2026 USA Powerlifting South Texas Showdown

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TX-2026-32 USAPL Rulebook (updated)

 

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Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location: Top Gym - 3039 W Expy 83, Mercedes, TX 78570

A general meet information email will be sent to all registered lifters approximately one month before the meet.

Meet Description

  • The 2026 USAPL South Texas Showdown is a local meet open to lifters of all experience levels.

  • Because this is a local meet, results cannot be used to qualify for Raw Nationals. However, they can be used to qualify for State Championships, Regionals, and other National Championships.

  • This event will run as a one-day meet with one platform.

Requirements

  • Lifters must have a valid USAPL membership on the meet date (2026 must be shown on the card).

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

  • No qualifying total is required to compete.

Schedule

There is no optional Early Equipment Check.

Saturday, July 11

  • 8:00 AM: Check-in & Equipment Check

  • Present USAPL Membership Card & Photo ID, then show referees everything you're wearing on the platform.

  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Weigh-in (openers are required before stepping on scale)

  • 10:30 AM: Lifting begins

  • Awards Ceremony: ~4:30 PM

Admission

  • Spectator & Coach/Handler Admission: $12 at the door.

  • Free for: Lifters of this meet, children under 10

Warm-Up Area

Only lifters, coaches, and volunteers with a valid USAPL membership or signed waiver are allowed in the warm-up area. Violations may result in disqualification or removal.

Registration Timeline

(Meet shirt not included)

  • Early Bird: $85 (Deadline: April 30)

  • Regular: $110 (Deadline: June 30)

  • Late Registration: $135 (After June 30, if space remains — check LiftingCast)

Additional division: $25

Changes After Registration

  • Change weight class: Your body weight at weigh-in determines your weight class.

  • Cancellation or Transfer: forms can be found [HERE↗]. Requests submitted by email will not be processed.

Additional Info

 

 

Any questions after reading meet info & USAPL Rules, please email meets@texasstrengthsystems.com