Students begin by expressing an interest in joining the team and begin to safely learn the Olympic lifts. Donations at this level will help subsidize personal equipment costs to get an athlete started.

As the student-athlete becomes proficient in the snatch and clean & jerk, he or she will begin to participate in local, sanctioned USAW competitions. Funds raised at this level will help cover local meet registration and travel costs.

As weightlifting skill and strength increases, members of the team may compete for the University of Texas on a national stage. Contributions made here will help cover travel expenses such as hotels and airfare.

Certain student-athletes at the University of Texas have the unique ability to compete for spots to represent TEAM USA on the international level. Donations at this level help fund international competition travel for athletes seeking to become a top TEAM USA athlete.

The University of Texas Weightlifting Team seeks to provide academic and athletic opportunities through the medium of weightlifting. Contributions at this level can help create scholarship opportunities for UT student-athletes training for the ultimate prize.