Competition Schedule 2025 to 26 so far
Below you will find a full list of our competitions, details about the venues, who they are suitable for and the entry forms. Most of our qualifiers close once the competitions reach their maximum number – this means they sell out quickly. The competitions you have to qualify for, like the British have a closing date and no maximum number. Attached to each of those entry forms you will see a “Facebook Event Page”. This is an event page which is THE ONLY place you go for up to date information, schedule times, final flight times etc. and you need to keep checking this regularly.
For 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.
Membership – you MUST have a current membership PDF at weigh in at your competition.
Is your membership up to date? Remember – you cannot weigh in or compete at any of our competitions without a current membership for that year. If you need membership then your links to membership payments are here: It takes approximately 10 days for your membership to be emailed through to you.
NEW ASSOCIATE UK FEDERATIONS
You can qualify for the A/BPU Single Lift British, A/BPU Full Power Championships which Is the only gateway to the WPC and AWPC World Championships AND the United Kingdom Powerilfting Games with two NEW federations we have a working relationship with.
Please be aware that these associate federations are under different governing bodies. The rules may be slightly different and should you wish to qualify for the British or the UK Power Games, you will need to take a BPU/ABPU membership prior to competition. They are listed below:
WRPF UK
All A/BPU Members can qualify for the A/BPU British at any Nottingham Strong (WRPF UK) qualifiers. These are the qualifier competitions they run ONLY, not standalone events, nationals or other events. WRPF UK are based at Nottingham Strong and our members are welcome to qualify for the UK Powerifting Games, The A/BPU Single Lift and Full Power British as well as the A/WPC European Championships at any of their competition which are qualifiers.
Lifters must be a A.BPU member at the time of competing and present their A/BPU membership for it to be logged.
Please remember there are equipment and rules differences between the federations so please check! For the WRPF UK – they require you to have a BPU or ABPU membership AT competition in order for you to qualify for our own major competitions. You will have to present this at weigh in.
Once you compete, they will send us the results and we will then send you the invitations for the competitions you have qualified for. Please submit your qualifying total to invitations@britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk for your British Championships invitation.
UK IPL
For A/BPU British Championships, and UK Power Games and 2025 qualification. All A/BPU Members can qualify for the A/BPU British at any UK IPL event.
The UK IPL also allows those who compete with them to qualify for our Championsips, if they have hit the quaifying total. You will need to then take a membership with us in order to compete at our major national and international events. This is rather a special deal!
When you compete with the UK IPL, if you check our qualifying totals and find you have hit one of them and wish to compete then please contact us on invitations@britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk for your invitation. The UK IPL do send us their results but some of the lifters we do not have contact details for, so please reach out.
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR WHAT
This is the first level of British Championships you can qualify for, the UK Powerlifting Games.
You can only qualify by hitting the qualiying total (these are on the web site) and below that of the British qualification totals. You are only eligable if you DO NOT hit the qualifying total for the A/BPU Full Power British Championships.
Those who win their class at the UK Powerlifting Games, qualify to lift at the British Championships the following year.
Class winners do not return to defend their title the following year at the United Kingdom Powerlifting Games, they can only progress to British Championships.
1) you must compete in a qualifier 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.
3) If you do not hit the qualifying total for the British Championships, and you HAVE hit the qualifying total for the United Kingdom Powerlifting Games, the winner of each class will get an invite to the British Championships, Single Lift and Full Power. So you still have a chance!
There are 3 ways to qualify for the A/WPC European Championships:
1) you must compete in a qualifiers for that same years European championships and hit the qualifying total which is ON THIS WEB SITE
2) Be the winner of the European Championships from the previous year and defend your title.
3) Be a reigning World Champion from the previous year which gives you the right to compete, for the year, where you want. You do NOT qualify for the British Championships by winning the Europeans.
There are 2 ways ONLY. to qualify
1) Be invited by coming top 3 in your class at the British Championships BPU and ABPU.
2) By being the reigning world champion and defending your title.
2025 QUALIFYING TOTALS
the entry process & our official photographer
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. If you do not receive it, it is likely you have entered your email address incorrectly. DO NOT email to ask if you entry is confirmed if you have received your confirmation email.
Once you have entered, checked your spam, found the confirmation and KEPT IT you will not hear anything further until the week before the competition
For each competition there is a Facebook Event Page – this will have updates and you can ask questions there or of course EMAIL us (never ever PM our staff as they are all volunteers and do this in their spare time.) The preliminary schedules go on the Facebook event page about a week before the competition so keep checking for updates.
Our Photographer
We have an official photographer for th BPU, Marco who you will see on Instagram as ShotsLikeSumo. He is the ONLY professional photographer permitted at our events and in the case where he cannot attend, our promoters are requested to ask permission if they have another photographer there.
COMPETITION LISTS for 2025 and 26 QUALIFICATION
2025 START OF QUALIFYING SEASON for A/BPU Single Lift and Full Power British Championships (the only gateway to World Championships 2025) and A/WPC European Championships AND A/BPU UNITED KINGDOM POWERLIFTNG GAMES 2025. We have also started to populate the 2026 season qualifiers.
2025
JUNE 2025
A/BPU South Coast Eastbourne Qualfier 3 – THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR THE BRITISH FULL POWER CHAMPIONSHIPS! NOW LIVE!
PLEASE NOTE: The A/BPU Full Power Championships closing date has been extended to 25 June 2025 for those who qualify at this competition.
When? SUNDAY 8th June
Where? Performance Fitness Gym, 14 Maple Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6NY
Promoters: Scott and Joanna Halliday
Venue Web Site: https://www.performancefitness.co.uk/
Start Time 9am
Athlete Limit: 40
Weigh in times (you only need to attend ONE of these):
24 hour (weigh in Saturday) 9-11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in (Sunday) 7-8am
Facebook Event Page: COMING SHORTLY!
