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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
13 Mar, 2026
IPF Sanctions Release
Dear Athletes, Coaches, and Community Members, British Powerlifting has been formally notified by the IPF that a British athlete, Nonso Chinye, who was included in the IPF’s Registered Testing Pool,
2 Mar, 2026
University Nationals 2026 (BUCS)
BP Membership Number Reminder Athletes entering University Nationals 2026 (BUCS) are reminded to include their British Powerlifting (BP) membership number when submitting their entry via BUCS Play. Including your BP
24 Feb, 2026
Top up Tuesday February Week 2
Welcome to your weekly top up of newsbites from me, Charlie Marillier, British Powerlifting’s CEO. NEW BRITISH POWERLIFTING WEBSITE The new British Powerlifting website is now live with the plan
10 Feb, 2026
Top up Tuesday February week 2
Top up Tuesday February week 2 This edition of Top Up Tuesday covers key updates from British Powerlifting, including progress on long-term strategy, improvements to competition information access, international success
3 Feb, 2026
Top up Tuesday Feb week 1
Top up Tuesday Feb week 1 This week, CEO talks about: – IPF rules open forum feedback – SBD Sheffield – English Powerlifting Dates released – Equipped Powerlifting open forum
27 Jan, 2026
Top Up Tuesday Jan Week 3
Top Up Tuesday Jan Week 3
23 Jan, 2026
The International Lifter: Process for Selection 2026
The International Lifter: Process for Selection 2026
21 Jan, 2026
Para-Powerlifting Pathway Development Coach
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
20 Jan, 2026
Top up Tuesday Jan week 2
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
19 Sep, 2025
New Anti-Doping Lead Announcement
New Anti-Doping Lead Announcement
9 Sep, 2025
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