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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.

Date: 23/12/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

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.

Date: 22/12/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

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."

Date: 16/12/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

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.

Date: 09/12/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

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.

Date: 02/12/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

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...

Date: 25/11/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

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.

Date: 18/11/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

Top up Tuesday

Check out the latest newsbites from CEO Charlie Marillier

Date: 11/11/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

Membership Registrar Vacancy

Membership Registrar Vacancy

Date: 04/11/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Medical Committee Vacancies

Medical Committee Vacancies

Date: 04/11/2025 | Author: Communications Director

New Anti-Doping Lead Announcement

New Anti-Doping Lead Announcement

Date: 19/09/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Coaching Courses Update

Coaching Courses Update

Date: 10/09/2025 | Author: Communications Director

British Open Classic 2025 | Application Form

Date: 19/08/2025 | Author: Championships

CEO Announcement 2025

CEO Announcement 2025

Date: 08/08/2025 | Author: Communications Director

EGM/AGM draft meeting minutes

Date: 04/08/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

EGM/AGM Voting forms are live

Date: 06/07/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

Coaching Course Update

Coaching Course Update

Date: 06/07/2025 | Author: Communications Director

AGM/EGM Motion update 02_07_25

Date: 02/07/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

AGM/EGM Motions update

Date: 23/06/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

Message From the Board 31-05-25

Message From the Board 31-05-25

Date: 31/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Coaching License Update Regarding British Masters Classic

Coaching License Update Regarding British Masters Classic

Date: 30/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

EGM Notice

EGM Notice

Date: 20/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Coaching License Update May 2025

Coaching License Update May 2025

Date: 20/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Adjourned AGM Notice

Adjourned AGM Notice

Date: 20/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Board Vacancies

Board Vacancies

Date: 20/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

CEO Job Description 2025

CEO Job Description 2025

Date: 10/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Chair of the Board of Directors Job Description 2025

Chair of the Board of Directors Job Description 2025

Date: 10/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

2025 Univeristy Worlds Selection Procedure

2025 Univeristy Worlds Selection Procedure

Date: 09/05/2025 | Author: Communications Director

Message from the board 30_04_25

Message from the board 30_04_25

Date: 30/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

Chairman and Performance Director Resignation

Chairman and Performance Director Resignation

Date: 30/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

Statement from the Board of Directors – 28th April 2025

Statement from the Board of Directors – 28th April 2025

Date: 28/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

British Powerlifting 2025 AGM - Submit Your Motion Votes

British Powerlifting 2025 AGM - Submit Your Motion Votes

Date: 27/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

2025 AGM Motions, Registered Members Comments

2025 AGM Motions, Registered Members Comments

Date: 26/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

2025 Western European Championships (Classic), Selection

2025 Western European Championships (Classic), Selection

Date: 22/04/2025 | Author: Performance Director

Member Comment form for 2025 AGM Motions

Member Comment form for 2025 AGM Motions

Date: 20/04/2025 | Author: Member Comment form for 2025 AGM Motions

AGM Reinstatement

AGM Reinstatement

Date: 16/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

Postponement of the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Postponement of the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Date: 13/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

Letter to Membership

Letter to Membership

Date: 12/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

Letter of thanks

Letter of thanks

Date: 12/04/2025 | Author: Board of Directors

CEO Resignation

CEO Resignation

Date: 11/04/2025 | Author: James Brincat-Smith

International Referee Expense Policy

International Referee Expense Policy

Date: 11/04/2025 | Author: International Referee Expense Policy

Competitions Director Vacancy

Competitions Director Vacancy

Date: 09/04/2025 | Author: Competitions Director Vacancy

Athlete's Commission Chair AGM notice.

Athlete's Commission Chair AGM notice.

Date: 09/04/2025 | Author: Athlete's Commission Chair AGM notice.

Sport 80 Update / Membership portal closure.

Sport 80 Update / Membership portal closure.

