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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Home Nations Championships
Date: 10/12/2022 - 10/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: PB Performance Gym
Unit 49, Portmanmoor Road Industrial Estate
Est South,
Cardiff CF24 5HBWebsite: https://g.co/kgs/Wy7XvX
Details: Teams selected by the respective Nations - England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE -
Christmas Spectacular 2022
Date: 11/12/2022 - 11/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North West
Location: Triple X Performance Centre
StalybridgeWebsite: https://northwestpowerlifting.com/sanctioned-competitions
Details: PRIORITY ENTRY | If you are eligible for priority entry, i.e. you have volunteered at the last 3 NW competitions, please get in touch from 09/10/2022 to secure your entry early.
GENERAL ENTRY | The general entry for this competition will open on 16/10/2022 at 9am.
GUEST ENTRY | Guests will be eligible to enter from 23/10/2022. Please do not submit your entry before this date otherwise you will be refunded without notice. -
NM University Championships
Date: 11/12/2022 - 11/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North Midlands
Location: Newark Academy,
London Rd, New Balderton, Newark NG24 3ALWebsite: https://linktr.ee/nmpowerlifting
Details: North Midlands Varsity Champs.
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EBW Christmas Classic
Date: 11/12/2022 - 11/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South Midlands
Location: Cranbourne House,
Bessemer Rd,
Basingstoke
RG21 3NBWebsite: https://elite-bodyworks.as.me/EBWclassic
Details: South Midlands Divisional competition
60 lifter competition hosted by Elite Bodyworks Gym - Basingstoke
Open to all classes Classic and Equipped.
Premium competition with full lighting / competition equipment with live stream hosted by White Lights Media.
For information regarding the competiton please contact:
Alex@battalionbarbell.com
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Super Training Christmas Classic
Date: 17/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South West
Location: Super Training Gym, Malvern View Business Park, Stella Way, Cheltenham, GL52 7DQ
Details: COMP NOW FULL
This will be a British Powerlifting (GBPF) Classic competition and open to all divisions and age classes.
An up-to-date membership with British Powerlifting is required to be able to compete (New members can join British Powerlifting in November, which will cover you for the next 14 months, and then submit your membership number when you receive it)
There will be 100 places in total across all men's & women's weight classes.
Please direct all questions to: info@super-training.co.uk
There is ample parking on site. The full address and location for the event is:
Super Training Gym
Malvern View Business Park
Stella Way
Bishops Cleeve
Cheltenham
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BOURNEMOUTH BARBELL SWPLA QUALIFIER
Date: 18/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South West
Location: KINGS PARK ATHLETIC CENTRE.
BournemouthDetails: SWPLA QUALIFYING Competition for Various British Powerlifting Championships
Sunday December 18th 2022
KINGS PARK ATHLETIC CENTRE.
Bournemouth
HOST - BOURNEMOUTHBARBELL
Weigh in 8-9.30am
Lifting starts at 10 am
Cafe open throughout
Plenty of parking
All Licenced Eleiko kit.
Spectators £3 on the day.
Lifters
U18 sub juniors £20
All others £25
By bank transfer to Bournemouthbarbell
Detail on entry form.
Entry form will be emailed to you!
Contact and request please
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The Strength Factory North Midlands Uni Overspill
Date: 18/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North Midlands
Location: The Strength Factory
Empress Rd
Loughborough
LE11 1RHWebsite: https://linktr.ee/nmpowerlifting
Details: ENTRY LIVE 0800HRS 23/10/22
Sunday 18th December 2022
Strength Factory Loughborough
1100hrs Weigh in
1300hrs lift off
35 places available.
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A.C.E performance Christmas Championships
Date: 18/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: East Midlands
Location: Venue: The Plume Academy, Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB
Details: Event Manager: Adam Fosbrook
Hosted by: A.C.E Performance
Entry form available on East Midlands website -
White Lights Media Championships 2023
Date: 13/01/2023 - 14/01/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: Central Hall,
St Mary St,
Southampton,
SO14 1NFWebsite: https://whitelightsmedia.com/products/championships
Details: Entries open to all British Powerlifting members.
Entries open until 18th November, capped at 60 lifters per day, but may close earlier if capacity is reached.
Schedule will be released on the 21st November.
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Scottish University and College Championships
Date: 21/01/2023 - 22/01/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: Scotland
Location: Aeternum Crossfit
Unit 4
Auchterderran Road
Lochgelly
KY5 9HF
///seemingly.pioneered.digestingWebsite: https://www.scottishpowerlifting.com/entry-forms/
Details: Entries open at noon on 26/11/2022 and close on 07/01/2023 or when capacity is reached.
