Regional Squad Selection & Come and Try Day!

The Regional Squad programme is a 12-month program and is an athlete’s first introduction to working with the BWL Pathway coaching team.

What is it?

The Regional Squad programme is a 12-month program and is an athlete’s first introduction to working with the BWL Pathway coaching team. Athletes will be guided through a progressive syllabus of learning which will increase their understanding of what it takes to succeed in the sport and reinforce the fundamental skills they need to develop to achieve their ambitions. The squads are divided into southern, central, and northern regions and into three groups:

• Regional Foundations
• Regional Youth
• Regional Junior & U23s

Regional Youth and Regional Junior & U23 Squad

Regional Youth and Regional Junior & U23 Squad selections will take place immediately after the British Age Groups and will be based upon two criteria:

• Pathway ranking of results from January 2022 until the British Age-groups
• Previous squad engagement

Successful athletes will be contacted and invited to the regional squads taking place at the venue and dates below.

Regional Foundations Come and Try Day!

The Regional Foundations Squad is the first step onto the pathway.

The Come and Try Day is a great opportunity for youth lifters in England interested in joining the regional squad programme. Athletes will be taken through weightlifting and functional movement skills with the aim to join the Regional Foundations squad.

Who it is for?

• BWL Members (or must be prior to squad)
• Competed in at least one BWL competition (or aim to within 3 months)
• Younger teens aged 12-15 years old who are early in their weightlifting journey 
• Train 2-3 days per week and compete   
• Are committed to exploring the sport and want to learn.  
• Foundations athletes are invited to up to 4 squads per year and must attend all 4 to complete the program 
• The foundations program is a gateway to regional youth squads.  
• Athletes on this program will receive access to the Complete British Weightlifter Level 1 certificate 

Where and when is it?

The England Regional Pathway Squads are divided into three regions – South, Central, and North.

• Southern Region – 9am-11am, Saturday 26th November @ Brunel University London.
• Midlands Region - 9am-11am, Sunday 18^th December @ Nottingham University, Nottingham.
• Northern Region -9am-11am, Saturday 26^th November@ Pride Performance, Warrington.

Where do I sign up?

Please complete the applications form here. If you are successful, you will be contacted prior to the squad by one of our pathway officers