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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.

  • NWPL Masters // NWPL Bench Press Championships

    Date: 18/08/2019 - 18/08/2019

    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.

  • Bristol Championships 2019

    Date: 18/08/2019 - 18/08/2019

    Entry Form: Click here for the entry form

    Division: South West

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

    Details: The event will be limited to a maximum of 50 competitors on a first come first served basis on Sunday 18th August 2019.

    Guest places for other divisions will be allocated if they are available after the closing date of the competition. A waiting list will be held on this basis, if the event becomes full before the closing date.

    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.

    Please send completed entry forms and direct any queries to drewfackrell@hotmail.co.uk.

    Payment can be made via PayPal to swpla@hotmail.co.uk or via cheque (to be addressed to SWPLA and sent to 102 Allerton Crescent, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9PX).

  • British Senior Men's Classic Championships

    Date: 31/08/2019 - 01/09/2019

    Final Entry List and Programme: Click here for the final entry list and programme

    Location: Astor College, Dover

    Details: You must lift in these championships to be considered for international selection in 2020.

    Provisional lifting programme: Up to and including 93kg - Saturday
    105kg - 120+kg - Sunday

    Note that if there are a large number of 93kg qualifiers, this class may be split across the two days.

    Program to be confirmed after entries have closed.

    Closing date for entries is Friday 26th July 2019.

    All costs for travel arrangements are the lifter's liability and not subject to refund.

    This is not an age group competition

    If you do not receive confirmation of your entry,contact Championship Secretary fred.sterry@btinternet.com fred.sterry@britishpowerlifting.org

  • The Autumn Cup

    Date: 28/09/2019 - 28/09/2019

    Division: Wales

    Location: SYNERGI WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB, UNIT J5, COLCHESTER AVENUE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CARDIFF CF23 9AP

    Website: www.walespowerlifting.com/competitions

    Details: 28th September 2019
    Synergi Weightlifting Club

    Entries open 19th August to WPA members.
    Entries open 26th August to guests.
    Entries close 16th September. Entries and flights will be published after this date.

    You must be a current member of British Powerlifting to enter this competition. Spaces are limited to 45 on a first come, first served basis.

    Entry form will go live on the WPA website on the day entries open. Enter here:
    http://www.walespowerlifting.com/competitions

  • South East Autumn Divisional

    Date: 29/09/2019 - 29/09/2019

    Division: South East

    Location: Bridge Road Barbell Club

    Unit 2 Bridge Trading and Industrial Estate
    Bridge Road
    GU15 2QR

    Website: 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.

  • SWPLA Devon & Cornwall Championships 2019

    Date: 06/10/2019 - 06/10/2019

    Entry Form: Click here for the entry form

    Division: South West

    Location: Sunningmead Community Centre
    Lazenby Road
    Wilcombe
    Tiverton
    EX16 4AL

    Details: Sunday 6th October 2019
    Sunningmead Community Centre, Lazenby Road, Wilcombe, Tiverton, EX16 4AL
    Home of Tiverton Weightlifting Club

    Weigh in 09.00 - 10.30am
    Lifting starts at 11.00

    All enquiries to organiser / promoter mrattenberry@btinternet.com -
    01884 258478 / 0798 5746769

    Entry is £25 for seniors / £15 for Juniors –
    50 entries maximum – SW members priority max 10 guests on first come basis
    Payments to paypal a/c info@swpla.co.uk
    Otherwise cheques made payable to " SWPLA "

    ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

  • South East Bench Press

    Date: 20/10/2019 - 20/10/2019

    Division: South East

    Location: The Fitness Centre, Vicarage Road, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2BL

    Website: http://southeastpowerlifting.co.uk/wordpress/

    Details: Entry form available from the South East website approximately 6 weeks before competition date.