Date: 06/04/2025 | Author: Sport 80 Update / Membership portal closure.

New Dates added to the BP coaching courses.

New Dates added to the BP coaching courses.

Date: 26/03/2025 | Author: New Dates added to the BP coaching courses.

British Powerlifting Coaching Licence Guidance 2025

British Powerlifting Coaching Licence Guidance 2025

Date: 24/03/2025 | Author: British Powerlifting Coaching Licence Guidance 2025

Coaching course / Coaching Licence update.

Coaching course / Coaching Licence update.

Date: 17/03/2025 | Author: Coaching course / Coaching Licence update.

AGM Motion Template

AGM Motion Template

Date: 13/03/2025 | Author: AGM Motion Template

Jr & SJr Team Selection 2025

Jr & SJr Team Selection 2025

Date: 12/03/2025 | Author: Jr & SJr Team Selection 2025

2025 AGM Announcement

2025 AGM Announcement

Date: 12/03/2025 | Author: 2025 AGM Announcement

IPF rule amendment to long leg singlets and knee sleeves.

IPF rule amendment to long leg singlets and knee sleeves.

Date: 11/03/2025 | Author: IPF rule amendment to long leg singlets and knee sleeves.

Matt Gary Membership Confirmation.

Matt Gary Membership Confirmation.

Date: 11/03/2025 | Author: Matt Gary Membership Confirmation.

February 2025 Board Minutes.

February 2025 Board Minutes.

Date: 07/03/2025 | Author: February 2025 Board Minutes.

Coaching Licence fee removal.

Coaching Licence fee removal.

Date: 06/03/2025 | Author: Coaching Licence fee removal.

Coaching Licence Postponement for non professional coaches.

Coaching Licence Postponement for non professional coaches.

Date: 05/03/2025 | Author: Coaching Licence Postponement for non professional coaches.

Coaching Licence FAQ's and learning guidance.

Coaching Licence FAQ's and learning guidance.

Date: 05/03/2025 | Author: Coaching Licence FAQ's and learning guidance.

DEIB Chair Announcement

DEIB Chair Announcement

Date: 04/03/2025 | Author: DEIB Chair Announcement

Coaching Committee expansion.

Coaching Committee expansion.

Date: 04/03/2025 | Author: Coaching Committee expansion.

Introduction of Coach Licence for National events.

Introduction of Coach Licence for National events.

Date: 04/03/2025 | Author: Introduction of Coach Licence for National events.

Disciplinary Chair Announcement

Disciplinary Chair Announcement

Date: 03/03/2025 | Author: CEO

Coaching Course Updates

Coaching Course Updates

Date: 03/03/2025 | Author: Charlie Marillier

Social Media Statement

Social Media Statement

Date: 03/03/2025 | Author: CEO

National Series Sponsor Announcement

National Series Sponsor Announcement

Date: 24/02/2025 | Author: National Series Sponsor Announcement

SBD Open Qualifier Series Entries and Rankings

SBD Open Qualifier Series Entries and Rankings

Date: 20/02/2025 | Author: CEO

SubJnr/Jnr Team Head Coach Announcement

SubJnr/Jnr Team Head Coach Announcement

Date: 20/02/2025 | Author: SubJnr/Jnr Team Head Coach Announcement

SBD Open Qualifier Announcement

SBD Open Qualifier Announcement

Date: 03/02/2025 | Author: James Bribncat-Smith

Anti Doping Research

Anti Doping Research

Date: 27/01/2025 | Author: Anti-Doping

Masters Equipped Team Head Coach Vacancy

Masters Equipped Team Head Coach Vacancy

Date: 22/01/2025 | Author: James Brincat-Smith

British Equipped Championships Preview Report

British Equipped Championships Preview Report

Date: 17/01/2025 | Author: British Equipped Championships Preview Report

Disciplinary Chairperson Vacancy

Disciplinary Chairperson Vacancy

Date: 15/01/2025 | Author: James Brincat-Smith

SBD Classic Open Qualifying procedure.

