A/BPU Belfast, Northern Ireland Qualifier for United Kingdom Powerlifting Games 2027, British Single Lifts Championships 2027 @ Arnold Sports Festival UK, & British Full Power Championships @Pendulum Hotel, Manchester and A/WPC European Championships, Italy Qualification for 2027

 A/BPU Belfast, Northern Ireland Qualifier
Qualifier for:
A/BPU Single Lifts British Championships 2027 @ The Arnold Sports Festival UK
A/BPU Full Power British Championships 2027 – gateway to the AWPC World Championships (USA) and WPC World Championships (Poland)
A/WPC European Championships 2027, Catania, Sicily, Italy

When? 7th February 2027

Where? Unit 2-3, Riverpark Industrial Estate, Newtownabbey BT36 4TZ

Start Time? 10am

Maximum Athlete Limit: 30

Weigh in Times: (choose one)
10-11am and 5-6pm for 24 hour weigh in the DAY BEFORE.
8-9am on THE COMPETITION MORNING

The second /BPU competition in Northern Ireland!
First one in 2026 was a huge success and feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The gym’s owner Marty provided great production values, PA system beyond belief and a cracking crew of spotters and loaders and everyone enjoyed the competition.
RE: Form is the top powerlifting gym in Northern Ireland with all the kit one can hope for. From monolifts and specialty bars to combi racks, deadlift platforms and high quality machines for accessories, they have it all.
This competition has great space, host of warmup equipment and people happy to help, so it is well suited also for beginners and novices. Top venue, top people, that equates top lifting!

ENTRY FORM: 

MEMBERSHIP LINKS:

BPU: https://britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk/bpu-membership/

ABPU: https://britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk/abpu-membership/

To update your membership details on a competition, tell us you are changing a class or other at comp, that you will not be attending or anything else please use the following form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92526810123349

QUALIFYING TOTALS LINKS

https://britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk/qualifying-totals-2026-2027/

RECORDS DATABASE

https://britishpowerliftingunion.co.uk/a-bpu-records/

CONTACTS:

RECORDS: RECORDS@BRITISHPOWERLIFTINGUNION.CO.UK

MEMBERSHIPS: MEMBERSHIPS@BRITISHPOWERLIFTINGUNION.CO.UK

INVITATIONS: INVITATIONS@BRITISHPOWERLIFTINGUNION.CO.UK

GENERAL: INFO@BRITISHPOWERLIFTINGUNION.CO.UK

REFEREES: REFEREES@BRITISHPOWERLIFTINGUNION.CO.UK

INTERNATIONAL: EMMA@BRITISHPOWERLIFTINGUNION.CO.UK

 

TERMS AND CONFITIONS 

I hereby agree to enter this competition on the following terms:

 1.  In consideration of the acceptance of this entry thereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive and release any and all claims and damages I may have against the BPU, ABPU, the organisers, volunteers, Venue owners, their representatives, successors, and assignees for any and all injuries or bodily harm that I may suffer while competing at the BPU ABPU Northern Ireland Regional Qualifier.  I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of all risks involved with my participation in this event, and that to the best of my knowledge I am physically fit and able to participate in this event. I acknowledge I take part and are present completely at my own risk and take full repsonsibility for any all losses, injury, emotional or physical or any other claim. 

 2. That I know of no reason why I should not take part on the grounds of ill health or any other associated condition, known or unknown. 

 3.  I have paid my entry fee today which I understand is non-refundable under any circumstances,  Payment details for paypal and bank payment below which I understand is required to be paid on the same day this entry is sent to the BPU and ABPU. Entries will CLOSE when all classes are full - ths is a federsation policy and is non-nehotiable and made clear on the web site. 

  4. The federation will not hold or post any medals, trophies or other associated competiton winnings if the competitior does not collect them at the ceremony on the day. 

 5. All competitors MUST produce their membership card at weigh in otherwise the competitor shall not be permitted to compete. 

6/      PLEASE NOTE: ONLY 40 COMPETITIORS WILL BE TAKEN. THE ENTRIES WILL CLOSE AS SOON AS EACH DAY IF FULL

7. ALL Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of circumstances. Due to current conditions, you understand this competition may be postponed or cancelled and agree to this. This will not be discussed. By ticking "I agree" you understand this. 

8. Competitors must be aware that any abusive or threatening behaviour toward any member of staff, volunteer or other competitor will result in removal form the competition without refund.

9. I understand the health risks involved and am attending in full knowledge of those risks which I am solely repsonsible for. I do not hold the A/BPU WPC UK Ltd responsible for any health condition incurred from attendance to this venue or competition and will attend in full knowledge of the riskls. 

10. I understand that I must comply by all health and safety regimes put in place for this competition and failure to do so will result in my removal from this competition without refund. 

 

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY BANK TRANSFER

  Per category means for full powerlifting, or bench press only or deadlift only. this also includes your age class and weight category etc. If you wish to add another category, like bench press only as well as full power, this is 2 categories. this also applies to if you want to enter Masters AND Open as an example. 

Please note, if you do not cover the paypal fees you will be asked to do so. We have the option of bank transfer instead if you wish to have an option without paypal fees. 

By BANK TRANSFER

Entry Fees: 

PAYMENTS 

The entry fee for one category is £35

2 categories: £55

3 categorties - £75

Please make payments for bank transfer to: 

Account Number: 24195197 Sort Code: 60 11 40

Account name: BRITISH POWERLIFTING UNION 

++++please check the bank details before sending++++