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.

Things to Remember

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) – please note, we are adding some more….. details to come 

22 and 23 January 2022 – Nottingham Qualifiers, well…. Nottingham  FULL

29 and 30 January 2022: East of England Qualifiers, Lowestoft FULL

5 and 6 February 2022: South Yorkshire Qualifiers, Rotherham FULL

12 and 13 February – South Wales Qualifier, Pembroke ish 

19th February – Devon South West Qualifier for 2022

19 and 20 February: A/BPU Warwick Qualifier for 2022 

26 February: A/BPU South Coast Eastbourne Qualifier 2022 

19 – 20 March 2022: Northern 1 (Warrington) Qualifier, Warrington FULL

2 – 3 April – Northern 2 (Manchester) Qualifier – SILA  FULL

9 and 10 April: North Wales Qualifier 2022 

23 and 24 April – Camberley Surrey Qualifier 2022 

30 April and 1st May  – South West ish (Salisbury) Qualifier 2022 (moved from 26/27 March) A few places left 

13-15 May 2022 – Single Lift British Championships, the Alan Collins Cup & The Bomb Squad at the BODYPOWER EXPO

2 and 3rd July: Saturday: Bench Bustup (including the Bomb Squad) and Sunday: Deadlift DieHards at the Fitxpo in Liverpool. 

4 to 10th JULY: A/BPU British Championships and qualification for WPC and AWPC World Championships, Manchester

6-10 September – AWPC World Championships 2022, Manchester 

November WPC World Championships, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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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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   Is your membership up to date? Remember – you cannot enter any of our competitions without a current membership for that year. If you need membership then your links to membership payments are here: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

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A/BPU Nottingham Qualifiers 2022 SUNDAY FULL, Saturday 5 places

When? 22 & 23 January 2022
Where? Nottingham Strong Gym, London House, Meadow Ln, Nottingham NG2 3HT
Weigh in times:
Day before lifting both competition days 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
If weighing in on the day of your competing the weigh in for both days is 8-9am.
 
Sttart Time: 10am each day 
 
Whats the Split?
Saturday: Men open and masters including -90kg class and over.
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including -82.5kg class
 
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed). Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
 
 
The fabulous team at Nottingham Strong have been running inhouse competitions for some time and this year are stepping it up a notch by offering an official A/BPU qualifier. The team includes some long time referees and competitors so there is no doubt the competition will be ran to the highest possible standard.
For the competition purposes another monolift will be brought to the venue for warmup, timetables put up night before and everything possible done to offer you, the lifter, best possible results. Couple that with the upbeat atmosphere and enthusiasm of the organising team and you can’t find a better venue for an old hand or a newcomer to test their strength!

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

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ENTRY FORMS

SATURDAY ENTRY FORM:https://form.jotform.com/212126133837349

SUNDAY ENTRY FORM: FULL

A/BPU East of England Qualifier 2022 

When? 29 & 30 January 2022
Where? Mammoth Power Gym, 235 Whapload Rd, Lowestoft NR32 1UL
 
Weigh in times:Day before lifting both competition days 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.If weighing in on the day of your competing the weigh in for both days is 8-9am.
 
Whats the Split?
Saturday: Men open and masters including -90kg class and over.
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including -82.5kg class
 
Athlete Limit: 30 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed). Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations.
 
Facebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/988748861665044
 
Mammoth Gym is east of England’s gem of power and strength training. The team hosts competitions in conjunction with the Lift Loud for Danny mental health charity. The passionate team do their best for everyone to feel like home, and our first competition was a warm-hearted success.
This year we will have two monolifts, brand new light set, excellent playlist and lots of heavy weights. But most importantly we will have a hosts that care and lifters that to do powerlifting the Danny way: Lifting loud!
 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

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ENTRY FORMS

SATURDAY: https://form.jotform.com/212125644265350

SundayFULL

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A/BPU South Yorkshire Qualifiers in Rotherham – Full, very, please dont ask

When? 5 & 6 February 2022
Where? Ultraflex Gym, 175 Effingham St, Rotherham S65 1BL
Weigh in times:
Day before lifting both competition days 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
If weighing in on the day of your competing the weigh in for both days is 8-9am.
 
Start time: 10am each day
 
Whats the Split?
Saturday: Men open and masters including -90kg class and over.
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including -82.5kg class
 
Athlete Limit: 35 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed). Numbers per day will then be increased in line with regulations.
 
