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Competition Calendar 2026
Northern Universities Championships
Hosted by NUPWC, the Northern Universities Championships returns.
- Entry opens 29 Nov 2025 at 9am and closes 3 Jan at noon
- Entries from University Alumni who graduated in the summer of 2025 will be accepted
- Prizes provided by sponsors
24 - 25 Jan 2026
Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington
96 lifters
YNE March Open
Open to all levels of experience and strength, the YNE March Open serves as a qualifying competition for regional and national championships.
- Entry opens 10 Jan 2026 at 9am and closes 14 Feb at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
7 - 8 March
Riccall Regen Centre, York
96 lifters
NESC Open
Hosted by the North East Strength Culture Powerlifting Club, the NESC Open returns in 2026 for its third instalment.
- Entry opens 14 Feb 2026 at 9am and closes 21 Mar at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
More information to come.
11 Apr 2026
North East Strength Culture, Darlington
48 lifters
YNE Novice
Designed for beginners and first-time lifters, this offers a chance to compete without the pressure of seasoned athletes.
- Entry opens 2 May 2026 at 9am and closes 6 Jun at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
Entry requirements: Two competitions or fewer (any federation).
27 - 28 Jun 2026
Riccall Regen Centre, York
96 lifters
Implexus Open
Hosted by the Implexus Gym Powerlifting Club, the Implexus Open returns in 2026 for its third instalment.
- Entry opens 31 May 2026 at 9am and closes 5 Jul at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
More information to come.
26 Jul 2026
Implexus Gym, Leeds
48 lifters
YNE Juniors, Masters & Bench-Only Championships
Our divisional championship for Sub-Junior, Junior, Masters and Bench-only athletes. An opportunity to compete against your peers.
- Entry opens 18 Jul 2026 at 9am and closes 22 Aug at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
More information to come.
12 Sept 2026
North East Strength Culture, Darlington
64 lifters
Parkhead Open
Hosted by the historic Parkhead & Wansbeck Powersports Club, the Parkhead Open returns for its second instalment in 2026 in its recently upgraded facilities.
- Entry opens 29 Aug 2026 at 9am and closes 3 Oct at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
24 Oct 2026
Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington
48 lifters
[Sponsor TBD] YNE Worlds
Our Divisional Championship returns where one male and one female lifter can compete for the title of YNE Worlds Champion.
- Entry opens 12 Sept 2026 at 9am and closes 17 Oct at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
- Prizes provided by sponsors
Entry requirements: 70 GLP achieved at or after the Nov Open 2025.
7 - 8 Nov 2026
Riccall Regen Centre
96 lifters
© Yorkshire & North East Powerlifting Federation 2025
Alpha
This is a new service. For urgent matters, please visit ynepf.co.uk.
Competition Calendar 2026
Northern Universities Championships
Hosted by NUPWC, the Northern Universities Championships returns.
- Entry opens 29 Nov 2025 at 9am and closes 3 Jan at noon
- Entries from University Alumni who graduated in the summer of 2025 will be accepted
- Prizes provided by sponsors
24 - 25 Jan 2026
Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington
96 lifters
YNE March Open
Open to all levels of experience and strength, the YNE March Open serves as a qualifying competition for regional and national championships.
- Entry opens 10 Jan 2026 at 9am and closes 14 Feb at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
7 - 8 March
Riccall Regen Centre, York
96 lifters
NESC Open
Hosted by the North East Strength Culture Powerlifting Club, the NESC Open returns in 2026 for its third instalment.
- Entry opens 14 Feb 2026 at 9am and closes 21 Mar at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
More information to come.
11 Apr 2026
North East Strength Culture, Darlington
48 lifters
YNE Novice
Designed for beginners and first-time lifters, this offers a chance to compete without the pressure of seasoned athletes.
- Entry opens 2 May 2026 at 9am and closes 6 Jun at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
Entry requirements: Two competitions or fewer (any federation).
27 - 28 Jun 2026
Riccall Regen Centre, York
96 lifters
Implexus Open
Hosted by the Implexus Gym Powerlifting Club, the Implexus Open returns in 2026 for its third instalment.
- Entry opens 31 May 2026 at 9am and closes 5 Jul at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
More information to come.
26 Jul 2026
Implexus Gym, Leeds
48 lifters
YNE Juniors, Masters & Bench-Only Championships
Our divisional championship for Sub-Junior, Junior, Masters and Bench-only athletes. An opportunity to compete against your peers.
- Entry opens 18 Jul 2026 at 9am and closes 22 Aug at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
More information to come.
12 Sept 2026
North East Strength Culture, Darlington
64 lifters
Parkhead Open
Hosted by the historic Parkhead & Wansbeck Powersports Club, the Parkhead Open returns for its second instalment in 2026 in its recently upgraded facilities.
- Entry opens 29 Aug 2026 at 9am and closes 3 Oct at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
24 Oct 2026
Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington
48 lifters
[Sponsor TBD] YNE Worlds
Our Divisional Championship returns where one male and one female lifter can compete for the title of YNE Worlds Champion.
- Entry opens 12 Sept 2026 at 9am and closes 17 Oct at noon
- Volunteers may spend points for priority entry and discounts
- Prizes provided by sponsors
Entry requirements: 70 GLP achieved at or after the Nov Open 2025.
7 - 8 Nov 2026
Riccall Regen Centre
96 lifters
© Yorkshire & North East Powerlifting Federation 2025