2026 USA Powerlifting Southwest Regional Championships
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Please read all information provided on this page before registering. By completing your registration, you acknowledge and agree that entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions will be made if you withdraw from the competition.
Official Athlete Guide
Welcome to the 2026 USAPL Southwest Regionals!
This page serves as the official athlete guide for the competition and will be updated as additional information becomes available. All registered athletes are responsible for reviewing this page regularly for updates.
Southwest Regionals is one of the premier USA Powerlifting championship events and serves as a qualifier for the 2026 USAPL Raw Nationals.
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Southwest Region
The Southwest Region includes the following states:
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- Louisiana
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Texas
Eligibility Requirements
To compete, all athletes must meet the following requirements:
1. USA Powerlifting Membership
A valid 2026 USA Powerlifting Membership is required.
You may register with an expired membership; however, it must be renewed before the meet.
2. Drug-Free Requirement
All athletes must have been drug-free for the previous 36 months.
3. Qualifying Total (QT)
A qualifying total must be earned on or before August 4, 2026.
Your qualifying total must:
- Be achieved at a USA Powerlifting-sanctioned 3-lift competition
- Be earned between January 1, 2025 and August 4, 2026
- Be achieved in the division you intend to compete in
A qualifying total earned at a 2025 Regional or National Championship is acceptable.
Venue & Hotel
Hyatt Regency DFW Airport: 2334 North International Parkway, right next to Terminal C at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
The hotel offers:
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Complimentary airport shuttle service
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Easy access from all DFW terminals
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Convenient access to downtown Dallas
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FREE parking for both hotel guests and day visitors
Hotel Booking:
[Discounted Room Rate] - Booking Deadline: August 21.
Parking Instructions:
[Parking Garage Instructions]
Venue Directions:
[Directions Inside the Venue]
Competition Schedule
Southwest Regionals is a three-day, one-platform championship.
Eeach session capped at approximately 45 lifters.
Thursday, 09/03 - Optional early equipment (EQ) check FOR ALL SESSION*: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, at the Lifters Check-in room (refer to Venue Directions).
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| Friday, 09/04 |
EQ Check: 6:30 AM Weigh-in: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Lifting starts: 9:00 AM |
EQ Check: 12:30 PM Weigh-in: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lifting starts: 3:00 PM |
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| Saturday, 09/05 |
EQ Check: 5:30 AM Weigh-in: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Lifting starts: 8:00 AM |
EQ Check: 12:30 PM Weigh-in: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lifting starts: 3:00 PM |
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| Sunday, 09/06 |
EQ Check: 5:30 AM Weigh-in: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Lifting starts: 8:00 AM |
EQ Check: 12:00 PM Weigh-in: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lifting starts: 2:30 PM |
*There is currently no optional early EQ check scheduled on Friday & Saturday. If time permits and staff are available, we will let you know if an additional equipment check becomes available.
Warm-Up Area & Coaching
This is a one-platform competition with three designated warm-up areas.
Warm-up area access is restricted in accordance with the USAPL Rulebook.
Only current USA Powerlifting members in good standing are permitted in restricted areas, including:
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Athletes
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Registered Coaches
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Referees
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Officials
Each athlete may have up to two (2) coaches or handlers in the warm-up area.
[Coaches & Handlers: Please read]
Media & Photography
- Southwest Regionals follows the official USAPL Media Policy.
- Professional cameras and video equipment are strictly prohibited in the warm-up area.
The official event photographer and videographer is:
Reserve your media package here: [Photography & Video Package]
Questions regarding photography and media packages: stellarshotsstl@gmail.com
The competition will also be livestreamed on the Texas Strength Systems YouTube channel.
Guest Lifters
If your USA Powerlifting membership address is outside Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas, you will compete as a Guest Lifter.
Guest Lifters may:
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Compete in the championship
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Set American Records
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Set State Records
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Earn qualifying totals for Nationals
Guest Lifters are not eligible for:
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Awards
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Best Lifter
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Pro Cards
All Guest Lifters must meet the same qualifying and membership requirements as all other competitors.
Weight Class & Division Changes
Weight class and division changes must be completed through the USA Powerlifting Registration Portal.
Deadline:
August 21, 2026 – 11:00 PM Central Time
No weight class changes are permitted after the 14-day deadline in accordance with the USAPL Rulebook.
If an athlete does not make weight at weigh-ins, they may compete as a Guest Lifter in accordance with USAPL rules.
Withdrawals & Refund Policy
Athletes who need to withdraw may do so through the USA Powerlifting Registration Portal.
All registrations are non-refundable.
No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
Questions
Please review the following resources before contacting the Meet Director:
Most questions regarding meet procedures, equipment, weigh-ins, attempts, qualifying totals, apparel, coaching, and competition policies are answered in these resources.
If your question is not addressed after reviewing the available information, please contact us at:
📧 meets@texasstrengthsystems.com