Competition Schedule 2025 to 26 so far

 

 
FULL LIST AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR QUALIFIERS, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS BELOW

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. 

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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

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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. 

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

The A/BPU British Full Power Championships 2025 and the battle of the best in Britain.
 
This is the ONLY gateway to the WPC and AWPC World Champiionships 2025 as only the top 3 will automatically place on the British Team.
 
This is by qualification only at one of our many amy qualfiers across the UK between August 2024 to May 2025. You must hit the qualifying total which you can find on the BPU web site.
 
Closing date 1st June 2025
 
The schedule for the week is as follows and more information will be posted as we go.
 
SCHEDULE
DAY 1: Tuesday 22 JULY
ABPU CLASSIC RAW men open and masters classes, all weight classes
 
DAY 2: Wednesday 23 JULY
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
 
DAY 3: Thursday 24 JULY
BPU CLASSIC RAW men, open and masters classes
 
DAY 4: Friday 25JULY
ABPU RAW women, teen, junior and open classes, all weight classes
ABPU CLASSIC RAW women teen and junior classes, all weight classes
 
DAY 5: Saturday 26 July
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
 
DAY 6: Sunday 27 JULY
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.
 
DAY 7: Monday 28 JULY
ABPU CLASSIC RAW open women classes, all weight classes
 
START TIME ALL DAYS: 9am

WEIGH IN TIMES (24 hour weigh in ONLY): 9am to 11am and 5pm to 6pm
This is an internatonally sanctioned event which means you can attempt World Records at this competition both WPC and AWPC.
 

PRELIMINARY FLIGHT TIMES 

Preliminary timetables! These are subject to change until the night before the meet when the final ones are published on Facebook event page and physically in the venue, so keep your eyes peeled.
 
DAY 1: ABPU CLASSIC RAW MEN OPEN AND MASTER AGES
 
DAY 1 AM COMPETITION
1: Open lifters up to and including -82.5kg
2: All masters up to and including -100kg
3: Open and Masters 125 and over
SQ
1: 9.00
2: 9.50
3: 10.30
BP
1: 11.20
2: 12.10
3: 12.50
DL
1: 13.40
2: 14.25
3: 15.00
 
DAY 1 PM COMPETITION
1: Open and Masters -110kg class
2: Open -90 and -100kg classes
SQ
1: 16.00
2: 16.50
BENCH
1: 17.40
2: 18.30
DL
1: 19.15
2: 20.00
Medals 21.00
Preliminary timetables! These are subject to change until the night before the meet when the final ones are published on Facebook event page and physically in the venue, so keep your eyes peeled.
 
DAY 2:
ABPU CLASSIC RAW JUNIOR AND TEEN MEN
BPU CLASSIC RAW JUNIOR AND TEEN MEN
BPU WOMEN RAW AND CLASSIC RAW (ALL AGES)
1: All ABPU Classic RAW teen men
2: All ABPU Classic RAW Junior men
3: BPU Classic RAW Junior men AND All BPU Women RAW and Classic RAW
SQ
1: 9.00
2: 10.05
3: 11.10
BP
1: 12.10
2: 13.15
3: 14.20
DL
1: 15.20
2: 16.10
3: 17.00
Medals 17.50
Preliminary timetables! These are subject to change until the night before the meet when the final ones are published on Facebook event page and physically in the venue, so keep your eyes peeled.
 
Day 3: BPU CLASSIC RAW MEN, OPEN AND MASTERS AGES
1: BPU Raw Classic -100kg Masters only AND -110kg Master and Open
2: BPU Raw Classic Open and Master -125, -140 and 140+
3: BPU Raw Classic Open and Master up to and including -90kg
4: BPU Raw Classic -100kg Open
SQ
1: 9.00
2: 9.55
3: 10.50
4: 11.30
BP
1: 12.30
2: 13.25
3: 14.15
4: 14.55
DL
1: 15.45
2: 16.35
3: 17.20
4: 18.00
Medals 18.45
 
Preliminary timetables! These are subject to change until the night before the meet when the final ones are published on Facebook event page and physically in the venue, so keep your eyes peeled.
 
DAY 4: ABPU RAW (naked knees) women, teen, junior and open classes, all weight classes
ABPU CLASSIC RAW women teen and junior classes, all weight classes
1: All Classic raw Teen and Junior women
2: Open, Junior and Teen RAW (naked knees) women up to and including -60kg class
3: Open, Junior and Teen RAW (naked knees) women including -67.5kg class and over
SQ
1: 9.00
2: 9.45
3: 10.30
BP
1: 11.40
2: 12.25
3: 13.10
DL
1: 14.15
2: 15.00
3: 15.40
Medals 17.00
 
Preliminary timetables! These are subject to change until the night before the meet when the final ones are published on Facebook event page and physically in the venue, so keep your eyes peeled.
 
