# Choosing my first meet **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [January 18, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/choosing-my-first-meet/14281 "2024-01-18T22:34:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MKader17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@MKader17](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/MKader17)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/choosing-my-first-meet/14281/1 "2024-01-18T22:34:19Z")
I had the realization today that signing up for events motivates me and I have no problem being the slow dude running a half marathon so I shouldn’t have any problem being the weak dude at a powerlifting event. The being said, I’m looking to do my first event! I’ll probably be coming into the event at just under 100 kg and hoping to lift 1250lb total (squat, bench, deadlift). I plan on having my lifting shoes and maybe a belt. Any suggestions for events that are best suited for me? Thanks! Michael ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/choosing-my-first-meet/14281/2 "2024-01-19T17:52:44Z")
Hey Michael, I’d plan on searching for a USAPL or UPSA Drug Tested meet in your local area. If there’s a prominent powerlifting gym nearby, they may be able to plug you in to the sanctioning bodies that host meets in the area. Both the USAPL and USPA publish their meet schedules well in advance: > **[Upcoming Events - USPA](https://uspa.net/upcoming-events/)** > > Sanction#: 24-28290Limited to 15 liftersRefund Policy: No refunds, no transfers. All sales are final.Registration closes: September 6, 2024Drug Testing: Drug [https://www.usapowerlifting.com/calendar/](https://www.usapowerlifting.com/calendar/)