Name: WPC AWPC EUROPEAN POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026, LIMERICK IRELAND.
Start: 2026-06-01T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-06T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Castletroy Park Hotel & Spa

WPC AWPC EUROPEAN POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026, LIMERICK IRELAND.

𝐖𝐏𝐂 𝐀𝐖𝐏𝐂 - 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬,
𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
●Venue: Castletroy Park Hotel & Spa.
●Powerlifting = Raw - Classic Raw - Single-ply & Multi-ply.
●Single lifts Benchpress = Raw - Single-ply - Multi-ply & Unlimited.
●Single lifts Deadlift = Raw - Single-ply - Multi-ply.
● Lifting Schedule WPC/AWPC
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 - Monday - June 1st
RAW POWERLIFTING: for all categories, women.
EQUIPPED POWERLIFTING: (SINGLE-PLY & MULTIPLY) for all categories, women & men.
POWERLIFTING: All special Olympic/disable lifters only: for all categories, women & men.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 - Tuesday - June 2nd
RAW POWERLIFTING: for all categories, men.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟑 - Wednesday - June 3rd
CLASSIC RAW POWERLIFTING: for all categories, women.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒 - Thursday - June 4th
CLASSIC RAW POWERLIFTING: for all categories men, teenage junior & masters.
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟱- Friday June 5th
CLASSIC RAW POWERLIFTING: for all open men.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟔- Saturday June 6th
BENCHPRESS (RAW, SINGLE-PLY, MULTIPLY & UNLIMITED) for all categories, women & men.
DEADLIFT (RAW, SINGLE-PLY, MULTIPLY) for all categories, women & men.
● 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞

Weigh-ins will take place at the venue the Castletroy Park Hotel.
ID passport or driver license must be shown at weigh-in under no circumstances will any lifter be permitted to weigh-in without official ID.
Under no circumstances will any lifter be allowed weigh-in on the day lift.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 – Lifters weigh in on Sunday May 31st.
10.00am–12.00pm & 3.00pm–5.00pm
All other days ( Weigh-in ) times are daily between
9.00am–11.00am & 3.00pm-5.00pm
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐– Lifters weigh-in on Monday 1st.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟑 – Lifters weigh-in on Tuesday 2nd.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒 – Lifters weigh-in on Wednesday 3rd.
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟱– Lifters weigh-in on Thursday 4th.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟔 – Lifters weigh-in on Friday 5th.
Awards ceremony will take place at the end of each day's lifting session.
●𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬
Entry fee €110.00 - If doing crossover or additional divisions first entry is €110.00 and all other extra entries after are at €55.00 per entry.
Lifters entering both Junior/Open or Master/Open same applies entry fee €110.00 + €55.00
●𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Wednesday April 1st 2026
This is strictly the deadline there will be no late penalty fee option after this date there will be NO EXCEPSIONS
WPC AWPC International team entry forms will also be available on both websites
http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com & www.powerliftingireland.ie
●International entries will only be accepted from your WPC affiliated country head.

●𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
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To make sure everything is smooth and compliant, all athlete entries and payments will be coordinated through your Country Head. They will guide you through the process and ensure you receive the correct PayPal invoice for payment.
●𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 I highly recommend the Castletroy Park hotel it’s a 4-star hotel 134 bedrooms and suites.
With a state-of-the-art Leisure Club Sunna and indoor 20-meter heated swimming pool you won’t be disappointed lovely rooms great staff very friendly and to top it off great food. I do advice you guys to book asap payment doesn't have to be paid till you arrive.
●RATES!
SINGLE BB: €155.00
DBL/TWIN BB: €175.00
●Booking Reference: WPC AWPC Europeans 26.
To book room please call or email hotel directly with the above reference to secure room with card details payment will not be taken till you arrive.
PH: +35361335566
Email: [email protected]
https://www.castletroypark.ie
While you're in Limerick, you won't want to miss the chance to explore the city and its surrounding areas. Here's a guide for all athletes and attendees on what to do and see:
🌆 Explore Limerick City 🌆
King John's Castle: Dive into Ireland's rich history by visiting this stunning medieval fortress, offering breath-taking views of the city.
The Milk Market: Discover local flavour's and artisanal goods at this vibrant market, open on weekends.
Hunt Museum: Explore a remarkable collection of art and antiquities from around the world.
University of Limerick: Take a stroll through the beautiful campus and enjoy the scenic surroundings.
River Shannon: Relax by the river, go for a walk, or even take a boat tour.
🏞️ Venture Beyond Limerick 🏞️
Cliffs of Moher: A short drive away, these dramatic cliffs offer stunning coastal views.
The Burren: Explore the unique limestone landscape and its diverse flora.
Ring of Kerry: Embark on a scenic drive through one of Ireland's most famous routes.
Bunratty Castle: Step back in time at this well-preserved medieval fortress and folk park.
🍽️ Irish Cuisine 🍽️
Savor traditional Irish dishes like stew, boxty, and seafood chowder at local restaurants.
Don't forget to try a pint of Guinness at an authentic Irish pub.
🎵 Live Music 🎵
Experience the lively Irish music scene in local pubs, often featuring traditional folk tunes and contemporary bands.
🛍️ Shopping 🛍️
Find unique souvenirs and Irish crafts in the city's boutique shops.
🏰 Historic Sites 🏰
Explore ancient ruins like the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle, not far from Limerick.
Remember, Limerick and its surroundings offer a wealth of experiences for athletes and attendees alike. So, when you're not at the powerlifting championships, take the time to immerse yourself in the culture, history, and natural beauty that this part of Ireland has to offer. We can't wait to welcome you to this incredible event! 💪🇮🇪 #AWCWorldPowerliftingChampionships #LimerickAdventures
●Airports & Transport
Shannon international airport, Only 30 mins drive to the hotel venue & 20 mins drive to Limerick city center.
https://www.shannonairport.ie/gns/passengers/home.aspx.
●Dublin airport 2 hours by car or 2.5 hours by bus from Limerick city.
https://www.dublinairport.com
●Buses from Dublin Airport.
https://www.citylink.ie/...
●Tourist attractions
https://www.shannonheritage.com/KingJohnsCastle/
https://www.shannonheritage.com/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark/
https://www.wildatlanticway.com/home
For any other information please email [email protected]
I look forward to welcoming you all to Ireland.
𝒮𝒽𝒶𝓃𝑒 𝐵𝓇𝑜𝒹𝒾𝑒
𝒫𝓇𝑒𝓈𝒾𝒹𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝐼𝒫𝒪 𝒜𝐼𝒫𝒪 - 𝒲𝒫𝒞 𝐼𝓇𝑒𝓁𝒶𝓃𝒹
𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓂𝑜𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒲𝒫𝒞 𝒜𝒲𝒫𝒞 - 𝐸𝓊𝓇𝑜𝓅𝑒𝒶𝓃 𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓂𝓅𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓅𝓈 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