Scott, Jo and the PFG Team are a well oiled machine at running qualifiers for us. They have some of the best equipment, support and staff in the country as well as the team of people who run this who all compete. Loads of parking, food and attention and for those who are competing for the frist time – exceptional attention to detail (we think Scott is a bit OCD but that is good in a competition promoter!)
Frankly all levels of competitor are well catered for here but I must stress that a lof attention is given to first time and low confidence competitors coming back from injury for example, so if this is you this is an excellent qualifier to enter.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/250492956601561
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
Entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically.
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/WPC European Championsips 2025
CLOSING DATE 1st MAY
PLEASE NOTE: British team competitors are eligable to use the Europeans as a qualification for the British Full Power Championships 2025. Therefore the closing date for the British has been extended to the 25 June for those who quaify.
When? 9-15 June 2025
Where? Terminal Event Center ul, Rakietowa Street, Wroclaw, Poland (near the airport)
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1004986648025915/
What is the Split?
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟵 – Equipped Powerlifting (Single and Multiply) for all Categories, women and men. RAW powerlifting all Women
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟬 – RAW Powerlifting Men, All age and weight classes
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟭 – RAW Classic Powerlifting for all age and weight classes women
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟮 – RAW Classic Powerlifting, Men Master, Junior and Teen classes
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯 – RAW Classic Powerlifting, Men Open
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰 – RAW Bench Press, single and multiply, and unlimited women and men
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱 – RAW Deadlift, single and multiply, women and men
𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
- 𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: 09:00 – 11:00; 16:00 – 18:00
- 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟵-𝟭𝟰: 9:00 – 11:00; 16:00-18:00
Weigh-ins take place the day before the competition. No weigh-ins on the competition day!
How do I compete?
By qualification and invitation only. You can qualify by being a 2024 A/WPC European Champion and defending your title or by being a WPC or AWPC World Champion.
As the British Championships qualifying total is now so high and the standard of the European Championships is usually below that of the British, we have lowered the qualifying totals as of the new 2024/25 season. This gives the opportunity to many new and intermediate lifters to go abroad and compete as part of the British. This is good for experience, progression and opportunity for our lifters.
Watch out for your invitations!
JULY 2025
PLEASE NOTE: The closing date has been extended to incorporate our British Team at the Europeans to qualify for the British if they have not hit the qualifying totals. The extended closing date is the 25th June 2025.
When? 22 to 28 July 2025
Where? Pendulum Hotel and Convention Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
DAY 1: Tuesday 22 JULY
ABPU CLASSIC RAW men open and masters classes, all weight classes
ABPU CLASSIC RAW teenage and junior men, all weight classes
BPU CLASSIC RAW teenage and junior men, all weight classes
BPU CLASSIC RAW and RAW women, all weight classes
BPU CLASSIC RAW men, open and masters classes
ABPU RAW women, teen, junior and open classes, all weight classes
ABPU CLASSIC RAW women teen and junior classes, all weight classes
ABPU MEN RAW open and master classes, all weight classes
ABPU MEN RAW all teenage and junior classes, all weight classes
BPU RAW men all age and weight classes
ABPU RAW and CLASSIC RAW women masters classes, all weight classes
ABPU and BPU equipped lifters, both make and female, single and multiply, all age and weight classes.
ABPU CLASSIC RAW open women classes, all weight classes
WEIGH IN TIMES (24 hour weigh in ONLY): 9am to 11am and 5pm to 6pm
PRELIMINARY FLIGHT TIMES
The Powerlifting booking code is BPL0725.
City double rooms £75 per night room only
TWN or CLASSIC DBL rooms £90 per night room only
This code will expire on 13/07/2025, this should give plenty of time for anyone to book.
How to enter a code in Pendulum Hotel site
Go to www.pendulumhotel.co.uk and click book now (a new window will open)
• Click on “Promo code” just above the search bottom and a box will open to enter the code.
• Select the date and change the amount of people to your requirements.
• Then click search and it should show the delegate rate.
British Team kit is available to order again from the 1st April 2025. ALL orders for the team kit are by post only, they will not be available for pick up at the competition.
The kit is ordered by batches – the first batch closes on the 20th April and 2 other bath dates are on the order form.
Your link which opens on the 1st March for the official team kit ONLY for our members who qualified for British, European or World Championships is: https://form.jotform.com/211584798120055
Is your membership up to date?
Remember – you will need a current 2025 membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships are immediate and sent by auto confirmation with your new membership number to the email address you input on the application form. Please check your spam folder.
If you do not have an autoreply in a few minutes, then please email memberships@britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk and you will be forwarded a copy. You CANNOT WEIGH IN without this email or printout of the PDF with your membership number on. SO please ensure you do this long before the competition.
AUGUST 2025
When? 9 August 2025 – ENTRIES OPEN 1/2/2025
Where? Boynside Power, 2 Merchant’s Quay, East Drogheda, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 AY26, Ireland
Nearest Airport: Dublin International – 30 minutes away and easy public transport links,
Dean Gartland, the incredible Irish equipped lifter with a million years experience in the sport (he is very old) is running the world famous Battle of the Boyne once again in 2025. Our A/BPU lifters can compete here in this epic competition and use it as a qualifier fo the A/BPU Single Lift and Full Power British to compete for a place on the British International Team going to AWPC and WPC World Championships 2025.
Entry will open 1/2/25 Battle of the Boyne is a unique powerlifting event where all competitors lift against each other by removing age and weight categories. The Glossbrenner co-efficient determines the overall winner, making for a more competitive and exciting competition. Competitors will battle it out for the prestigious and highly sought-after champion of champions’ swords. A link will be posted on the Facebook event page
This is open to all full power and bench only and deadlift only entries from the A/BPU British members and swords will be given to he best overall Classic RAW lifters women and men. This is a truly amazing competition so come and be part of it.
