Novice and veteran athletes 14 years and older are being invited to take part in the 2016 Jan Shulman Deadlift Challenge on Sunday.

The YMCA of North Bay is partnering with the Valhalla Powerlifting Club and the Norsemen & Valkyries Weightlifting Team to host the event. The entry fee is $20 per person with proceeds supporting the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

Jan Shulman, a gold medal winner at the International Powerlifting Federation’s World Championship, is the event’s honorary chairperson. Shulman lifted in the Master 4 Age Category (70 years plus) and won the female 52 kilo (114lb) division.

Jan set a new world record in the deadlift with a mark of 93 kilos (205 lbs). Athletes looking to register can visit the YMCA on Chippewa Street West or online at www.ymcanorthbay.com/deadlift.