Competition Schedule 2024
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On this page you will find:
- A list of the qualifiers for the UK Powerlifting Games, European Championships and British Championships (top 3 at British Championships go through to World Championships, WPC and AWPC.
- A list of the “big ones” – the British Single Lift Championships, The British Full Power Championships, the UK Powerlifting Games, the A/WPC European Championships and the AWPC and WPC World Championships.
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
A/BPU United Kingdom Powerlifting Games
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). 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.
British Single Lift and Full Power Championships BPU and ABPU – There are 2 ways.
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.
European Championships WPC and AWPC – please note: You do NOT qualify for the British Championships by winning the Europeans
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 WEBS 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 yearwhich 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. 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.
Things to Remember
PLEASE REMEMBER!! You MUST have a BPU or ABPU membership that is of that current year at weigh in AND PRESENT IT AT WEIGH IN.
MEDALS & TROPHIES! If you leave early from a compeition we will not be able to sendm forward or hold your medal of trophy.
A/BPU Official Photographer:
We have an official photographer for th BPU, Marco who you will see on instagram as ShotsLikeSumo. He is the ONLY professional phtotgrapher permitted at our events and in the case where he cannot attend, our promoters are requested to ask permission if they have another photograher there.
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The Entry Process
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 recieve it, it is likely you ave entered your email address incorrectly. DO NOT email to ask if you entry is confirmed if you have recieved your confirmation email.
Once you have etered, checked your spam, found the confirmation and KEPT IT you will not hear anything further until the week before the compettion
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 competiton so keep checking for updates.
QUICK GLANCE LIST – you need to scroll down below this for full details and entry forms. Please look at the bottom of the list for associate federations and competitions you can qualify for the British Single Lifts, British Full Power and United Kingdom Powerlifting Games!! NEW for 2024!!
2024
26 August to 30th August: AWPC World Championships, Limerick – through placing top 3 at the A/BPU British
2024 for 2025
31 August and 1 September: A/BPU Nottingham Qualifier August for 2025 – going live 1st May NOW LIVE!
7 and 8 September: A/BPU North Wales Qualifier (September) Rhyl. NOW LIVE!
21 September: A/BPU Devon (Barnstable) Qualifier for 2025 AND UK Powerlifting Games 2024 NOW LIVE
4, 5, 6 October – A/BPU United Kingdom Powerlifting Games 2024 ( Nottingham)
5 and 6 October: A/BPU Cornwall Qualifier GOING LIVE NOW!
26 and 27 October: A/BPU Central Manchester (SILA) Qualifier NOW LIVE
26 and 27 October: A/BPU Newcastle Qualifier NOW LIVE
24/25/26 October: GB vs India International, Hyderabad, India
2nd and 3rd November: A/BPU SUPERMasters Open, FitXpo NEC Birmingham GOING LIVE 30th JULY
12 – 17 November: WPC World Championships 2024, Lisle, Illinois USA (this is a suburb of Chicago)
24 November: A/BPU Warwick Qualifier NOW LIVE
23 and 24 November: A/BPU Southern Hampshire (Alton) Qualifiers NOW LIVE
30 Nov and 1st December: A/BPU South West (Stroud) Qualifier NOW LIVE
7 and 8 December:A/BPU The RAW (ish) CHALLENGE and EQUIPPED SHOWDOWN at the NEC, Birmingham. GOING LIVE 1st August
14 December: A/BPU Push Pull South West Showdown in Barnstable! GOING LIVE 1st August
14 and 15 December: A/BPU North Wales Rhyl Qualifiee GOING LIVE 1st AUGUST
14 and 15 December: A/BPU South Westish Qualifiers, Salisbury GOING LIVE 1st AUGUST
25 and 26 January: A/BPU Nottingham Qualifiers January GOING LIVE 1st AUGUST
22 to 23 February: : A/BPU Warrington Qualifiers
25 – 28 February (to be confirmed): A/WPC World Cup, CAIRO, Egypt Entries to go live 1st October. (we are allowing this to be used as a qualifier for the British Sinlge Lift and Full Power Championships and A/WPC European Championships as well as the UK Powerlifitng Games 2025.