AWPC World Championships 2025
When: 28 to 31 August 2025.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402, United States
How do I qualify? By placing top 3 at the A/BPU British Single Lift or Full Power British Championships 2025. Or by being AWPC World Chammpion 2024.
This will be by invitation only – more details as we get them
A/BPU Warwick Qualifier for 25/26
THE FIRST A/BPU QUALIFIER OF THE 2025/26 SEASON!
Big year for 2026 with the A/WPC European Championships 2026 in Limerick Ireland and the AWPC Worlds in MANCHESTER
When? 31 August 2025 for 2026
Where? Barbell Training Complex, At the rear of Just Nice Clean Cars, Miller’s road, Warwick CV34 5AE
Start time 10am
Weigh in times: (attend ONE weigh-in)
Day before lifting 24 hour weigh in – 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
If weighing in on the day of competing, weigh in is 8 to 8.30am.
Athlete Limit: 35 per day
Facebook Event Page: TO COME
Venue Web Site: https://www.barbelltraining.co.uk/
BTC team are back for their second qualifier this season.
Barbell Training Complex is the home of the Green Monster (no, not Eliot), the iconic EliteFTS monolift that has seen some of the biggest squats in the Islands, and the only 1000lb squat done in the 2020s in UK! The gym boasts a strong team of lifters, including the likes of UK’s strongest bencher Sam Drozdzik and 440kg single ply squatter, Gym’s Primus Motor, Eliot Page. And it is the home of Mr. Photograph, Marco ‘Sumo’ Tambis!
This competition will suit novice lifters with lot of support going around and plenty of space to warm up and cool your nerves! For the experienced the hosts Eliot and Adam offer quality competition arrangements, strong spotters and very, very good equipment to lift on.
Make your way to BTC for a sold out one day qualifier and enjoy the best Warwick can offer!
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/250893990870370
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
SEPTember 2025
A/BPU South West (Devon) for 2025/26 season. GOING LIVE 1st APRIL
When? 6 September 2025
Where? Platform Gym, Riverside Units, Unit 1 Riverside Road, Pottington Barnstaple EX31 1QN
Venue Web Site: https://platform-gym.co.uk/
Start Time: 9am
Weigh in Times: For 24 hour weigh in 9am to 10am and 5-6pm. For on the day weigh in: 7-8am
He is back! The host with the most, one of the biggest equipped lifters in the UK which he wont boast about and a force to be reckoned with now as a RAW lifter – Steve Middleton-Lowes is hosting another of his awesome qualifiers and YOU are invited!
Platform Gym was a creation and a mecca of Steve’s in Barnstaple. The man with almost 30 years of experience has exceptional equipment, amazing staff, strong spotters and great atmosphere. He focuses on novice lifters coming into the sport but with his vast experience, especially with equipped, the old crusty and slightly wonky brigade are also welcome. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough, so whatever your level you will be well supported and catered for,
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/250893742911361
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU North Wales Qualifiers for the 2025/26 season – in RHYL!
When: Sunday September 7th 2025
Where? DL Fitness 207 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1LR
Start time: 9am
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.
Athlete Limit – 40 per day. Entries will close as soon as all places are filled.
We love Dayle – Dayle Longford all time record holder and one of the best and most passionate promoters in the UK is runnng one of the last qualifiers before the British and the countdown to who will get one of the 3 top places at the British and qualify for the World Championships. Also those trying to qualify for the UK Powerlifting Games and A/WPC European Championships.
The gym is extensive with outstanding equipment and expert help. The gym is full of highly experienced lifters so if you are a novice lifter trying to hit your qualifying totals then this is the place to come. Plenty of parking, always food and coffee and a really supportive atmosphere. We also have some of the most expereinced referees that usually officiate at this competition so all round, you are in very good hands if you are just starting on your powerlifting journey.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/250893399523368
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU London Qualifier
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
BENCH ANARCHY
Professional Invitational and Open International Bench Only SuperComp
Sanctioned by the A/BPU and International Sanction WPC
BE PART OF ANARCHY!
Bench Anarchy is a one of a kind bench press extravaganza hosted in the Stones Hotel near the famous Stonehenge monument in the atmospheric South West of England. It consists of an open meet earlier in the day and an invitational money prize meet starting at 4PM, gathering world’s best bench pressers under the same roof!
When? 20th September 2025
Where? The Stones Hotel, High Post, Salisbury, SP4 6AT
Start Time: 11am
Weigh Ins: NO ON THE DAY WEIGH IN, this is an internationally sanctioned competition. 24 hour weigh in 11am to 12 noon and 5pm to 6pm.
Weigh in location: 349 Barbell, Technology house, High Post industrial estate, Salisbury SP4 6AT. This is a 1 minute walk from the venue.
Facebook Event Page for competition information updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/579031381305368
Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/bench_anarchy/
Sanction: This is sanctioned by the British Powerlifting Union (WPC UK) and the international sanction by the World Powerlifting Congress for national and international entries.
Rules: This is run under WPC rules.
Record attempts: All those with either a A/BPU or international affiliate WPC membership will be able to take British and World records.
Eligability: RAW Open and Bomb Squad Open bench flights, are open to all lifters. For the Professional Invitational RAW and Equipped flights, there is a qualifying criteria listed below.
Classes: Each category will close when the entries are filled. You are NOT entered until payment is made.
2 flights of RAW Open bench only lifters – all age and weigh classes for those who do not reach the Professional quaifying criteria. All lifters will receive a bench anarchy medal and best lifters awards will be given by glossbrenner points.
