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Top Up Tuesday Jan Week 3
This week in the Top up Tuesday:
- IPF Rules Consultation: Open Forum
- British Equipped Championships 2026
- Equipped Powerlifting Open Forum
- SBD Sheffield 2026
The International Lifter: Process for Selection 2026
The International Lifter: Process for Selection Final 2026
Para-Powerlifting Pathway Development Coach
We're excited to highlight a fantastic opportunity that has the potential to shape the future of strength sports in the UK: the Para-Powerlifting Pathway Development Coach role with British Weight Lifting.
Please check out the news article for more information.
Top up Tuesday Jan week 2
This week in the Top up Tuesday:
- invitation to the British Powerlifting Open Forum on the IPF Rules consultation
- British Equipped 2026
- Coaching course dates 2026 Q1
- Coaching Licence update 2026 and beyond
Top up Tuesday January 2026 week 1
This week's update from British Powerlifting CEO Charlie Marillier covers key developments shaping the year ahead:
- IPF Technical Rules Consultation - Members are invited to an open forum on 28 January (7-8pm, Zoom) to share feedback on proposed IPF rule changes before BP submits its official response.
- New Partnerships Announced - British Powerlifting has formalised partnerships with the Royal Navy Powerlifting Association and Police Services UK, strengthening competition pathways, athlete development, and collaboration across armed forces, emergency services, and civilian sport.
- Coaching Education for 2026 - Assistant Coach courses continue nationwide, with the Lead Coach course nearing launch and dates to be announced soon.
- What's Coming Up - Major domestic and international competitions are just around the corner, including the British Equipped Championships, SBD Sheffield, and upcoming European championships.
A strong start to 2026, focused on collaboration, professionalism, and continued growth of the sport.
The 2026 British Powerlifting Board of Directors
The 2026 British Powerlifting Board of Directors
We welcome 2026 in with the first announcement, your Board of Directors.
We appreciate the patience our membership has shown in waiting for this announcement and we are excited to be working together to continue the growth and enjoyment of the sport.
Top up Tuesday December week 4
Top up Tuesday December week 4
The final edition of Top up Tuesday for 2025 features:
- Anti-Doping update
- British Universities Powerlifting League
We are all wishing you a very merry Christmas and will be back in the new year.
CEO Reflections: 150 days in post
Welcome to a brief overview as to the progress and developments British Powerlifting has undergone since the CEO took post in July.
Top up Tuesday December week 3
The weekly newsletter from CEO Charlie Marillier.
"This week I talk the support our partners have provided British Powerlifting in 2025 and the work we are planning for 2026.
There is also an exciting announcement from the Board.
Together with information on our vacancies and planning for the Christmas period."
Top up Tuesday Dec week 2
This weeks edition talks about:
- The incredible success of the SBD British Open Classic
- The outstanding GB performances and medals from the European Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting championships
- Equipped Bench Press selection criteria for 2026's British Equipped Championships.
I've also included links to find more information on everything I talk about.
Top up Tuesday December week 1
December week 1's edition I have enjoyed sharing:
Latest update on the SBD British Open Classic: information for both Coaches and Lifters
European Sub-Junior and Junior Classic Powerlifting championships and the incredible results so far!
This week features lots of information on preparing for the British Classic, where to find information and how to get the latest updates.
Top up Tuesday: Nov week 4
In this weeks Top up Tuesday newsletter:
- Update on the British Open Classic
- New Lead Coach Course endorsement from CIMSPA
- Hands Across the Sea competition
and more...
Top up Tuesday 2
The second newsletter from CEO Charlie Marillier, highlighting some of the work the British Powerlifting board have been working on over the past week.
Updates to Coaching Licence guidance and 2026 Junior/Sub-Junior Classic champs.
Top up Tuesday
Check out the latest newsbites from CEO Charlie Marillier
Membership Registrar Vacancy
Membership Registrar Vacancy
Medical Committee Vacancies
Medical Committee Vacancies
New Anti-Doping Lead Announcement
New Anti-Doping Lead Announcement
Coaching Courses Update
Coaching Courses Update
CEO Announcement 2025
CEO Announcement 2025
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