22 and 23 March: A/BPU Warwick Qualfier GOING LIVE 1st September
5 and 6 April: A/BPU North Wales RHYL Qualifier
12 and 13 April: A/BPU Warrington Qualifier
19 and 20 April: A/BPU Nottingham Qualifiers April
May: A/BPU Single Lift British Championships – qualification for WPC and AWPC World Championships 2025
June: A/WPC European Championships, Poland
July: A/BPU Full Power British Championships – qualification for WPC and AWPC World Championships 2025
Late August/September: AWPC World Championships, USA
November WPC World Championships, Durban, South Africa
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NEW ASSOCIATE UK FEDERATIONS
where 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
Please be aware that these associate federations are under different governing bodies. The rules may be slightly different and should yuo wish to qualify for the British or the UK Power Games, you will need to take a BPU/ABPU membership prior to competition.
NOTTINGHAM STRONG (under WRPF rules)
28th July 2024 for 2025: Nottingham Strong Open at Ironwarehouse Gym, Great Yarmouth
18th August 2024 for 2025: 349 Barbell, Salisbury
ENTRIES GO LIVE 1st February 2024. We will post a link to the entries when they go live.
The UK IPL – run by Dayle Longford
For A/BPU Britihs Championships, A/WPC European nd UK Power Games 2024 qualofication
THE FULL LIST OF QUALIFIERS, DETAILS AND ENTRY FORMS
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ABPU: https://form.jotformeu.com/91566365050356
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AWPC World Championships 2024- BY INVITATION ONLY
You can ONLY qualify for the British Tea by wither being current AWPC World Champion 2023 and defending your title OR placing top 3 at the A/BPU Single Lift British Championships of A/BPU Full Power British Championships 2024. You will recieve an invitation from us.
When? 26 to 30th August 2024
Where? Castletroy Park Hotel, University Gates, Dublin Rd, Limerick, Ireland
POWERLIFTING RAW: FEMALE – All ages and weight classes.
POWERLIFTING CLASSIC RAW: FEMALE – Master’s all weight classes.
POWERLIFTING EQUIPPED SINGLE-PLY AND MULTIPLY: MALE AND FEMALE – All ages and weight classes.
POWERLIFTING RAW: MALE – All ages and weight classes.
POWERLIFTING CLASSIC RAW: MALE – Master’s all weight classes.
SINGLE-LIFTS BENCHPRESS ONLY AND DEADLIFT ONLY: SINGLE-PLY AND MULTIPLY: MALE AND FEMALE – All ages and weight classes.
POWERLIFTING CLASSIC RAW: FEMALE – Open, Juniors and teenage all weight classes.
POWERLIFTING CLASSIC RAW: MALE – Open, Juniors and teenage all weight classes.
SINGLE-LIFTS BENCHPRESS ONLY AND DEADLIFT ONLY: RAW – MALE AND FEMALE, All ages and weight classes.
Weigh-ins will take place at the venue the Castletroy Park Hotel.
Under no circumstances will any lifter be allowed weigh-in on the day lift.
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 Eurpean Championships 2025
(Qualifiers between August and September 2024 will still qualify you for A/BPU UK Powerlifitng Games in October 2024)
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A/BPU Nottingham Qualifiers for 2025 A/BPU British Single Lift and Full Power Championships, A/WPC European Championships AND the A/BPU UK Powerlifting Games 2024
THIS IS NOW LIVE!!
When? 31 August and 1 Septmeber 2024
Where? Nottingham Strong Gym, 42 Church Street
Lenton, Nottingham
NG7 2FH
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 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: 40 per day.
Venue Web Site: https://nottinghamstrong.com/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1438623063706263
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: https://form.jotform.com/241212582544350
ENTRY FORM SUNDAY: https://form.jotform.com/241212643662349
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 September Qualifiers 2nd LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR UK POWERLIFTING GAMES!
