The British Age Group Championships is a growing and more popular weightlifting event for the younger lifter in the UK.

The 2026 British Age Group Championships will take place on 3-4 October 2026 at Royds Hall Sports Centre, Huddersfield, bringing together the UK's top young weightlifters to compete on the national stage.

Across two days of competition, athletes from across the country will showcase their talent as they compete for British Age Group titles and continue their development within the British Weight Lifting pathway.

Competition Schedule

Saturday 3 October

• Under 20
• Under 23
• Under 12

Sunday 4 October

• Under 15
• Under 17
• Under 10

Venue

Royds Hall Sports Centre
Luck Lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4HA

Qualification

The qualification system for the 2026 British Age Group Championships will be published by 30 June 2026.

Please check this page regularly for further event information, including the qualification system, entry process, schedule and spectator details.

British Weight Lifting looks forward to welcoming the next generation of athletes to the platform this October.