Competition Schedule 2024/25 for 2025

 

 
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 yuo 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) event. 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. 

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 quaify 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, A/WPC European and UK Power Games 2024 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. 

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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 LIST for 2025 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 2025 (Qualifiers between August and September 2024 will still qualify you for A/BPU UK Powerlifitng Games in October 2024)

SEPTEMBER 2024

ONE OF THE LAST QUALIFIERS FOR The A/BPU Uited Kingdom Powerlifting Games 2024!!! 

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.

Facebook Event Page – all your event info is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/342608438919921

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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

 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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

OCTOBER 2024

 

The Umited Kingdom Powerlifting Games is a qualification ONLY competitition ONLY for those who meet the quaifying total but have not hit the quifying total for the British Full Power Championships. 

Those who compete, if they win their class they will gain an invitatin to the A/BPU Full Power British Championships 2025. 

Class winners are eligable to compete again at the UK Powerlifting Games without having to re-qualify again. 

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 5.6pm. 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 2025

When? 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: https://www.facebook.com/events/500641432567522

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 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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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 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. 

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

 

A/BPU Newcastle Qualifiers for 2025 – NOW LIVE!!

When? 26 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

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 2024 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

NOVEMBER 2024

A/BPU SUPERMASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE NEC! PLUS THE BOMB SQUAD AND EQUIPPED FULL POWER!

NOW LIVE  

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.

BOMB SQUAD – no cap on entries — this is for the equipped bench only including the unlimited division – open to all ages. 

 

SUNDAY 3.11.2024:

MALE Masters full power – entries capped at 35

EQUIPPED FULL POWER FLIGHT – all equipment, all ages, male and female capped at 15

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: https://form.jotform.com/242084942290356

 

 

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! 

 

 

A/BPU South Coast Eastbourne 1 Qualifier – NOW LIVE

When? 16th November 

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: https://www.facebook.com/events/369637176000528

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/242243551668358

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 2024/25 membership  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 

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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 Warwick Qualifier (November) – NOW LIVE – closing 1st November

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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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 Gloucestershire 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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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

December 2024

The A/BPU Push Pull South West Showdown and Qualifier for 2025 – NOW LIVE

Qualfier for the A/BPU Single Lift British at the FitXpo in Manchester and the A/WPC European Championships 2025 in Poland. 

Where? Platform Gym, Unit 1 Riverside Road Pottington industrial Estate EX31 1QN

When? 14 December 2024 for 2025

Facebook Event Page: To come 

Times: Start time is 9am 

Weigh in times: 24 Hour 9am to 10am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh ins 7-8am. 

Athlete Limit: 40

Host and Promoter: Platform Gym and Mr Steve Middleton-Lowes

Venue Web Site: https://platform-gym.co.uk/

THIS IS A CHRISTMAS COMPETITION! 

Steve, in his Christmas festive spirit is hosting THE single lift showdown at his fairy grotto known as Platform Gym. Not only will be have mince pies he will also have some extremely hungry and happy lifters all trying to get the best lifter award. We are, as well as a “powerlifting” federation, all about the single lifts and particularly equipped. We are the “home” of single lifting in the UK. 

Here, at Platform Gym they have the spotters who will catch you regardless of whether you are raw or unlimited bench and pick you up on deadlift – so all you have to focus on is your lifting. Add to that a very supportive and fun atmosphere and you have one hell of a Christmas special event. 

Come and break records, come and quaify for the European team for 2025, the A/BPU British Single Lifts Championships 2025, the only gateway to representing Great Britain at the World Championships and be part of the fun. 

ENTRY FORM https://form.jotform.com/242115553757357

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 North Wales December Qualifiers  – NOW LIVE

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: https://form.jotform.com/242115547182352

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 South Westish Salisbury Qualifiers for 2025 – 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 2025. 

When? 14 and 15 December 2024

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. 

What is 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 

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 SATURDAY: https://form.jotform.com/242115401316340

ENTRY FORM SUNDAY: https://form.jotform.com/242116042037342

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

2025

January 2025

A/BPU Nottingham Qualifiers  –  NOW FULL

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: NOW FULL

ENTRY FORM SUDAY: NOW 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. 

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

 

February 2025

WPC Egypt World Cup, Cairo 

Full details of the venue, schedule and final confirmation of the dates (they will be similar dates) should be in the next 2 weeks. GET READY TO QUALIFY!

I am pleased to announce I will be taking a team – should you wish to go- to the WPC World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on the 1st to 6th February 2025. This also your gateway to a week in the sun after the competition in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh or Luxor ( I am not suggestion before!). Please note – I am waiting for final confirmation which should be in the next few days.
 
