2026 USAPL RGV Winter Wars

Registration Opens August 1 Roster Liability Waiver Lifters cap: 45
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Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Location: Gentry Gym

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

Meet Description

  • The 2026 USAPL RGV Winter Wars 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 or 2027 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, December 19

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

    • Present your 2026 USAPL membership card and Photo ID

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

  • Weigh-ins: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (no exceptions)

    • Openers must be submitted at weigh-in.

  • Lifting Begins: 10:30 AM

  • Estimated End Time: ~3:30 PM. Awards to follow.

Registration Timeline

(Meet shirt not included)

  • Early Bird: $85 (Deadline: August 31)

  • Regular: $110 (Deadline: November 19)

  • Late Registration: $135 (After November 19, 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 & Parking

  • TBA

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

 

 

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