USA Powerlifting TSS High School Showdown
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Event Details
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When: Saturday, April 25
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Where: at TSS SATX - 2418 Boardwalk St, San Antonio, TX 78217
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General Info Email: Sent out ~1 month prior to the event to all registered lifters
Meet Overview
- 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.
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Tentative schedule listed below
Meet Schedule:
Saturday, 4/25
- Equipment Check: 9:30 AM
- Weigh-ins: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Lifting: 12:00 PM to ~4:00 PM (awards to follow)
Weigh-in:
Conducted by lot # order (not first-come, first-served). Lot numbers are assigned a week before the meet. Openers (first attempts for all three lifts) and Photo ID are required before stepping on the scale.
Invitation Timeline
The first round of registration will open at 5pm CST on Sunday March 29th. All 2026 Texas High School State Champions are invited to register (please note that there are only 40 spots available and over 100 state champions across all divisions so please do not wait long to register as not everyone is guaranteed a spot).
IMPORTANT: When signing up, it will ask for a registration code, which you will need to type 2026STATECHAMPION to confirm that you have won state this year.
If spots are still available after March 31st, we will open registration to alternates from our interest form to help fill remaining spots.
Admission & Parking:
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Admission Fee: Pay at the door (required for all attendees), available through TSS-SATX.
Cash / Venmo / CashApp: $10
Credit / Debit Card: $11 -
Free Admission: Lifters of this meet, gym members and 10-year-olds and younger.
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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.
Requirements to Compete
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Must have a valid (non-expired) USAPL membership by meet day (shows 2026 on card).
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Drug-Free Status: Lifters must have been drug-free for the past 36 months.
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No qualifying total is required for this meet.
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Lifting Attire Requirements:
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One-piece lifting suit or wrestling singlet
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T-shirt, shoes, and deadlift socks
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Optional: knee sleeves (Raw) & wrist wraps
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All gear must comply with USAPL rules
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Meet Media:
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MBC Performance Media will be your official media team for the TSS High School Showdown, here to capture your best lifts and biggest moments on the platform. Listed below are the standard media packages. Photo Packages:
Video Packages:
Pre-ordering guarantees the best pricing and priority delivery. Media will also be available for a limited time after the event. |
Changes or Withdrawals
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Withdrawals: Submit form on our website – see Cancellation Policies [HERE]
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Changes (weight class/division): Submit your request [HERE]
Additional Information
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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