Join the hundreds of weightlifting clubs across the country that have access and support to exclusive perks only available from a British Weight Lifting membership.
BWL Club Affiliation - (£35)
Our affiliated club scheme is reserved for those clubs who want to be an officially recognised Olympic or Paralympic weightlifting club which can organise a BWL recognised competition.
Benefits
- BWL Certificate and affiliated club logo to display in your Facility
- BWL club insurance cover
- Ability to organise an official BWL Tier 3 competition
- Access to club development guidance and funding support
- Regular newsletters/updates
- Opportunity to feature in our newsletters
- Exclusive discounts on weightlifting equipment
- Exclusive benefits from BWL partners
How to become a BWL affiliated club
Visit Sport 80 here and create an account.
Once you have created an account you will then be able to add your club from your personal account
Is my club eligible?
To be eligible to become a BWL affiliated club you will need the following:
Head Coach (Compulsory)
Requirement |
Evidence |
Coaching certificate uploaded to our Sports80 membership system |
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Active membership on our Sports80 system |
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Valid licence found on our Sports80 system |
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Valid DBS uploaded to your Sports80 account |
Welfare/Safeguarding Officer (Compulsory)
Requirement |
Evidence |
Active membership on our Sports80 system |
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Active DBS uploaded to your Sports80 account |
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Significant Safeguarding knowledge |
Evidenced by having a 3-hour face-to-face qualification |
An up-to-date Safeguarding qualification with certification recognised by the CPSU (Please note the qualification must be face-to-face or virtual classroom, e-learning qualifications will not be accepted) |
Certificate uploaded to your Sports80 account. |
Find out more about this role here
Secretary (Advisory)
Requirement |
Evidence |
Active membership on our Sports80 system |
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Safeguarding knowledge |
Advisory |
Club Constitution
Requirement |
Evidence |
A Club Constitution will help to clarify how you would like your club to be run. |
Displayed in your gym |
Club Development
British Weight Lifting’s aim is to offer support for clubs to grow and develop and can advise on grants and awards available to enhance their equipment, facilities and coaching qualifications. British Weight Lifting will also offer assistance to new clubs who want to set up and will advise on any grants available as well as putting them in touch with the local County Sports Partnership who can also assist with the setting up and development of clubs.
Partners
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Funding Partner
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Funding Partner
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Official Partner
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Official Partner
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Official Equipment Partner
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Official Partner
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Partner
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Funding Partner
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Official Strategic Partner
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Official Strategic Partner
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Official Straetgic Partner
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Official ELearning Partner
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Official Awarding Organisation
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Official Course Endorsement
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Official Partner
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Official Partner
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Weight Lifting Foundation Charity
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Official Partner