1 flight of Bomb Squad which is open to all equipped lifters below the quailfying criteria of the Professional flights. Equipment classes are single ply, multiply and sling shot. The Bomb Squad winner will be evaluated by sex, bodyweight and age coefficient so EVERYONE has a chance to win the Bomb Squad Sword.
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Professional RAW flights – 30 entries only: This is a cash prize category ONLY for those reaching the quaifying criteria with cash prizes for the top 3 of the women’s and men’s classes. This is calculated by Glossbrenner points in bodyweight and weight lifted.
-Prizes: TOP 3 in each category get cash prizes! Each category will have a sponsor provided money prize, and ALL the entry fees of each category go directly to the prize pot of that category.
Money prizes go to the best lifters on Glossbrenner coefficient (no age adjustment), and separate prizes for biggest individual lifts!
Quaifying Criteria Men: 200kg competition registered result or 110 glossbrenner. No age points included
Qualifying Criteria Women: 110kg competition registered result or 90 glossbrenner. No age points included
ENTRIES ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. HOWEVER, IF YOU HIT THE QUAIFYING TOTAL AND WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BELOW
Professional Equipped flight – 20 entries only: This is a cash prize category ONLY for those reaching the qualifying criteria with cash prozes for the top 3 men and women. All equipped competitors can use unlimited full shirt (no sling shots and must conform to the WPC rules), multiply or single ply and biggest bench totals take the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
-Prizes: TOP 3 in each category get cash prizes! Each category will have a sponsor provided money prize, and ALL the entry fees of each category go directly to the prize pot of that category.
Money prizes go to the best lifters on Glossbrenner coefficient (no age adjustment), and separate prizes for biggest individual lifts!
Qualifying Criteria Men: 300kg registered competition result or 165 glossbrenner points. No age points included
Qualifying Criteria Women: 182.5kg registered competition result or 145 glossbrenner points. No age points included
ENTRIES ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. HOWEVER, IF YOU HIT THE QUAIFYING TOTAL AND WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PLEASE BELOW
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Entry fees:
£50 for the Open RAW and Bomb Squad Flights
£100 for the Professional Invitational RAW ad Equipped flights
ENTRY FORM OPEN RAW: OPEN RAW ENTRY
ENTRY FORM BOMB SQUAD: BOMB SQUAD ENTRY
ENTRY FORM PROFESSIONAL RAW: REGISTRATON OF INTEREST FORM
ENTRY FORM PROFESSIONAL EQUIPPED:REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FORM
OCTOBER 2025
A/BPU South Coast Eastbourne Qualfier for 2026 – for the A/BPU British Full Power and Single Lifts Championships, A/WPC European Championsips in Limerick, Ireland and the A/BPU United Kingdom Powerlifting Games
When? SATURDAY 4th October
Where? Performance Fitness Gym, 14 Maple Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6NY
Promoters: Scott and Joanna Halliday
Venue Web Site: https://www.performancefitness.co.uk/
Start Time 9am
Athlete Limit: 40
Weigh in times (you only need to attend ONE of these):
24 hour (weigh in Friday) 9-11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in 7-8am
Facebook Event Page: COMING SHORTLY!
Scott, Jo and the PFG Team are a well oiled machine at running qualifiers for us. They have some of the best equipment, support and staff in the country as well as the team of people who run this who all compete. Loads of parking, food and attention and for those who are competing for the frist time – exceptional attention to detail (we think Scott is a bit OCD but that is good in a competition promoter!)
Frankly all levels of competitor are well catered for here but I must stress that a lof attention is given to first time and low confidence competitors coming back from injury for example, so if this is you this is an excellent qualifier to enter.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251246058616356
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
Entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically.
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
GOING LIVE 1st APRIL
A/BPU SuperMasters Challenge 2025 & The Bomb Squad
International Sanctioned Event (A/WPC European and World Records) including Unlimited Bench Only as part of the Bomb Squad
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Wakefield and Leeds Qualifier for 2026 – the BIG year with AWPC Worlds in MANCHESTER. NOW LIVE
When? 18 ad 19 October
Where? Viking Stregth, Enterprise Business Park, Unit 4, Ossett WF5 9JH
What is the split? Saturday: Open Men and Master Men all weight classes and divisions
Sunday: Junior men and Teen Men., ALL Women age and weight classes
Start time 10am
Weigh in times:
24 hour weigh in 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
On the day weigh in is 8-9am.
Venue Web Site: https://www.vikingstrengthgym.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page:
The team at Viking Strength are an enthusiastic bunch of very experienced competitive lfters. We are honoured to have them as hosts at thier VERY FIRST A/BPU competition at this new venue.
This competition is suited for experienced and novice competitors alike although there is an emphasis on first time time and novice lifters still finding their feet at this particular venue. A warm and supportive atmosphere and a very pro-lifter team.
ENTRY FORMS:
Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/251246822363354
Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/251246262972358
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
Entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically.
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Cornwall Qualifiers – going live 1st May
When? Sunday October 19th
Where? Revolution Fitness, St. Ives R.F.C, Alexandra Rd, Saint Ives TR26 1ER
Venue Website: https://www.facebook.com/revfitstives/
Event Page: To come
Start time: 10am
Weigh in times: 24 hour weigh in – 9 to 10am and 5pm to 6pm/ On the day weigh in is 7 to 8am
Chris Pugh is back with his team at Revolution Fitness for his competition at the gym! As Chris coaches from novice through to experienced lifters alike, all levels of competitor are welcome and are catered for.
