2026 USA Powerlifting South Texas Showdown

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location: McAllen Memorial High School

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.

Tentative Schedule

Optional Early Equipment Check: TBA

Saturday, July 11

Session 1

• Check-in & Equipment Check: 7:00 AM

  • Present your 2026 USAPL membership card and Photo ID

  • Lifters must show referees all equipment/clothing worn on the platform

• Weigh-ins: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (no exceptions)

  • Openers must be submitted at weigh-in.

• Lifting Begins: 9:30 AM

• Estimated End Time: ~1:00 PM. Awards to follow.

Session 2 

• Check-in & Equipment Check: 12:30 PM

  • Present your 2026 USAPL membership card and Photo ID

  • Lifters must show referees all equipment/clothing worn on the platform

• Weigh-ins: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (no exceptions)

  • Openers must be submitted at weigh-in.

• Lifting Begins: 3:00 PM

• Estimated End Time: ~7:00 PM. Awards to follow.

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

• For weight class/division changes, Cancellation or Transfer, forms can be found [HERE↗]. Requests submitted by email will not be processed.

Admission

• Spectator & Coach/Handler Admission: $10 at the door (cash/Venmo/CashApp/Zelle) | $11 for card payment.

• 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.

 

Additional Info

• Cancellation Policy & Form

• Why Did I Receive a Red Light?

• USAPL Scoring Rules

 

 

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