SBD Classic Open Qualifying procedure.

Date: 09/01/2025 | Author: James Brincat-Smith

Mixed age event clarification

Mixed age event clarification

Date: 08/01/2025 | Author: Mixed age event clarification

2025 Q1 Coaching Course Updates

2025 Q1 Coaching Course Updates

Date: 08/01/2025 | Author: 2025 Q1 Coaching Course Updates

Resignation and Vacancy for Jnr Classic Head Coach

Resignation and Vacancy for Jnr Classic Head Coach

Date: 19/12/2024 | Author: CEO

Coaching Newsletter Dec 2024

Coaching Newsletter Dec 2024

Date: 19/12/2024 | Author: Coaching Newsletter Dec 2024

Open Champs Roundup

Open Champs Roundup

Date: 19/12/2024 | Author: Comms Director

Board Update

Board Update

Date: 14/11/2024 | Author: Board Update

2025 Classic Open Team selection Procedure

2025 Classic Open Team selection Procedure

Date: 11/11/2024 | Author: 2025 Classic Open Team selection Procedure

British Powerlifting Act of Remembrance

British Powerlifting Act of Remembrance

Date: 11/11/2024 | Author: British Powerlifting Act of Remembrance

Classic Open Team Head Coach Announcement

Classic Open Team Head Coach Announcement

Date: 04/11/2024 | Author: Classic Open Team Head Coach Announcement

Updated Calendar

Updated Calendar

Date: 28/10/2024 | Author: CEO

Coaching Course Tutor Vacancy

Coaching Course Tutor Vacancy

Date: 16/10/2024 | Author: Charlie Marillier

2024 SBD Open Message

2024 SBD Open Message

Date: 26/09/2024 | Author: 2024 SBD Open Message

Classic Open Team Head Coach Vacancy.

Classic Open Team Head Coach Vacancy.

Date: 09/09/2024 | Author: CEO

News from our Communications Director

August Recap Newsletter

Date: 09/09/2024 | Author: Abdul Butt

Coaching course details

Date: 05/09/2024 | Author: Coaching course details

Board Appointment

Board Appointment

Date: 03/09/2024 | Author: Board Appointment

2025 European Classic University Cup

2025 European Classic University Cup

Date: 28/08/2024 | Author:

Appointment of Scott Simon to Performance Director.

Appointment of Scott Simon to Performance Director.

Date: 15/08/2024 | Author: Appointment of Scott Simon to Performance Director.

New Appointment Committee Policy

New Appointment Committee Policy

Date: 12/08/2024 | Author: New Appointment Committee Policy

August 2024 Newsletter

August 2024 Newsletter

Date: 01/08/2024 | Author: Comms director

Statement regarding recent Social Media Posts

Statement regarding recent Social Media Posts

Date: 30/07/2024 | Author: Statement regarding recent Social Media Posts

Coaching Course Newsletter 24th July 2024

Coaching Course Newsletter 24th July 2024

Date: 24/07/2024 | Author: Charlie Marillier

Board Meeting Page Update.

Board Meeting Page Update.

Date: 22/07/2024 | Author: James Brincat-Smith

July 2024 Newsletter

July 2024 Newsletter

Date: 04/07/2024 | Author: Comminications Dir.

BP Coaches Register

BP Coaches Register

Date: 03/07/2024 | Author: Charlie Marillier

Updated Articles of Association

Updated Articles of Association

Date: 25/06/2024 | Author: James Brincat-Smith, CEO

Performance Director Vacancy

Performance Director Vacancy

Date: 20/06/2024 | Author: James Brincat-Smith, CEO

Policy Review Officer Vacancy

Policy Review Officer Vacancy

Date: 18/06/2024 | Author: James Brincat-Smith, CEO.

DEIB Committee Chair Vacancy.

DEIB Committee Chair Vacancy.

Date: 12/06/2024 | Author: James Brincat-Smith, CEO.

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