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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.

  • Oxford v Cambridge Varsity Match

    Date: 09/02/2020 - 09/02/2020

    Division: South Midlands

    Location: Oxford University Sports Centre, Iffley Road, Oxford.

    Details: This is the annual Oxford v Cambridge University competition, with teams selected by their respective universities.

    Totals from this can be used as qualification for the British University Championships.

  • British Classic Junior Bench Press Championships 2020

    Date: 23/02/2020 - 23/02/2020

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

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

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

    The lifting programme will be confirmed after the closing date for entries.

    Closing date for entries 20th January 2020

    Entries and approval will be acknowledge by email if you do not receive these emails contact the championship secretary
    fred.sterry@btinternet.com

    Any questions with regard to this championship contact the above.

    The final list of entrants will be published after the closing date for entries it is strongly recommended you check this list
    It is advisable that travel and accommodation arrangements are not made
    until the order of competition is posted.

    View Championship Entries View Referee Availability

  • British Classic Bench Press Championships 2020

    Date: 23/02/2020 - 23/02/2020

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

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

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

    The lifting programme will be confirmed after the closing date for entries.

    Closing date for entries 20th January 2020

    Entries and approval will be acknowledge by email if you do not receive these emails contact the championship secretary
    fred.sterry@btinternet.com

    Any questions with regard to this championship contact the above.

    The final list of entrants will be published after the closing date for entries it is strongly recommended you check this list
    It is advisable that travel and accommodation arrangements are not made
    until the order of competition is posted.

    View Championship Entries View Referee Availability

  • SWPLA Development Competition plus University Qualifier

    Date: 23/02/2020 - 23/02/2020

    Entry Form: Click here for the entry form

    Division: South West

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

    Details: Sunday 23rd February 2020 - Tiverton Weightlifting Club
    Sunningmead Community Centre, Lazenby Road, Wilcombe, Tiverton, EX16 4AL
    Female weigh in 08.00 - 9.30am. - Male weigh in 12.00 – 13:30
    Lifting starts at 10.00 (female) 14:00 (male)

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

    Entry fees
    Development Lifters (your first comp or never placed in top 3) all will receive participation medal and free British Powerlifting membership next year.
    Sub Junior (18 or under) £20. - Junior (23 or under) £25 Senior (over 23) £40

    University Qualifiers – open comp
    Sub Junior (18 or under) £15. - Junior (23 or under) £15 Senior (over 23) £25

    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 "

  • South East Winter Divisional

    Date: 23/02/2020 - 23/02/2020

    Division: South East

    Location: Bridge Road Barbell
    2 Bridge Industrial Estate
    Bridge Rd
    Camberley
    GU15 2QR

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

    Details: 40 lifter limit

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

  • 180 Strength Qualifier

    Date: 29/02/2020 - 20/02/2020

    Division: South West

    Location: 180 Strength
    80 Holdenhurst Road
    Bournemouth
    BH8 8AQ.

    Details: This competition will be run on one day at 180 Strength
    80 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ.
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    Lift off: 1000
    Weigh in: 0800,

    Entrance Fees
    • Sub juniors – £20
    • Juniors – £20
    • Seniors – £30

    Ages:
    • Sub junior – you’re 18 or younger on the 31st December 2020
    • Junior – you’re 23 or younger on the 31st December 2020
    • Open – you are 24 or older on the 31st December 2020
    NOTE: TIMINGS ARE PROVISIONAL. We will endeavor not to change anything but there is a small possibility the schedule of lifters may change. Official dates and times will be released no later than 2 weeks out.

    This is a BRITISH POWERLIFTING sanctioned event and can qualify you for all major British events for the next year (including British Universities). You must be a member of British Powerlifting for this event. If you do not have confirmation at weigh in you will not be allowed to lift.

    Please fill in the entry form below and then go through to payment.

    https://www.180-strength.com/campaigns/power-lifting-comp

  • British Women's Classic Championships 2020

    Date: 07/03/2020 - 08/03/2020

    Location: The Riccall Regen Centre
    Landing Lane
    Riccall
    YO19 6PW

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

    THIS IS NOT AN AGE GROUP COMPETITION.

    Provisional programme:

    Saturday - Up to 63kg

    Sunday - 72kg up.

    Closing date for entries is 31st January 2020

    Entries and approval will be acknowledge by email if you do not receive these emails contact the championship secretary
    fred.sterry@btinternet.com

    Any questions with regard to this championship contact the above.

    The final list of entrants will be published after the closing date for entries it is strongly recommended you check this list.
    It is advisable that travel and accommodation arrangements are not made
    until the order of competition is posted.
    This is NOT an age group competition.

    See British Powerlifting Qualification procedure & current qualifying totals

    Enter Championship View Championship Entries View Referee Availability

  • Sheffield 2020 Powerlifting Championships

    Date: 28/03/2020 - 29/03/2020

    Location: Sheffield City Hall
    Barker's Pool
    Sheffield
    S4 7YA

    Details: This an invitational international championships jointly organised by the IPF and SBD.

    12 men and 12 women will be selected by the IPF based on their performances at World championships.

    The Men's competition will be on the Saturday and the Women's on Sunday.