    This competition is open to all age classes (classic and equipped) and will be subject to a 40 lifter limit. Guest lifters welcome

  • British Masters Classic Championships

    Date: 26/10/2019 - 27/10/2019

    Location: One NK
    Moor Ln,
    North Hykeham,
    Lincoln LN6 9AX


    Details: You must lift in these championships to be considered for international selection in 2020

    Provisional lifting program: Saturday 26th Women 47kg to 72kg
    Men 59kg to 83kg

    Sunday 27th Women 84kg & 84+kg
    Men 93kg & above
    Program to be confirmed after entries have closed.

    Closing date for entries is September 21st

    All costs for travel arrangements are the lifters liability and are not subject to refund.

    If you do not receive confirmation of entry contact the championship secretary
    fred.sterry@btinternet.com

    Your name will be aided to the list of competitors when your entry has been approved.

    Enter Championship View Championship Entries

  • British Junior Championships

    Date: 30/10/2019 - 03/11/2019

    Location: Hirst Welfare Centre
    Alexandra Road
    Ashington
    NE63 9HN

    Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2020.

    This is combined championships for male and female lifters in the junior and sub-junior age groups.

    PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

    Wednesday - Junior Women up to and inc 57kg; Junior Men up to and inc 74kg
    Thursday - Junior Women 63kg Junior Men 83kg
    Friday - Junior Women 72kg; Junior Men 93kg
    Saturday - Sub Junior Women up to and inc 84+kg; Sub Junior Men up to and inc 74kg
    Sunday - Junior Women 84kg & 84+kg; Sub Junior Men 83kg & above Junior Men 105kg & above

    NOTE THAT THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE 25/9/19 CLOSING DATE.

    Accommodation information will be available in due course and will be reasonably priced.
    All travel and accommodation costs are the lifters liability and are not subject to refunds
    If notification of entry is is not received contact Championship Secretary
    fred.sterry@btinternet.com

    When your entry has been approved your name will be added to the list of competitors.

    Enter Championship View Championship Entries

  • Powerpalooza III

    Date: 02/11/2019 - 03/11/2019

    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.

  • South East Open Championships

    Date: 02/11/2019 - 03/11/2019

    Division: South East

    Location: Astor College of the Arts, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS

    Website: http://southeastpowerlifting.co.uk/wordpress/

    Details: Saturday 2nd November --- All Women & Master Men
    Sunday 3rd November --- Open Men & Junior Men


    Entry form available from the South East website 6 weeks before competition date.

    This competition is open to all age classes (classic and equipped) and will be subject to a 120 lifter limit over two days. Guest lifters welcome

  • Home Nations Championships

    Date: 23/11/2019 - 23/11/2019

    Location: Astor College, Dover

    Details: Teams are selected by the respective Home Nations:

    12 in each team - three each of male and female, classic and equipped.

  • Winter Cup

    Date: 07/12/2019 - 07/12/2019

    Division: Wales

    Location: Synergi Weightlifting Club, Unit J5, Colchester Avenue Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF23 9AP

    Website: www.walespowerlifting.com/competitions

    Details: Entry via WPA website
    Entry opens to WPA members on 28th October
    Entry opens to guests on 4th November

  • Christmas Spectacular III

    Date: 08/12/2019 - 08/12/2019

    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.

  • Super Training Classic 2019

    Date: 14/12/2019 - 15/12/2019

    Division: South West

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

    Details: 14/15th December at Super Training Gym, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham

    This will be a Classic competition and open to all divisions and age classes. Women on the Saturday and men on the Sunday.

    There will be 100 places in total with a 50/50 split between men and women.

    This competition can be used as a qualifier for all of next year's national classic championships.

    Entries will open on the 16th September. Members of Super Training Gym can sign up from the 1st September.

    There will be an online sign-up form available on the 16th September.

    New members can join British Powerlifting in November (which will cover you for the next 14 months) and submit your membership number when you receive it.

  • British Equipped Championships 2020

    Date: 18/01/2020 - 19/01/2020

    Location: Stanhope Hall
    Horncastle

    Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2020.

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