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
A Level 2 BWL Coach Qualification	Coaching certificate uploaded to our Sports80 membership system
Full Membership	Active membership on our Sports80 system excluding spectator membership
Valid BWL Coaching licence	Valid licence found on our Sports80 system
Valid DBS check	You will be contacted by BWL with further information

Welfare/Safeguarding Officer (Compulsory)

Requirement	Evidence
A valid British Weight Lifting membership	Active membership on our Sports80 system
Valid DBS check	You will be contacted by BWL with further information
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
Supporter Membership	Active membership on our Sports80 system
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.