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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 Classic Benchpress Championships 2025

    Date: 15/02/2025 - 16/02/2025

    Division: Wales

    Location: Cardiff Uni, Sports Training Village - Talybont CF14 3UX

    Website: https://linktr.ee/classicbench2025

    Details: British Classic Benchpress Championships 2025

    Entries Open - 21st December 2024
    Entries Close - 17th January 2025

    Last date athletes to obtain a QT - 11th Jan 2025

    Those wishing to apply for dispensation should follow the guidelines on the BP website, and fill out the dispensation request form as per below.

    https://forms.gle/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29

    Opening Date For Entries: 21/12/2024

    Closing Date For Entries: 17/01/2025

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  • East Midlands Junior & Sub-Junior Championships 2025

    Date: 16/02/2025 - 16/02/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Greene’s Gym, 12 Telford Way, Highwoods Colchester

    Website: https://forms.gle/1D4RJHZ6MAoFHkzm9

    Details: *Venue Change: Greene’s Gym, 12 Telford Way, Highwoods Colchester

    Priority Entry Date: Sunday 8th December 2025
    East Midlands Entry Date: Sunday 15th December 2025
    Guest Entry Date: Sunday 22nd December 2025
    Closing date: Sunday 26th January 2025
    Host: Adam Fosbrook
    Contact: Alphacoreevents@gmail.com

    Entry Form: https://forms.gle/1D4RJHZ6MAoFHkzm9

    Session times to be released when entries come in but typically first weigh in is 8am.

    This competition has the capacity for 56 lifters per day and is open to all Junior & Sub-Junior lifters wanting to make QT for the British Junior Nationals.

    This is an East Midlands top junior event where you can get crowned the best junior in the region and the last chance to qualify for the British Nationals.

    Opening Date For Entries: 15/12/2024

    Closing Date For Entries: 26/01/2025

  • BATH x CARDIFF x EXETER Varsity

    Date: 22/02/2025 - 22/02/2025

    Division: South West

    Location: Cardiff University Fitness Centre. Senghennydd Rd, Cardiff, CF24 1AY

    Details: After cancelling - we go again!!

    Classic Full Power Only.


    Contact: DAlmeidaN@cardiff.ac.uk

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 04/11/2024

  • West Midlands University Varsity 25

    Date: 22/02/2025 - 22/02/2025

    Division: West Midlands

    Location: Wildcard Strength and Conditioning
    Coventry

    Details: Organised by Coventry Uni, Warwick Uni and Birmingham Uni, this closed Varsity event will be used as a qualifier for National Championships and as a Varsity event between the 3 Uni teams.

    Opening Date For Entries: 15/12/2024

    Closing Date For Entries: 08/02/2025

  • Northern Open 2025

    Date: 23/02/2025 - 23/02/2025

    Division: Scotland

    Location: Gym 300
    2,3 Carsegate Rd N
    Inverness
    IV3 8DU

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    Website: https://www.scottishpowerlifting.com/entry-forms/

    Details: Entries open at noon on 29/12/2024 and close at noon on 26/01/2025 or when competition reaches capacity

    Weight class changes accepted until noon on 26/01/2025

    Entry fee £40

    Opening Date For Entries: 29/12/2024

    Closing Date For Entries: 26/01/2025

  • Trojan Powerlifting Classic

    Date: 02/03/2025 - 02/03/2025

    Division: South West

    Location: Trojan Fitness, 204 South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2TY

    Details: Competition will be one session with two flights open to a maximum of 28 lifters. Spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Please message @trojanplclassic on instagram if you have any questions

    Entry Fee - £45
    Entry Fee (with comp T-shirt) - £55

    Opening Date For Entries: 15/12/2024

    Closing Date For Entries: 03/02/2025

  • Eastern Open 2025

    Date: 08/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

    Division: Scotland

    Location: Sweatbox Dundee
    99 Camperdown Road
    Dundee
    DD3 8RF

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    Website: https://www.scottishpowerlifting.com/eastern-open/

    Details: Entries open at noon 11/01/2025 and close at noon 08/02/2025 or when capacity is reached

    Entry fee £40

    Open for anyone with a valid 2025 membership

    Weight class changes accepted until noon 08/02/2025

    Opening Date For Entries: 11/01/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 08/02/2025

  • Quays Qualifiers - Southampton v Portsmouth University Competition

    Date: 09/03/2025 - 09/03/2025

    Division: South Midlands

    Location: Wide Lane Sports Ground
    Wide Lane
    Eastleigh
    SO50 5PE

    Details: If you are a student of either of these universities and wish to compete, please contact your university's Powerlifting Society.