NOW LIVE!! WOOOOO!!!
When: 7 September 2024
Where? DL Fitness 207 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1LR
Start time: 9am
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.
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/241212800685349
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.
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A/BPU Devon (Barnstaple) Qualifier for 2025
AND the last qualifier for the A/BPU United Kingdom Powerlifting Games 2024
When? 21st September 2024
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/241555867917370
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
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UNITED KINGDOM POWERLIFTING GAMES 2024
BY INVITATION AND QUALIFICATION ONLY
When? 4, 5, 6 October
Your Promoters running and organising the competition: Emma and Kalle Ylitalo-James along with the volunteers and staff of the A/BPU
Where? The venue is: Nottingham Strong, 42 Church St, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2FH
Start Times: 10am (this may change to 9am, we will confirm after close of entries)
Weigh in Times: 24 hour ONLY, NO on the day weigh ins. 10am to 12 noon, and 6-7pm. This mean you will weigh in the day before you lift.
Facebook Event Page (you can ccess this without a Facebok account): https://www.facebook.com/events/606176441699089
Venue Web Site: https://nottinghamstrong.com/
Lifter Split:
Friday 4th October: ABPU & BPU All Women Raw and Classic Raw, all age and weight classes
Saturday 5th October: ABPU RAW and Classic RAW Men, open and Master classes
Sunday 6th October:
All BPU male lifters RAW and Classic RAW. – all weight, age and equipment classes.
ABPU Junior and teenage men, RAW and Classic RAW.
ALL equipped lifters, male and female, all age and weight classes (Single Ply, Multiply full power and includes Unlimited for bench only).
A/BPU Cornwall Qualifiers for 2024 NOW LIVE
When? 5 and 6 October
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
COMPETITION SPLIT:
Saturday: Men open and men masters – all weight classes and divisions
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women – all weight classes and divisions
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 Forms
SATURDAY: https://form.jotform.com/241555200589356
SUNDAY: https://form.jotform.com/241555167545360
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 MANCHESTER CENTRAL (SILA) QUALIFIER for 2025 NOW LIVE
When? 26th and 27th of October 2024
Where? Strength Therapy Gym, Unit 3 Choir St Industrial Estate, Salford M7 1ZD
Start Time Both Days: 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/
What is the split?
Saturday: Men open and masters – all weight classes and divisions
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women – all weight classes and divisions
Athlete limit: 30 per day
Ever popular Manchester Qualifier is back!
SILA will host the umpteenth sold out qualifier this October, and anyone interested should get their entries in as soon as possible. Once it’s full, it’s full. The intimate space of the competition gives a great atmosphere, but it also means we have to limit the entries to keep the space adequate!
This competition is hosted at the Strength therapy Gym, Manchester powerlifting and strength training hotbed and a labour of love of UK’s strongest masters powerlifter Andrzej Roszkowski. Him and his partner Alexandra Urbaniak cultivate an atmosphere of achievement and excellence at the gym, and this can be seen in the equipment. The bars, plates, monolifts and the benches are all state of the art. The competition is limited to two flights of lifting, short and intense day to produce the best results possible for all competitors.
It is intense, but newcomers still seem to find their way to SILA every year. It is not the most beginner friendly environment with medium fast pacing and intimate space, but they all seem to like it! So experienced lifters very welcome, and beginners, you will survive too!
Entry Form Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/241813458177361
Entry Form Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/241813113748353
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 Newcastle Qualifiers for 2025 – NOW LIVE!!
When? 26 and 27 October
Where? Stag Strength Centre, Unit 34, Mandale Business Park, North Shields NE29 7FN
Start Time: 10am
Venue Web Site: https://thestagfitnessherd.com/
What is the split?
Saturday: Men open and masters – all weight classes and divisions
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women – all weight classes and divisions
Athlete limit: 30 per day
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.
