This section provides information about forthcoming bodybuilding, powerlifting and strongman competitions, as well as other events of interest. Details of each event include the date, the federation, the organisers, contact details, classes and links.
The page will be updated monthly with new events being added. If you know of an event and it's not included below, please email details to hazel@muscletalk.co.uk. Please also email if there are any changes or errors.
Bodybuilding
Details of Federations:
UK
- BNBF (British Natural Bodybuilding Federation)
- EPF ( English Physique Federation)
- IBFA (International Bodybuilding and Fitness Association)
- INBA ( International Natural Bodybuilding Association)
- NABBA (National Amateur Bodybuilding Association)
- NPA (Natural Physiques Association)
- UKBFF (United Kingdom Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation – formally English Federation of Bodybuilders – EFBB)
- WABBA (World Amateur Bodybuilding Association)
- WPF ( World Physique Federation)
Competition Dates
2010
13th March – NABBA N.Ireland Area Show, La Mon Hotel and Country Club, Belfast – contact Lorraine Dunbar on 07860565101 or jlrmac@btinternet.com
21st March – UKBFF North West Championships, PRR Hall, Warrington – contact CNP Professional, 0161-3208145
17th April – NABBA South Area Show, The Gaiety Lounge, Southsea, Portsmouth – contact Mike@mike-king.com
18th April – UKBFF South Coast Championships, the Guild Hall, Portsmouth – contact Paul Smith 0239-2231700
24th April - NABBA Rothes Hall, Rothes Square, Fife – contact Ian Lawrence on 07957941878
25th April - NABBA West Area, The Corn Exchange, Exeter – contact Tony Turner on (01752) 708418
1st May - NABBA South East Area Show, The Beck Theatre, Hayes, Middlesex – contact Daniel Breen na88aseast@yahoo.co.uk or 01708 736043
1st May - NABBA Wales Area, Memorial Hall, Barry – contact Mike Richards at Bodymasters gym on 01633 255663
9th May - NABBA Midlands Area Show & Pro AM, Brierley Hill Civic Hall – contact Jim Charles on 01384 892976
9th May – UKBFF Scottish Championships, Paisley Town Hall, Paisley – contact Planet Bodybuild 01418874777 / 07884230475
15th May - NABBA North East Area Show, Batley Frontier Variety Club, Bradford Road – contact Paul Jeffreys on 01274 730718 or 07889399107
16th May - NABBA North Area, The Borough Hall, Hartlepool - contact Eddy Ellwood Jnr. on 01429 891800
16th May - NABBA North West Area, (Qualifier for NABBA Britain and WFF Mr Universe), Southport Theatre and Convention centre – contact Michael Sullivan on 01704 231764
16th May – UKBFF London & S.E. Championships, Beck Theatre, Hayes UB3 2UE – contact Julian Feinstein 0208-8927037
22nd - 23rd May - Body Power Expo, Birmingham NEC www.bodypowerexpo.co.uk/2010 - Ticket Hotline 0871 230 5594
29th May - NABBA Britain Finals, Southport Theatre and Convention Centre – contact NABBA HQ for further details on 01384 898578
30th May – UKBFF Channel Islands Championships, Fort Regent, Jersey – contact Richard Hamon 07797760080 / 01534 504888
30th May – BNBF Scottish Qualifier, SECC Glasgow, contact BNBF www.bnbf.co.uk
13th June - 2010 Mr Titan Show, Hackney Empire Theatre – contact Titan43uk@yahoo.co.uk or call 0774 882 2586
20th June – BNBF Southern Qualifier Alexandra Theatre Bognor Regis, contact BNBF www.bnbf.co.uk
27th June - UKBFF MuscleTalk Championships (Qualifier), Bedford Corn Exchange, St. Pauls Square Bedford, MK40 1SL - contact Hazel on (01536 484631) or hazel@muscletalk.co.uk - (more info here)
4th July – BNBF Northern Ireland Championships, The Waterfront Hall, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH – contact Stephen Graham 07740554640
4th July – BNBF Welsh Qualifier, Dolman Theatre, Newport - contact BNBF www.bnbf.co.uk
25th July – BNBF Central Qualifier, Alban Arena St Albans - contact BNBF www.bnbf.co.uk
31st July - The Herts and Beds Open FirstTimers Championships, Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Lake Street, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RX - contact Colloseum gym (01525 850770), The Gym Dunstable (01582 67089)
1st August – BNBF Northern Qualifier, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester - contact BNBF www.bnbf.co.uk
22nd August –UKBFF South West Classic Bodybuilding and Open Championships, The Corn- Exchange Dorchester – contact Sean Ferguson 01305-262162
29th August –UKBFF Kent Klassic Championships, Woodville Place Halls, Gravesend, DA12 1DD – contact Sarah Bridges 07956922662
5th September – UKBFF East of England Championships, Y-Theatre, Leicester – contact Dennis Christopher 0116 2152964
12th September – UKBFF Welsh Championships, Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot – contact Mike Gelsei 01443-217550 / 07949349754
19th September – UKBFF Midlands Championships, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham – contact Warren Dyson 0121-3271994 / 07887566551
