From First Competition
to National Championships
BWL hosted events
24 Oct
Adaptive Open
Tree Tops School, Essex
4-6 Dec
English Championships
NEC, Birmingham
19-21 Feb
English Age Group Championships
Oldbury Academy, Birmingham
10-11 Apr
BUCS
Lincoln University, Lincoln
5-6 Jun
British Championships
Telford International Centre, Telford
2-3 Oct
British Age Group Championships
TBC
4-5 Dec
English Championships
TBC
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
BWL competition categories cater for different ages, abilities and levels of experience, giving lifters the opportunity to compete, challenge themselves and track their progress. Whether you're taking part in your first competition or aiming for national honours, there are opportunities to get involved, develop your skills and find your place in the sport.
British competitions
Our British Championships bring together the UK's top senior, masters and age group athletes across weightlifting and para powerlifting. These events showcase the highest level of domestic competition and celebrate the very best talent in our sports.
English competitions
The English Championships provide national-level competition opportunities for senior, masters and age group athletes. Lifters must achieve the relevant qualification standards to secure their place on the platform.
Open entry competitions
Open entry competitions take place across the country throughout the year. They are a great way to gain competition experience, record official totals and take the first step towards qualifying for national championships.
Competition calendar
Looking for your next competition? Explore the British Weight Lifting competition calendar to find upcoming events across weightlifting and para powerlifting.
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