The gym is based beside the rugby club and we are very pleased to be working with him once again for the A/BPU Qualifier in Cornwall.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251247118911352
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
NOVEMBER 2025
A/BPU United Kingdom Powerlifting Games 2025
Dates: 1st and 2nd November 2025
Promoters: British Powerlifting Union
Closing date: entries will close on the 1st September 2025
Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
Weigh in times: 10-11am (this may change to 9am to 11am depending on numbers and the Expo details) and 5-6pm 24 hour weigh in ONLY. NO on the day weigh ins (you’re in the big league now!)
Start time: 10am
Lifter Split:
Saturday 1st November: All ABPU men
Sunday 2nd November: All BPU men and all women
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE (this is where ALL the updated info will be) – https://www.facebook.com/events/677574635123796/?active_tab=discussion
Please note – this is likely to be a 2 platform meet. Details will be confirmed closer to the time.
This is by qualification and invitation ONLY, The quaifiers which are hosted by the British Powerlifting Union are your qualifiers for this National Event. All qualifiers through to October we are hosting are qualifiers for this competition.
Firther details to be posted shortly and emailed out to our competitors.
WPC World Championships 2025
When? 4-9 November 2025
Where? Onomo Hotel, 56 K.E. Masinga Road, Durban, South Africa
How do I compete on behalf of Great Britain? Either by being current 2024 WPC World Champion OR by placing top 3 at the A/BPU British Full Power or Single Lift Championsips 2025
This is by invitation and qualification only
Preliminary Schedule:
Day 1 Tuesday 4th November
Full Power RAW – All Women age and weight classes & Full Power RAW – Males open, Junior and Teen & all athletes with a learning disability.
Day 2: Wednesday 5th November
Full Power Equipped – all men and women all age and weight classes & Bench only and Deadlift only athletes with a learning disability.
Day 3: Thursday 6th November
Full power RAW men Masters classes & Full Power Classic RAW mens Masters and Teenage lifters.
Day 4: Friday 7th November
Full Power Men Classic RAW Open and Junior classes (all weight classes)
Bench Only RAW – ALL men and women, all weight and age classes
Day 5: Saturday 8th November
Full Power Classic RAW Women all age and weight classes & Bench Only EQUIPPED male and females, all weight and age classes
Day 6: Sunday 9th November
Deadlift Only – all RAW and equipped, all male and female all age and weight classes.
Weigh in Schedule: 9-11am and 3 to 5pm.
A/BPU Warrington Qualifier for 2026
NOW LIVE
When? 8 and 9 November
Where? RAW Strength Gym, Unit 1 Trinity Ct, Birchwood, Risley, Warrington WA3 6QT
Start Time: 10am both days
Venue Web site: https://www.rawstrength.co.uk/
Weigh in Times: 24 hour weigh in will be 10 to 11am and 4pm to 5pm. On the day weigh in – 8 to 8.30am
Facebook Event Page: To come
Competition Class Split:
Saturday: All male open and master lifters
Sunday: All women AND teenage and junior men.
The team at RAW Strength are a hugely experienced and proficient group which was started and steered by Sara Bradley. She has gorwn and evolved this facility to a fully loaded gym and also dedicated event space, one of the best in the UK.
Not only will this competition be a haven for the experienced lifters as she has some exceptional spotting and loading crew there, there is also an emphasis on the novice lifters who are still finding their feet and need some guidance. A very well rounded competition catering for all levels.
ENTRY FORMS
Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/251572582225356
Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/251572161872357
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
Entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically.
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU FORGED IN IRON (Alton) Push Pull Challenge and single lifts qualifier for 2026
NOW LIVE
When: 16 November 2025 for 2026
Where? Iron Forge Gym, Unit 1 ForgeWorks Mill Lane Alton GU34 2QG
Start time 10am
Weigh in times:
24 hour weigh in 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
On the day weigh in is 8-8.30am.
Athlete Limit: 50
Venue Web Site: https://www.ironforgegym.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/716154794236968/?active_tab=discussion
Iron Forge Gym, ownder by the very awesome Phil Horwood, a true devotee of the equipped world, as well the amazing equipped team at Iron Forge Gym are long time promoters and we are proud to have them!! They host very lifter orientated and supportive competitions and have ALL the equpement! A great compettion for the big hitters as well as the new comers and everyone is treated equally. This competition is aimed at lifters of all levels.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251572370319355
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
Entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically.
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Newcastle Qualifier 2 – NOW LIVE
When? 23 November 2025
Where? Stag Fitness, Unit 34, Mandale Business Park, North Shields NE29 7FN
Start Time: 10am
Athlete Limit: 40
Weigh ins – 24 hour weigh ins: 10am to 11am and 5pm to 6pm. On the day weigh ins 8am to 8.30am
Venue Web Site: https://thestagfitnessherd.com/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3307913002691451/?active_tab=discussion
The team at Stag are back and after the last 2 qualifiers which were a raging success they are ready to go.
The team are made up of experienced strength athletes in strongman and powerlifting and there is a lot of competing experience under one roof. They had a huge amount of equipment and are getting more as they go.
This competition will particularly suit beginner, novice and mid level competitors as the team focus heavily on those either new to the sport or coming back to the sport after some time away. They are a LARGE spotting team so you know you are looked after at every angle.
This qualifier is likely to fill quickly as there has been a request for another this season.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251572900495359
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Gloucestershire Qualifiers (Stroud) – NOW LIVE
When? 29 and 30 November 2025 for 2026
Where? Fortress Gym, Unit 5/6 New Mills, Libby’s Drive, Stroud, GL5 1RN
Start time 10am
Weigh in times:
24 hour weigh in 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
On the day weigh in is 8-9am.
What is the Split?
Saturday: All open and masters men
Sunday: All women PLUS teen and junior men
Venue Web Site: https://www.fortressgym.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2432766910455703/?active_tab=discussion
Tom Warren and Rebecca Warren founded Fortress Gym last year and we are proud to be running a qualifier at thier facility. The couple are drippig with professional experience in the sports arena and are 100% committed to helping people succeed abd true soirts people.
