The BPF/WPU competition classifications for 2025 outline a structured pathway for athletes to progress from national to international levels. Here's a breakdown of the competition structure and qualification criteria:

### 1. **British Qualifier**

- **Objective**: Serve as the initial qualifying stage for the National Championships.

- **Qualification Criteria**: The top 3 athletes in all classes will qualify for the National Championships.

### 2. **National Championships**

- **Objective**: Determine the top athletes who will represent their country at the European and World Championships.

- **Qualification Criteria**: The top 3 athletes in each class will qualify for the European & World Championships.

### 3. **European & World Championships**

- **Objective**: Identify the best athletes to compete at the highest level of international competition.

- **Qualification Criteria**: The top 2 athletes in each class will qualify for the Pro Invitational Expo and other International meets.

### Overall Aim

The BPF/WPU aims to provide all national and international athletes with the opportunity to compete at every level, ensuring a clear and fair progression from local competitions to global stages. This structure allows athletes to showcase their skills, gain experience, and achieve recognition on an international platform.

This classification system ensures a competitive yet inclusive environment, fostering growth and excellence in the sport.

BPF / WPU COMPETITION CLASSIFICATIONS 2025

EVENTS

  • Warriors of the north

    4th May 2025

    3 ferriby road

    barton-upon-humber

    DN18 5RJ

    10AM START

  • MEN OF STEEL 12th April 2025

    THE BPF ACADEMY

    3 AMBER DRIVE

    LANGLEY MILL

    NOTTINGHAM

    NG16 4BE

  • WOMEN OF IRON 12th April 2025

    THE BPF ACADEMY

    3 AMBER DRIVE

    LANGLEY MILL

    NOTTINGHAM

    NG16 4BE

  • BRITISH INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

    6th 7th 8th June 2025

    Coventry Rugby club

    Butts Park Arena

    Coventry

    CV1 3GE

    England

  • Open World Championship strict curl cup

    strict curl cup

    13th July 2025

    Boston high street

    Boston

  • EUROPEAN & COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

    18th 20th july 2025

    Spain

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  • Record breakers

    September 13th & 14th 2025

    84 PENSBY ROAD

    HASWELL

    CH60 7RF

    PROMOTERS :

    BPF/WPU

    DAN & DOM ECCLES

    HELL BELLS POWERLIFTING, WIRRAL

  • DAY OF THE DEAD

    November 2025

    THE BPF ACADEMY

    3 AMBER DRIVE

    LANGLEY MILL

    NOTTINHHAM

    NG16 4BE

  • WPU World Championships 2025

    weigh ins 27th comp 28th 29th 30th NOVEMBER 2025

    India

  • Griffiths Deadlift Cup

    Charity competition

    Supporting the British heart foundation

    XMAS GIFT FOR ALL LIFTERS ON THE DAY

    14TH DECEMBER 2025

    BPF Academy

    3 Amber Drive

    Langley Drive

    Nottingham

    NG164BE

  • The Monty Crown 2026

    The Monty Crown 2026

    PART 4

    FEBRUARY 2026

    3 AMBER DRIVE

    LANGLEY MILL

    NOTTINGHAM

    NG16 4BE

    welcome to the 3rd monty crown supprting our 4 leged freinds . in partnership with the PDSA

  • Project mayhem in Boston

    8th March 2026

  • WARRIORS OF THE NORTH

    3RD MAY 2026

  • WOMEN OF IRON MEN OF STEEL April 11th 2026

    THE BPF ACADEMY

    3 AMBER DRIVE

    LANGLEY MILL

    NOTTINGHAM

    NG16 4BE

  • Mr & Mrs O Masters Pro International Powerlifting Championships

    WELSH EXPO NOVEMBER 2026