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  • USPA Tested and Open 2026 Cowboy Classic, San Antonio, Texas

    Joe's Gym 3700 Fredericksburg Rd Apt 111, San Antonio, TX, United States

    Sanction#: 26-51957 Limited to 45 lifters This event has both Tested and Non Tested Divisions available Refund Policy: No Refunds, no transfers. Registration closes: October 23, 2026 For the Tested […]

  • USPA Tested and Open Flagship City Fall Brawl, Erie, Pennsylvania

    212 Degrees of Fitness Barbell Club 1311 Chestnut St #1749, Erie, PA, United States

    Sanction#: 26-51725 Limited to 45 lifters This event has both Tested and Non Tested Divisions available Refund Policy: No refunds or transfers. Registration closes: October 14, 2026 For the Tested Division: Drug testing by […]

  • USPA Tested and Open 2026 Vermont State Championship, Morrisville, Vermont

    Snap Fitness Morrisville 125 Munson Ave, Morrisville, VT, United States

    Sanction#: 26-50096 Limited to 35 lifters This event has both Tested and Non Tested Divisions available Refund Policy: All sales are final. No Refunds. No Transfers. Registration closes: October 23, 2026 For the […]

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