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Welcome to LUBarbell!

We are the Lancaster University Sports Club for Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Para-Powerlifting. We predominantly train in the Strength and Conditioning room at Lancaster University Sports Centre. We are a friendly bunch who are passionate about helping everyone get as strong as they can. 

We have a range of options to suit your experience level and help you get the most out of our club, these include:

Standard Membership

• As an LUBarbell member, you may enrol yourself on the Get into Powerlifting/Weightlifting course at a reduced price.
• Access to Power Bars during our weekend training sessions (subject to availabilty).
• Access to Eleiko Combo Rack, Bar, and Calibrated Plates during our weekend training session, if you are in meet prep (subject to availabilty).
• Access to all LUBarbell socials.
• You will be able to purchase team kit.
• Access to SBD group order (20% off).
• You will be able to join our WhatsApp Community.
• You will have access to our extensive programme archive.
• You will be supported by LUBarbell in entering and lifting at competitions, this may or may not include funding, handling and transport arrangements if possible.

Weightlifting Membership

• To purchase the Weightlifting membership, you must already be a standard member.
• To be eligible for weightlifting membership you must demonstrate sufficient skill and commitment to Weightlifting
  • This may be from previous competition, an in-house trial session, or consistent training to a high standard.
  • The approval of all powerlifting performance memberships will be determined by the LUBarbell executive committee.
• You will gain access to Weightlifting group chats.
• You will gain access to a Weightlifting bar for use in your own training.
• You will be supported by LUBarbell in entering and lifting at competitions, this may or may not include funding, handling and transport arrangements if possible.

Powerlifting Performance Membership

• To purchase the Powerlifting performance membership, you must already be a standard member.
• To be eligible for powerlifting performance membership, you must demonstrate sufficient skill and commitment in Powerlifting.
  • This will be determined based on ability to qualify for BUCS - A percentage of the current BUCS Qualifying Total.
  • This may be from previous competition, an in-house trial session, or consistent training to a high standard.
  • The approval of all powerlifting performance memberships will be determined by the LUBarbell executive committee.
• You will have full access to our Power Bars during the week.
• You will have full access to our Eleiko Combo Rack, Bar, and Calibrated Plates during our weekend training session.
• You will be supported by LUBarbell in entering and lifting at competitions, this may or may not include funding, handling and transport arrangements if possible.

Alumni Membership

• For anyone who has previously been a LUBarbell member with us but is no longer studying at Lancaster.
• Your membership fee will go towards our new access fund, helping to ensure that money is no obstacle for any of our lifters.
• Access to Power Bars during our weekend training sessions (subject to availabilty).
• Access to Eleiko Combo Rack, Bar, and Calibrated Plates during our weekend training session, if you are in meet prep (subject to availabilty).
• Access to LUBarbell socials.
• Access to the LUBarbell WhatsApp Community.
• Access to SBD group order (20% off).

 

 

 

Keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram @lubarbell for more updates, including the times and dates of taster sessions and socials during Fresher’s Week, as well as links to join our New Members group chats!