 
Ultraflex is one of the most popular qualifiers of the year and sells out very fast. It’s easy to see why when you step into the northern Mecca of bodybuilding. Machines you’ve never seen, spacious well-equipped powerlifting area, calibrated plates, competitors from International top powerlifters to IFBB pro bodybuilders. This gym has it all and you can feel it in the atmosphere.
Owned by inimitable Polish Powerhouse and IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen, this is the place to get strong and to show your strength. Every year we have an intense competition that gathers some of the sports big hitters under the same roof. If you want in, do your entry as soon as they open!
 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

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ENTRY FORMS

SATURDAY ENTRY FORM: Very full, no cancellation list, dont ask, 

SUNDAY ENTRY FORM: Same as above 

 

A/BPU South Wales Qualifiers for 2022 British and European Championships 

When? 12 and 13 February 2022 

Where? Pembrokeshire Powerlifting Club, Unit 2 the old school, Cresselly, Creselly SA68 0SP

Times: Start time is 10am 

Whats the split? 

Saturday: Males open and Master from 90kg class upward. 

Sunday: All women (all classes). Males Teen (all classes), Males Junior (all classes) and Males Open and Master up to and including 82.5kg class,

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. 

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/399034325004368

The Pembrokeshire Powerlifting Club is a legendary place which was founded by Aaron Hosking and team who are long time and vastly experienced international lifters with Aaron having also been the holder of the Irish Pro Invitation belt, 

The Club has a history of hosting exceptional competitions and the “Welsh” team are loud, enthusiastic and you will have be shouted at by everyone when on platform whether you know them or not, 

This venue is particularly good for novice lifters as the environment is extremely supportive and the competition attracts a mix of lifters of all levels, you will not feel out of place here. 

Parking is easy and there will be foooooood! 

Entry Form Saturday https://form.jotform.com/212834348285562

Entry form Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/212834891921562

 

A/BPU South West Devon Qualifier 2022 

Where? Platform Gym, Unit 1 Riverside Road Pottington industrial Estate EX31 1QN
When? 19 February 2022
Times: Start time is 9am
Weigh in times:
24 Hour weigh in the day before is 9am to 10 am OR
4-6pm
OR
On the day weigh in is 7-8am.
 
Steve and the Platform Gym team is doing it again for 2022!
Your gateway to the British and European Championships 2022 and then qualification for the AWPC and WPC World Championships 2022 is BACK! 
 
Steve ran the first qualifier in December 21 and now they are back with one more for the 2022 season by popular demand. 
Platform Gym is THE powerlifting gym in Devon and has some of the best equipment in the area and a dedicated team happy to help with first timers through to the more experienced lifters. 
At the gym they have a full range of people who compete and Steve himself was one fo the best equipped lifters that Great Britain ever had AND now one of the best Master RAW lifters .
 
This competition is suited to first timers and experienced lifters alike – you will get the same level of attention and professionalism. 
 
 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

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A/BPU WARWICK QUALIFIERS 2022

When? 19 and 20 February 2022

Where? Barbell Training Complex, Just Nice Clean Cars, Miller’s road At The Rear Of, Warwick CV34 5AE
 
Start time 10am
 
Weigh in times:
Day before lifting both competition days 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
If weighing in on the day of your competing the weigh in for both days is 8-9am.
 
Whats the Split?
Saturday: ALL MEN – all age and weight classes EXCEPT equipped bench only men (bomb squad).
Sunday: ALL WOMEN – all age and weight classes. AND The Bomb Squad (the equipped bench only competition which includes unlimited bench shirts and sling shots)
 
Athlete Limit: 30 per day
 
 
Well we have been waiting for this. The Barbell Training Complex comp is go for 2022 and Elliot and the team are waiting.
One of the premier gyms for equipped and heavy duty training complexes in the country and an EliteFTS Centre is hosting another comp AND BOMB SQUAD.
The Bomb Squad, the bench only equipped ONLY one flight comp which includes unlimited band shirts and also sling shots with the winner on points is a go.
Although the gym is open for all and has many first timers we are recommending this competition for equipped full power and bomb squad lifters. Of course RAW is welcome but if you are equipped, this is the place to be.
 
Saturday Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/213446071676559
Sunday Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/213445433128552
 
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.
Is your membership up to date? Remember – you will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave.
For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy.
MEMBERSHIP LINKS:
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM?
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A/BPU South Coast Eastbourne Qualifier 2022 

When? 26th February 2022 

Where? THE Performance Fitness Gym, 14 Maple Rd, Eastbourne BN23
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.

Start time: 10am

Athlete Limit: 35 per day (initially until Covid 19 regulations reviewed). Numbers per day will then increased in line with regulations. At present only coaches can attend with competitors until Covid guidelines change. 

