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5 May, 2026
EPF Western European Championships: Coaching Staff
EPF Western European Championships – Coaching Staff British Powerlifting is seeking coaches to join the staff for the EPF Western European Championships (Luxembourg, 17 – 20th Sept 2026). This is
5 May, 2026
World Equipped Sub/Junior Championships: Coaches Expression of Interest Form
World Equipped Sub/Junior Championships: Coaches Expression of Interest Form Passionate about equipped lifting? Want to experience what it’s like to handle and coach at the highest level of the sport?
5 May, 2026
Top up Tuesday May week 1 2026
Welcome to your weekly top up of newsbites from me, Charlie Marillier, British Powerlifting’s CEO. EQUIPPED EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS This weekend saw the start of the European Equipped Powerlifting championships in
28 Apr, 2026
Top up Tuesday April Week 4 2026
Welcome to your weekly top up of newsbites from me, Charlie Marillier, British Powerlifting’s CEO. 2027 NATIONALS CALENDAR Coming live to the website soon, I wanted to share with you
21 Apr, 2026
Top up Tuesday April Week 3 2026
Welcome to your weekly top up of newsbites from me, Charlie Marillier, British Powerlifting’s CEO. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT – LONG TERM STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT British Powerlifting is currently developing its long-term strategy,
15 Apr, 2026
IPF Sanctions Release
Dear Athletes, Coaches, and Community Members, British Powerlifting has been formally notified by the IPF that a British athlete, Joey Awala Shaw, who was included in the IPF’s Registered Testing
15 Apr, 2026
Top up Tuesday April Week 2 2026
April Week 2 2026 Welcome to your weekly top up of newsbites from me, Charlie Marillier, British Powerlifting’s CEO. ANTI DOPING PROHIBITED ASSOCIATION: HOW DOES IT APPLY TO POWERLIFTING Guidance
1 Apr, 2026
Top Up Tuesday April Week 1
Happy Tuesday! Welcome to another Top up Tuesday. April Week 1, 2026 British Classic Open qualifying In case you missed our announcement, we are amending our qualifying process for lifters
30 Mar, 2026
2026 Open Classic Qualifying Totals
Dear Athletes, Coaches, and Community Members, Over the course of 2025, we’ve had many conversations about the qualifying process for our yearly British Open Classic. We heard your concerns regarding
26 Mar, 2026
Top Up Tuesday March Week 4
March Week 4 European Open Classic Championships The 2026 European Open Classic just wrapped up over in sunny Malta. Team GBR did us proud, as always. The men won the
25 Mar, 2026
Western European Champions Selection Process 2026
2026 Western European Championships (Classic) Selection Process Our primary goal is to create a pathway to international performance. Aligning with British Powerlifting’s vision, the Western European Championships Team will be
17 Mar, 2026
Recruitment Drive
RECRUITMENT AND VOLUNTEERS MANAGER Role Title: Recruitment and Volunteers Manager Organisation: British Powerlifting Role Type: Volunteer Reports to: CEO, British Powerlifting About the Role British Powerlifting is seeking a motivated
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