    Full details on timings and tickets will. be available in due course.

  • British University Championships

    Date: 04/04/2020 - 08/04/2020

    Location: Moulton College, Northants

    Details: Only members who satisfy the following conditions may take part in a FISU European University Championships:
    a) Be a member of the national Federation they represent;
    b) Be at least 17 and less than 25 years of age on January 1st in the year of the event; for 2020, athletes must be born between 01/01/1995 and 31/12/2002
    c) Meet the conditions laid down under FISU Art. 5.2;
    Art. 5.2
    Only the following may participate as competitors in a FISU IPF University Championship:
    a) Students who are currently officially registered as proceeding towards a degree or diploma at a university or similar institute whose status is recognised by the appropriate national academic authority of their country;
    b) Former students of the institutions mentioned in a) who have obtained their academic degree or diploma in the year preceding the event;

    Lifters must have achieved the required qualifying totals in order to enter.
    THIS A CLASSIC COMPETITION

    The top five teams (male and female), based on IPF points will be invited to go to the University World Cup
    CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 7th MARCH

    Entries and approval will be acknowledged by email if this is not received
    contact the championship secretary fred.sterry@btinternet.com
    The final list of competitors will be posted immediately after the closing date for entries it is strongly recommended that those entered check this list.
    Any questions regarding these championships contact the above.
    See the BP qualifying procedure.& qualifying totals.

    The lifting programme will be confirmed in due course.

    Enter Championship View Championship Entries View Referee Availability

  • SWPLA Open Men's Championships

    Date: 25/04/2020 - 26/04/2020

    Division: South West

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

    Website: https://www.improveyourbench.co.uk/products/south-west-mens-open-powerlifting-championships-2020

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

    This is open to men in all age classes. Priority will be given to members of the South West region. Schedule of lifting will be determined after the closing date.

    If you want to enter as a guest (not a member of the South West region) please select the ‘Guest Entry’ product. These are not charged but are placed on a waiting list, if there are still places available after the closing date we will contact you for payment and confirm your entry.

    ENTRY FORM AT THE WEB-SITE BELOW

    Once payment has been made an entry form will be emailed to you to be completed.

    There will be 110 places in total.

    This competition can be used as a qualifier for all of this year's national championships. All equipment used on the platform at this competition will be Eleiko including the bar, plates and collars.

    Closing date is 1st April 2020, there are no refunds after this closing date.

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

    NOTE: The SW Women's Classic will be held later in the year in Swindon, details soon.


  • South East Classic Championships

    Date: 25/04/2020 - 26/04/2020

    Division: South East

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

    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/unequipped only) and will be subject to a 120 lifter limit over two days. Guest lifters welcome

  • All England Women's Championships

    Date: 30/05/2020 - 31/05/2020

    Location: Robert Bloomfield Academy
    Bloomfield Drive
    Shefford SG17 5BU

    Details: For more information contact Faye Jordan mkbarbellclub@gmail.com

  • South East Push & Pull

    Date: 31/05/2020 - 31/05/2020

    Division: South East

    Location: Prime Performance Gym
    Tyler Way
    Whitstable
    Kent
    CT5 2RS

    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.


  • English Inter-Divisional Championships

    Date: 27/06/2020 - 27/06/2020

    Location: Flitwick Village Hall
    11 Dunstable Road
    Flitwick
    Bedford MK45 1HP

    Details: Teams selected by their respective divisions.

  • English Bench Press Championships

    Date: 28/06/2020 - 28/06/2020

    Location: Flitwick Village Hall
    11 Dunstable Road
    Flitwick
    Bedford MK45 1HP

    Details: For more information contact Faye Jordan mkbarbellclub@gmail.com

  • South East Summer Divisional

    Date: 28/06/2020 - 28/06/2020

    Division: South East

    Location: Locker 27
    Hamm Moor Lane,
    Weybridge Trading Estate
    Addlestone
    Surrey
    KT15 2SD

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

    Details: 50 lifter limit

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


  • South East Late Summer Divisional

    Date: 16/08/2020 - 16/08/2020

    Division: South East

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

    Website: 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

    Location: Manchester Grammar School

    Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2021.
    PROVISIONAL TIME TABLE,this may change after the closing date for entries

    SATURDAY Up and including 93kg

    SUNDAY 105kg & above

    Closing date for entries 17th July 2020

    Entries and approval will be acknowledge by email if you do not receive these emails contact the championship secretary
    fred.sterry@btinternet.com

    Any questions with regard to this championship contact the above.
    The final list of entrants will be published after the closing date for entries it is strongly recommended you check this list
    It is advisable that travel and accommodation arrangements are not made
    until the order of competition is posted.

    See British Powerlifting Qualification procedure & current qualifying totals
    This is NOT an age group competition.

  • British Masters Classic Championships

    Date: 31/10/2020 - 01/11/2020

    Location: Regen Centre,
    Riccall
    Yorks

    Details: You must lift in these to be considered for international selection in 2021.

    Provisional programme to be confirmed.

  • South East Open

    Date: 21/11/2020 - 22/11/2020

    Division: South East

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

    Website: 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.

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