The team has been through their maiden voyage and are hosting the third North Shields powerliftng qualifier for the 2025 season to quaify for the WPC/AWPC European Championship, A/BPU Full Power and also Single Lifts Britihs Championships and the UK Powerlifting Games.
A great inclusive environent from the Northern Team who also run strongman events and have a long history in strength sports. We have seen the care and attention they give to the lifters and are happy to recommend this for lifters wh are new to the sport and mid level competitors as well as those who are more experienced.
A great fun atmosphere and tremendous equipement and profession set up.
ENTRY FORM Saturday: https://form.jotform.com/242012203914340
ENTRY FORM Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/242012838749360
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 GREAT India WPC/AWPC Single Lifts Championships in Hyderabad, India
When? 24/25/26 October
Where? Hyderabad, India
This is a fantastic opportunity for our lifters to experience not only India competition hospitality but the very professional and outstanding federation of WPC India founded by our friend Daljit Singh.
They are used to big and small lifters, equipped and raw and every competition is a blast and now all over the country. They are the premier federation in India hosting the biggest and best competitions in the country.
If you would like to enter and would like more information please email emma@britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk
A/BPU SUPERMASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE NEC!
GOING LIVE 30th JULY
Yep we are having a Masters chellenge at the NEC at the FitXpo to showcase our amazing full power and single lift Masters lifters, many of whom also lift open.
When? 2nd and 3rd November
Where? FitXpo, National Exhibition Cente, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT,
Start time: 9.30am
Weigh in times: 24 hour weigh in – 9.30 to 10.30am and 4pm to 5pm. NO on the day weigh ins
(please note, if you are entering full power and wish to ALSO enter bench or deadlift only – you will have to lift twice on 2 separate days and re-weigh in).
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189469208917175
SATURDAY 2.11.2024:
FEMALE Masters full power – entries capped at 35
MALE Masters single lift bench – entries capped at 15
MALE Masters single lift deadlift – entries capped at 15
Male OPEN flight of single lift bench and deadlift – 15 per flight.
SUNDAY 3.11.2024:
MALE Masters full power – entries capped at 35
FEMALE Masters single lift bench – entries capped at 15
FEMALE Masters single lift deadlift – entries capped at 15
Female OPEN flight of single lift bench and deadlift – 15 per flight
FitXpo, the premier Fitness event of Northern England is going to invade NEC and British Powerlifting Union is on board!
AT LAST! We are hosting a Masters only competition that has great prizes for the winners! Each competitor will get a medal and a certificate, and the BEST OVERALL ABPU and BPU female and male lifters on points coefficient (age points OF COURSE included) will receive special awards.
We do have yet to secure the great prizes, but they shall be great. Or at least they shall be prizes. Cadbury Crème eggs, if everything else fails. Half-eaten maybe, if Kalle gets to them first, but winner won’t go home empty handed!
We have been meaning to do this for years but didn’t want it to be just a gym competition. We are proud of our Masters lifters who are some of the strongest in the world. Many of whom compete in the Open classes internationally and win. We now have a place to showcase our Masters lifters, both full power and single lifters for people to see how moving into your 40s and beyond means the beginning, not the end.
The Full power competition is open to anyone 40 years of age or over, single lifts are open to anyone, but we reserve 15 places for Masters lifters. With entry, you receive a ticket to the expo for the full day. It is first come, first served!
The OPEN division single lift flights are purely a qualifier and record breaker flights (to give the full power Masters competitors a rest!). If you are Masters and enter single lifts, you can only enter one or the other (Masters or Open flights). You may be a Masters lifter and decide to enter the open flight to teach the young ones a lesson! Up to you!
Your incentive here is that as a Masters Lifter at thie competition, you will be able to take the Open British records should you beat them which lifting in the Masters class, this includes entering the Open single lifts where you will still be able to go for the Masters records and take them. Its up to you and totally biased towards our Masters.
The meet serves as a qualifier for British and European Championships for 2024, and, of course, you can break British records whilst qualifying!
