British Powerlifting Coaching LICENSE
In order to coach/handle at a Nationals competition, a coach will require a valid and current Coaching License, inclusive of Safeguarding, Anti-doping, and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion certificates. This is to ensure the federation maintains a minimum standard of professionalism, inclusivity, safety, and quality experience for all lifters, volunteers, coaches and other personnel.
You can find more information below on how to obtain the Coaching License, which courses are accepted, and an instructional video showing how to use the Sport:80 platform to apply for the license.
For clarification, the Nationals events which require the license include:
British Sub-junior Championships, British Junior Championships, British Classic Bench Press Championships, British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Championships, British Equipped Full Power & Bench Press Championships, British Classic Masters Championships, British Open Classic Championships
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE COACHING LICENSE: VIDEO DEMONSTRATION
Here is a short step-by-step video demonstration, showing you how to apply for the Coaching License using the Sport:80 platform:
COACHING LICENSE POLICY DOCUMENT
Below you can find our Coaching License policy document, in which you can find detailed information about the exact courses which will be accepted, as well as timeframes to submit documentation in, and other useful information to help in making the process run more smoothly for you.
COACHING LICENSE POLICY 2026-27
You can also view a Live List of all coaches who currently hold a valid Coaching License using the following link:
KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE Coaching LICENSE
Our team of licensing staff are constantly reviewing certificate submissions and Coaching License applications, however in order to ensure a fair playing field and to ensure consistent workload and preparation capabilities for competition staff, there is a deadline for coaches to obtain their Coaching License.
The last checks for submissions and licenses will occur 48 hours before the first flight of the corresponding competition lifts off, and checks/reviews will not commence again until the day after a competition finishes.
For example, if a competition’s first flight lifts off at 09:00 on Saturday, the last check will occur at 09:00 on Thursday. Any submissions received after this time will not be reviewed for the upcoming competition.
It is a coach’s responsibility to ensure they have had their three certificates approved, and then have applied for and been granted a current and valid Coaching License by this time.
If you have any concerns, queries, or would like to seek any further guidance, please contact the licensing team on coaching@britishpowerlifting.org.
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