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23/10/2026

NI MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 – LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! 🏆

Entries close next weekend – don’t miss out!

Calling all Masters lifters!
Whether you’re chasing a PB, aiming for a qualifying total or simply love the buzz of competition, this is YOUR chance to step onto the platform!

📅 Sunday 15 November 2026
📍 Avenge CrossFit, Mallusk

A fantastic opportunity to compete alongside fellow Masters, celebrate our weightlifting community and put all that hard training to the test!

Don’t leave it too late – get your entry in now!

🔗 Entry link in bio

17/10/2026

NI YOUTH & MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026!
ENTRIES OPEN

Celebrating the young and the young at heart! 💪

From our rising stars to our experienced Masters, it’s time to celebrate the dedication, hard work and passion that make our weightlifting community so special!

Join us for a fantastic day of competition as our Youth and Masters athletes take to the platform to showcase their strength, determination and love for the sport.

Sunday 15 November 2026
Avenge CrossFit, Mallusk

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, competing for a title or simply enjoying being part of our brilliant weightlifting community, this is your moment to shine!

ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Youth
https://bwl.sport80.com/v/407437/e/competitions/38744/stage/17192/register

Masters

https://bwl.sport80.com/v/407437/e/competitions/38745/stage/17193/register

15/10/2026

NI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 – INVITES ARE OUT!!

Invitations are out to Northern Ireland’s top-ranked lifters for this year’s NI Championships so check your inbox for an official BWL email!

If you’ve received an invitation, please ACCEPT or DECLINE by Wednesday 21 October.

Places are limited, so if you’re unable to compete, please decline promptly to allow the next eligible athlete on the rankings to take your place.

Saturday 14 November
Avenge CrossFit, Mallusk

Important: Accepting your invitation does not complete your entry. You must also complete your competition registration to secure your place.

Proudly sponsored once again by Eleiko.

25/09/2026

A huge thank you to our volunteers!

Northern Ireland Weightlifting is entirely volunteer-led and behind every competition is a group of people giving up their own time to make it happen.

From setting up and packing away, to refereeing, loading, technical roles, weigh-ins and everything else that goes on behind the scenes, we truly could not continue to run our events without you.
Your time, knowledge and willingness to get involved are what allow our athletes to step onto the platform and compete.

So this is simply an appreciation post for everyone who continues to show up and support weightlifting in Northern Ireland.

Thank you. We genuinely couldn’t do it without you.
🩶🩵

04/09/2026

THE OUTSET OPEN –
GROUPS ANNOUNCED

Saturday 12 September
Outset Gym, Hulls Lane, Lisburn

The groups are out and we’re looking forward to a great competition and seeing everyone back on the platform!

A huge thank you to all our set-up volunteers, Technical Officials, referees and loaders who give their time to make these competitions happen. We couldn’t do it without you and your support is very much appreciated.

IMPORTANT – WEIGHT CHANGES
Any weight/category changes must be notified to us by 9am on Saturday 5 September.

See you all at Outset!

28/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!!

The Outset Open – Saturday 12 September is also your last chance to get on the platform, improve your ranking and put yourself in the mix for a special invitation to the NI Championships this November.
The NI Championships bring together the top lifters in the country — could you be one of them?
This is your chance to improve your total, climb the rankings and earn your place to lift with the best.
HURRY — TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Entries close THIS SUNDAY at 9am.

GET ENTERED. GET RANKED. EARN YOUR PLACE.

Outset Fitness, Lisburn
Saturday 12 September 2026

Enter here

https://bwl.sport80.com/v/407437/e/competitions/38737/stage/17185/register

21/08/2026

SUMMER YOUTH OPEN – GROUPS ANNOUNCED!

The groups are now confirmed for our Summer Youth Open!

📅 Saturday 29 August
📍 Asylum, Newtownards

We’ve had a fantastic take-up, with a great mix of familiar faces and some new lifters taking to the platform for the first time!

It’s brilliant to see our youth events continuing to grow across Northern Ireland.

Good luck to everyone competing — we’re looking forward to a great day of lifting!

18/08/2026

CHECK OUT THESE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NI WEIGHTLIFTING ATHLETES & CLUBS…

MARY PETERS TRUST FUNDING
A great opportunity for our athletes to apply for financial support through the Mary Peters Trust, which supports the development of sporting talent across Northern Ireland.
Applications close Friday 11 September 2026 at 5pm.
We would encourage any eligible NI Weightlifting athletes to take a look at the criteria and consider

https://marypeterstrust.org/funding-application

SPORT NI – Creating Opportunities Phase 3
Funding for new projects aimed at increasing participation and making sport more accessible and inclusive. Sport NI can provide 65% match funding up to £5,000 through Crowdfinder

https://www.sportni.net/funding/creating-opportunities/

BARCLAYS– Female Coaches for Girls
Clubs can apply for £200 per female coach, for up to two coaches, towards an introductory coaching qualification and associated safeguarding and first aid requirements. Applications close 4 November 2026.

https://www.sportni.net/funding/creating-opportunities/

There are opportunities out there, so we’d encourage our athletes and clubs to have a look and see what support could help with your development.

Check out links to these individual funding portals and get applying!!

12/08/2026

Interested in getting involved with NI Weightlifting? 🏋️‍♀️

Northern Ireland Weightlifting will be holding our AGM in the coming months and, ahead of this, we’d love to hear from anyone who may be interested in getting involved with the NI Weightlifting Committee.

You don’t necessarily need to have previous committee experience. We’re keen to hear from people who are passionate about weightlifting in Northern Ireland and would like to contribute to the continued development of the sport.

There are lots of ways to get involved, and we’d be interested in hearing from anyone who feels they could contribute – whether that’s through competitions and events, athlete development, communications and social media, governance and administration, technical officials, club development, or simply bringing new ideas and a willingness to help.

At this stage, we’re simply asking for expressions of interest and having informal conversations with anyone who would like to know more. Details of the AGM and the formal nomination process will follow once confirmed.

If you’re interested, or would just like to have a chat about what might be involved, send us a private message or get in touch via [email protected].

We’d love to see some new faces and ideas helping to shape the future of weightlifting in Northern Ireland.

26/07/2026

Team NI Weightlifting Commonwealth Games Schedule is here! 🏋️

The countdown is on and we couldn’t be prouder of our athletes as they prepare to represent Northern Ireland on the Commonwealth Games stage.

Months of dedication, sacrifice and hard work have led to this moment. We know the commitment it takes to wear the Team NI singlet and every one of our athletes has earned their place.

Join us in getting behind the team throughout the competition. Follow their journey, cheer them on and show your support as they take to the platform.

A huge thank you also goes to our incredible coaching team, whose commitment behind the scenes helps make moments like these possible.

To our athletes, enjoy every second, trust your training and give it everything you’ve got.

The entire NI Weightlifting community is behind you. We’ll be all rooting for you! 💚💙

Coverage of CWG Glasgow is available to watch on TNT Sports

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Website

https://www.niweightlifting.com/

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