DAY 5:
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
1: ABPU and BPU RAW (naked knees) Juniors and Teens
2: ABPU RAW men Masters
3: ABPU RAW men Open up to and including -100kg
4: ABPU RAW men Open -110 and over, BPU RAW Men all weight classes
SQ
1: 9.00
2: 9.30
3: 10.05
4: 10.40
BP
1: 11.30
2: 12.00
3: 12.35
4: 13.10
DL
1: 13.55
2: 14.25
3: 15.00
4: 15.30
AWARDS: 16.35
 
Preliminary timetables! These are subject to change until the night before the meet when the final ones are published on Facebook event page and physically in the venue, so keep your eyes peeled.
 
DAY 6:
ABPU RAW and CLASSIC RAW women masters classes, all weight classes
ABPU and BPU equipped lifters, both male and female, single and multiply, all age and weight classes.
 
DAY 6 AM comp
 
1: ABPU Classic RAW master women including -90kg class and over, ALL single ply lifters
2: All multi ply lifters
3: All ABPU RAW (naked knees) female masters up to and including -82.5kg class
SQ
1: 9.00
2: 9.50
3: 10.40
BP
1: 11.40
2: 12.30
3: 13.20
DL
1: 14.15
2: 15.00
3: 15.40
 
DAY 6 PM comp
1:ABPU RAW Classic women Masters up to and including -67.5
2: ABPU RAW Classic women masters -75kg and -82.5kg AND ABPU RAW (naked knees) master women -90,-100, -110 classes
SQ
1: 16.45
2: 17.35
BP
1: 18.25
2: 19.10
DL
1: 20.00
2: 20.45
Medals 21.45
 
Preliminary timetables! These are subject to change until the night before the meet when the final ones are published on Facebook event page and physically in the venue, so keep your eyes peeled.
 
DAY 7: ABPU CLASSIC RAW WOMEN OPEN
1: ABPU Classic women Open up to and including -60kg class
2: ABPU Classic women Open -67.5 and -75kg classes
3: ABPU Classic women Open including -82.5kg class and over
SQ
1: 9.00
2: 9.45
3: 10.35
BP
1: 11.35
2: 12.20
3: 13.10
DL
1: 14.05
2: 14.45
3: 15.30
Medals: 16.20
 
HOTEL BOOKING AND GROUP DISCOUNT CODE ONLY FOR THE COMPETITION DATES
The Pendulum Hotel have special group rates for us.
The Powerlifting booking code is BPL0725.
Single rooms £60 per night room only
City double rooms £75 per night room only
TWN or CLASSIC DBL rooms £90 per night room only
The promo code: BPL0725 is available to use on our website.
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.
CLOSING DATE 1st JUNE 2025
 
TEAM KIT
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
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 1st JUNE 2025 

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 Sitehttps://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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you need to produce your membership at weigh in, otherwise you cannot compete. Your membership is immediate and you recieve an autoconfirmation with your new membership number in the email and also as a PDF attachment. You MUST produce this at weigh in. You will need a 2025 membership at weigh in. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you need to produce your membership at weigh in, otherwise you cannot compete. Your membership is immediate and you recieve an autoconfirmation with your new membership number in the email and also as a PDF attachment. You MUST produce this at weigh in. You will need a 2025 membership at weigh in. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you need to produce your membership at weigh in, otherwise you cannot compete. Your membership is immediate and you recieve an autoconfirmation with your new membership number in the email and also as a PDF attachment. You MUST produce this at weigh in. You will need a 2025 membership at weigh in. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

When? 14 September 2025
 
Where? Maverick Gym, 17b southfields, Welwyn Garden City, al7 4st
 
Start time? 10am
 
 
Maximum Athletes: 45
 
This is the SECOND time we have eun a qulifier with these guys at the brand new outstanding facility in Welwyn Garden City. A real strength orientated gym and with a dedicated and experienced team behind it. They have already hosted strong man competitions here and now we are invading with powerlifting!
 
This is a great venue – the team there are all supportive of particularly beginners and this venue is one of the best equipped and dedicated gyms in the area. We are running this over one day to start with as with all our first time venues and all lifters of all experience and levels are welcome.
 
Food vans will be on site and everything you need will be there. This is going to be LOUD and fun so get ready to get your entry in.
 
 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you need to produce your membership at weigh in, otherwise you cannot compete. Your membership is immediate and you recieve an autoconfirmation with your new membership number in the email and also as a PDF attachment. You MUST produce this at weigh in. You will need a 2025 membership at weigh in. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

BPU Bench Anarchy

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 Pagehttps://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. 