Due to being completely overwhelmed with entries during these qualifiers and the last Eastbourne competition being sold out in about 2.5 seconds, Scott, Jo and the PFG team and back again hosting a one day comp this time. This is for those who couldnt get in to the last one, couldnt hit the QT’s or just were not ready. 

You know the drill! This is a high quality first class facility and suitable for novice through to experienced lifters AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME. 

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/607153080516852

ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/213574813733357

 
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.
Is your membership up to date? Remember – you will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave.
For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy.
MEMBERSHIP LINKS:
BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353
ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM?
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A/BPU Northern 1 Qualifier 2022 – Warrington 

When? 19-20 March 2022

Where? Raw Strength Gym, Unit 1 Trinity Ct, Birchwood, Risley, Warrington WA3 6QT

Weigh in times:
Day before lifting both competition days 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
If weighing in on the day of your competing the weigh in for both days is 8-9am.
 
Whats the Split?
Saturday: Men open and masters including -90kg class and over.
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including -82.5kg class
 
Athlete Limit: 30 per day
 
 
Raw Strength Gym with its team, including A/BPU competitors Sara Bradley and Tom Smith, has been a centre of strength training enthusiasts for years. This Northern gym is well-equipped and caters for serious trainers who thrive to get better, regardless of their current level. Sara and Tom are the friendliest people you ever meet and will welcome everyone with open arms.
Good competition for beginners and experienced alike, the first competition we are hosting at Raw Strength will be limited to 2 flights a day, keeping it less stressful and the ample warmup kit makes sure everyone has easy time warming up.
 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

GO HERE: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349

ENTRY FORMS

ENTRY FORM SATURDAY: https://form.jotform.com/212386034077353

ENTRY FORM SUNDAY: https://form.jotform.com/212386450192353

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A/BPU Northern 2 (Manchester) 2022 Qualifiers for the A/BPU British and A/WPC European Championships 

When? 2 & 3 April 2022
 
Where? Strength Therapy Gym, Industrial Estate, Unit 3 Choir St, Salford M7 1ZD
What’s the split?
Saturday 2nd: Men open and masters including -90kg class and over.
Sunday 3rd: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including -82.5kg class
 
Start Time: 10am both days
 
Weigh in times (only need to weigh in 1 time):
One day prior to competing 10-11AM or 17-18PM
OR
On the morning of the day competing 8-9AM
 
 
Strength Therapy is a Northern Mecca of powerlifting that has witnessed 400kg+ deadlifts, 400kg+ squats and 400kg+ benches, up to date best UK raw totals in coefficient and hosted world’s top athletes from Mateusz Kieliszkowski to Ed Coan.
 
A truly unique place, ran by one of the most renowned and passionate strength coaches in UK: Andrzej Roszkowski.
Intense competition and limited space add to the atmosphere, but also make this a competition best suited for experienced lifters. That being said, every year first timers show up and they never regret it!
Great kit, a building that is a living testament to the pursuit of strength and a crew that has hosted more comps than you can shake a stick at. SILA!
 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

GO HERE: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349

ENTRY FORMS

 

A/BPU North Wales Qualifier for British and European Championships 2022

When: 9 and 10 April  

Where? DL Fitness 207 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1LR

Start time: 10am 

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.
 
What’s the Split?
Saturday: Men open and masters 82.5kg and over.
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including 75kg.
 
Athlete Limit – 30 per day for the moment (yes its the Covid stuff)

Dayle Longford and the team at DL Fitness are doing it all again as everything we have id sold out for qualification for the 2022 British and European Championships 2022. 

This is the premier North Wales gym for powerlifting with some of the strongest and most talented in the UK training at this facility. Its time to get your lifts on – np matter whether you are a beginner or experienced and this competition also attracts a lot of coaches and supporters with a lot of experience. 

Lots of hotels that wont break the bank, lots of parking and hopefully a couple who do awesome food will come for the weekend and feed you all! This will be one of the last qualifiers we are running for you to qualify for the British to try and take a place on the British team for WPC and AWPC World Championships 2022. 

Facebook event page: 

ENTRY FORMS

Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/213583078044355

Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/213583115150345

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

GO HERE: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349

 

 

A/BPU Camberley Surrey Qualifier 2022

When? 23 and 24 April 2022
Where? Bridge Road Barbell, 2, Bridge Industrial Estate, Bridge Rd, Camberley GU15 2QR,
Start time: 10am each day
Weigh in times: 
One day prior to competing (24 hour weigh in)  10-11AM or 17-18PM
OR
On the morning of the day competing 8-9AM
What is the Split? 
Saturday 2nd: Men open and masters including -90kg class and over.
Sunday 3rd: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including -82.5kg class
 
Phil and the team are back!! The south of England hub of equipped lifting and home to a dedicated team of coaches, competitors and real time served knowledge – this is a no ego venue! 
This is a dedicated strength and powerlifting facility and they welcome novice lifters and the whiney old experienced lifters alike. Phil has extreme attention to detail meaning that everything is planned to a T and frankly this is a highly lifter orientated team. 
If you are new and not sure what to expect this is a great place for your first competition, if you are an old crusty lifter, you will get lots of experienced help on the day. 
 

