The following is the list of provincial, national and international events.
The British Columbia Weightlifting Association has developed a static competition calendar for it's core competitions. This helps the athletes prepare on time and with lots of notice, as an athlete's training schedule will revolve around the competition calendar. Other competitions may be a BCWA sanctioned event, but are not recognized as a core competition until approved by the Executive. Click here to view our Events Calendar.
If you are interested in hosting an event, please view our guidelines for hosting an event.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Competition | Location | Host Club | Qualification / Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28 - 29, 2026 | 2026 Jr/Sr Provincial Championships | Richmond Olympic Oval | ||
| May 2 - 3, 2026 | 2026 Spring Open | 2822 Spring St #4, Port Moody | Engineering Bodies Strength and Conditioning | Open |
| August 15, 2026 | 2026 Ogopogo Championships | Kelowna, BC | Vikings Weightlifting Club | Open |
| October 3 - 4, 2026 | 2026 Island Invitational | Beben Park, Nanaimo, BC | Hercules Weightlifting | Open |
| December 6, 2026 | 2026 Winter Open | Function Weightlifting, Port Coquitlam, BC | Function Weightlifting Club | Open |
Annual Qualifying periods for BC Athletes:
Junior Canadian Championships - September 15 - May 15 - Juniors must compete at BC JR Provincials to be eligible for team selection (unless an exception has been formally voted upon by the Board of Directors)
BC Provincial Championships - August 1st - February 28
Western Canadian Championships - May 15 - October 31 - Qualification window begins with Canadian Senior Nationals and ends with Island Invitational)
Senior Canadian Championships - August 1st - March 31
Annual Events Calendar for BCWA Members (Provincial, Regional & National)
| Competition Name | Time of year (wk) | Age Groups | Sanctioned by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior National Championships | June (3) | U21 - Selected Team | WCH |
| All Elite Showdown | January (3) | Open | BCWA |
| BC Masters Provincial Championships | March (1) | 30+ | BCWA |
| BC Junior & Senior Provincial Championships | March (4) | Open | BCWA |
| Spring Interclub | April (3) | Open | BCWA |
| Youth Spring Open | May (1) | U21 - Open | BCWA |
| Senior National Championships | May (3) | Qualified Athletes (age 15+) | WCH |
| Vancouver Classic | June (last) | Open | BCWA |
| Masters National Championships | July (2) | 30+ | CMWFHC |
| Ogopogo Open | August (3) | Open | BCWA |
| Fall Interclub | September (3) | Open | BCWA |
| Island Invitational | October (1) | Open | BCWA |
| Western Canadian Championships | November (3) | Selected Team | Western PSO's |
| Winter Open | December(1) | Open | BCWA |
(*subject to change*)