Come and join our Masters competition, hopefully first of many to come!
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATIONAL EVENT – THIS IS NOT A MINIMUM POINTS COMPETITION – ANY Master can win the best overall, especially the older you are. It is gloves off guys – you want the best overall, you had better have your calculator with you.
ENTRY FORM SATURDAY:
ENTRY FORM SUNDAY:
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WPC World Championships 2024 – by qualification and invitation only
When? 12 to 17 November 2024
Where? Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel, Lisle, Illinois (just outside Chicago)
LIFTING SCHEDULE
Thursday November 14th 9am Special Olympics,
PL-BP-DL Raw Teen, Junior, Master
Friday November 15th 9am PL- BP-DL Raw Open,
PL Classic Raw Open
Saturday November 16th 9am PL Classic Raw – Teenage, Junior, Master
BP-DL Equipped Single Ply & Multi Ply
Sunday November 17th 9 am Single Ply & Multi Ply PL
Weigh ins: All weigh ins will take place the day before from 9:00am – 11:00am and 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
HOTEL VENUE DISCOUNT RATES:
Room rate is $109 per night. Must reserve prior to October 29th 2024 to receive discount mention WPC World Championships. Rate is good for 3 days pre/post the event.
LINK for the venue and discounted room rates: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1705340695365&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Who is hosting the event:
THIS is being hosted by Amy Jackson (you met Amy at WPC Worlds 2023 in Manchester) and Eric Stone, 2 very long time promoters in the sport. We are so pleased it is being held here, they used this venue in 2018 and it was great.
HOW YOU QUALIFY
You pathway is to quialify though hittin gthe qualifying total at one of our qualifiers and then compete at the British Championships.
The British Team is by qualification only through the British Championships both single lifts and full power plus our British 2023 WPC World Champions who come back to defend their titles. At the British, you must place top 3 to be given a place on the British Team. Should you place 4th or below there is still a chance that someone will not take their place and you might still be offered a place. So dont necessarily think you are out of the running!
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A/BPU Southern Hampshire (Alton) Qualifiers
NOW LIVE
When: 23 and 24 November 2024
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 https://form.jotform.com/241575252215351
ENTRY FORM SUNDAY https://form.jotform.com/241575292645362
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 Warwick Qualifier (November) – NOW LIVE
When? 24 November 2024
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 8-9am.
Athlete Limit: 40 per day
BTC team are at it again!
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/241812908440353
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 Qualifiers (Stroud) – NOW LIVE
When? 30 November and 1st December
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.
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.fortressgym.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page: To come
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 FORM SATURDAY https://form.jotform.com/241813795601357
ENTRY FORM SUNDAY https://form.jotform.com/241813036645353
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 RAW-ISH CHALLENGE and EQUIPPED SHOWDOWN – GOING LIVE 1st AUGUST
WHAT? Sleeves only super competition and Equipped only showdown, with exciting single lift challenges at FitFest!
When? 7-8 December
Where? At the FitFest Expo, NEC Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Start times? 9am
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/453908477278174
What is the split?
SATURDAY:
SUNDAY
MORE INFO ON EACH EVENT BELOW!
Minimum qualifying criteria:
All lifters lift in Sleeves on the day!
You must have following Glossbrenner (bodyweight and gender only, no age coefficient) from an official competition within last 3 years (in any federation), done either raw or sleeves OR raw with wraps (Classic, higher QT):
WHAT ARE ALL THESE EVENTS?????
This one has been asked over and over again, and finally we have a competition for sleeves only lifters! If you meet the criteria above, join in to fight for the title!
Raw bench superflight is what it says on the tin: Raw bench, all lifters in one flight, going against each other on coefficient that takes into consideration age, bodyweight and gender! There can be only one…
This is a superflight style deadlift meet, open for anyone from first timers to world record holders. You can lift raw, medium or well done, meaning all equipment classes, weight classes, age classes, and both genders all compete against each other on points! Dead right
Equipped is rising through the ranks and we want to showcase the best of British equipped lifters. The WPO officials have also said they will have a close look at those who compete at this meet for next year’s invites…
This is a flight for those who love finesse. The most technical lift in powerlifting is the equipped bench, especially with traditional bench press shirts. It is a thing of beauty, and a thing of high blood pressure! This one is has no minimum entry criteria for all who want to try their hand at shirts or those who have done so for years.
