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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
2 Mar, 2026
Classic Bench Selection 2026
CLASSIC BENCH SELECTION PROCEDURE AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST As this great sport grows, so have many of the teams that we send out internationally. None more so than the Classic
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
24 Feb, 2026
European Champions 2026
Huge congratulations to our classic masters powerlifting team, recently returned from the snowy vastness of Oulu, Finland. Every team was either first or a very close second. We welcome 18
23 Feb, 2026
British Bench 2026
Dear Athletes, Coaches, and Community Members, Anticipation is growing as athletes, coaches, and supporters prepare for the upcoming British Bench. Organisers are committed to delivering a fantastic event and have
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
13 Jan, 2026
Top up Tuesday January 2026 week 1
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
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