    Weigh in: 9am
    Lift off: 11am

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 28/01/2025

  • East Midlands Classic Championship 2025

    Date: 15/03/2025 - 16/03/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Location: William de Ferrers School,Trinity Row, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5JU

    Website: https://forms.gle/FyhoEBT2tEcf9r9b6

    Details: Venue update ***
    Location: William de Ferrers School,Trinity Row, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5JU

    Host: Adam Fosbrook
    Contact: alphacoreevents@gmail.com

    Priority Entry Date: Friday 24th January 2025
    EM entry: Sunday 26th January @8am
    Guest: Sunday 9th February @8am
    Closing date: Sunday 2nd March

    Entry form: https://forms.gle/FyhoEBT2tEcf9r9b6

    This competition has the capacity for 100+ lifters and is the East Midlands main event of the year. MORE INFORMATION TO BE ADDED.

    Opening Date For Entries: 26/01/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 01/03/2025

  • PT:U South Midlands Powerlifting Competiton

    Date: 22/03/2025 - 22/03/2025

    Division: South Midlands

    Location: PT:U Pinewood centre, Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham , RG40 3AQ

    Details: Powerlifting comp hosted at PT:U
    25 lifters
    £45 entry
    8am-9:30am weigh in

    Lift off 10am

    link to enter: https://PT-U.as.ame/SMMarch

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 04/03/2025

  • Scottish Masters Championship 2025

    Date: 22/03/2025 - 22/03/2025

    Division: Scotland

    Location: Unit 5b
    Auchterderran Road
    Lochgelly
    Fife
    KY5 9HF

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    Website: https://www.scottishpowerlifting.com/entry-forms/

    Details: Entries Open at noon 25/01/2025 and close at noon 22/02/2025

    Entry fee £60

    Entries open to anyone with a valid Scottish Powerlifting membership that has achieved the required qualifying total for their age and weight class, or is a 2024 Scottish champion returning to the same age and weight class

    Lifters from other divisions cannot enter this competition.

    Opening Date For Entries: 25/01/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 22/02/2025

  • Quiet Focus 2025

    Date: 23/03/2025 - 23/03/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Energyze Gym, Colchester

    Website: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    Details: Priority Entry Date: Sunday 22nd December 2024
    East Midlands Entry Date: Sunday 29th December 2024
    Guest Entry Date: Sunday 26th January 2025
    Closing Date: Sunday 9th March 2025

    Venue: Energyze Gym, Colchester

    Host: Energyze Powerlifting Committee

    Contact: info@energyzepowerlifting.co.uk

    Entry Form: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    This competition is built and run for lifters that love to lift but doesn’t like the typical competition vibe. With changes such as, no music, no flashing lights, minimal spectators, smaller groups and more time to concentrate on your lifting. This is a great way of competing without anll the other stresses that come with it.

    Opening Date For Entries: 29/12/2024

    Closing Date For Entries: 09/03/2025

  • SBD Sub-Junior British Championship

    Date: 28/03/2025 - 30/03/2025

    Division: West Midlands

    Location: The Hangar,
    Pearson St,
    Wolverhampton,
    WV2 4HP.

    Details:
    ******** Please note this is a Sub-Jnr entry only*******

    Jnr athletes entering this championship will not have their entry approved.


    £45 Entry fee
    £20 Doping fee



    Entries Open - 31st January 2025
    Entries Close - 28th February2025

    Last date athletes to obtain a QT - 23rd February 2025

    You must enter this championship should you wish to be considered for International selection for the Sub-Jnr/Jnr team for 2025.

