Get Ready to Unleash Your Power!

Prepare to take part in the Sam Standerwick 10 year Memorial single lift Bench & Deadlift Challenge, an electrifying event presented by the dedicated promoter, Dayle Longford. This is your opportunity to showcase your strength, break new records, and be part of an adrenaline-charged strength competition. Hosted at the renowned FIT XPO in Coventry, it’s a day filled with power, determination, and a thriving lifting community.

This will commemorate 10 years since Sam Standerwick sadly passed away due to heart failure in his sleep.  There will also be prizes for best Bench & Deadlift Male and Female on wilks and also greatest weight lifted by a Male and female lifter. 

📅 Date: November 21st & 22nd

📍 Venue: FIT XPO, CBS ARENA, COVENTRY.

🕘 Start Time: 10:00 AM

Limited to 50 Entries Each day.

Event Highlights:

• Promoted by the passionate Dayle Longford
• Open to powerlifters of all weight categories and experience levels
• Open to any lifter no membership needed.
• £2500 PRIZE MONEY.
• State-of-the-art equipment in a motivating fitness environment
• A supportive and encouraging atmosphere, welcoming both newcomers and seasoned competitors
• Opportunities to connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts, coaches, and dedicated athletes
• Medal and certificate for all athletes competing
• If your a member you can break Records.
• Competition Equipment:
• On platform:
• Competition bench
• Deadlift platform.
• Texas Deadlift bar.
• Rogue Bench bar.
• Warm up area:
• 3 benches.
• 3 bench bars.
• 3 Deadlift platforms.
•  Deadlift Bars.

Why Choose the Sam Standerwick Deadlift Challenge:

• Experience the thrill and camaraderie of a competitive Bench & Deadlifting event
• Explore the expo with your competition entry access all areas.
• Push your limits and uncover your true strength potential
• Gain inspiration from top athletes striving for excellence
• Enjoy a day filled with fitness, challenge, and a vibrant lifting community.
• Overall Male & Female will be determined on best dots score.

What’s the split?

ALL  FEMALE LIFTERS ALL CLASSES  &  MALE JUNIOR+TEEN LIFTERS will lift on the Saturday  21st

ALL  MALE OPEN + MASTER lifters will lift on the Sunday 22nd.

NO ON THE DAY WEIGH INS. All weigh ins are 24hrs before.

What’s the money split?

BEST MASTER MALE – £500

BEST MASTER FEMALE – £500

BEST OPEN MALE – £500

BEST OPEN FEMALE – £500

BEST TEEN/JUNIOR – £500

 

Your chance to lift on the big stage is here!

Compete at one of the UK’s best fitness expos and perform in front of a packed crowd cheering you on.

Entry: £65 
Categories: Single lift or Push/Pull (Bench & Deadlift) 
Bonus: Your entry includes full weekend access to the expo — worth £54.50.

The expo will be packed with top fitness brands, stall holders, and non-stop action all weekend. Alongside powerlifting, CrossFit, Strongman, and other competitions running across the venue.

Don’t miss your shot to be part of it.

💚🖤 IMPORTANT ATHLETE INFORMATION – RUNNING ORDER, FLIGHT TIMES & WEIGH-INS 🖤💚

UK IPL is pleased to announce the official competition running order, flight times and weigh-in schedule for the Sam Standerwick Bench & Deadlift Push-Pull Challenge, taking place at FITXPO Coventry on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026.

We ask all competing athletes to read the following information carefully so they know which flight they are competing in, when they will be lifting and when they need to attend weigh-ins.

🏋️ OFFICIAL COMPETITION RUNNING ORDER

🟢 SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

FLIGHT A

• All Master Women
• All Teen and Junior Male and Female Lifters

FLIGHT B

• All Open Women

🟢 SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

FLIGHT A

• All Male Open and Master Lifters up to and including the 100 kg weight class

FLIGHT B

• All Male Open and Master Lifters in the 110 kg weight class and above

⏰ OFFICIAL COMPETITION FLIGHT TIMES

🟢 SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

FLIGHT A

• Bench Press – 11:00 AM
• Deadlift – 1:00 PM

FLIGHT B

• Bench Press – 12:00 PM
• Deadlift – 2:00 PM

🟢 SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

FLIGHT A

• Bench Press – 11:00 AM
• Deadlift – 1:00 PM

FLIGHT B

• Bench Press – 12:00 PM
• Deadlift – 2:00 PM

⚠️ IMPORTANT: All athletes should be ready to lift ahead of their scheduled flight times and allow sufficient time for warming up and preparing for their lifts.

⚖️ OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN TIMES

🟢 FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

FOR ALL SATURDAY LIFTERS

• Morning Weigh-In: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon Weigh-In: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🟢 SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

FOR ALL SUNDAY LIFTERS

• Morning Weigh-In: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon Weigh-In: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 WEIGH-IN LOCATION

All weigh-ins will take place in Convention 3, located downstairs within the venue.

When entering the building, make your way down the glass staircase to Convention 3.

🎟️ ATHLETE WRISTBANDS

All athletes will receive their competition wristband at weigh-in, which provides entry to the event for the entire weekend.

Please ensure you keep your wristband safe throughout the weekend.

🏆 EVENT INFORMATION

Competition: Sam Standerwick Bench & Deadlift Push-Pull Challenge

Organiser: United Kingdom Powerlifting League (UK IPL)

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 2026

Venue: FITXPO, Coventry

Disciplines: Bench Press & Deadlift

💚🖤 WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO AN AMAZING WEEKEND! 🖤💚

UK IPL is looking forward to welcoming athletes from across the country for what promises to be a fantastic weekend of competitive powerlifting.

Please ensure you familiarise yourself with your allocated flight, lifting times and weigh-in arrangements before arriving.

We wish every competitor the very best of luck and look forward to seeing some fantastic lifting on the platform!

🔥 SEE YOU ALL AT FITXPO COVENTRY! 🔥

💚 UK IPL – UNITED KINGDOM POWERLIFTING LEAGUE 💚

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Competition Photos:

                We have a dedicated professional photographer to capture all your amazing feats of strength, you can pre order your packages to be sure she gets your best shots. Please drop abitaylorphoto Instagram a message. 

 

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Elevate your strength, embrace the challenge, and become part of something extraordinary at the Sam Standerwick Deadlift Challenge. We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements! 🏆💥

Weigh-In Times – Please note: Twenty-four hours prior to the competition, the competition starts at 10 a.m., the weigh-in will be scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. on the preceding day. Additionally, there is an afternoon weigh-in from 5 to 6 p.m. on that day. On the day of the competition itself, there will be no on the day weigh in.