How to Register a Club
To register a club for approval, please email clubs@britishpowerlifting.org and include the following information:
Club Details for Display on the British Powerlifting Website
- Club name (mandatory)
- Club lead/secretary (mandatory)
- Address where applicable. We will assume your club is online only if no address is given.
- Contact mobile number
- Contact email address
- Website / social media link
- Club logo
- Brief mission statement (up to approximately 100 words describing the nature of your club)
Evidence of Club Staffing
- All clubs must nominate a lead/secretary.
- All clubs must nominate a head coach, attaching evidence of their British Powerlifting/IPF coaching qualification (minimum Level 1).
- Clubs may nominate assistant coaches, attaching evidence of their DEI, Anti-Doping and Safeguarding qualifications (as per the Coaching Licence Policy, Section 3).
- In-person clubs should nominate a First Aider with a valid First Aid at Work certificate or equivalent.
- Clubs aiming for Tier 2 status may wish to nominate a referee, attaching evidence of their referee course.
All club staff must hold valid DBS checks and have completed suitable anti-doping courses (Coach Clean or UKAD Anti-Doping). Please attach evidence of these to your application email.
N.B. It is acceptable for one individual to fill multiple staff roles, although clubs are encouraged to nominate one person per role.
Additional Requirements for Tier 2 Clubs
Clubs aiming for Tier 2 status should attach evidence that they provide suitable equipment for powerlifting training. We will happily accept photographs, videos or equipment inventories as evidence.
Insurance Requirements
- Clubs and their members must be covered by their own insurance, or that of the facility where they are based.
If you have any questions regarding club registration, supporting evidence or approval requirements, please contact clubs@britishpowerlifting.org.