    Those wishing to apply for dispensation should follow the guidelines on the BP website, and fill out the dispensation request form as per below.

    https://forms.gle/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29

    Opening Date For Entries: 31/01/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 28/02/2025

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  • SBD Jnr British Championships

    Date: 28/03/2025 - 30/03/2025

    Division: West Midlands

    Location: The Hangar,
    Pearson St,
    Wolverhampton WV2 4HP

    Details: ******** Please note this is a Jnr entry only*******

    sub-Jnr athletes entering this championship will not have their entry approved.


    £55 Entry fee
    £20 Doping fee



    Entries Open - 31st January 2025
    Entries Close - 28th February2025

    Last date athletes to obtain a QT - 23rd February 2025

    You must enter this championship should you wish to be considered for International selection for the Sub-Jnr/Jnr team for 2025.

    Those wishing to apply for dispensation should follow the guidelines on the BP website, and fill out the dispensation request form as per below.

    https://forms.gle/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29

    Opening Date For Entries: 31/01/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 28/02/2025

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  • English Bench Press Championships 2025 - Classic & Equipped

    Date: 05/04/2025 - 05/04/2025

    Location: Moulton College Sports Centre,
    Gate 4, Pitsford Road
    Moulton
    Northampton,
    Northamptonshire,
    NN3 7RR

    Website: https://linktr.ee/englishbench2025

    Details: English Bench Press Championships 2025 - Classic & Equipped

    Entries Open - 8th February 2025
    Entries Close - 8th March 2025

    All entrants must have achieved the relevant qualifying total.
    The last date for qualification - 1st March 2025.

    INFO: https://linktr.ee/englishbench2025

    ENTRIES: https://englishbench2025.square.site/

    Flights and timings to be announced once entries have closed.

    Opening Date For Entries: 08/02/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 08/03/2025

  • Western Open 2025

    Date: 05/04/2025 - 06/04/2025

    Division: Scotland

    Location: Base Fitness
    63 Colvilles Place
    East Kilbride
    Glasgow
    G75 0PZ

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    Website: https://www.scottishpowerlifting.com/entry-forms/

    Details: Entries open at noon on 08/02/2025 and close at noon on 08/03/2025 or when competition reaches capacity

    Entry fee £40

    Deadline for weight class changes noon on 08/03/2025

    Flights will be released ASAP after entries close.

    You must have a valid 2025 Scottish Powerlifting membership prior to entering.

    Opening Date For Entries: 08/02/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 08/03/2025

  • North Midland Masters Qualifier

    Date: 05/04/2025 - 05/04/2025

    Division: North Midlands

    Location: Lincoln Lifting, 6 Crofton Cl, Lincoln LN3 4NT

    Website: https://www.northmidspl.org/competitions/calendar

    Details: A 60 lifter event hosted by Lincoln Lifting.

    First round of entries will be for Masters lifters, with entries opening up to all 2 weeks after initial entries (22/02/25).

    Entries open at 10am.

    Opening Date For Entries: 08/02/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 08/03/2025

  • Glos Power Open

    Date: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025

    Division: South West

    Location: Crossfit Navalia, Unit 2 Venture business Centre, Madleaze Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SJ

    Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUQY6i4lVUgbcVYCynSfQKbDP452qHN0NA4aT9NoKcUrybmg/viewform?fbclid=PAY2xjawIQQtlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpuZS3lbHcQWH1PUMmJDckr2zR9_9IVSqqWdFTx6Awoj1APmxdcDp6m3NMg_aem_8KmvJRN8lSozZ2AA4qCJIA

    Details: 12th April 2025. We go again!

    Meet Director: Ryan Edwards
    @Gloucestershirepowerlifting on Instagram if you have any questions.

