
The British Powerlifting Organization (BPO) is the British affiliate of the World Powerlifting Federation (WPF).
Drug Testing
The BPO does not drug test.
Equipment
Single ply bench press shirts are allowed in polyester. No denim or canvas. Velcro enclosed shirts are acceptable. Single ply lifting suits are also allowed in polyester. Single ply polyester briefs are permitted. Knee wraps up to 2.5m are acceptable.
Age Divisions
Open: 15+
Teenage: 15-19
Junior: 20-23
Master: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Weight Classes
Men
56kg Class from 0 to 56.0kg
60kg Class from 56.01 to 60.0kg
67.5kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5kg
75kg Class from 67.51 to 75.0kg
82.5kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5kg
90kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0kg
100kg Class from 90.01 to 100.0kg
100kg Class from 100.01 to 110.0kg
125kg Class from 110.01 to 125.0kg
140kg Class from 125.01 to 140.0kg
140+kg Class from 140.01 upwards
Women
48kg Class from 0 to 48.0kg
52kg Class from 48.01 to 52.0kg
56kg Class from 52.01 to 56.0kg
60kg Class from 56.01 to 60.0kg
67.5kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5kg
75kg class from 67.51 to 75.0kg
82.5kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5kg
90kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0kg
90+kg Class from 90.01 upwards
Membership Fee
£30 per year for adults, £25 for ages 15-19.
Contact Information
David Carter
BPO
"Lavieville"
11 Fieldway, Tongham
Farnham, Surry, GU10 1BQ
Great Britain
Tel: 07770 757321
Fax: 01252 334800
Email: davidtcarter@live.co.uk
BPO Website