Hosted by: BDFPA
THE EUROPEAN FULL POWER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, ENGLAND
APRIL 9-10 2016
When:
Location:
Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College, Windwhistle Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4NP
Venue Facilities
The lifting area will hold 2 platforms within the hall that can hold up to 400 spectators. The warm up
area is behind the main lifting area and feeds directly onto the lifting area. A PA system will keep
lifters updated on the progress of the event and the scheduled times of lifting.
A Conference room will be available for Officials and
registration. Administration can be conducted away
from the main lifting area.
4xChanging rooms (2 mens, 2 womens) with
showers where weigh-in can be conducted.
2 Car parks for 100+ cars and on street
parking in neighbouring streets with no
parking restrictions.
Several Open spaces to allow rest breaks away from the lifting area. Suitable for Sponsor/trade
stands and also prize giving presentations.
Location & Maps.
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10 Minutes from Junction 21 of the M5
25 minutes from Bristol International Airport
General Directions to Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College, Windwhistle Road, WestonSuper-Mare, BS23 4NP
By Road
From Jct21 of m5 exit Follow A370 to A3033 in Weston-super-Mare
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Somerset Ave/A370
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Somerset Ave/A370
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Flowerdown Bridge/A370
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Herluin Way/A370
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marchfields Way/A370
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Marchfields Way/A370
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Drove Rd/A3033
At the end of the Road (approx. 1 mile) the venue is on your Right.
Distance and Journey times from UK locations:
London – 140 miles approx. 2.hrs 45mins
Birmingham – 100 miles approx. 2 hours
Newcastle – 313 miles approx. 5 hours
Glasgow – 400 miles approx.. 6hours
Swansea – 92 miles approx.. 1 hours 50 mins
Southampton – 235 miles approx. 3 hours 35 mins
Norwich – 260 miles approx.. 4 hours 20 mins
Telford – 133 miles approx. 2hours 20mins
Cardiff – 55 miles approx. 1 hours 11 mins
Manchester – 185 miles approx. 3 hours 40 mins
Liverpool – 200 Miles approx. 4 hours 45 mins
Closest Airports to Weston-Super-Mare:
Bristol International Airport – 15 Miles
Cardiff International Airport – 70 Miles
Birmingham International Airport – 106 Miles
Return Travel by Train to Weston-Super-Mare Train Station (1.3 miles from the venue) (with
current prices Jul 15):
Birmingham
Liverpool
Manchester
London
Newcastle
Glasgow
Cardiff
Swansea
Southampton
Telford
Norwich
£17.30
£16.60
£23.00
£81.60
£91.40
£107.80
£72.60
£80.60
£95.00
£13.50
£203.30
Single Travel by Bus to Wrexham (with prices correct as at July 15):
London Victoria Bus station
Liverpool Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Airport
Luton Airport
Birmingham Airport
Heathrow Airport
Leeds/Bradford Airport
£33.10
£7.90
£10.00
£10.20
£42.10
£16.60
£45.40
£18.70
General Information
Weston-Super-Mare is a Victorian seaside resort offering many attractions and amenities for visiting
guests. Situated only 25 minutes taxi drive away from Bristol International airport and 10 minutes
from Jct21 of the M5 makes this location accessible to traveling competitors and home nation lifters
a like.
Additional Hotels:
With Weston-Super-Mare being a
resort there is plethora of affordable
accommodation in the way of B&B’s
few minutes from the venue or 3 and
hotels in the town also a few minutes
the venue.
seaside
only a
4*
from
Weston-Super-Mare and local area information:
More information and details on the local area and thing to see and do can be found at:
http://www.loveweston.com/
http://www.grandpier.co.uk/
http://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/
http://visitbristol.co.uk/
All competitors will be provided with local information in there welcome pack on registration.
Competition Equipment:
2 Platforms consisting of:
Combination Squat and Bench racks with adjustable width and height.
Eleiko/Ivanko weights up to 350 Kgs on each Platform
Warm up area with 4 stations for each discipline with over 5000 Kgs of warm up weights
Weigh In:
2 Weigh in areas allowing for quick and simple procedures
Presentations and Trophies
Each lifter will receive:
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Competition T-Shirt
Trophy relative to finishing position, top 3 in each age and weight class
Participation Certificate for those outside the top 3
Best Lifters will receive:
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Best Lifter awards – Including MPF
Additional prizes as dictated by the BDFPA – subject to availability
Competition Entry Fees
Entry fees are indicated below:
£55.00 for first entry
£70.00 for both entries
Entry deadline will be set at 02 Mar 16. All National federations are to have completed entry lists
and payment with the BDFPA as at this date.
Governing bodies are responsible for the payment of fees by to the BDFPA. Payment details will be
provided under separate instruction. Those who choose to pay on the day can do so only by prior
arrangement with President of BDFPA on [email protected] . BDFPA members will pay
on submission of entry forms to:
8 Onny Grove
Donnington
Telford
TF2 7QH
Fees are to be paid in Sterling only.
Officials, referees admin staff and loaders
The following will apply to all staff required for the event:
Discounted accommodation for the duration of assistance, max 3 referees annotated per Nation by
approval of organiser Neil Thomas, President BDFPA.
All meals paid for during period of assistance.
Admin staff will be detailed prior to the event and all member nations are required to indicate who
their nominated officials are.
Competition Schedule:
To follow under separate instruction.