Accepted Entries

A list of accepted entries can be found here.

Registration

All competitors must report to the weigh-in room at the designated time for their weight class.  There will be no separate registration. Weigh-in times can be found in the schedule.   

All competitors are required to bring their student ID to the weigh-in.

Schedule

The schedule can be found here.

Rules and Regulations

These championships are run under International Powerlifting Technical Rules. 

Withdrawals

Withdrawals after the entry closing date will still be charged the entry fee. No weight class changes are permitted on the day.

Parking

Car Park adjacent to Indoor track (or in vicinity). Parking must be paid for.

Changing Facilities

Sports Centre opposite indoor track.  

Food & Drink

There is a Lidl within walking distance of the University, as well as a Tesco extra that is a 5-minute drive away. We are also looking to get a vendor on site as the campus shops will be closed.

Anti Doping Testing

A selection of athletes chosen by the International Powerlifting Federation will be required to complete anti-doping testing at the event.

Presentations

Presentations will be at the end of each session. 

Competitors must not leave the venue prior to the presentation without specific permission from a British Powerlifting official.

BUCS Points

Please refer to Appendix 1 for the BUCS Points available at this event. Please note, to be awarded BUCS Points you must have beaten another competitor within your weight category.   

Women's and Men's team results will be extracted from individual scores. A minimum of two competitors are required to compete in the event to constitute a team entry i.e. two women for Women's Team, two men for Men's Team.  

The winner for each team competition will be the institution with the highest accumulative total of individual points.  

Photography & Videography

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event.   

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.

Safeguarding

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.  

To find out more or report a concern, please click here.

Sustainability

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact:  

  • All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport  

  • We have used local suppliers where possible   

  • Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use  

  • We are beginning to track our carbon footprint across BUCS events to identify areas of improvement.   

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas:   

  • Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste  

  • Ensure you are disposing of waste correctly – Check around the venue for specific recycling and food waste bins 

  • Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport  

  • Go paperless - use your phone for all event information