MetroFlex Strength Association · Open Door Ministry

29th Annual
Raw Power
& Wild Game Feast

Christmas Classic · Bench Press / Deadlift

Friday, December 4, 2026The Original MetroFlex Gym · Arlington, TXWeigh-in 12:00 – 5:30 PM · Lifting 6:00 PM

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All entry fees, after processing costs, support the Open Door Church Christmas mission to Mexico and SPARK International.

Event

Event Details

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Location: The Original MetroFlex Gym — 2921 South Cooper Street, Suite 109, Arlington, TX 76015
Director: Brian Dobson, MetroFlex Gym
Phone: (817) 465-9331
Email: brian@metroflexgym.com

Day-of

Day-Of Schedule

Weigh-ins: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Rules meeting: 5:30 PM (mandatory for all lifters)
Lifting begins: 6:00 PM

Entry deadline: Must be received by November 30, 2026. A late fee of $25.00 will be added to all entries received after this date. Late entries are not guaranteed a trophy.

Competition

Divisions & Rules

TeenNoviceOpenSubmasterMasters

Men: 114 · 123 · 132 · 148 · 165 · 181 · 198 · 220 · 242 · 275 · 308 · SHW

Women: 95 · 105 · 114 · 123 · 132 · 148 · 165 · 181 · 198 · SHW

RAW · MSA rules · one-rep max · three attempts per lift
Allowed: belt and wrist wraps · No straps or supportive suits
Singlet not required — t-shirt, jeans, cowboy boots welcome
Trophies 1st–3rd in each weight class and division

Spectators

Wild Game Feast

At the door

$10

Spectator admission is $10 at the door and includes the legendary Wild Game Feast (deer, elk, wild buffalo, wild boar, bear, and whatever else the good Lord blesses us with).

Not lifting?

Donate

You can still give. Every dollar supports the Open Door Church Christmas mission and SPARK International.

Or enter any amount

Your statement will show METROFLEX EVENTS. A receipt is emailed by Stripe.

Competitor

Register

After you pay, Stripe emails your receipt. Questions: brian@metroflexgym.com.

Entry

Entry deadline: Must be received by November 30, 2026. A late fee of $25.00 will be added to all entries received after this date. Late entries are not guaranteed a trophy.

MSA Membership

Required for all lifters — available at weigh-in if you already have a card.

Total due

$50

Your statement will show METROFLEX EVENTS

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Release from liability

On Behalf of myself, my heirs, executors and assigns, I hereby irrevocably waive and release and fully discharge the Metroflex Strength Association (MSA), MetroFlex Gym, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and shareholders, of and from any and all rights, claims demands, lawsuits and causes of action due to or arising from any accident, injury, damage or loss directly, indirectly or in any way associated with my participation in the powerlifting competition sponsored by MetroFlex Gym. I represent that I know of no medical reasons or condition that would impair my ability to participate in this event, and I hereby assume any and all risk of accidental, medical injury or consequential damages resulting from my participation. I acknowledge, understand and accept the inherent risks or powerlifting. I have read the above release understand its meaning and consequences, and intend to be legally bound by its terms and have signed this release freely and voluntarily.

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Your card statement and receipt will show this charge as METROFLEX EVENTS.

No refunds

We will not issue refunds for any reason. If a cancellation is due to injury, the entry fee will be credited toward the next MSA event directed by Brian Dobson only.

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After payment, Stripe emails your receipt and your entry goes on the meet roster.

29th AnnualRaw Power& Wild Game Feast