26th September – UKBFF North East Championships, Leeds Town Hall – contact Geoff or John 01423-504516
26th September – NABBA England, Brierly Civic Hall – contact Val & Jim Charles 01384 - 892976
3rd October – UKBFF West Midlands Championships, Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa – contact 0247-6229269
9th & 10th October – UK British Championships, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5ND – contact UKBFF 0151-9314090 (tickets available online from 1.07.10)
10th October – BNBF British Finals, SECC Glasgow - contact BNBF www.bnbf.co.uk
17th October – UKBFF Mr. Hercules – qualifier for British 2011 – contact Scot Horton 01206 573737
23rd October – NABBA UK, Batley Frontier Variety Club, Bradford road, Batley – contact Paul Jeffreys 01274 – 730718
30th October – NABBA Universe 2010, Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, contact NABBA HQ 01384 - 898578
November (DTA) – UKBFF Stars of Tomorrow & London Classic, qualifier for British 2011 – contact 01206 573737
28th November – Allsports Novice Finals & British Youth Champs, Brierly Civic Hall – contact Val & Jim Charles 01384 - 892976
Powerlifting
Details of Federations:
UK
- BDFPA (British Drug Free Powerlifting Association) - allow single ply gear and 2m wraps
- BWLA (British Weightlifting/lifters Association - formally British Amateur Weightlifting Association - BAWLA) - allow single ply gear and 2m wraps
- BPC(British Powerlifting Congress) - allow multi ply gear and 2.5m wraps
- BPO (British Powerlifting Organisation) - allow single ply gear and 2.5m wraps
- WSA (Welsh Strength Association)
Ireland
- IPO (Irish Powerlifting Organisation - linked to the BPO)
- IDFPA (Irish Drug Free Powerlifting Association – linked to the BDFPA)
- IGPC (Irish Global Powerlifting Congress – linked to the BPC)
- IPF (Irish Powerlifting Federation – linked to BAWLA)
North America
- AAU Powerlifting (American Athletics Union)
- APA (American Powerlifting Association – linked to WPA)
International
- GPC (Global Powerlifting Committee)
- IPF (International Powerlifting Federation)
- WDFPF (World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation)
- WPA (World Powerlifting Association – linked to APA)
- WPC (World Powerlifting Congress)
- WPF (World Powerlifting Federation)
- WPO (World Powerlifting Organisation)
- WUAP (World United Amateur Powerlifting)
Competition Dates
2010
14th Feb - Welsh Powerlifting Championship Cup, Four Seasons Social Club, Trallwyn, Swansea - contact The Welsh Strength Association and Welsh Powerlifting Union, Phil Richard at phil.323@ntlworld.com
28th Feb – GBPF Northwest Unequiped Bench and Deadlift, Intershape gym, Colne, BB8 0AD.
28th March – Midlands and Northern Qualifier - Powerlifting and Raw Lifting - Tibshelf College, Derbyshire, England
23rd May – GBPF Lancs and Cheshire Powerlifting plus NW Unequipped, Intershape gym, Colne, BB8 0AD.
1st August – GBPF Roses Cup Lancs vs Yorks 2010, Intershape gym, Colne, BB8 0AD.
21st August - GBPF All England Powerlifting Championships 2010
3rd October - GBPF NW Benchpress Championships, Olympic Sports Gym Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SX
5th December – GBPF Northwest Powerlifting Championships, Intershape gym, Colne BB8 0AD
Strongman
Details of Federations:
Ireland
- ISA (Irish Strongman Association)
North America
Competition Dates
2010
23rd January – Adlington Push and Pull 2010, Adlington Barbell Club, Chorley – contact adlingtonBBC@hotmail.co.uk
24th January – Winter Record Breakers Challenge, Marinecraft Gym, Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, G82 4BG – telephone 01389 732889
27th February – Unit 20 Novice Classic, Dalmeny, EH29 9EN
27th March - UK's Strongest Man Under 105kg, Southern Qualifier
3rd April – Unit 20 First Timers Competition, Dalmeny, EH29 9EN
11th April –UK's Strongest Man Under 105kg Northern Qualifier, Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster – contact Ben France benfrance@ymail.com
18th April – UK's Strongest Man Under 105kg, Midlands Qualifier will be held on April 18th, venue tbc
29th May – Help the Heroes Strongman Challenge, Ironworx, Swindon.
22nd - 23rd June - Body Power Expo, Birmingham NEC www.bodypowerexpo.co.uk/2010 - Ticket Hotline 0871 230 5594
Olympic Lifting
6th February – Northern Masters Weightlifting Championships (Qualifier), Mytholmroyd Community and Leisure Centre, HX7 5DY
27th March – British Masters Weightlifting Championships, Lilleshall National Sports Centre
Arm Wrestling
3rd February – The Future of Arm Wrestling Exhibition, Time Out nightclub, High Street, Bedford. Cash prizes for contestants – contact Dave O'Neill 07595339769 (tickets in advance only)
Others
Details of Federations:
- BHSA (British Hand Strength Association)
Competition Dates
None currently listed