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 05/02/2025

  • 2025 BUCS Championships

    Date: 18/04/2025 - 20/04/2025

    Division: Greater London - Inner & Outer Boroughs

    Location: Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, London, UB8 3PH

    Website: https://bucsappsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360031772352-How-to-enter-an-individual-event

    Details: Enter through British Powerlifting and confirm your place by entering and paying though BUCS PLAY

    To apply for the competition all eligible competitors must follow these steps:

    1. Competitor to enter the event through British Powerlifting Website

    2. Competitor to apply to the event on BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found on the website linked above)

    3. Institution administrator approves entry

    4. BUCS approves/denies entry into competition and publishes confirmed entry list


    The final Schedule will be published on the British Powerlifting website and via BUCS.

    Lifters who have not been approved by their University will not be on the final Schedule.

    Please contact BUCS or your University with any queries. British Powerlifting are unable to answer any queries regarding entries.


    ****** QT's for these Championships must have been achieved from 29th April 2024 - 14th March 2025 *****

    University Teams will be contacted for their volunteer commitment requirements.

    INTERNATIONAL SELECTION:

    You must enter this to be eligible for International Selection for 2025.

    Alumni Students are encouraged to enter and apply for Dispensation should they wish to be considered for 2025 FISU World Championships.

    Those wishing to apply for dispensation should follow the guidelines on the BP website, and fill out the dispensation request form as per below.

    https://forms.gle/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29

    Opening Date For Entries: 18/02/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 18/03/2025

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  • Cold Blood Classic

    Date: 26/04/2025 - 26/04/2025

    Division: South Midlands

    Location: TBC
    (Southampton area)

    Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3vSsDHmVbRHFJ3IMTmMlMkuahN7S5Q10enKERTmgxLEXM-g/viewform?fbclid=PAY2xjawH3EENleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABppzSMtpi_07oL7wmVVnPwbW9chXDhE9NdJbl9C3v-pJdmu8ggUjxzgHWkw_aem_TYd0byzLHSwH3IlCu-f4aw

    Details: The Cold Blood Classic will be returning for another year with prize money, 60+ lifters, professional livestream and this time around we'll be running the show from an external venue! We're also collaborating with White Lights Media for top tier visual presentation, livestreaming and media packages.

    We want to do things a bit different with this comp and we will be basing the athlete list on GL points rather than a first come first served basis, meaning that this is a brilliant alternative for those lifters of a higher level who might not necessarily reach the British qualifier requirements this year but still want to attend a high quality competition.

    Fill in the qualifier form and submit your best total/GL points so we can then start the process of ranking and eventually announcing those who have qualified! If you qualify we will then get in contact with a link for you to sign up.

    Entry fee without competition t-shirt - £65
    Entry fee with competition t-shirt - £75

    You will also have the opportunity to pre-order White Lights Media's variety of competition media packages with a 10% discount!

    Entries close - 31st January 2025
    Invites sent out - 1st February 2025

    Follow @the_barbell_division on Instagram to see the latest competition updates!

    Opening Date For Entries: 17/01/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 31/01/2025

  • East Midlands Masters & Novices Championship 2025

    Date: 27/04/2025 - 27/04/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Plume Academy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Website: https://forms.gle/c76ZGkTUffrSiVJx6

    Details: Priority Entry Date: Sunday 2nd February 2025

    East Midlands Entry Date: Sunday 9th February 2025

    Guest Entry Date: Sunday 16th February 2025

    Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025

    Host: Adam Fosbrook
    Contact: Alphacoreevents@gmail.com
    Entry Form: https://forms.gle/c76ZGkTUffrSiVJx6

    This competition is a classic event, has the capacity for 56 lifters and is the East Midlands main Masters event of the year. Use this event to qualify for national events.

    Opening Date For Entries: 09/02/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 30/03/2025

  • Super Training Team Competition

    Date: 18/05/2025 - 18/05/2025

    Division: South West

    Location: Super Training Gym, Malvern View Business Park, Stella Way, Cheltenham, GL52 7DQ

    Website: https://www.super-training.co.uk/collections/competition-entry

    Details: This is a team competition. Each team must have 3 members and must be mixed (2 women and 1 man or 2 men and 1 woman).

    Each of the team members is responsible for 1 of the 3 lifts (Squat, Bench or Deadlift).

    Team scoring will be done by IPFGL points per lifter (calculated by their bodyweight and what they've lifted).