You will need ONE the following to be able to apply to go:
1) To have competed at the A/BPU Full Power or Single Lift British Championships 2024
2) To have competed at the A/WPC European Championships 2024
3) To have competed at the AWPC World Championships 2024 or be on the team for the WPC World Championships 2024
4) To have competed at the upcoming A/BPU Powerlifting Games 2024
5) to have qualified for the A/BPU United Kingdom Powerlifting Games, A/WPC European Championhips or the A/BPU British Full Power of Single Lifts Championships 2025 BY THE 20th DECEMBER 2024.
 
Registration will open on the 1st October. Entries will close on the 20th December.
This is open to ABPU and BPU members who qualify. 
 
MORE INFORMATION TO COME!
 

A/BPU South Coast Eastbourne Qualfier 2 – GOING LIVE 1st October

When? 17th February

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

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: 

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 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 North West Warrington Qualifiers 

When? 22-23 February

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: 

Emtry 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

 

 
 
 

MARCH 2025

When? 8 March 2025 GOING LIVE 1st NOVEMBER

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:

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 2024 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

All very secret until we get the confirmation – but yes – a LONDON area qualifier!

A/BPU South Yorkshire Qualifier 2025 (Mexborough) – going live 1st November 

When? 29 and 30 March 2025

Host and Venue? PowerXFitness Gym, Rowms Lane, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8AA

Promoters: Emma and Kalle Ylitalo-James 

Venue Web Site: https://powerxfitness.co.uk/

Start Time: 10am each day 

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.

What is the Split? Saturday: Open and Master Men
Sunday: Junior and Teen Men, ALL Women

Scott and Keenan return to the A/BPU Qualifiers to host another outstanding meet as well as Helen’s cooking on sale! The top level RAW lifter Keenan Freer, already with years of experience under his belt and his co-host run a tight ship at PowerXFitness and have a particular interest in new and mid-level competitors still finding their feet, In saying that the “crew from Leeds” are regulars here so you can also see some astounding world level competitors. 

At this competition first time lifters are extremely welcome as we have the space and time to give you and there is a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Those coming back to the sport, having had a break or are still finding their way will also appreciate the more relaxed but hyped atmosphere. 

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

 

A/BPU MANCHESTER CENTRAL (SILA) QUALIFIER 2025 – GOING LIVE 1st November 

When? 22-23 March

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. 

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

 

A/BPU Warwick Qualifier (March) – GOING LIVE 1st November

When? 23 March 

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.

What is the Split? Saturday: Open and Master Men
Sunday: Junior and Teen Men, ALL Women

Athlete Limit: 40 per day

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 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

 

 

 
 
 

A/BPU Southern Hampshire (Alton) Qualifiers 

GOING LIVE 1st November

When: 23 and 23 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

 

APRIL 2025

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 9am to 11am and 5-6pm. On the day weigh in for both days is 7-8am.
 
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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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 South Westish (Salisbury) Qualifier NUMBER 2!! GOING LIVE 1st DECEMBER

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 2025. 

When? 12-13 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. 

What is 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 

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 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 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. 

Is your membership up to date? Remember – you  will need a current 2024 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 Cornwall Qualifiers GOING LIVE 1st DECEMBER

When? 20th April 

Where? Revolution Fitness, St. Ives R.F.C, Alexandra Rd, Saint Ives TR26 1ER

Venue Website: https://www.facebook.com/revfitstives/

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/500641432567522

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 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

MAY 2025

A/BPU British Single Lifts British Championships 2025 

at the FitXpo, Manchester 

When? May 2025 – date to be confirmed

Where? The FitXpo, Manchester Convention Centre, Windmill Street, Manchester 

How do I compete? By qualifying at one of our qualifiers, by being a reigning British Champion from 2024, being a reigning World Champion of 2024 or by winning your class at the United Kingdom Powerlifting Games 2024. 

More to come………………………

JUNE 2025

A/WPC European Championsips 2025

When? 9-15 June 2025

Where? Terminal Event Center ul, Rakietowa Street, Wroclaw, Poland (near the airport)

What is the Split? We dont know yet! 

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 highm 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

When?  22 to 28 July 2025 

Where? Pendulum Hotel and Convention Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

What is the Split? To be arranged – expected to be finalised by November 2024

How do I compete? By qualification and invitation only.. You can do this by competing at one of our qualifiers and hitting the qualifying total, you can also do this by being British or World reigning Champion 2024. 

You will recieve your invitation shortly. 

AUGUST 2025

AWPC World Championships 2025

When: August 2025 we probably wont have dates until early 2025. 

Where: Baton Rouge, Louisanna, USA, This is cose to New Orleans 

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 

NOVEMBER 2025

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 

DECEMBER 2025

A/BPU United Kingdom Powerlifting Games 

When? December – dae to be confirmed 

Where? atthe FITFEST GAMES – Natinal Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. 

Oh yes baby – we are going BIG!

2026

June 2026

JULY 2026

When? 6 to 12 July 2026 

Where? The Pendulum Hotel and Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

SEPTEMBER 2026