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 Classic Benchpress Championships 2025
Date: 15/02/2025 - 16/02/2025
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: 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
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: 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
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BATH x CARDIFF x EXETER Varsity
Date: 22/02/2025 - 22/02/2025
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: Cardiff University Fitness Centre. Senghennydd Rd, Cardiff, CF24 1AY
Details: After cancelling - we go again!!
Classic Full Power Only.
Contact: DAlmeidaN@cardiff.ac.ukOpening Date For Entries: Not Set
Closing Date For Entries: 04/11/2024
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West Midlands University Varsity 25
Date: 22/02/2025 - 22/02/2025
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: West Midlands
Location: Wildcard Strength and Conditioning
CoventryDetails: 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
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Northern Open 2025
Date: 23/02/2025 - 23/02/2025
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: Gym 300
2,3 Carsegate Rd N
Inverness
IV3 8DU
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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
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Trojan Powerlifting Classic
Date: 02/03/2025 - 02/03/2025
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: 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) - £55Opening Date For Entries: 15/12/2024
Closing Date For Entries: 03/02/2025
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Eastern Open 2025
Date: 08/03/2025 - 08/03/2025
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: Sweatbox Dundee
99 Camperdown Road
Dundee
DD3 8RF
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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 08/02/2025Opening Date For Entries: 11/01/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 08/02/2025
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Quays Qualifiers - Southampton v Portsmouth University Competition
Date: 09/03/2025 - 09/03/2025
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: Wide Lane Sports Ground
Wide Lane
Eastleigh
SO50 5PEDetails: 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: 11amOpening Date For Entries: Not Set
Closing Date For Entries: 28/01/2025
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East Midlands Classic Championship 2025
Date: 15/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
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: 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
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PT:U South Midlands Powerlifting Competiton
Date: 22/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
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: 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/SMMarchOpening Date For Entries: Not Set
Closing Date For Entries: 04/03/2025
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Scottish Masters Championship 2025
Date: 22/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
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: Unit 5b
Auchterderran Road
Lochgelly
Fife
KY5 9HF
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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
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Quiet Focus 2025
Date: 23/03/2025 - 23/03/2025
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: 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
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SBD Sub-Junior British Championship
Date: 28/03/2025 - 30/03/2025
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: 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/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29Opening 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
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: West Midlands
Location: The Hangar,
Pearson St,
Wolverhampton WV2 4HPDetails: ******** 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/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29Opening 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
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 Sports Centre,
Gate 4, Pitsford Road
Moulton
Northampton,
Northamptonshire,
NN3 7RRWebsite: 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
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Western Open 2025
Date: 05/04/2025 - 06/04/2025
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: Base Fitness
63 Colvilles Place
East Kilbride
Glasgow
G75 0PZ
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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
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North Midland Masters Qualifier
Date: 05/04/2025 - 05/04/2025
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: 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
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Glos Power Open
Date: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025
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: Crossfit Navalia, Unit 2 Venture business Centre, Madleaze Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SJ
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
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2025 BUCS Championships
Date: 18/04/2025 - 20/04/2025
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: 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
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: TBC
(Southampton area)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
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East Midlands Masters & Novices Championship 2025
Date: 27/04/2025 - 27/04/2025
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: 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
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Super Training Team Competition
Date: 18/05/2025 - 18/05/2025
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
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.ukOpening Date For Entries: 02/12/2024
Closing Date For Entries: 06/04/2025
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PWRTHR Spring Classic 2025
Date: 18/05/2025 - 18/05/2025
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: 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 eventOpening Date For Entries: 23/03/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 20/04/2025
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South East Spring
Date: 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2025
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 East
Location: Rebel Rebel Fitness
Unit 27-29 Mountney Bridge Business Park
Eastbourne Rd,
Westham
Pevensey
BN24 5NJDetails: 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 formOpening Date For Entries: 20/04/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 18/05/2025
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British Masters Classic Championships
Date: 28/06/2025 - 29/06/2025
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 East
Location: Surrey Sports Park
Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford GU2 7ADDetails: £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/StdfBL1fg5bWv2R29Opening 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
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: Crazy Strength
In Southern Quarter
Sunrise Way,
Salisbury
SP4 7YRWebsite: 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.ukOpening Date For Entries: Not Set
Closing Date For Entries: 18/07/2025
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SBD British Open Southern Qualifier
Date: 26/07/2025 - 27/07/2025
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: Henry Cort Academy,
Hillson Dr, Fareham PO15 6PHWebsite: 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
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Anglian Open 2025
Date: 27/07/2025 - 27/07/2025
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: 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
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South East Summer 2025
Date: 03/08/2025 - 03/08/2025
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 East
Location: Optimus Gym Rustington
Unit 2, phoenix parade,
Artex Ave
Rustington,
Littlehampton
BN16 3LNDetails: 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 formOpening Date For Entries: 08/06/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 20/07/2025
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SBD British Open Northern Qualifier
Date: 09/08/2025 - 10/08/2025
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: 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
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PWRTHR Autumn Classic 2025
Date: 14/09/2025 - 14/09/2025
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: 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 eventOpening Date For Entries: 20/07/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 17/08/2025
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South East Bench 2025
Date: 21/09/2025 - 21/09/2025
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 East
Location: Amazon24 Fitness
Unit 1, Cloverlay Industrial Park
Canterbury Ln
Rainham
Gillingham
ME8 8GLDetails: 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 formOpening Date For Entries: 27/07/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 07/09/2025
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Anglian Bench 2025
Date: 21/09/2025 - 21/09/2025
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: 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
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East Midlands Bench Press Championship 2025
Date: 25/10/2025 - 25/10/2025
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: 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.comOpening Date For Entries: 06/09/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 05/10/2025
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East Midlands Equipped Championships 2025
Date: 09/11/2025 - 09/11/2025
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: 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
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South East Autumn 2025
Date: 30/11/2025 - 30/11/2025
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 East
Location: Core The Gym
Unit 7d, 56 King St
Maidstone
ME14 1BWDetails: 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 formOpening Date For Entries: 19/10/2025
Closing Date For Entries: 16/11/2025
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Crazy Strength Winter Open
Date: 06/12/2025 - 06/12/2025
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: Crazy Strength
In Southern Quarter
Sunrise Way,
Salisbury
SP4 7YRDetails: 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 18:00Opening Date For Entries: Not Set
Closing Date For Entries: 27/11/2025
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A.C.E Christmas Championships 2025
Date: 07/12/2025 - 07/12/2025
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: 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