Upcoming Competitions
Please READ the Covid page on the web site for new protocols in running our competitions
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS PAGE!
Below is a list of all current upcoming 2021 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. 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 Championships. This includes 2019 WPC and AWPC World Champions and those defending their 2019 British and European Titles IE 1st place.
A NOTE OF CAUTION FOR REMAINING 2021 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)
4/1/21 Update: After the news of a new lockdown we are updating our schedule. Please give us a few days.
22 May South West Devon Qualifiers (moved form April)
21, 22, 23 May: East Midlands Qualifier (postponed from 19,20,21 Feb)
5 & 6 June:: Southern Camberley Qualifiers (moved from 17/18 April)
5 & 6 June: South Wales (moved fro 1 and 2 May)
5 & 6 June: South Coast Qualifiers moved from April 24 & 25
21 to 27 June: A/BPU British Championships, Manchester
4th July – THE BOMB SQUAD, Manchester
10 & 11 July: A/BPU Northampton Qualifier – errr Northampton
9-15 August : AWPC/WPC European Championships, Manchester
1-3 October 2021 AWPC World Championships, Lombard, Illinois, USA
17 October – Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge, Rotherham
15 – 21 November 2021 WPC World Championships, Trofa, Portugal
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THE FULL LIST OF QUALIFIERS, DETAILS AND ENTRY FORMS
A NOTE OF CAUTION FOR REMAINING 2021 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
South West Qualifier for British and European Championships 2021 – RESCHEDULED
When? 22 May (postponed from 17 April 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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East Midlands & South Yorkshire Qualifier – FULL – POSTPONED TO 21,22,23 MAY
When? 19/20/21 February 2021 POSTPONED TO 21,22,23 MAY
Where? 175 Effingham St, Rotherham S65 1BL
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?
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: https://form.jotform.com/202443414380345
SATURDAY: https://form.jotform.com/202443628021344
SUNDAY: https://form.jotform.com/202443372636352
South Wales Qualifier for British and European Championships 2021 – FULL – RESCHEDULED TO 5th and 6th June
When? 5th and 6th June (rescheduled from1st and 2nd May)
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
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.
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
Southern Surrey Qualifier 2021
Where? 2, Bridge Industrial Estate, Bridge Rd, Camberley GU15 2QR
When? 5th and 6th June 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
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Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/203045789177363
South Coast Qualifier 2021 – FULL – RESCHEDULED TO 5th and 6th June
When? 5 & 6 June rescheduled from 23 and 24 April
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
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.
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
A/BPU Northampton Qualifier 2021 for 2022
The first qualifier for 2022 A/WPC European Championships and A/BPU British Championships AND 2021 European Championships!!
When? 10 and 11 July 2021
Where? 67-83 Bridge St, Northampton NN1 1PD
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 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.
This is the second of The Strength Lab’s qualifiers and the first was a blast – we had PB’s everywhere!
This is your last chance to qualify for the A/WPC Europeans Championships 2021 and also you can qualify, the very first qualifier for 2022 A/WPC European Championships and A/BPU British Championships
The team at strength have have an entire dedicated powerlifting area with the full kit. They have every specialist bar going as well as a very chilled atmosphere and wonderful people.
Frist time competitors are well suited for this venue as are equipped as this is THE hub for equipped lifters in the area. Easy parking, lots of hotels close by, supermarket 1 minute walk away and just an “easy” venue all round. The owner, Jason, is a powerlifter so understands what is needed and is a perfect host.
ENTRY FORMS:
SATURDAY: https://form.jotform.com/211256752051347
SUNDAY: https://form.jotform.com/211256964547362
STUFF TO REMEMBER
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.
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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THE BOMB SQUAD
When?? 4th July
Where: Olympic Sport Gym, Ashton Under Lyne
What is it? Equipped only Bench Press one flight competition
Any Details? Nope, its a secret.
THE ALAN COLLINS INTERNATIONAL CUP AWPC AND WPC – SINGLE LIFTS
POSTPONED TO MAY – DETAILS TO COME
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 postponed to May – details to come
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 FORM: https://form.jotform.com/203426474313349
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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ABPU and BPU British Championships and Qualification for WPC and AWPC World Championships
When? 21 – 27 June 2021
Where? Pendulum Hotel and Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB
Start times: 9am each day
What is the split?