Minimum requirements:
- You MUST have a valid University ID/Student Matriculation Number or be within one year of graduate alumni status
- Lifters must be aged between 18 and 25 on 1st January 2023
A 2023 membership must be obtained before entering. Apply here https://www.scottishpowerlifting.com/apply-online/
Payment MUST be made within 48 hours of entering or your entry will be forfeited.
Weigh ins will be 0830 and 1230 unless otherwise stated
Closing date for weight class changes is 07/11/2023 -
South West Power 2023
Date: 21/01/2023 - 22/01/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South West
Location: JC Strength Academy
2 Cowslip Barns Puxton Park, Cowslip Ln, Hewish BS24 6AHWebsite: https://www.swpla.co.uk/south-west-power-2023
Details: Flights uploaded to the SW Website. Link below
This comp will run over two days.
An up to date membership with British Powerlifting is required to be able to compete
(New members can join British Powerlifting in November, which will cover you for the next 14 months, and then submit your membership number when you receive it)
This competition can be used as a qualifier for National events taking place later in the year, in line with the British Powerlifting Qualifying Procedure.
The event will be limited to a maximum of 50 competitors on a first come first served basis.
Please send direct queries to emilygreenway@hotmail.com -
North Midlands Benchpress Qualifier
Date: 28/01/2023 - 28/01/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North Midlands
Location: United Strength and Conditioning,
Leicester Rd, Hinckley LE10 3DRWebsite: https://linktr.ee/nmpowerlifting
Details: North Midlands hosted Benchpress Championships.
North Midlands and West Midlands priority entry, with guest spots available. -
South Midlands Barbell Divisional
Date: 29/01/2023 - 29/01/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South Midlands
Location: The Barbell Division
Unit 1d Quayside Business Park,
Quayside Rd,
Southampton
SO18 1DHDetails: 50 lifter competition
£35.00 Tshirt included in entry -
Bath University Qualifier 2023
Date: 04/02/2023 - 04/02/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South West
Location: the University of Bath, Sport Training Village, Jumps and Throws Hall.
Details: Entries open: 31st Dec 2022
Limited to 28 lifters.
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Oxford Vs Cambridge Varsity
Date: 04/02/2023 - 04/02/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South Midlands
Location: Iffley Road Sports Centre
Oxford
OX4 1EQDetails: This is a sanctioned BP competition under the auspices of the South Midlands Division
The competition will be held on Saturday the 4th February.
The competition is a teams competition between the Oxford University Powerlifting Club and the Cambridge University Powerlifting Club. This is a closed competiiton for 40 selected lifters.
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Super Training University Qualifier
Date: 11/02/2023 - 12/02/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South West
Location: Location: Super Training Gym, Malvern View Business Park, Stella Way, Cheltenham, GL52 7DQ
Website: https://www.super-training.co.uk/pages/competitions
Details: Details: Up until the 1st of December priority will be given to university lifters.
If there are still places left on that date, we will open the entries to anyone wanting to qualify for the men’s and women’s nationals in March.
There will be 100 places in total across all men's & women's weight classes.
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Nottinghamshire Open
Date: 19/02/2023 - 19/02/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North Midlands
Location: Nottingham Strong
42 Church st
Lenton
Nottingham
NG7 2FHWebsite: https://linktr.ee/nmpowerlifting
Details: Entries will go live via the link below at 0800hrs on the 25th December 2022
Guests will be placed on a waiting list as this is a North Midlands event.
Anyone wishing to guarantee a spot for this competition feel free to join our volunteer program. Volunteers are given Priority discounted entry for all North Midlands Competitions.
Volunteer form link on NM linktree. -
British Equipped Championships
Date: 25/02/2023 - 26/02/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: Regen Centre
Landing Lane
Riccall
York
YO19 6PWDetails: This is a full power championships, the Equipped Bench Press will be run separately at a date and venue to be announced.
You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2023.
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Gloucester Uni Qualifier
Date: 25/02/2023 - 25/02/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South West
Location: University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Oxstalls Ln, Longlevens, GL2 9HW
Details: Entries open
https://forms.gle/RKHHpMP2SnPXjC8m6
This competition is open to university lifters in the South West division and is an excellent opportunity to qualify for the 2023 British University Championships.
There will be limited spaces available for non-university students and lifters from outside the South West as guests on a waiting list basis after the closing date.
SCHEDULE
Weigh in times and flights will be announced after the closing date.
FIRST COMPETITION
If this is your first competition please do not hesitate to reach out and ask questions!
Read the IPF rules and approved kit list which can be found on the SWPLA, GBPF or IPF websites.
