USA Powerlifting TSS High School Showdown

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When: Saturday, April 25
Where: at TSS SATX - 2418 Boardwalk St, San Antonio, TX 78217
General Info Email: Sent out ~1 month prior to the event to all registered lifters

The 2026 High School Showdown is an exclusive, invite-only competition featuring the top high school powerlifters in Texas. Invitations will be sent following the THSWPA and THSPA State Championships to recognize the best performers in the state.
This is a raw-only, head-to-head competition designed to determine the strongest lifters regardless of bodyweight. Instead of traditional weight classes, all athletes are ranked using DOTS score, a bodyweight coefficient that allows for fair comparison across all lifters.
For 2026, if participation across weight ranges is strong, we plan to introduce separate lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight sessions, each with their own podium finishes and prizes, including TSS Gift Certificates.
This will be a one-day, one-platform meet with 2 or 3 sessions depending on the final number of lifters.
Tentative schedule listed below

Must have a valid (non-expired) USAPL membership by meet day (shows 2026 on card).
Drug-Free Status: Lifters must have been drug-free for the past 36 months.
No qualifying total is required for this meet.
Lifting Attire Requirements:
- One-piece lifting suit or wrestling singlet
- T-shirt, shoes, and deadlift socks
- Optional: knee sleeves (Raw) & wrist wraps
- All gear must comply with USAPL rules

Saturday, April 25 – Meet Day

7:00 AM: Check-in & Equipment Check
Present USAPL Membership Card & Photo ID, then show referees everything you're wearing on the platform.
Weigh-in: Immediately after equipment check, ends at 8:30 AM, no exception (openers are required before stepping on scale)
Lifting Begins: 9:00 AM
Awards Ceremony: ~1:00 PM

Females

First round of invitations will be sent the week following the THSWPA State Championships
Lifters will have until Saturday, March 28 to accept or decline their invitation
Second round of invitations will begin on March 29

Males

First round of invitations will be sent the week following the THSPA State Championships
Lifters will have until Saturday, April 4 to accept or decline their invitation
Second round of invitations will begin on April 5

Withdrawals: Submit form on our website – see Cancellation Policies [HERE]
Changes (weight class/division): Submit your request [HERE]

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Code of Conduct: Strictly enforced. Any misconduct toward staff, lifters, coaches, or teams will not be tolerated.

📩 Questions?
Email us at meets@texasstrengthsystems.com