Upcoming Competitions
Please READ the Covid page on the wen site for new protocols in running our competitions
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS PAGE!
Below is a list of all current upcoming 2020 BPU and ABPU, WPC and AWPC events – keep checking back for regular updates: Please remember and be aware that w do not operate with closing dates for our qualifiers. Due to the level of demand in the past, we have ended up with massive over subscription to competitions when using a closing dat which is no good for the lifters. Therefore this federation operates on a system that we will give you time to be aware when a qualifier is going live and then the entries will close once full. It is your responsibility to keep checking on the web site and the federation Facebook page for these and we will not accept any responsibility if you miss it. All we can do is to give you the information, it is then up to you. If you miss it, all you have to do is to email us and if we can fit you in we will certainly try to. This does NOT APPLY TO THE BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS, EUROPEAN OR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Please note you can get additional information about the international competitions from the World Powerlifting Congress Web site which list both the WPC and AWPC International competition: http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com.
How to qualify for what: (this is the NORMAL route, we have had to implement a different route due to the Covid 19 situation – please see below)
NORMAL ROUTE
British Championships BPU and ABPU – There are 2 ways. 1) you must compete in a qualifiers for that same years national championships and hit the qualifying total which is ON THIS WEBS SITE 2) Be the winner of the British Championships or World Champion from the previous year and defend your title.
European Championships WPC and AWPC – there are 3 ways 1) you must compete in a qualifiers for that same years European championships and hit the qualifying total which is ON THIS WEBS SITE 2) Be the winner of he European Championships from the previous year and defend your title. 3) Be a reigning World Champion from 2019 and this gives you the right to compete, for the year, where you want. PLEASE NOTE: You can also qualify at the the Europeans 2020 for the British 20201 (for 2020 only) by hitting the qualifying total. You do NOT qualify for the British Championships by winning the Europeans.
World Championships WPC and AWPC: There are 2 ways ONLY. 1) Be invited by coming top 2 in your class at the British Championships BPU and ABPU. By being the reigning world champion and defending your title. That is IT! No exception – No “I won the British in 1853, do I get an invite to the Europeans” – The above are your only avenues!
COVID 19 ROUTE UNTIL OTHERWISE ADVISED:
Everyone with an invitation for the 2020 British and European Championships 2020 will have this extended to 2021 British and European Championships. This includes 2019 WPC and AWPC World Champions and those defending their 2019 British and European Titles IE 1st place.
for 2020 World Championships, below is an expression of interest form for both WPC and AWPC World Championships. If you wish to go please fill this is and the top 3 form qualifiers run so far will be selected to attend on behalf of Great Britain.
A NOTE OF CAUTION FOR REMAINING 2020 COMPETITIONS – BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
Due to the current situation, we are advising when booking flights, hotels, trains etc for any competition, to make flexible and changeable bookings. As organisaers, all of our bookings are now flexible for the staff hotel and flights etc so we are taking a cautious route. As no one knows what will happen in the coming months, We strongly advise taking this approach,
PLEASE REMEMBER!! You MUST have a BPU or ABPU membership number BEFORE you can enter any of our competition (apart from the Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge but please read the exceptions). If you do not – your entry will be void and non-refundable. No refunds are offered on any entry – you also cannot switch competitions with the same entry payment. Sorry.
MEDALS & TROPHIES! Please remember that is you leave early before the medals ceremony, we can make arrangements for you to pop into one of the competitions and pick it up, we will not post out your medal or trophy. If you have to leave early then you need to be aware what position you came. Please speak to us on a break and we will give you our medal – if you ask us what position you came before the end of the competition during a flight, we would have to stop the entire competition to look at your flight and see your placing which I am am sure you wouldnt want anyone else doing to you. We completely understand about times and needing to dash off, but please be considerate if you do.
READ THEM!
When you fill in the online entry form you WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATED REPLY AND COPY OF YOUR ENTRY which IS YOUR CONFIRMATION YOU ARE ENTERED. You need to check your spam as well in case it goes there. You will only get this confirmation – no others, so if you didnt receive it then you need to email entries@britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk to CHECK IT HAS BEEN RECEIVED as we have had occasions where somehow the entry hasnt gone through.
QUICK GLANCE LIST (the full details are below)
European Championships: 27/28/29 November 2020, Pendulum Hotel and Conference Centre, Manchester – flaming bloody well cancelled.