This is a very exciting venue – it is the first time we have run a qualifier with them and due to thier commitment particularly to grass roots in sports, suggesting this as an ideal qualifier for a first time or novice competitor who is still find their feet. Of course this competition caters for all levels
ENTRY FORMS:
Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/251572788166368
Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/251572264784363
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
DECEMBER 2025
A/BPU Southern Hampshire (Alton) Qualifier AND THE BOMB SQUAD – NOW LIVE!
When: 6th December 2025
Where? Iron Forge Gym, Unit 1 ForgeWorks Mill Lane Alton GU34 2QG
Start time 10am
Weigh in times:
24 hour weigh in 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
On the day weigh in is 8-9am.
Venue Web Site: https://www.ironforgegym.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page: To be confirmed
Iron Forge Gym, ownder by the very awesome Phil Horwood, a true devotee of the equipped world, as well the amazing equipped team at Iron Fotge Gym are long time promoters and we are proud to have them!! They host very lifter orientated and supportive competitions and have ALL the equpement! A great compettion for the big hitters as well as the new comers and everyone is treated equally. This competition is aimed at lifters of all levels.
ENTRY FORM https://form.jotform.com/251815571777366
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Devon DieHard Push Pull Extravaganza and Qualifier for 2026 – NOW LIVE
When? 13 December 2025
Where? Platform Gym, Riverside Units, Unit 1 Riverside Road, Pottington Barnstaple EX31 1QN
Venue Web Site: https://platform-gym.co.uk/
Start Time: 9am
Weigh in Times: For 24 hour weigh in 9am to 10am and 5-6pm. For on the day weigh in: 7-8am
After the success of the 2024 Push Pull Challenge, Steve is back to run this special competition again at Platform Gym.
As a collective of passionate and experienced lifters, the team at Platform Gym know how to run a meet. Steve on his own has 30 years of competing experience and wanted to run this meet to cater for the growing number of single lift specialists in the country.
You can enter bench only and deadlift only and all equipped lifters and very welcomed as well the RAW enthusiasts. The gym is a plethora of equipment and for those pushing the limits on bench, they have super experienced lifters spotting so all you have to do is think about your lifting and not worry about who is catch the bar which is a big deal in big lift bench only.
If you are wishing to do your first competition, this is very much the place to get your feet wet as the team also have particular interest in new lifters and fully understand the anxiety of entering your first meet. A very supportive environment whether experienced or new.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251814665131353
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Manchester Central Qualfier for 2026
When? 13 December 2025
Where? Strength Therapy Gym, Unit 3 Choir St Industrial Estate, Salford M7 1ZD
Start Time: 10am
Weigh in times: YOU HAVE TO ATTEND ONE WEIGH-IN:
The day before your lifting (24 hour weigh in): – 10am to 11am and 4pm to 5pm.
On the day of your lifting: Weigh in 8-8.30am.
Venue Link: https://tstgym.co.uk/
The team at SILA are ready and waiting for you at this very popular qualifier. You will be amongst some of the biggest lifters in the UK and athletes from many other countries have come to train at this facility.
A wonderful place with exceptional care and attention to detail with all levels welcomed from novice to ultra expeienced.
Central Manchester with parking, lots of faciities around the area and an electric atmosphere, This is one of our smaller venues so we limit the spaces available and therefore the places tend to go quickly.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251933533094357
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU North Wales April Qualifiers – in RHYL! NOW LIVE!
When: 13 and 14 December 2025
Where? DL Fitness 207 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1LR
Start time: 9am both days ]
What is the split?
Saturday: All men Open and Masters which includes all weight and equipment divisions.
Sunday: All male Teenage and Junior competitors. AND ALL female competitors.
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.
Athlete Limit – 40 per day. Entries will close as soon as all places are filled.
We love Dayle – Dayle Longford all time record holder and one of the best and most passionate promoters in the UK is runnng one of the last qualifiers before the British and the countdown to who will get one of the 3 top places at the British and qualify for the World Championships. Also those trying to qualify for the UK Powerlifting Games and A/WPC European Championships.
The gym is extensive with outstanding equipment and expert help. The gym is full of highly experienced lifters so if you are a novice lifter trying to hit your qualifying totals then this is the place to come. Plenty of parking, always food and coffee and a really supportive atmosphere. We also have some of the most expereinced referees that usually officiate at this competition so all round, you are in very good hands if you are just starting on your powerlifting journey.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251814973729368
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.
MEMBERSHIPS
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
ANDY BOLTON DEADLIFT CHALLENGE – THE ONE AND ONLY
NOW LIVE
When? 14 December 2025
Where? Yorkshire Strength Gym Castleford, Unit b18, WhitWood Enterprise Park, Castleford WF10 5PX
Athlete Limit: 50
Start Time: 10am
FaceBook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1907522623333180/?active_tab=discussion
What is this all about?
The Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge, hosted by the man himself, is run by the A/BPU and it will be Emma and Kalle Ylitalo-James running this meet for the Andy Bolton team.
This is an open competition as well as being an A/BPU qualifier for the A/BPU British Single Lifts Championsips 2026, which is the only gateway to the AWPC World Championships 2026 in Manchester and WPC World Championships in the USA.
Is this a qualifying competition for the A/BPU British?
Now – if you want to qualify for the British, then you need to be an A/BPU member and if you want to take A/BPU British Records then you need to be an A/BPU member. Otherwise, you can enter without a membership as an open lifter. Our members will be competing against other non-member competitiors for the Deadlift Challenge winners prizes and medals.
