2026 USA Powerlifting Texas State Championships 🏆 (TX-2026-01)


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Meet cap: 160 Lifters
TX-2026-01 State Qualifying Total Requirement Meet Media USAPL Membership


Best Lifter Awards:  T$$ Certificates

Best Overall Male & Female:  $300 Each

Best Junior Male & Female: $100 Each by Age Dots

Best Master Male & Female: $100 Each by Age Dots

First Place Team: New TSS Stainless Steel G1 Bar

📅 Meet Dates: January 17–18, 2026
📍 Location: TSS-SATX – 2418 Boardwalk St, San Antonio, TX 78217

Admission & Parking:

  • Admission Fee: pay at the door (applies to everyone), purchase at the door with TSS-SATX. 

    • Cash/Venmo/CashApp: $20 

    • Credit/Debit Card: $21 

  • Free Admission: Lifters of this meet, gym members and 10-year-olds and younger.

  • Parking: [Click Here For Parking Map] – Please follow the parking instructions carefully, as many cars were towed during previous events. Despite our signs and detailed instructions, our neighbors are still operating over the weekend.

Please Read Before Registering

This is a State-level meet, and a Qualifying Total (QT) is required.

  • Texas residents only — your USAPL Membership card must show a Texas address.

  • Full Power meet only (Squat, Bench, Deadlift)

  • Raw & Equipped divisions offered (each with its own QT).

  • No division switching allowed unless approved by meet directors.

  • This meet qualifies for all Nationals, including 2026 Raw Nationals, and American Records can be set.

  • General meet details will be emailed ~2 months out or when the meet fills.

Requirements

  • A Qualifying Total from any USAPL-sanctioned 3-lift meet since Jan 1, 2024

  • Texas residency required (as shown on your USAPL card)

  • Must hold a valid 2026 USAPL Membership (can renew on Nov 1st to cover 2026)

  • Athletes must have been drug-free for the past 36 months

Registration Timeline & Fees

Period Dates Fee
Early Bird Aug 1 – Aug 31 $125
Regular Sept 1 – Oct 31 $150
Late Nov 1 – Dec 31 $175

  • Registration closes Dec 31.

  • Meet shirt available as optional add-on.

Official Meet Schedule

Optional Early Equipment Check: Friday 01/16 - 6:30 PM to 7:30PM at TSS-SATX. (applies for all sessions, no early EQ check on Saturday).

Saturday, January 17
🔹 Session 1

  • EQ Check: 6:30–8:00 AM

  • Weigh-ins: 7:00–8:30 AM

  • Lifting: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🔹 Session 2

  • EQ Check: 12:30–2:00 PM

  • Weigh-ins: 1:00–2:30 PM

  • Lifting: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 18
🔹 Session 3

  • EQ Check: 6:15–7:30 AM

  • Weigh-ins: 6:30–8:00 AM

  • Lifting: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

🔹 Session 4

  • EQ Check: 12:30–2:00 PM

  • Weigh-ins: 1:00–2:30 PM

  • Lifting: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🏅 Awards follow each session
🏆 Best Overall Women's Lifter Award after Session 2. Best Overall Men's Lifter Award after Session 4. 
➡️ Sessions assigned by gender > weight class > # of lifters

Changes, Cancellations, Transfers

  • Meet Cancellation & Transfer Policy: [Link to Policy Page]

  • Weight Class Change

    Weight Class Change Deadline: Saturday, 01/03/2026. See below for instructions on how to make changes. Please do not email us these changes.

    • Changing your weight class may result in being assigned to a different session than originally scheduled, except for the Teen/High School-only session (Session 2).
    • Lifters who miss their weight on meet day will be placed in the Guest Division:
      • Guests may set American Records and achieve National qualifying totals, but are not eligible for awards.
      • All standard USAPL rules will apply.

Meet Media provided by:

[EARLY BIRD MEDIA PACKAGE ends on January 10]

Questions?

Please email: meets@texasstrengthsystems.com

Disclaimer & Policies

By registering, you agree to the following:

1. Registration & Qualifications

  • You have reviewed and meet all QT and residency requirements.

2. Drug-Free Policy

  • You confirm being drug-free for the past 36 months.

3. Lifting Attire

  • Must comply with USAPL Equipment Rules.

4. Coach/Handler Requirements

  • Non-member coaches/handlers must complete a waiver:
    Coach Waiver Form

5. Refund Policy

All cancellation requests form must be submitted here: [Meet Cancellation/Transfer]

  • >2 months out: $25 fee deducted from refund

  • 1–2 months out: 50% refund

  • <1 month: No refunds

  • No refunds for ineligible entries (non-residents, no QT, etc.)

6. Code of Conduct

  • All athletes must follow USAPL Code of Conduct

7. Stay Informed

Additional Division & Eligibility Rules

Division Switching

  • Do not register under Equipped to bypass Raw QT

  • No switching back to Raw unless approved

Qualification Enforcement

  • Registering without valid QT = removal from roster, no refund

Residency Enforcement

  • Texas residents only — no exceptions, no refunds for violations