5 December: SW Qualifiers for British and European Championships 2021 – Devon – postponed to Saturday 20 February 2021
4/5/6 December: North Wales Qualifier for 2021, Rhyl
23 & 24 January: South Coast Qualifier, Eastbourne – going live 1 Sept
30, 31 January 2021:South Wales Qualifier for 2021, Tenby. – going live 1 Sept
6 & 7 February: Manchester 1 Qualifier…… errr…. Manchester
19, 20, 21 February: East Midlands Qualifier, Rotherham – going live 1 Sept
10 – 11 April: South Westish Qualifier, Salisbury.
17 – 18 April: Southern Camberley Qualifiers
14-16 May 2021: British Championships at Bodypower
5-11 July 2021: AWPC/WPC European Championships, Manchester
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THE FULL LIST OF QUALIFIERS, DETAILS AND ENTRY FORMS
A NOTE OF CAUTION FOR REMAINING 2020 COMPETITIONS – BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
Due to the current situation, we are advising when booking flights, hotels, trains etc for any competition, to make flexible and changeable bookings. As organisaers, all of our bookings are now flexible for the staff hotel and flights etc so we are taking a cautious route. As no one knows what will happen in the coming months, We strongly advise taking this approach,
We will keep you updated in this ever changing situation with our remaining qualifiers and the start of qualifiers for 2021.
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BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
BPU & ABPU BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NOW EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020
South West Qualifier for British and European Championships 2021 – FULL- POSTPONED TO 20 FEBRUARY 2021
When? Saturday 20th February 2021
Where? Platform Gym, Unit 1 Riverside Road Pottington industrial Estate EX31 1QN
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/287632355813149
Times: Start time is 9am
Weigh in times: 24 Hour 9am to 10am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh inis 7-8am.
Athlete Limit: 30 (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed. Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
Steve and the team at Platform Gym is ready to go as the first of the qualifiers for 2021 season and British and European championships,
A long time 20+ years high level competitor, Steve runs an outstanding competition and has a wonderful team with him made up of old and new lifters alike, his high quality competitions. There is a huge amount of space as easy parking right outside the door.
PLEASE NOTE: All lifters who qualify for 2021 Europeans will also receive a 2020 European Championships invitation should they wish to speed onto the international platform.
YOUR ENTRY FORM :FULL
:You will need a 2020 membership number to present at weigh in. Those who are not members yet and will not compete until this qualifier, please purchase a 2020 membership which is currently available online.
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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North Wales Qualifier for British and European Championships 2021 – Sat & Sun now full
When? 4, 5, 6 December 2020 GOING LIVE 1st AUGUST 00.01hrs
Where? 207 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1LR, United Kingdom
Times: Start time is 10am each day
Weigh in times: 24 Hour for both competition days 10am to 11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in for both days is 8-9am. (apparently in one communication sent out it references to 9am weigh ins – sorry!! IT IS 10am and the info here and on the event page is correct)
Whats the Split?
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed. Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
Oh yes! Dayle and the DL Fitness team is BACK and ready for YOU! This competition is always full of surprises, new lifters, big lifters and some very awesome equipped lifters. This qualifier is suitable for all levels of experience as you have time served competitors on Dayles team with 10+ years competing experience and a great support crew.
You will not be disappointed and many people travel from all over the country for this competition so get ready for an extravaganza.
YOUR ENTRY FORMS:
FRIDAY: https://form.jotform.com/202032652845349
SATURDAY: FULL
SUNDAY:FULL
You will need a 2020 membership number to present at weigh in. Those who are not members yet and will not compete until this qualifier, please purchase a 2020 membership which is currently available online.
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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South Coast Qualifier 2021 – FULL
When? 23 & 24 January 2021
Where? THE Performance Fitness Gym, 14 Maple Rd, Eastbourne BN23
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/599648670936549/
Times: Start time is 10am each day
Weigh in times: 24 Hour for both competition days 10am to 11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in for both days is 8-9am.
Whats the Split?
Saturday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including 75kg.
Sunday: Men open and masters 82.5kg and over.
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed. Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
Scott Halliday and the team at PFG welcome you… a lot! Jo Halliday, Mrs PFG is also integral part of the force that is PFG and they have the best people there to get you in, sorted, instructed, ushered, organised and out! You dont need to think much, the kit is amazing, the food brilliant, the atmosphere buzzing and the table team impeccable!
We love these people and the venue. Scott cares, he cares a lot about people and the sport and you cant get better than that, He is also an accomplished lifter who stitched back to motorcycle racing but dont underestimate him – he was a phenomenal lifter and we love him and his OCD,
All levels welcome – they are really good with new lifters that are a little nervous so this is a great first competition venue with a caring team.