Your Opportunity
This is your opportunity to compete at the one and ONLY competition hosted by Andy who will be there on hand and YOU get be on his platform, the first man to ever reach 1000lbs as well as being a phenominal all round lifter.
A special competition with my very long time friend Andy Bolton and a very fun day. The are under WPC/A/BPU so please enure you know the rules accoridngly.
Your Entry Form
The link for your entry form which is being taken directly by the Andy Bolton team is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe27MYVDTyu-uGXl_fssq1QisaBa1WhgTrLUKKe2HMA7gFH3Q/viewform
A/BPU South Westish (Salisbury) Qualifier NOW LIVE!
Qualifiers for the A/WPC European Championsips in Poland, the A/BPU Single Lifts and Full Power Championships (the only gateway to the WPC and AWPC World Championships, the United Kingdom Powerlifting Games and the A/BPU SuperFinals 2026
When? 14 December
Where? 349 Barbell, Technology house, High post industrial estate, Salisbury SP4 6AT
Promoter: Adam Hindle and the 349 team
Venue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/349barbell/
Start Time? 10am
Weigh in times: 24 hour weigh in for the following day lifting: 10-11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in is 8,30am to 9am.
Adam Hindle and the team are back running our qualifiers for the South West Salisbury and the equipped mecca that is 349 Barbell. The incredible team consists of some of biggest and best equipped lifters in the country (certainly biggest……) and includes a few of the top women. The team include competitors in the top tier WPO Superfinals and the ABS Pro series so you are in amazing hands.
Along with that the equipement is second to none and the gym requires none of our additional equipment as they have everything! This competition is suitable for the experienced lifters as well as first timers as Adam and the team all coach new lifters at the establishment and have a focus on developing the sport and grass roots competitors.
ENTRY FORM: https://form.jotform.com/251815415622352
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.
MEMBERSHIPS
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
2026
JANUARY
A/BPU Nottingham Qualifier 2026
NOW LIVE!
When? 25 January 2026
Where? Nottingham Strong Gym, 42 Church Street
Lenton, Nottingham
NG7 2FH
Weigh in times:
Day before lifting 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
Athlete Limit: 70 per day.
Venue Web Site: https://nottinghamstrong.com/
Facebook Event Page:TO COME
There is an outstanding team at Nottingham Strong and it is run by competitive lifters who are entirely lifter focused. Huge amounts of equipment, lots of room and lots of food!
This venue will suit lifters all levels of experience – whether you are a first time lifters and need support and advice or whether you are a barbell weathered old meathead that needs a really good spotting crew behind you!
Honestly – one of the best all round hosting gyms we have and you will be welcomed whatever your level.
ENTRY FORM:https://form.jotform.com/251815743861361
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.
MEMBERSHIPS
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
MARCH
A/BPU Newcastle Qualifier 2 – GOING LIVE 1st August 2025
When? 8 March 2026
Where? Stag Fitness, Unit 34, Mandale Business Park, North Shields NE29 7FN
Start Time: 10am
Athlete Limit: 35
Weigh ins – 24 hour weigh ins: 10am to 11am and 5pm to 6pm. On the day weigh ins 8am to 8.30am
Venue Web Site: https://thestagfitnessherd.com/
Facebook Event Page: coming soon
The team at Stag are back and after the last 2 qualifiers which were a raging success they are ready to go.
The team are made up of experienced strength athletes in strongman and powerlifting and there is a lot of competing experience under one roof. They had a huge amount of equipment and are getting more as they go.
This competition will particularly suit beginner, novice and mid level competitors as the team focus heavily on those either new to the sport or coming back to the sport after some time away. They are a LARGE spotting team so you know you are looked after at every angle.
This qualifier is likely to fill quickly as there has been a request for another this season.
ENTRY FORM: opens 1st August
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU South West (Devon) for 2025/26 season. GOING LIVE 1st AUGUST
When? 7 March 2026
Where? Platform Gym, Riverside Units, Unit 1 Riverside Road, Pottington Barnstaple EX31 1QN
Venue Web Site: https://platform-gym.co.uk/
Start Time: 9am
Weigh in Times: For 24 hour weigh in 9am to 10am and 5-6pm. For on the day weigh in: 7-8am
He is back! The host with the most, one of the biggest equipped lifters in the UK which he wont boast about and a force to be reckoned with now as a RAW lifter – Steve Middleton-Lowes is hosting another of his awesome qualifiers and YOU are invited!
Platform Gym was a creation and a mecca of Steve’s in Barnstaple. The man with almost 30 years of experience has exceptional equipment, amazing staff, strong spotters and great atmosphere. He focuses on novice lifters coming into the sport but with his vast experience, especially with equipped, the old crusty and slightly wonky brigade are also welcome. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough, so whatever your level you will be well supported and catered for,
ENTRY FORM: GOING LIVE 1st AUGUST
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Southern Hampshire (Alton) Qualifiers
When: 14 and 15 March
Where? Iron Forge Gym, Unit 1 ForgeWorks Mill Lane Alton GU34 2QG
Start time 10am
Weigh in times:
24 hour weigh in 10am to 11am OR 5-6pm.
On the day weigh in is 8-9am.
Whats the Split?
Saturday: Open Men and Master Men all weight classes and divisions
Sunday: Junior men and Teen Men., ALL Women age and weight classes
Venue Web Site: https://www.ironforgegym.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page: To be confirmed
Iron Forge Gym, ownder by the very awesome Phil Horwood, a true devotee of the equipped world, as well the amazing equipped team at Iron Fotge Gym are long time promoters and we are proud to have them!! They host very lifter orientated and supportive competitions and have ALL the equpement! A great compettion for the big hitters as well as the new comers and everyone is treated equally. This competition is aimed at lifters of all levels.
