The Gold Coast Barbell Classic is a first-year strength competition for high school athletes, hosted by Apex Fitness and Carozza Fitness on February 28, 2026 in Stamford, CT. This event is designed to promote strength, competition, and productive offseason development in a positive, high-energy environment.

Athletes will compete in three primary lifts—Bench Press, Back Squat, and Power Clean—across structured weight classes with individual and team scoring. The goal is to give programs a fun, competitive platform where athletes can showcase their hard work while building pride, confidence, and accountability within their teams.

The Gold Coast Barbell Classic is an excellent opportunity for programs coming off winter seasons, those still in postseason play, and those preparing for spring sports to keep their athletes engaged and competition-ready. Multiple teams per school are allowed, but space is limited.

Further details—including registration requirements, entry fees, waivers, rules and scoring guidelines, key dates, and the event schedule—will be provided upon registration and in the official information packet.