This competition will go live on the 1st September 2020 and you will need a 2021 membership number to present at weigh in. Those who are not members yet and will not compete until this qualifier, please purchase a 2021 membership which is currently available online.
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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ENTRY FORM
SATURDAY:FULL
SUNDAY: FULL
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South Wales Qualifier for British and European Championships 2021 – FULL
When? 30 & 31 January 2021 GOING LIVE 1st SEPTEMBER
Where? Pembrokeshire powerlifting club Cresselly SA68 0SP,.
Times: Start time is 10am
Whats the split?
Saturday: All women (all classes). Males Teen (all classes), Males Junior (all classes) and Males Open and Master up to and including 82.5kg class,
Sunday: Males open and Master from 90kg class upward.
Weigh in times: 24 Hour for both competition days 10am to 11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in is 8-9am.
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed. Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
Mr Hoskins, the Irish Pro KIng is the host for the competition, He is one of the longest serving and biggest equipped lifters in the UK, you will find a team of lifters running this competition with years of experience behind them and they will keep you talking for hours!
this competition is best suited for first time, novice and experienced lifters across the board as there will be a wealth of technical help for those more advanced who need those in the know and also for first time lifters who need people on hand that can take a little time with them., Great team and we are very lucky to have them host for us,
This competition will go live on the 1st September 2020 and you will need a 2021 membership number to present at weigh in. Those who are not members yet and will not compete until this qualifier, please purchase a 2021 membership which is currently available online.
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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ENTRY FORMS
SATURDAY: FULL
SUNDAY: FULL
Manchester 1 Qualifier – FULL
When? 6 & 7 February 2021
Where? THE Strength Therapy, 9 Choir St, Salford M7 1ZD
Times: Start time is 10am each day
Weigh in times: 24 Hour for both competition days 10am to 11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in for both days is 8-9am.
Whats the Split?
Saturday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including 82.5kg.
Sunday: Men open and masters 90kg and over.
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed. Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
Andrzej has built this facility over the years to create an environment for learning and accomplishment in lifting and also physical wellness and optimisation. Every year he has hosted us and it has been an utter blast, you wont get a better atmosphere, He is also an experienced and accomplished lifter, with medals and international experience.
We are honoured to be able to run competitions here especially with a man that has worked so hard not just for the business but for others. this competition tends ot attract the more experienced lifter and is also a restricted space so warm ups can be friendly and also loud but with some of the best equipment in the country. You will get expert help here and this venue has become a mecca in the North for powerlifting.
This competition will go live on the 1st September 2020 and you will need a 2021 membership number to present at weigh in. Those who are not members yet and will not compete until this qualifier, please purchase a 2021 membership which is currently available online.
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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ENTRY FORMS
Saturday – FULL
Sunday: FULL
East Midlands & South Yorkshire Qualifier – FULL
When? 19/20/21 February 2021
Where? 175 Effingham St, Rotherham S65 1BL
Times: Start time is 9am each day
Weigh in times: 24 Hour for both competition days 9am to 11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in for both days is 7-8am.
Whats the Split?
FRIDAY 19TH OF FEBRUARY: All Male masters lifters, Open men up to and including -90kg
SATURDAY 20TH OF FEBRUARY: Open Men -100kg and upwards, ALL Male Teens and Juniors
SUNDAY 21ST OF FEBRUARY: ALL female lifters, all age and weight cllasses
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed. Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
Ultraflex Gym has been the brain child of one of the top bodybuilders in the UK current scene and attracts some of the best in the country. they also have hosted us for a number of years and been exceptional hosts to us and the lifters. This is a HUGE complex, half of which easily remains open during competitions in its dedicated powerlifting area.
This competition is generally more suited to those who have been competing for a while as it is a very busy competition where the pace is fast and furious with less tinme to spend with lifters with less experience. If you have an experienced coach then you will love the atmosphere and the people and is certainly one of our flagship qualifiers. We are, as always, honoured to be at Ultraflex.
This competition will go live on the 1st September 2020 and you will need a 2021 membership number to present at weigh in. Those who are not members yet and will not compete until this qualifier, please purchase a 2021 membership which is currently available online.
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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ENTRY FORMS
FRIDAY: FULL
SATURDAY:FULL
SUNDAY: FULL
THE ALAN COLLINS INTERNATIONAL CUP AWPC AND WPC – SINGLE LIFTS
This is an international competition with sanction which means that European and World Records can be taken at this competition and will be under international rules.