Our beloved Bomb Squad is the ultimate in inclusivity. You can wear a slingshot, insert or any other contraption used for benching. The bar goes to all directions, but at the end huge weights always get lifted! And winner takes home a big goddamn sword!
In this challenge you can use bench shirts, slingshots or any other device. Women lift as many repetitions as possible with either 90kg or 130kg, men rep out with 200kg or 300kg. The one with most reps in each category gets chocolate (and a medal, but chocolate is the main thing)!
ENTRY FORMS: open on the 1st Of August
A/BPU North Wales December Qualifiers – in SUNNY RHYL!
When: 14 and 15 December 2024
Where? DL Fitness 207 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1LR
Start time: 9am
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 men masters – all weight classes and divisions
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women – all weight classes and divisions
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: Will go 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
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2025
A/BPU Nottingham Qualifiers – going live 1st August 2024
When? 25 and 26 January
Where? Nottingham Strong Gym, 42 Church Street
Lenton, Nottingham
NG7 2FH
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 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: 40 per day.
Venue Web Site: https://nottinghamstrong.com/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1438623063706263
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:
ENTRY FORM SUDAY:
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 West Warrington Qualifiers
When? FEBRUARY 2025 – date to be confirmed
Where? RAW STRENGTH GYM, Unit 1 Trinity Ct, Birchwood, Risley, Warrington WA3 6QT
What’s the split?
Saturday: Open and Master Men
Sunday: Junior and Teen Men, ALL Women
Start Time: 10am both days
Weigh in times: 24 hour weigh in 10-11AM or 17-18PM
OR On the morning of the day competing 8-9AM
Athlete Limit – 40 per day
Venue Web Site: http://www.rawstrength.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1548494689218897
Sarah Bradley, the hostess with the mostess is back for 2024! She has a brand new extended facility which is a dedicated event space and gym and the biggest in the area.
They are used to running novice entry level competitions and also have a wealth of experienced lifters who train and compete there. We would highly recommend this cmopetition for first timers , those at the start of their competing journey and people coming back from a layoff or injury as the focus is very much on the individual.
Huge event space, lots of parking and tea/coffee/water on sale through the day.
Entry Form Saturday: FULL
Emtry Form Sunday: FULL
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 April Qualifiers – in RHYL!
When: 5 and 6 April 2025
Where? DL Fitness 207 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1LR
Start time: 9am
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 men masters – all weight classes and divisions
Sunday: All teen men, all junior men and all women – all weight classes and divisions
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: Will go 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 Nottingham Qualifiers April for 2025 – going live 1st November 2024
When? 19 and 20 April
Where? Nottingham Strong Gym, 42 Church Street
Lenton, Nottingham
NG7 2FH
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 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: 40 per day.
Venue Web Site: https://nottinghamstrong.com/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1438623063706263
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
ENTRY FORM SUDAY
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 British Single Lifts Championships 2025 – Qualification for WPC and AWPC World Championships
When? May 2025 – dates to be confirmed
Where? FitXpo Manchester
By Qualification ONLY and invitation
A/WPC European Championships 2025
Where? Poland!!
When: No dates yet, anticipated June
A/BPU British Full Power Championships 2025
When? July 2025
Where? Manchester
By Qualification only and this is the ONLY gateway tot he WPC and AWPC World Championsips
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AWPC World Championships 2025
When: Usually end of August or early September
Where? USA – state not set yet.
By Qualification and invitation only
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WPC World Championships 2025
When? Usually November
Where? Durban, South Africa!!!!! YAY!
By invitation and qualification only at the British Championships.