ENTRY FORM SATURDAY
ENTRY FORM SUNDAY
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
THE FIRST
A/BPU South Wales Qualifier for 2025/26
NOW LIVE!
When? 21 and 22 March
Where? Functional 7, Unit 2 Cwmllwchwr mill, Dyffryn Road, Ammanford, SA18 3SY United Kingdom
Start Time? 10am both days.
Weigh in times: 24 hour weigh ins are 10a to 11am and 4pm to 5pm. On the day 8am to 8.30am.
Whats the Split?
Saturday 21: All Men Open and Masters classes
Sunday 22th: All women, and teen and junior men
Veue Web site/Facebok Page: https://www.facebook.com/Funtional7SC/?locale=en_GB
The team at Function 7 along with the A/BPU team of south Wales are ready and waiting for YOU! This is their first competition they will have hosted so not only will this be spectacular, it will be carnage!! (in a good way)
This very experienced crew of competitors and referees, not only have peak competing expertise they also have the rule bok knowledge to guide you through your competition.
This competition will suit both experienced and new, but there is a emphasis on the novice groups who may require more support.
There will be food, parking and a train station at the venue along with a pub! What more can you ask for!! The pinacle of the competition will be the monolift which sports the Welsh Dragon so you can burn through your squats.
ENTRY FORMS:
Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/251535242350347
A/BPU SINGLE LIFT NATIONALS 2026
When? 27 – 29 March
Details coming shortly
APRIL
A/BPU Nottingham Qualifier April
When? 5th April 2026
Where? Nottingham Strong Gym, 42 Church Street
Lenton, Nottingham
NG7 2FH
Weigh in times:
Day before lifting 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
Athlete Limit: 70 per day.
Venue Web Site: https://nottinghamstrong.com/
Facebook Event Page:to come
There is an outstanding team at Nottingham Strong and it is run by competitive lifters who are entirely lifter focused. Huge amounts of equipment, lots of room and lots of food!
This venue will suit lifters all levels of experience – whether you are a first time lifters and need support and advice or whether you are a barbell weathered old meathead that needs a really good spotting crew behind you!
Honestly – one of the best all round hosting gyms we have and you will be welcomed whatever your level.
ENTRY FORM SATURDAY – going live 1st September
ENTRY FORM SUDAY – going live 1st September
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU South Westish (Salisbury) Qualifier going live 1st September
Qualifiers for the A/WPC European Championsips in Poland, the A/BPU Single Lifts and Full Power Championships (the only gateway to the WPC and AWPC World Championships, the United Kingdom Powerlifting Games and the A/BPU SuperFinals 2026
When? 5th April
Where? 349 Barbell, Technology house, High post industrial estate, Salisbury SP4 6AT
Promoter: Adam Hindle and the 349 team
Venue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/349barbell/
Start Time? 10am each day
Weigh in times: 24 hour weigh in for the following day lifting: 10-11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in is 8,30am to 9am.
Adam Hindle and the team are back running our qualifiers for the South West Salisbury and the equipped mecca that is 349 Barbell. The incredible team consists of some of biggest and best equipped lifters in the country (certainly biggest……) and includes a few of the top women. The team include competitors in the top tier WPO Superfinals and the ABS Pro series so you are in amazing hands.
Along with that the equipment is second to none and the gym requires none of our additional equipment as they have everything! This competition is suitable for the experienced lifters as well as first timers as Adam and the team all coach new lifters at the establishment and have a focus on developing the sport and grass roots competitors.
ENTRY FORM SATURDAY:
ENTRY FORM SUNDAY:
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
Entries will close to all our qualifiers as soon as we are full automatically.
BPU:https://form.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details, changing a weight or equipment class or not attending please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
A/BPU Cornwall Qualifiers NOW LIVE
When? 16 April
Where? Revolution Fitness, St. Ives R.F.C, Alexandra Rd, Saint Ives TR26 1ER
Venue Website: https://www.facebook.com/revfitstives/
Event Page: To come
Start time: 10am
Weigh in times: 24 hour weigh in – 9 to 10am and 5pm to 6pm/ On the day weigh in is 7 to 8am
Chris Pugh is back with his team at Revolution Fitness for his competition at the gym! As Chris coaches from novice through to experienced lifters alike, all levels of competitor are welcome and are catered for.
The gym is based beside the rugby club and we are very pleased to be working with him once again for the A/BPU Qualifier in Cornwall.
ENTRY FORM: GOING LIVE 1st SEPTEMBER
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AND KNOW
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.jotform.com/201937158558364
ABPU:https://form.jotform.com/201936978424365
To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349
June 2026
A/WPC European Championships 2026
When? 1-7 June 2026
Where? Venue to be confirmed, Limerick, Ireland.
Schedule: Still to come
How do I qualify? This is by invitation and qualification ONLY.
You have 3 routes:
- By qualification by achieving the qualifying total for the 2026 season found on our qualifying total total pages here: ABPU Qualifying Totals 2024/2025 and here: BPU Qualifying Totals 2024/2025.The qualifying totals may change a little for the European Championships and for 2026 these will be updated in August 2025 so check back. Howeverm these will give you a good idea of what you need to achieve.
- Already be a current 2025 European Champion. Out British lifters who win their class at the European Championships go back on the British Team the following year to defend their title without the need to qualify for the Europeans.
- To be a reigning AWPC or WPC World Champion 2025. If you win the Worlds, then you dont need to qualify for anything again the following year and lift at the Europeans as well as both British PLUS defend your World title at the following years World Championships.
We are anticipating a lot more information soon for the Europeans so please keep watching. We will add as soon as we get more information.
JULY 2026
When? 6 to 12 July 2026
Where? The Pendulum Hotel and Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
SEPTEMBER 2026
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