Weightlifting & Para-Powerlifting Championships 2025-26

Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 23:59 – Student / Competitor Deadline 

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline) 

Thursday 12 March 2025 at 23:59 – Institution Administrator Deadline 

(Institutional Administrators are given 48 hours after the student / competitor deadline to approve entries)

Qualification totals are as follow: 

Women’s 

Men’s 

All qualification scores must have been achieved between 22 February 2025 and 22 February 2026. 

If you have any issues or any queries about any of the qualification requirements, please contact the event lead.

To apply for the competition all eligible competitors must follow these steps:  

1. Competitor to apply to the event on BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)  

2. Institution administrator approves entry (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)  

3. BUCS approves/denies entry into competition and publishes confirmed entry list  

Any data will be handled in accordance with BUCS Privacy Policy  

By participating in this event you agree to adhere to BUCS General Event Disclaimer  

To check whether you are eligible to compete in BUCS competitions, please visit REG 4 Individual Eligibility.   

BWL Membership Number 

Qualification total (for weightlifting, no qualification required for para event) 

Entry total 

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy 

If you are withdrawing after the entry window closes, please contact British Weight Lifting – [email protected] 

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event and contact [email protected].

BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue.  

If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact [email protected] 

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite.  

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission.  

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