You  will need a current 2025 membership  AT WEIGH IN. Memberships are now INSTANT! You will recieve an automatic email when you join which will have your membership number in the header of the email and in the body text. There will also be a PDF attached to the email, this is a copy of the emailm again with your new memership mumber in the body text. You MUST show this email at weigh in, If you do not produice this at weigh in – You will not be permitted to weigh in.  

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

When? 11 and 12 October 
Where? Fortress Gym and Competition Venue, Units 5&6, New Mills, Libbys Dr, Stroud GL5 1RN
Start time each day: 10am 
Maximum athlete limit:  
Saturday – 40 full power, 20 RAW bench only, 20 Deadlift only 
Sunday – 40 full power, 20 RAW bench only, 20 Deadlift only, 20 Bomb Squad (all equipped bench only) 
 
What is the Split? 
Saturday 11th: All Masters (40 and over) men full power lifters, all weight classes and equipment divisions
AND all female Masters (40 and over) RAW bench only and RAW and Equipped Deadlifting Only. 
 
Sunday 12th: All Masters (40 and over) female full power lifters, all weight classes and equipment divisions
AND all male Masters (40 and over) RAW bench only and all male RAW and Equipped Deadlift Only
AND ALL women and men ALL AGE CLASSES (Teen, Junior, Open and Masters) BOMB SQUAD bench only (ALL EQUIPPED BENCH ONLY COMPETITORS) 
 
Weigh in times: 24 hour ONLY – this is an international event. 
Friday 12th for Saturday 13th lifting: 10am to 11am and 5pm to 6pm. 
Satuday 13th for Sunday 14th lifting: 10 to 11am and 5pm to 6pm
 
We are celebrating our Masters once again! As we had promised to have the UK Powerlifting Games at the NEC this year, our SuperMasters, deserving of the very best, is being held at a competition specific venue with an entire separate area just for hosting competitions.
 
The meet will have:
AN INTERNATIONAL SANCTION – so all of our competitor can attempt European and World Records as well as British ones.
PRIZES! We are giving away flights, hotel nights, SportKraft kit and more for the Best Overall Winners. Plus helmets…..yes…. helmets. Don’t make any jokes, they will be super cool!
 
BOMB SQUAD! Open to all, with everyone trying to get the Bomb Squad Sword, and as a bonus, the MASTERS BOMB SQUAD SHIELD. And, of course, the usual Best Bomb Out Award! 
 
From the A/BPU team that has brought you the Bomb Squads, The Non-Invitational Invitational Cup, the biggest 3 platform meet in the UK at BodyPower, PLUS the biggest bombouts ever seen in the UK, we are resolute in making this SuperMasters the most memorable yet.
 
 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you need to produce your membership at weigh in, otherwise you cannot compete. Your membership is immediate and you recieve an autoconfirmation with your new membership number in the email and also as a PDF attachment. You MUST produce this at weigh in. You will need a 2025 membership at weigh in. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

Sundayhttps://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. 

You  will need a current 2025 membership  AT WEIGH IN. Memberships are now INSTANT! You will recieve an automatic email when you join which will have your membership number in the header of the email and in the body text. There will also be a PDF attached to the email, this is a copy of the emailm again with your new memership mumber in the body text. You MUST show this email at weigh in, If you do not produice this at weigh in – You will not be permitted to weigh in.  

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

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

Saturdayhttps://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. 

You  will need a current 2025 membership  AT WEIGH IN. Memberships are now INSTANT! You will recieve an automatic email when you join which will have your membership number in the header of the email and in the body text. There will also be a PDF attached to the email, this is a copy of the emailm again with your new memership mumber in the body text. You MUST show this email at weigh in, If you do not produice this at weigh in – You will not be permitted to weigh in.  

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

You  will need a current 2025 membership  AT WEIGH IN. Memberships are now INSTANT! You will recieve an automatic email when you join which will have your membership number in the header of the email and in the body text. There will also be a PDF attached to the email, this is a copy of the emailm again with your new memership mumber in the body text. You MUST show this email at weigh in, If you do not produice this at weigh in – You will not be permitted to weigh in.  

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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 Pagehttps://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

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

Remember – you will need a current 2026 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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

Is your membership up to date?

Remember – you will need a current 2026 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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2026 membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take around 10 days to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current  membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take around 10 days to come through and you must produce your membership PDF on the day of weigh or you cannot compete regardless of who you are. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. You will be told to leave. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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

Sunday: https://form.jotform.com/251535520599361

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. 

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

Remember – you  will need a current  membership FOR THAT year you are competing AT WEIGH IN. Memberships take around 10 days to come through. No membership PDF – NO competing. You cannot buy it on the day of competition. 

If you are are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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. 

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. 

If you are new and are applying for membership write “waiting” in the membership number box on the entry form and use the link below to update your  membership number as soon as you get it. Its very easy. 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS: 

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: 

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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