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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British Equipped Championships 2019
Date: 19/01/2019 - 20/01/2019
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Stanhope Hall, Horncastle
Details: Lifters wishing to be considered for international selection in 2019 must lift in these championships.
Enter Championship View Championship Entries
Please note that 2019 membership cards must be shown at the weigh-in.
Closing Date For Entries 22nd December 2018
Entrants will receive notification of receipt of entry followed notification of approval if these are not received contact the championship secretary fred.sterry@btinternet.com fred.sterry@britishpowerlifting.org
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British Equipped Bench Press Championships 2019
Date: 20/01/2019 - 20/01/2019
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Stanhope Hall, Horncastle
Details: Lifters wishing to be considered for international bench press team selection in 2019 must lift in these championships.
Enter Championship View Championship Entries
Please note that lifters must have their 2019 membership cards at the weigh-in.
Closing Date For Entries 22nd December 2018
Entrants will receive notification of receipt of entry followed notification of approval if these are not received contact the championship secretary fred.sterry@btinternet.com fred.sterry@britishpowerlifting.org
The final list of competitors will be posted after the closing date for entries and should should be checked immediately. -
NWPL Juniors // Team Comp 2019
Date: 02/02/2019 - 03/02/2019
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: Power & Fitness, Liverpool
Website: https://north-west-powerlifting2.fws.store/Competition_Entry/cat5524158_4188750.aspx
Details: Entry will open on 8th December 2018.
The NW Juniors will be held on 2 February 2019 and the infamous NW Team Comp will be held on 3 February 2019.
Liverpool Barbell will be hosting this competition at Power & Fitness in Liverpool.
There is no priority entry sift for this competition and entry will be available to purchase on 8 December 2019. It will close once capacity has been met or 3 weeks out.
NW Junior Championships 2019
There will be awards for top three in each weight class for sub-juniors and juniors.
Team Comp
The format will be 9 teams of 3 males and 9 teams of 3 females. The top three teams will be awarded trophies and the best male and female teams will win prizes.
You must enter individually and cite your team's name to assist with the admin process. You can change the name if you wish once entered.
The entry fee is £21 (£11 for sub-juniors). If you are a junior, open or masters lifter and enter as a sub-junior, your entry will be refunded. -
British Classic Bench Press Championships
Date: 23/02/2019 - 23/02/2019
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Ousedale School
The Grove
Newport Pagnell
Mk16 0LBDetails: You must compete in these championships to be considered for international selection in 2019.
Enter Championship View Championship Entries
2019 membership cards must be shown at the weigh-in
Closing date 23rd January 2019 -
British Women's Classic Championships
Date: 02/03/2019 - 03/03/2019
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: LeAF,Oak Academy,Duck Lane, Bournemouth. BH11 9JJ
Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2019.
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British Men's University Championships
Date: 23/03/2019 - 24/03/2019
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
Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2019.
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Manchester & Merseyside Championships 2019
Date: 23/03/2019 - 24/03/2019
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/calendar/calendar2019/manchester-merseyside/
Details: Entry will open on 26 January 2019. The priority entry process will apply. Entry fee is £25 with 50% off for sub-juniors.
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SW Open Championships
Date: 06/04/2019 - 07/04/2019
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: Gym 66, Unit 12 Bramery Business Park, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham GL51 8HE
Details: SATURDAY 6th APRIL 2019 ALL WOMEN & UP TO 74KG MEN
SUNDAY 7th APRIL 2019, 83KG TO 120+KG MEN
WEIGH-IN 8.00 -9.30am. 10.00am START ON BOTH DAYS
GUEST lifters limited to maximum of 10 at discretion of the promoter.
Entry form will be available in January. Note that 2019 membership is required to enter.
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British Women's University Championships
Date: 13/04/2019 - 14/04/2019
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
Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2019.
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Cumbria Championships 2019
Date: 28/04/2019 - 28/04/2019
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: Snap Fitness, Carlisle
Website: http://www.nwpowerlifting.org.uk/calendar/calendar2019/cumbria-championships/
Details: Entry will open on 3 March 2019.
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Men's All England Championships 2019
Date: 01/06/2019 - 02/06/2019
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: Manchester Grammar School, Old Hall Ln, Manchester M13 0XT
Details: The North West will be hosting the Men's All England Powerlifting Championships 2019.
Electronic entry will open at 9am on 6 April 2019. Checkout will be enabled on the link below accordingly.
If you have any questions regarding the competition/entry, please contact technical@nwpowerlifting.org.uk. If you have any questions regarding QTs, please contact English Powerlifting Association. -
English Bench Press Championships
Date: 22/06/2019 - 22/06/2019
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Ousedale School
The Grove
Newport Pagnell
Mk16 0LBDetails: All age groups, equipped and classic.
Anyone wishing to be considered for the Commonwealth Championships must lift in these championships.
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North West Powerlifting Championships 2019
Date: 13/07/2019 - 14/07/2019
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: Steel Habitat, Liverpool
Details: Invites will be sent from 18 May 2019 in order of wilks since North West Powerlifting Championships 2018. There will be no general entry.
Entry fee is £25 with 50% off for sub-juniors. -
Inter-Divisional Championships
Date: 28/07/2019 - 28/07/2019
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: Ousedale School
The Grove
Newport Pagnell
Mk16 0LBDetails: Open to all English divisions.
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NWPL Masters // NWPL Bench Press Championships
Date: 18/08/2019 - 18/08/2019
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: DJS Fitness, Stalybridge
Details: Entry will open on 23 June 2019. There will be no priority entry. Entry fee is £20 for the Masters and £15 for Bench Championships. 50% off for sub-juniors.
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British Masters Classic Championships
Date: 26/10/2019 - 27/10/2019
Entry Form: Click here for the entry form
Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme
Division:
Location: One NK
Moor Ln,
North Hykeham,
Lincoln LN6 9AX
Details: You must lift is these championships to be considered for international selection in 2020
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Powerpalooza III
Date: 02/11/2019 - 03/11/2019
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: Power & Fitness, Liverpool
Website: http://www.nwpowerlifting.org.uk/calendar/calendar2019/powerpalooza-3/
Details: Entry will open on 7 September. The priority entry process will apply. Entry fee is £25 with 50% off for sub-juniors.
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Christmas Spectacular III
Date: 08/12/2019 - 08/12/2019
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/calendar/calendar2019/christmas-spectacular/
Details: Entry will open on 13 October 2019. There will be no priority entry. Entry fee is £20 with 50% off for sub-juniors.
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