen.../veterans-resource-center/
 
How to Support:
Compete: $25 entry (70-80% to charity).Spectate: $10 at the door.
 
Sign up Link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdCyascQ.../viewform...
 
Entry Fee Venmo:
Redbird Powerliftinghttps://www.venmo.com/u/RedbirdPowerlifting
 
Entry Fee CashApp:
https://cash.app/$RedbirdPowerlifting$RedbirdPowerlifting
 
Donate:
Can’t make it? Contribute online at https://raceroster.com/.../fundraising-organization/72491... or by check to the RCC Foundation - Operation Obstacle.
 
Why It Matters:
Proceeds support Operation Obstacle’s mission to end veteran suicide, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care Suicide Prevention Team.
 
Follow Us:
@redbirdpowerlifting, @gonzosbarbell on Instagram, and Gonzo’s Barbell on Facebook for updates.
Questions? Contact Dominik Green at dominikgreen22@outlook.com.
 

Hosted by: Redbird Powerlifting

Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11399536

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