THE EUROPEAN FULL POWER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 WESTON-SUPER-MARE, ENGLAND APRIL

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1 Hosted by: BDFPA THE EUROPEAN FULL POWER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 WESTON-SUPER-MARE, ENGLAND APRIL When: Location: Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College, Windwhistle Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4NP

2 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.

3 Several Open spaces to allow rest breaks away from the lifting area. Suitable for Sponsor/trade stands and also prize giving presentations.

4 Location & Maps. 10 Minutes from Junction 21 of the M5 25 minutes from Bristol International Airport General Directions to Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College, Windwhistle Road, Weston- Super-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

5 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 Single Travel by Bus to Wrexham (with prices correct as at July 15): London Victoria Bus station Liverpool Coach Station 7.90 Manchester Coach Station Manchester Airport Luton Airport Birmingham Airport Heathrow Airport Leeds/Bradford Airport 18.70

6 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 seaside resort there is plethora of affordable accommodation in the way of B&B s only a few minutes from the venue or 3 and 4* hotels in the town also a few minutes from the venue.

7 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: All competitors will be provided with local information in there welcome pack on registration.

8 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: 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: Best Lifter awards Including MPF Additional prizes as dictated by the BDFPA subject to availability Competition Entry Fees Entry fees are indicated below: for first entry 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 neil.thomas848@hotmail.co.uk. 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.

9 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.