It is ALSO a qualifier for 2021 British and European Championships
When:? 27 February 2021
Where? The Pendulum Conference Centre and Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester
This is a full bench press and deadlift only specialist competition for the biggest benchers and deadlifts to try and push the records and all time numbers up. It will be an international which means no on the day weigh in and strictly run with international rules.
Alan Collins is a personal friend and one of the oldest promoters and lifters in the sport and without whom, the federation would not exist, The yearly Alan Collins Cup, normally held in Folkestone, is in honour of his service to the sport and support of the many lifters across the world he has helped. Alan was an equipped bench specialist so this competition is very much geared (excuse the pun) to equipped lifters We still have RAW categories as well but this competition has been known as THE equipped competition of the year in the UK.
One day- one shot and only the most fearless should apply, No whiners, no complainers, no insta “gurus” please – this is for the real lifters who are prepared to give it everything they have, IF you want to go for the max numbers and be in an environment where the real lifters understand if you miss it as you are pushing the limits, its still 100% and you should be given the credit for even attempting it – this is the place for you.
So – equipped bombers, all or nothing, this is your stage,
ENTRY FORMS WILL GO LIVE ON THE 8th DECEMBER
South Westish Qualifier for 2021 – Going live 1st November 9an
When? 10th & 11th April 2021
Where? Brookes Hall, Avon Valley Sports College, Recreation Road, Salisbury SH4 8HH
Times: Start time is 9am each day
Weigh in times: 24 Hour for both competition days 9am to 11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in for both days is 7-8am.
Whats the Split?
Saturday: All women, all male teenagers, all male juniors. Also men open and masters up to and including 82.,5kgs.
Sunday: al male open and masters 90kg and upwards.
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed. Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh Adam Hindle and crew. this really is a great competition venue with an enthusiastic group that go all out in the can do department. Of course its the South West, which makes things just a little bit better and laughter louder – but you wont finder a warmer welcome anywhere. the team is made of equipped lifters that run this competition which makes it an ideal place to lift equipped as everyone running the competition is an equipped lifter.
All levels are welcome at this qualifier and it is suited frankly for everyone, We are proud to be associated with Adam and the rugby powerlifting team!
You will need a 2021 membership number to present at weigh in. Those who are not members yet and will not compete until this qualifier, please purchase a 2021 membership which is currently available online.
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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ENTRY FORMS
Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/203037183099355
Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/203036936335353
Southern Surrey Qualifier 2021 – Going Live 1st November 9am
Where? 2, Bridge Industrial Estate, Bridge Rd, Camberley GU15 2QR
When? 17th and 18th April 2021
Facebook Event Page: To come
STUFF TO REMEMBER
Please remember – entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically. This is all explained on this page and also in your membership agreement.
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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ENTRY FORMS
Saturday:https://form.jotform.com/203045452574351
Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/203045789177363
ABPU and BPU British Championships at BODYPOWER
When? 14 15 16 May 2021
Where? National Exhibition Centre , North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
Start times: 9am each day
What is the split? Working on it,,,,,,,,,,,
Number of platforms: Currently 4 per day
How can I get to the British Championships? You need to qualify at one of our qualifying competitions and receive an invitation.
What if I already had an entry for 2020? Those entries were permitted to be rolled over to 2021 but you had to let us know if you were using the entry for the European Championships 2020 or rolling over to 2021 by 10 October 2020 in the form that sent out to all competitors who had entered 2020. All coach tickets form 2020 will be honoured by Bodypower for 2021.
I qualified for the British 2020 ………… we are extending your invitation to 2021 due to the Covid 19 situation. If you received an invitation for 2020 then you will use the same link to register for the British 2021 if you had not already entered the British 2020,
I qualified for the British 2021, where is my invitation? We have not sent these out yet. We are working with Bodypower on the registration page and we will send out the new invitations for those who qualified in the new 20 for 21 season once it is up, This will be after the Europeans 2020,.
THE BIGGEST POWERLIFTING COMPETITION IN BRITAIN
Over 500 competitors, 4 platforms and probably thousands of spectators going through the venue, This event has grown exponentially and this year we are expanding from 3 to 4 platforms.
This is the highlight of the year in powerlifting terms where lifters fight for a place on the British Team to represent GB and the AWPC and WPC World Championships in the USA and Portugal,
More details to come!