    Each entry is per team (3 lifters) and you won't need to give the 3 names until closer to the competition.

    This will be a British Powerlifting Classic competition and open to all divisions and age classes.

    The closing date is 06/04/2025, there are no refunds after this date.

    Flights and lifting times will be announced once we receive everyone's entry forms.

    Please direct all questions to: info@super-training.co.uk

    Opening Date For Entries: 02/12/2024

    Closing Date For Entries: 06/04/2025

  • PWRTHR Spring Classic 2025

    Date: 18/05/2025 - 18/05/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Powering Through Performance, Unit 6/8 Eckersley Road Industrial Estate, Chelmsford CM11SL.

    Website: Instagram: @pwrthrgym, Email:comps@powering-through.com

    Details: Host: Lily & Louis
    Contact: comps@powering-through.com
    Entry Form:
    This competition is open to lifters from all regions, classic lifters only. 56 spaces available. Entry is free for spectators. You can use this competition to qualify for national event

    Opening Date For Entries: 23/03/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 20/04/2025

  • South East Spring

    Date: 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2025

    Division: South East

    Location: Rebel Rebel Fitness
    Unit 27-29 Mountney Bridge Business Park
    Eastbourne Rd,
    Westham
    Pevensey
    BN24 5NJ

    Details: The entry from will be released around 20/04/25. We will be accepting entries from SE members only until 27/04/25, after this date we will accept entries from all British Powerlifting Members providing there are still spaces available.

    This competition will be limited to 50 lifters. Entries will close once capacity has been reached

    General enquiries to Southeastpowerlifting@gmail.com

    Please see our Social Media page for entry form

    Opening Date For Entries: 20/04/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 18/05/2025

  • British Masters Classic Championships

    Date: 28/06/2025 - 29/06/2025

    Division: South East

    Location: Surrey Sports Park
    Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford GU2 7AD

    Details: £55 Entry fee
    £20 Doping fee



    Entries Open - 3rd May 2025
    Entries Close - 30th May 2025

    Last date athletes to obtain a QT - 25th May 2025

    You must enter this championship should you wish to be considered for International selection for Masters Worlds 2026 and Masters Euro's 2026

    Those wishing to apply for dispensation should follow the guidelines on the BP website, and fill out the dispensation request form as per below.

    https://forms.gle/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29

    Opening Date For Entries: 03/05/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 30/05/2025

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  • Crazy Strength Spring Open

    Date: 26/07/2025 - 26/07/2025

    Division: South West

    Location: Crazy Strength
    In Southern Quarter
    Sunrise Way,
    Salisbury
    SP4 7YR

    Website: http://www.crazystrength.co.uk

    Details: This event will take place at Southern Quarter Amesbury, the home of Crazy Strength.

    All competitors must be present for weigh in their allotted time, those who arrival after that will not be allowed to lift having missed the weigh in time. As a competitor you are responsible for ensuring any accommodation and travel time allow you the ability to make these timings.

    Two groups of 14 Lifters, one female, one male
    Weigh in 10:00
    Group 1 & 2 to lift off 12:00
    Competition expected to close down by 18:00

    Females Link

    https://www.evini.com/locations/390/workshops/8043/e3d913f9

    Males Link

    https://www.evini.com/locations/390/workshops/8044/3178e410

    contact@crazystrength.co.uk

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 18/07/2025

  • SBD British Open Southern Qualifier

    Date: 26/07/2025 - 27/07/2025

    Division: South Midlands

    Location: Henry Cort Academy,
    Hillson Dr, Fareham PO15 6PH

    Website: https://linktr.ee/openqualifierseries

    Details: British Powerlifting are pleased to announce some more detail on how athletes can enter the Northern and Southern Qualifying Championships, with each weight class winner to be granted a spot in the 2025 SBD British Open at Fitfest later this year.