Day 1: June 21 2021
BPU and ABPU RAW women full powerlifting and single lifts- all age and weight classes.
BPU and ABPU Equipped women (single and multiply) full powerlifting and single lifts – all age and weight classes.
Full power competitors can opt to add a single lift category to their entry
Day 2: June 22 2021
ABPU RAW men – full powerlifting and single lifts all age and weight classes
ABPU Classic RAW Junior and Teenage classes – full powerlifting and single lifts all weight classes
Full power competitors can opt to add a single lift category to their entry
Day 3: June 23 2021
ABPU Classic RAW open and Master men – full powerlifting up to and including 100kg class.
Full power competitors can opt to add a single lift category to their entry
Day 4: June 24 2021
ABPU Classic RAW open and master men – full powerlifting. 110kg class and over.
BPU RAW men full powerlifting and single lifts, all weight classes.
Full power competitors can opt to add a single lift category to their entry
Day 5: June 25 2021
BPU Classic RAW open and master men full power, up to and including 110kg class.
Full power competitors can opt to add a single lift category to their entry
Day 6: June 26 2021
BPU Classic RAW men Junior and Teenage classes, full powerlifting. All weight classes.
BPU Classic RAW men open and masters, full powerlifting 125kg class and over.
BPU and ABPU Equipped (single and multiply) men, full powerlifting and single lifts. All age and weight classes.
Full power competitors can opt to add a single lift category to their entry
Day 7: June 27 2021
BPU and ABPU Classic RAW women full power. All age and weight classes.
Full power competitors can opt to add a single lift category to their entry
Qualification: ONLY athletes who had an invitation will be permitted to enter. ALL entries will be checked for their qualifying competition totals. This is ONLY for British Team athletes
How can I get to the British Championships? You need to qualify at one of our qualifying competitions and receive an invitation.
OR be a 2019 A/BPU British Championships 2019 class winner
OR be a 2019 A/WPC World Championships winner
What if I already had an entry for 2020? Those entries were permitted to be rolled over to 2021 regardless of the prior changes. The entries from 2020 were directly to Bodypower, the 2021 entries are directly to us as we are hosting the 2021 event. ALL previous 2020 British are being rolled over to British 2021 Championships.
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 link below to enter the British 2021 if you had not already entered the British 2020,
I qualified for the British 2021, where is my invitation? Due to the vast amount of administration, lost emails and people qualified all the way back in 2019, you simply need to make entry if you qualified via the link below. You will need to provide details of where you qualified which will be checked.
THE BIGGEST POWERLIFTING COMPETITION IN BRITAIN
Over 500 competitors – one platform to give everyone the spotlight and we will be back at Bodypower in 2022 when all this Covid stuff goes away! There is huge doubt over mass events with 1000’s of people attending up until at least November this year, so we are playing it safe and bringing you a 7 day, longest and biggest ever British Nationals in the UK.
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,
THE ENTRY LINK!
Here is your entry link: The A/BPU British Championships Entry Link
A/WPC EUROPEAN POWERLIFTING AND SINGLE LIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021
When? 9 – 15 August 2021
Where? Pendulum Hotel and Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
Whats the Split?
Weigh in times: NO ON THE DAY WEIGH INS! 24 hour weigh in 9-11am and 5-7pm.
How do I qualify? At one of our qualifiers from August 2019 through to this year……… yes it really has been that long now!
I had an entry last year, do I need to put my form in again?
Yes. You will have had numerous emails and options to push your entry to the British 21, Alan Collins Cup or receive a refund or partial refund. The cut off date was the 1st December so all of this is done. European Championships entries 2021 are completely new and separate so an entirely new entry has to be made, We have emailed this out already and posted it on social media as well
Details
The AWPC and WPC European Championships 2021 has been moved as you may have noticed, We are now steaming ahead at the posh Pendulum, which will be the most prestigious international competition held in this country with 7 days of exceptional and inspirational lifting from some of the biggest names in Europe.
As the venue is also a hotel, we will have special rates for competitors as well as a designated menu for competitors at a special rate, reception area, separate warm up rooms for squat, bench and deadlift and designated weigh in reception area.
THE LINK TO ENTER, for all those who qualified for the British Team is here: https://form.jotform.com/210295162317551