ENTRY FORMS: 

 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

GO HERE: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349

A/BPU South Westish (Salisbury) Qualifiers 2022 for qualification for the British and European Championships 2022 (moved from 26/27 March) FULL

When? 30 Aril and 1st May

Where? 349 Barbell, Technology house, High post industrial estate, Salisbury SP4 6AT, 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. 

Whats the Split?
Saturday: Men open and masters including -90kg class and over.
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women. Also, men open and masters up to and including -82.5kg class

Athlete Limit: 40 per day depending on Covid regulations

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/945497463041533

The 349 Barbell is ready and waiting for you!! They are back hosting another cracking comp at their posh facility in Salisbury. This is a mecca for equipped lifters as thisis the hub for some of the biggest equipped lifters in the UK. The gym is seriously well equipped and Adam Hinde and the guys and girls at 349 al compete and coach so you are in the best hands possible, 

Even though this is ideally suited for the equipped brigade, RAW and Classic RAW are looked after just as well here – even though we might try and convert you to equipped lifting!! 

Plenty of parking, they are doing food and tea and coffee and this really is a great venue with very experienced hosts. 

Saturday Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/212835746390562

Sunday Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/212835359470561

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

GO HERE: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349

 

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British Single Lift National Championships 2022 at Bodypower 

THIS IS A WPC AND AWPC INTERNATIONAL SANTIONED EVENT 

As this is the first Single lift nationals, the entries are open for everyone with membership to the BPU and ABPU. 
 
The following competitions will be held within the Single Lift British Nationals at Bodypower. Qualification for the European Championships 2022 by hitting the required qualifying total, top 3 in each class secure a place to represent Great Britain at AWPC World Championships 2022 and WPC World Championships 2022, all Alan Collins Cup entries are automatically entered into the single lift nationals AND the BOMB SQUAD, the equipped bench only class which also allows unlimited category equipment in the form of band shirts and sling shots. Unlimited equipment is not accepted outside of the A/BPU in the UK under the WPC. 
 
WHEN? 13 – 15 May 2022
 
WHERE? National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom
 
 
WHAT IS THE SPLIT? 
Friday 13th:
ABPU RAW MEN open and master classes, all weight divisions. 
 
Saturday 14th:
ALL EQUIPPED LIFTERS ABPU AND BPU – for bench only all equipped lifters are classed as the Bomb Squad. 
RAW teen and junior women BPU and ABPU
RAW BPU teen, junior, open and master BPU men. 
 
Sunday 15th: 
1st timers competition: This is for those who have NEVER competed in any powerlifting competition in any federation, We are only taking 15 bench and 15 deadlift only entries, 
RAW WOMEN open and master BPU and ABPU. 
RAW ABPU teenage and junior men 
 
Bodypower is back with a bang and is already in full swing. The longest running Fitness Expo in the UK with a footfall of 70,000 people over 3 days and has also been home to our British full power nationals with over 400 lifters over 3 days for years. 
Due to the size of our full power nationals, we have now started a new A/BPU Single Lift Nationals, at Bodypower with bench press and deadlift British stars AND with an international license to be able to take WPC and AWPC World and European records. The Alan Collins Cup Scheduled fro ealier this year is now incorporated into this event and all of those entries will be entered here. 
 
Single Lifters – THIS IS YOUR ONLY GATEWAY TO THE AWPC AND WPC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022!!!!! Top 3 get an invitation to represent Great Britain ONLY. 
This is also your opportunity to qualify for European Championships 2022 in Hungary to represent GB as long as you hit the qualifying total (these are on the web site – DONT email asking what they are). 
We also have the BOMB SQUAD – the FIRST competition in the UK to sanction unlimited bench shirts and also the place where ONLY equipped bench only specialists lift and push everything to the limit with the probability of a bomb out. This is the ONLY place in the UK you will see women benching over 250kg and men over 400kg!! ALL equipped bench only entries wil be put in the bomb squad and the overall winner on points – gender and age points included – wins the Bomb Squad sword. 
 
PLEASE NOTE A COUPLE OF THINGS: – AND READ THIS BIT!
 