    With 128 places available per competition (8 per weight class) pre-entry is now live and will close 12 weeks out from each competition. Once entries close the top 8 for each class will be sent payment details which must be paid within 72hrs of receipt (£50 Entry plus £20 Doping fee). Those who do not make the cut for the Championships will be placed on a reserve list (to be published once pre-entry closes), failure to make payment by those selected will result in withdrawal from the championships, and a reserve lifter being granted their spot. Should a weight class not be filled the remaining spaces will be distributed between other weight classes with the most applicants (to a max of 14 per weight class)

    All pre-entries have minimum Qualifying standard of 70GL, entries can be made, and a list of pre-entries will be published so athletes know where they are placed.

    Pre-entry forms can be found on out linktree below.

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 03/05/2025

  • Anglian Open 2025

    Date: 27/07/2025 - 27/07/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Energyze Gym, Colchester

    Website: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    Details: Priority Entry Date: Sunday 27th April 2025

    East Midlands Entry Date: Sunday 4th May 2025

    Guest Entry Date: Sunday 1st June 2025

    Closing Date: Sunday 13th July 2025

    Host: Energyze Powerlifting Committee

    Contact: info@energyzepowerlifting.co.uk

    Entry Form: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    This competition is open to 56 lifters and can be used to qualify for national events.

    Opening Date For Entries: 04/05/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 13/07/2025

  • South East Summer 2025

    Date: 03/08/2025 - 03/08/2025

    Division: South East

    Location: Optimus Gym Rustington
    Unit 2, phoenix parade,
    Artex Ave
    Rustington,
    Littlehampton
    BN16 3LN

    Details: The entry from will be released around 08/06/25. We will be accepting entries from SE members only until 15/06/25, after this date we will accept entries from all British Powerlifting Members providing there are still spaces available.

    This competition will be limited to 50 lifters. Entries will close once capacity has been reached

    General enquiries to Southeastpowerlifting@gmail.com

    Please see our Social Media page for entry form

    Opening Date For Entries: 08/06/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 20/07/2025

  • SBD British Open Northern Qualifier

    Date: 09/08/2025 - 10/08/2025

    Division: North Midlands

    Location: Suthers School,
    Newark on trent.

    Website: https://linktr.ee/openqualifierseries

    Details: British Powerlifting are pleased to announce some more detail on how athletes can enter the Northern and Southern Qualifying Championships, with each weight class winner to be granted a spot in the 2025 SBD British Open at Fitfest later this year.

    With 128 places available per competition (8 per weight class) pre-entry is now live and will close 12 weeks out from each competition. Once entries close the top 8 for each class will be sent payment details which must be paid within 72hrs of receipt (£50 Entry plus £20 Doping fee). Those who do not make the cut for the Championships will be placed on a reserve list (to be published once pre-entry closes), failure to make payment by those selected will result in withdrawal from the championships, and a reserve lifter being granted their spot. Should a weight class not be filled the remaining spaces will be distributed between other weight classes with the most applicants (to a max of 14 per weight class)

    All pre-entries have minimum Qualifying standard of 70GL, entries can be made, and a list of pre-entries will be published so athletes know where they are placed.

    Pre-entry forms can be found on out linktree below.

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 17/05/2025

  • PWRTHR Autumn Classic 2025

    Date: 14/09/2025 - 14/09/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Powering Through Performance, Unit 6/8 Eckersley Road Industrial Estate, Chelmsford CM11SL

    Website: Instagram: @pwrthrgym, Email:comps@powering-through.com

    Details: Host: Lily & Louis
    Contact: comps@powering-through.com
    Entry Form:
    This competition is open to lifters from all regions, classic lifters only. 56 spaces available. Entry is free for spectators. You can use this competition to qualify for national event

    Opening Date For Entries: 20/07/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 17/08/2025

  • South East Bench 2025

    Date: 21/09/2025 - 21/09/2025

    Division: South East

    Location: Amazon24 Fitness
    Unit 1, Cloverlay Industrial Park
    Canterbury Ln
    Rainham
    Gillingham
    ME8 8GL

    Details: The entry from will be released around 27/07/25. We will be accepting entries from SE members only until 03/08/25, after this date we will accept entries from all British Powerlifting Members providing there are still spaces available.

