Competitions
British Powerlifting has a comprehensive competition programme starting at local level and progressing through national up to British Championships. These attract a large number of lifters, for example over 400 athletes competed in the 2015 British Classic Championships. We send teams to all European and World Championships across all the age groups and disciplines with a high degree of success.
You are never too young or old to make a start in powerlifting; competitors aged 14 year and upwards are welcome. Equally, you are never too old. Several 70+ competitors still represent Britain internationally and many 'masters' lifters only take the sport up in their 40s or 50s. Powerlifting is a great sport with an unrivalled camaraderie which promotes health, strength and vitality. If you decide to take your first steps in the sport and want to lift in an independently drug tested organisation with an established network of local divisions, choose British Powerlifting.
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Summer Cup
Date: 25/07/2020 - 25/07/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: Wales
Location: SYNERGI WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB, UNIT J5, COLCHESTER AVENUE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CARDIFF CF23 9AP
Website: http://www.walespowerlifting.com/competitions
Details: Entries open 15th June 2020 (WPA members only)
Entries close 8th July 2020
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NWPL MASTERS & NWPL BENCH 2020
Date: 09/08/2020 - 09/08/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: North West
Location: Raw Strength Gym, Warrington
Website: http://www.nwpowerlifting.org.uk/2020/nw-masters-nw-bench/
Details: See link below.
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South East Late Summer Divisional
Date: 16/08/2020 - 16/08/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: South East
Location: Astor College for the Arts
Astor Avenue
Dover
Kent
CT17 0ASWebsite: http://southeastpowerlifting.co.uk/wordpress/
Details: 60 lifter limit
Entry form available from the South East website approximately 6 weeks before competition date. -
British Men's Classic
Date: 22/08/2020 - 23/08/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Manchester Grammar School
Details: Due to the COVID-19 situation these are now CANCELLED.
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Autumn Cup
Date: 03/10/2020 - 03/10/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: Wales
Location: SYNERGI WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB, UNIT J5, COLCHESTER AVENUE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CARDIFF CF23 9AP
Website: http://www.walespowerlifting.com/competitions
Details: Entries open 24th August 2020 (WPA members only)
Entries close 14th September 2020
You must be a current member of British Powerlifting to enter this competition -
British Junior Classic Championships
Date: 24/10/2020 - 28/10/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Moulton College, Northhampton
Details: More details will be posted when the situation regarding COVID-19 is clearer. However, if these go ahead Social Distancing rules will apply.
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British Masters Classic Championships
Date: 31/10/2020 - 01/11/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location:
Details: THESE ARE NOW CENCELLED.
SELECTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NEXT YEAR WILL BE DONE VIA SQUAD TRAINING SESSIONS TO BE ARRANGED BY THE HEAD COACH. -
NWPL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020
Date: 07/11/2020 - 08/11/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: North West
Location: YMCA, Lytham St. Anne's
Website: http://www.nwpowerlifting.org.uk/2020/nw-champs/
Details: See link below.
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South East Open
Date: 21/11/2020 - 22/11/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: South East
Location: Astor College for the Arts
Astor Avenue
Dover
Kent
CT17 0ASWebsite: http://southeastpowerlifting.co.uk/wordpress/
Details: 120 lifter limit (60 per Day)
Entry form available from the South East website approximately 6 weeks before competition date. -
NWPL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2020
Date: 06/12/2020 - 06/12/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: North West
Location: Fighting Fit, Manchester
Website: http://www.nwpowerlifting.org.uk/2020/xmas-spectacular/
Details: See link below.
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British Powerlifting is the only UK powerlifting organisation that carries out independent WADA compliant drug testing. In 2017 we conducted some 140 anti-doping tests, all at our own expense. GB lifters in World Championships are registered with the IPF for Out of Competition Testing (OCT).
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