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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All England Women's Championships
Date: 30/05/2020 - 31/05/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive
Shefford SG17 5BUDetails: THESE ARE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.
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South East Push & Pull
Date: 31/05/2020 - 31/05/2020
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: Prime Performance Gym
Tyler Way
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 2RSWebsite: http://southeastpowerlifting.co.uk/wordpress/
Details: 40 lifter limit, Guest lifters welcome
Entry form available from the South East website approximately 6 weeks before competition date.
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NWPL SUMMER OPEN 2020
Date: 06/06/2020 - 07/06/2020
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: UTS, South Wirral
Website: http://www.nwpowerlifting.org.uk/2020/nw-summer-open/
Details: See link below.
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South West Women’s Powerlifting Championships
Date: 06/06/2020 - 06/06/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: South West
Location: Springfield Academy
Curzon Street
Calne
SN11 0DWebsite: https://swindonbarbell.com/contact-us/south-west-womens-powerlifting-champs-2020-entry-form/
Details: The competition is open to all British Powerlifting members, with entry priority given first to entrants living within The South West Region. When the closing date has passed any remaining spaces will be offered to entrants from other British Powerlifting divisions (guest spaces)
A waiting list will be held, and places offered following the priority above. Spaces offered from the waiting list be held for 48 hours, after which the space will be offered to another entrant if no reply is received. The waiting list will be held on a first come first serve basis, so early entries will have priority.
Entry fees: £39 senior, £29 junior.
There will be a South West Women’s Championships 2020 souvenir t-shirt available. If you would like to order one, please include your size and cut, men’s or women’s, on the entry form. There will only be a few T-shirts in limited sizes available on the day.
The price is £10 per t-shirt.
The closing date is Saturday 23 May 2020.
No late entries will be accepted, and payment must be made before the closing date. If you are unable to make the competition, please inform the organisers at lifter@swindonbarbell.com.
Your place can then be offered to people on the waiting list. No entry fee refunds will be given for cancellations notified after the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE WEIGH IN TIMES WILL BE PUBLISHED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE
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English Inter-Divisional Championships
Date: 27/06/2020 - 27/06/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Flitwick Village Hall
11 Dunstable Road
Flitwick
Bedford MK45 1HPDetails: Teams selected by their respective divisions.
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English Bench Press Championships
Date: 28/06/2020 - 28/06/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Flitwick Village Hall
11 Dunstable Road
Flitwick
Bedford MK45 1HPDetails: For more information contact Faye Jordan mkbarbellclub@gmail.com
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South East Summer Divisional
Date: 28/06/2020 - 28/06/2020
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: Locker 27
Hamm Moor Lane,
Weybridge Trading Estate
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 2SDWebsite: http://southeastpowerlifting.co.uk/wordpress/
Details: 50 lifter limit
Entry form available from the South East website approximately 6 weeks before competition date.
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NWPL JUNIORS 2020
Date: 05/07/2020 - 05/07/2020
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division: North West
Location: Modified Fitness, Chester
Website: http://www.nwpowerlifting.org.uk/2020/nw-juniors/
Details: See link below.
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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
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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: Regen Centre,
Riccall
YorksDetails: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2021.
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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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