2024 USA Powerlifting 16th Annual Iron Wars (TX-2024-29)

Registration Roster  Meet Cap: 115 Lifters
Cancellation Policy Lifter's Handbook New Lifter Tips USAPL Membership

 

TSS Iron Wars turns 16 this year! And we have gifts for you >> Celebrating 16 years of doing meets with us <<

Meet Day: September 28, 2024

Location: 

TSS-SATX

2418 Boardwalk St, San Antonio, TX 78217

 

1. USAPL Membership (required): USAPL Cards can be purchased online at www.usapowerlifting.com. 

All lifters must have been drug-free for the past thirty-six (36) months.

Awards will be given to 1st – 3rd in each age and weigh division in powerlifting, bench press, and deadlift. Special awards will be given to best lifters and to teams.

There are Equipped, Raw with Wraps and Raw divisions.

Raw Lifting: As of September 1, 2007 “Raw” lifting rules require all competitors to wear a regulation one piece non supportive lifting suit. Wrist wraps and belts are OK.  Neoprene knee sleeves are OK. No other support gear is allowed. Only raw gear approved by USAPL is permitted. See www.USAPowerlifting.com

Drug Testing: You must be drug free for at least 36 months prior to the date of this meet to be eligible to compete. At least 10% of all lifters will be tested by urinalysis.   Banned substances include but are not limited to anabolic steroids and growth hormones. The complete list of banned substances is available on the web site of the World Anti-Doping Agency (see www.WADA-ama.org).

Lifting Attire: All competitors must wear a one piece lifting suit or a wrestling singlet, shoes and a T-Shirt. All equipment must conform to USA Powerlifting rules. See www.USAPowerlifting.com for details.

 

Meet Schedule:

Session 1 - Saturday AM:

> Regular Check-in with Equipment Check: 7AM. 

 - USAPL Membership card & Photo ID are required.

 - Personal Equipment Checklist → Click Here

>> Weigh-in: 7:30AM, to no later than 9:00AM (no exception). (openers & rack height are required before you go weigh-in)

>>> Lifting starts at 9:30AM, and ends around 1:30PM. Awards to follow.

 

Session 2 - Saturday PM:

> Regular Check-in with Equipment Check: 12:30PM. 

 - USAPL Membership card & Photo ID are required.

 - Personal Equipment Checklist → Click Here

>> Weigh-in: 1PM, to no later than 2:30AM (no exception). (openers & rack height are required before you go weigh-in)

 

>>> Lifting starts at 3:00PM, and ends around 7:30PM. Awards to follow.

 

We will NOT have Early Equipment Check, please show up on time for Check-in of your session (time shown above)

 

Rack Heights: Submit your rack heights if you already know them. All TSS racks whether old or new have the same heights. Use the same link to submit them after checking-in at the meet.

 

Meet Media: By Stellar Shots, order form HERE. You can find their previous sent email below.

- If you have your own photographers/videographers, they must be in the audience area. 
Lifters & Coaches who violate these rules will be disqualified from the meet.
 
Admission is $20 at the door, and applies to everyone. Free for: Lifters, 10 year-olds & below, TSS-SATX gym members.
Parking: 
Please be sure you follow the instructions as many cars were towed during our meets. It's out of our control since we have signs and detailed instructions to show you where to park, our neighbors are still operating during the weekend. Don't forget to share this to your family & friends!