    This competition will be limited to 50 lifters. Entries will close once capacity has been reached

    General enquiries to Southeastpowerlifting@gmail.com

    Please see our Social Media page for entry form

    Opening Date For Entries: 27/07/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 07/09/2025

  • Anglian Bench 2025

    Date: 21/09/2025 - 21/09/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Energyze Gym, Colchester

    Website: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    Details: Priority Entry Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025

    East Midlands Entry Date: Sunday 29th June 2025

    Guest Entry Date: Sunday 27th August 2025

    Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025

    Venue: Energyze Gym, Colchester

    Host: Energyze Powerlifting Committee

    Contact: info@energyzepowerlifting.co.uk

    Entry Form: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    This is a bench only comp open to 56 lifters.

    Opening Date For Entries: 29/06/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 07/09/2025

  • East Midlands Bench Press Championship 2025

    Date: 25/10/2025 - 25/10/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Moulton College- Gate 4, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7QL

    Details: This is our main bench competition of the year. Prove you are the best and crown yourself top of East Midlands. This event is open to 56 lifters and it can be used to qualify for national events.

    Host - Kevin Jane
    Contact: kevinjane51@btinternet.com

    Opening Date For Entries: 06/09/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 05/10/2025

  • East Midlands Equipped Championships 2025

    Date: 09/11/2025 - 09/11/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Venue: Energyze Gym, Colchester

    Website: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    Details: Priority Entry Date: Sunday 10th August 2025

    East Midlands Entry Date: Sunday 17th August 2025

    Guest Entry Date: Sunday 14th October 2025

    Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025

    Host: Energyze Powerlifting Committee

    Contact: info@energyzepowerlifting.co.uk

    Entry Form: https://energyzepowerlifting.square.site/

    This competition has the capacity for 56 lifters and is open to all Equipped lifters wanting to make QT for the British Nationals. This is where you can get crowned the best equipped lifter in the region.

    Opening Date For Entries: 17/08/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 26/10/2025

  • South East Autumn 2025

    Date: 30/11/2025 - 30/11/2025

    Division: South East

    Location: Core The Gym
    Unit 7d, 56 King St
    Maidstone
    ME14 1BW

    Details: The entry from will be released around 19/10/25. We will be accepting entries from SE members only until 26/10/25, after this date we will accept entries from all British Powerlifting Members providing there are still spaces available.

    This competition will be limited to 50 lifters. Entries will close once capacity has been reached

    General enquiries to Southeastpowerlifting@gmail.com

    Please see our Social Media page for entry form

    Opening Date For Entries: 19/10/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 16/11/2025

  • Crazy Strength Winter Open

    Date: 06/12/2025 - 06/12/2025

    Division: South West

    Location: Crazy Strength
    In Southern Quarter
    Sunrise Way,
    Salisbury
    SP4 7YR

    Details: This event will take place at Southern Quarter Amesbury, the home of Crazy Strength.

    All competitors must be present for weigh in their allotted time, those who arrival after that will not be allowed to lift having missed the weigh in time. As a competitor you are responsible for ensuring any accommodation and travel time allow you the ability to make these timings.

    Two groups of 14 Lifters, one female, one male
    Weigh in 10:00
    Group 1 & 2 to lift off 12:00
    Competition expected to close down by 18:00

    Opening Date For Entries: Not Set

    Closing Date For Entries: 27/11/2025

  • A.C.E Christmas Championships 2025

    Date: 07/12/2025 - 07/12/2025

    Division: East Midlands

    Location: Plume Academy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Website: https://forms.gle/EnqMi9cx3Xip5nN1A

    Details: East Midlands Entry Date: Sunday 14th September 2025

    Guest Entry Date: Sunday 28th September 2025

    Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025

    Venue: Plume Academy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Host: Adam Fosbrook

    Contact: Alphacoreevents@gmail.com

    Entry Form: https://forms.gle/EnqMi9cx3Xip5nN1A

    Welcome to our annual Christmas Championships. This competition is open to 56+ lifters and
    can be used to qualify for national events.

    Opening Date For Entries: 14/09/2025

    Closing Date For Entries: 09/12/2025

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