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BDFPA SOUTH WEST DIVISION HOME PAGE

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The British Drug Free Powerlifting Association was formed in 1989 with the express purpose of providing an alternative national platform for Drug Free Competition. In 2009 we celebrated the 20th year of the BDFPA (formerly called the BPA). It is our view that our Association is needed as much today as ever before.  The South-West Division is proud to be affiliated to the BDFPA, and is wholly committed to our national body.

In this connection all BDFPA events and activities take place against the background of the Association's total and unequivocal commitment to a policy of rigorous drug control. Our drug testing programme is funded entirely from members' subscriptions, and conducted by a network of approved sampling officers around the UK. Our anti-doping policy is guided by the WADA code, although test refusals or anabolic positives normally result in an automatic life ban subject to appeal.  The South-West Division fully supports this stance.

The BDFPA itself is affiliated to the WDFPF (World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation), and is the only UK powerlifting organisation recognised by the international body. This is the cornerstone of BDFPA competition, as our members are extremely particular who they lift against. Our membership of the WDFPF is therefore non-negotiable.

We offer both RAW and EQUIPPED competition, for all ages, for men and women. Divisional records are held for all categories of competition.

The SW Division goes from strength to strength. Membership has greatly increased in recent years. If you believe that drug-free lifters belong in a drug-free organisation, lifting against other like-minded individuals and drug-free bodies in the UK and around the world - then you belong in the BDFPA South West Division.