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New England Cup Record Day

By Rocky Morrison

On 7/22/2017, Frank’s Barbell Club hosted the New England Cup Record Day. It was a great turnout (11 lifters) and they did some outstanding lifts. I just want to say that at Frank’s Barbell Club a record day is more than just setting records. It is a fun event with a great group of people that encourage, motivate, and inspire each other.

NewEnglandCup1croppedMEET RESULTS:

NEW ENGLAND CUP RECORD DAY
July 22nd, 2017
Frank’s Barbell Club
East Walpole, MA

Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone, Jr

Host: Mark Raymond

Meet Officials: (3-official system used) Frank Ciavattone, