Adaptive Open

24 October 2026

Tree Tops School, Essex

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About the event

The Adaptive Open is a groundbreaking competition that provides adaptive athletes with the opportunity to compete on an inclusive and welcoming platform. Designed to break down barriers and create more opportunities within the sport, the event celebrates athletes of all backgrounds, classifications and experience levels.

Adaptive Weightlifting

Showcase Your Strength

A Platform for Every Athlete

Athlete information

Adaptive Athletes

This competition is run in collaboration with Wodaptive, and will see adaptive weightlifting and weightlifting on the platform.

Adaptive weightlifters wishing to enter must be a BWL member. Due to the reduced number of competitions available to adaptive athletes, you can use code PPADPT26 when signing up for a reduced membership cost.

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Key downloads

Adaptive Athlete Guidance Adaptive Weightlifting Competition Rules and Regulations

Event timeline

30 September 2026 Entries Close

24 October 2026 Adaptive Open

Competition results

Results

Strong is for Everyone

Courses

For coaches, personal trainers and fitness professionals at every stage of their development

Clubs & gyms

Find a club or gym close to you or learn how your club, gym or school can get involved.

Competitions

Compete at the highest level, start your competive journey or enjoy the sport as a fan.

Media accreditation information

Accreditation Scope

Accredited media will receive access to designated media areas, and mixed zone opportunities (subject to final event operations plan).

Commercial partners will be prioritised for warm-up area access.

Media policy

All accredited media must adhere to the BWL Event Media Policy, including guidelines relating to filming, photography, and content  usage rights.

BWL Event Video and Photography Policy BWL Video and Photography Guidelines

Applications

Media accreditation for this event will open closer to the competition date. We’re looking forward to welcoming media representatives to the event. Please check back soon for application details, accreditation requirements and key deadlines.