Hampshire Barbell Club

26/08/2026

Week 4 of our Learn 2 Lift course with Coach
8 beginners who now are officially in love with Olympic Weightlifting and preparing to join ‘big’ classes.
Fantastic group, lots of raw talent, lots of fun, sweat but definitely no tears.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week.

30/07/2026

🏋️‍♂️ HAMPSHIRE BARBELL CLUB OPEN 2026 🏋️‍♀️

The countdown is on! Join us on 8th August 2026 at Portchester Community School for a day of big lifts, fierce competition, and an incredible atmosphere.

⚡ Last opportunity to secure your qualifying total for the British Age Group Championships!

📍 Portchester, Hampshire
📅 8 August 2026

Entries are now open — link in bio. 💪🏆

10/07/2026

Our next 4 week learn to lift course starts on Tuesday the 4th of August, 19:00-20:00, just £40 for the whole course.

Link to sign up is in our bio.

Suitable for adults from age 18 years onwards, no previous experience necessary.

This summer why not give yourself the gift of strength, power, stability, balance and mobility?

**ch

05/07/2026

Start list for the third round of the Club Cup 2026.

We look forward to welcoming lifters, coaches and supporters to the club.

Parking is available within the grounds of Portchester Community School. Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on site.

We have a club cafe offering hot and cold drinks and tasty treats, so please bring some loose change.

See you all on Saturday.

.borak

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

13/06/2026

Hampshire Barbell Club Open 2026.
Our final group of the day; masters, seniors, first timers on the competition platform, each bringing the energy and joy. Thank you again to everyone who contributed to this fantastic event. See you all next time.
**ch

11/06/2026

Hampshire Barbell Club Summer Open 2026
Second group up, the bois!!
From first time competitors to seasoned pros, masters and seniors, they all gave 100%.
Thank you so much to everyone who made this event run so smoothly and efficiently; referees, cake makers, DJ’s, loaders, photographers, club cafe operatives, coaches and supporters 👏 👏 👏

09/06/2026

Hampshire Barbell Club Summer Open 2026.
First up some amazing lifting from the Juniors. Always such fun to watch children lift, they bring an abundance of excitement and joy to the platform. They may compete as individuals but as a group they lift each other up.

31/05/2026

Hampshire Barbell Club Open 2026

📅 Saturday 6th June
🕣 From 8:30am

We look forward to welcoming lifters, coaches, supporters, and spectators for a great day of weightlifting.

🚗 Parking is available on site.

🐕 Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted at the venue.

☕ The café will be open from 8:30am, serving:

* Hot and cold drinks
* Cakes
* Snacks

Thank you for your attention to this matter… 😆

See you on the platform! 🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♀️