2019 National Competition Dates Released!
British Weight Lifting are delighted to release the 2019 competition and event calendar along with the 2019 updated Technical Competition Rules and Regulations.
Key dates include the addition of a new competition The English Age Groups Championships which will be open to six ages groups between U10-U23 and will take place on February 23-24 at Venue 360, Luton.
The British University Championships take place between 13-14 April, with The British Senior Championships returning to the Ricoh Arena on 8-9 June, this will also be a British Olympic Qualification Championship and International Open.
Tier
|
Discipline |
Event |
Date |
Venue |
3 |
WL |
BWL Midlands Age Groups Winter Open |
13 January |
Fortitude Gym, Gloucestershire |
2 |
PL |
England Para Powerlifting Championships and Open |
19 January |
Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes |
3 |
WL |
England Development Open |
19 January |
Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes |
2 |
WL |
England Senior Championships |
19-20 January |
Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes |
2 |
WL |
England Masters Championships |
20-January |
Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes |
3 |
WL |
BWL Northern Regional Youth Series |
26-January |
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield |
3 |
WL |
BWL Southern Regional Youth Series |
27-January |
CrossFit Colchester, Colchester |
2 |
WL |
England U10 and U12 Championships |
23-24 February |
Venue 360, Luton |
2 |
WL |
England U15 and U17 Championships |
23-24 February |
Venue 360, Luton |
2 |
WL |
England U20 and U23 Championships |
23-24 February |
Venue 360, Luton |
3 |
WL |
BWL South Open Series 1 |
April TBC |
TBC |
3 |
WL |
BWL Midlands Open Series 1 |
April TBC |
TBC |
1 |
WL |
British University & College Championships |
13-14 April |
St Mary's University, Twickenham |
3 |
PL |
BWL Para Powerlifting Spring Open |
13-14 April |
St Mary's University, Twickenham |
3 |
WL |
BWL North Open Series 1 |
26-27 April |
Underground Training Station, The Wirral |
1 |
PL |
British Para Powerlifting Championships and Open |
8-June |
Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
3 |
WL |
British Development Open |
8-June |
Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
1 |
WL |
British Olympic Qualification Championships and International Open |
8-9 June |
Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
1 |
WL |
British Masters Championships |
9-June |
Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
3 |
WL |
BWL North Open Series 2 |
6-7 July |
Barton Athletic Club, Manchester |
3 |
WL |
BWL Midlands Open Series 2 |
July TBC |
TBC |
3 |
WL |
BWL South Open Series 2 |
July TBC |
TBC |
1 |
WL |
British U15 and U17 Championships |
5-6 October |
TBC |
1 |
WL |
British U20 and U23 Championships |
5-6 October |
TBC |
3 |
WL |
BWL North Open Series 3 |
19-20 October |
Middlesbrough Weightlifting Club, Middlesbrough |
3 |
WL |
BWL Midlands Open Series 3 |
October TBC |
TBC |
3 |
WL |
BWL South Open Series 3 |
October TBC |
TBC |
2 |
PL |
England Para Powerlifting Championships and Open |
November TBC |
TBC |
3 |
WL |
England Development Open |
November TBC |
TBC |
2 |
WL |
England Senior Championships |
November TBC |
TBC |
2 |
WL |
England Masters Championships |
November TBC |
TBC |
We are also pleased to publish our updated Technical Competition Rules and Regulations, which can be viewed here
Key changes to look out for are outlined below:
1.1 Age Groups
Changes to Development lifting age groups – Section 1.1.2 Page 7
Changes to the dates age groups are calculated – Section 1.1.2 Page 7
1.2 Bodyweight Categories
Adoption of new bodyweight categories at all age groups – Section 1.2.1 – 1.2.4 Pages 7 & 8
5.1 BWL Competition Structure
Update on types of competition recognised by BWL within the competition structure for Great Britain – Section 5.1.1 Pages 18 & 19
5.6 Qualification Processes for Tier 1 and Tier 2 (England only) events
Change to the qualification process for the British Senior Championships – Section 5.6.1 Page 21
Change to the qualification process for the England Senior Championships – Section 5.6.2 Page 21
- Introduction and Call Times
Introduction of call-times for lifter presentations – Section 6.5.1 Page 25
- Classification of Lifters and Teams
Update on recognition of winners and Champion for BWL events – Section 6.8.2 Page 28
For further information please email competitions@britishweightlifting.org
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