CONTACT
Please email info@swpla.co.uk
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British Classic Bench Press Championships
Date: 04/03/2023 - 04/03/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: Hirst Welfare Centre
Alexandra Road
Ashington
NE63Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2023.
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British Equipped Bench Press Championships
Date: 05/03/2023 - 05/03/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: Hirst Welfare Centre
Alexandra Road
Ashington
NE63Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2023.
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RBBC SM Divisional
Date: 05/03/2023 - 05/03/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South Midlands
Location: Redbeard Barbell Club
Moor Farm,
Holyport,
Maidenhead,
Berkshire,
SL6 2HYDetails: 40 lifter competition
2 weigh ins - times TBC
£35.00 entry fee -
NW Juniors & Masters 2023
Date: 11/03/2023 - 12/03/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North West
Location: Raw Strength Gym 2.0, Unit 1 Trinity Court, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6QT
Website: https://northwestpowerlifting.com/sanctioned-competitions
Details: There will be 100 places available over 2 days.
ENTRY DATES
Priority: 07/01/2023 (If you have volunteered at the previous 3 comps)
General: 14/01/2023 (NW lifters only, if your postcode is not within the NW and / or you are not registered on the NW database, your entry will be refunded. Students: please get in touch if this is likely to apply to you to avoid your entry being refunded)
Guest: 21/01/2023 (All guests welcome, inc. open NW lifters)
SCHEDULE
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British Open Classic Championships 2023
Date: 16/03/2023 - 19/03/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: Nottingham Strong
London House Meadow Lane
Nottingham
NG2 3HTDetails: This is a combined men's and women's championships.
You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2023.
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BUCS Powerlifting Championships 2023
Date: 01/04/2023 - 05/04/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: Moulton College
NorthantsDetails: This will be the first British University Championships run under the auspices of BUCS. This is provisionally a five-day competition in anticipation of an increased number of entries.
Entry will be a two-stage process; first via the British Powerlifting website, where, when the entry is approved, a confirmation number will be sent; then entry via BUCS Play. Entry fees will be via BUCS.
You must lift in these championships to be considered for international selection in 2023.
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British Junior & Sub-Junior Classic Championships 2023
Date: 27/04/2023 - 30/04/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division:
Location: Gymshark Lifting Club
Blythe Business Park
Solihull
B90 8AWDetails: This is a combined men's and women's championships.
You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2023.
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Fitness 24 Summer Sizzler
Date: 13/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South Midlands
Location: Fitness Gym
Oaklands Business Park,
Unit 5-8, Aerodrome Rd,
Gosport
PO13 0GYWebsite: TBC
Details: TBC
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North Midlands Fred Sterry Classic
Date: 16/07/2023 - 16/07/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North Midlands
Location: Newark Academy,
London Rd, New Balderton, Newark NG24 3ALWebsite: https://linktr.ee/nmpowerlifting
Details: Entries will go live via the link below at 0800hrs on the 28th May 20232
Guests will be placed on a waiting list as this is a North Midlands event.
Anyone wishing to guarantee a spot for this competition feel free to join our volunteer program. Volunteers are given Priority discounted entry for all North Midlands Competitions.
Volunteer form link on NM linktree. -
Devon & Cornwall Championships 2023
Date: 08/10/2023 - 08/10/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: South West
Location: Sunningmead Community Centre
Lazenby Road
Wilcombe
Tiverton
EX16 4ALDetails: All enquiries to info@swpla.co.uk
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North Midlands Open
Date: 29/10/2023 - 29/10/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North Midlands
Location: Nottingham Strong
42 Church st
Lenton
Nottingham
NG7 2FHWebsite: https://linktr.ee/nmpowerlifting
Details: Entries will go live via the link below at 0800hrs on the 3rd September 2023
Guests will be placed on a waiting list as this is a North Midlands event.
Anyone wishing to guarantee a spot for this competition feel free to join our volunteer program. Volunteers are given Priority discounted entry for all North Midlands Competitions.
Volunteer form link on NM linktree. -
North Midlands Uni Competition
Date: 10/12/2023 - 10/12/2023
Referee's Schedule: Click here for the referee's schedule
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Safeguarding: Click here for Safeguarding
Division: North Midlands
Location: Newark Academy,
London Rd, New Balderton, Newark NG24 3ALDetails: Entries will go live via the link below at 0800hrs on the 16th October 2023
Guests will be placed on a waiting list as this is a North Midlands event.
Anyone wishing to guarantee a spot for this competition feel free to join our volunteer program. Volunteers are given Priority discounted entry for all North Midlands Competitions.
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