To enter a competition, you firstly need to ensure you have a membership in place. Visit our Individual Memberships page to learn more.
Once you have your membership, you can take a look at our event calendar and click on the event that you would like to enter. Alternatively take a look at the British Weight Lifting Competition calendar, as all Weightlifting Wales events are listed here and you will need to enter a competition via the British Weight Lifting Sport80 system.
When you are finding a competition to enter, make note of the 'entry deadline' date. Competition entries will usually close around a month prior to the event, sometimes even longer, so make sure you check this information to avoid missing out.
Prior to any competition, you should make sure you are familiar with the rules and regulations of competing, you can find out more about the technical rules on the British Weight Lifting website.
All competitors must comply with the anti-doping rules and WW events are registered with UKAD, meaning any competitor at any level and age may be drug tested in competition. For information about anti-doping, visit the anti-doping page on this website and the UKAD website.
Coaches will need to have in place a current membership with British Weight Lifting, a Level 2 Weightlifting qualification, an enhanced DBS and we highly recommend all coaches attend a safeguarding course.
RECORDS
Welsh records will only be accepted from Tier 1, Tier 2 and international competitions. Tier 3 results will not be accepted
WHAT TO WEAR
At Development Age Group and Tier 3 club competitions, lifters may compete in shorts and T-shirt.
After progressing to Tier 2 (Home Nations) and Tier 1 (British) competitions lifters must wear a weightlifting costume (leotard) which complies with the following criteria:
• Must be one piece
• Must be collarless
• May be of any colour
• Must not cover the knees
• Must not cover the elbows
More information can be found in the Technical and Competition Rules and Regulations