Entries will open on the 12th December though the A/BPU – not Bodypower. We are taking the entries this time. 
We have booked another venue for the following weekend IN CASE the Covid situation happens again. We have booked the good old Pendulum in Manchester as a “just in case” so please book refundable rooms for Bodypower and secondly we are suggesting NOT buying tickets or coach tickets until much closer to the time.  PLEASE ENSURE you are available the following weekend as well in case this event has to move to Manchester the following weekend, 
 

ENTRY FORM 

 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

NEED TO CHANGE, EDIT, CANCEL, ADD A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, TELL US SOMETHING AND YOU CANT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL FORM? 

GO HERE: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349

 
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The A/BPU BENCH BUSTUP and DIEHARD DEADLIFT Challenge – a qualifier for the 2023 British and European Championships 

When?

Saturday 2nd July: A/BPU BENCH BUST UP including the BOMB SQUAD and first TImers Division 

Sunday 3rd July: A/BPU DIEHARD DEADLIFT including first timers division. 

Where? FitXpo, LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION CENTRE, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool L3 4FP

Start Time: 11am each day

WHAT DO YOU GET? All competitors enter the Expo on Saturday and Sunday free of charge, you get the whole weekend access included with your entry. Coaches and family pay a discounted rate for tickets at 20% off for single and two day passes. The code for your coach and family tickets is BPU20 to be quoted online when buying tickets. 

SATURDAY: This is a HUGE competition for single lift bench press specialists, enthusiasts, going for all or nothing, RAW, Equipped and of course includes the Bomb Squad – the ONLY UK equipped only one flight do or die place to bomb doing ridiculous weights. We also have a first timers division to get caught up in the middle of the mayhem if they are not too traumatised by it all. RAW divisions will come and try to beat each other senseless with triceps of steel to take the FitXpo title. 

SUNDAY: The Diehard Deadlift Challenge begins under Dayle Longford, the day belongs to him and he will run and oversee this deadlift only challenge. RAW, equipped and first timers will sumo and conventional their way up the numbers to try and beat some long time British records on platform in front of a roaring crowd. See the biggest pullers in the UK right here and be part of the action. 

ENTRY FORM for SATURDAY BENCH BUSTUP: https://form.jotform.com/220126163555550

ENTRY FORM for SUNDAY DEADLIFT DIEHARDS: https://form.jotform.com/220126392057551

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take some time to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

For this year ONLY we are giving lifters a special offer. From the 1st October we will offer membership taken then to include 2022, you get and extra 3 months free, the membership expire on the 31st December 2022. If you are entering a competition after 1st October, then please enter your 2021 membership number. If you are new and want to take the October offer, then write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your 21/22 membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

BPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91583122615353

ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356

 

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A/BPU British Full Power Championships 2022 for Qualification for WPC and AWPC World Championships 2022

When: 4th to 10th July 2022
 
Where: The Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
 
Start Time: 9am each day
 
Weigh in Times: 24 hour (on the day before your day of lifting) 9-11am and 4-6pm. THERE IS NO ON THE DAY WEIGH IN AS THIS COMPETITION WILL HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL SANCTION. 
 
What is the Split?
 
Day 1: Monday 4th 
ABPU RAW women full powerlifting  all age and weight classes.

Day 2: Tuesday 5th
ABPU RAW men
ABPU Classic raw men, up to and including -82.5kg class

Day 3: Wednesday 6th
ABPU Classic RAW open and Master men including -90kg class and above

Day 4: Thursday 7th
BPU and ABPU Raw and Classic raw Teenage and Junior lifters – all weight classes

Day 5: Friday 8th
BPU Classic RAW open and master men full power

Day 6: Saturday 9th
BPU RAW men, all weight and age classes.
BPU Women Raw and Raw Classic – all age and weight classes
BPU and ABPU Equipped Women and men. All age and weight classes.

Day 7: Sunday 10th
ABPU Classic Raw women. All age and weight classes.
 
The A/BPU British Championships 2022 is your gateway to the WPC and AWC World Championships 2022 in the USA and the UK. ONLY the top 3 can ho through to represent Great Britain at World Championships on the team. This is invitation only IF you have hit the qualifying total to take part OR you are defending your title as the British Championships 2021 winner PR the 2021 WPC or AWPC World Champion 2021 (for AWPC the AWPC World Cup 2021 in Portugal). 
We had over 400 competitors in 2021, coming out of recovery of Covid with so many not competing and this year will will have had 16 qualifying competitions so this is going to big and a tough place to try and take your place on the international team. 
We are taking an international sanction for the Nationals for the FIRST TIME so can go after European records and World records on platform as well as fight for a place in the US or the UK at Worlds. 
This is going to be our biggest ever British and you now have the time to get ready!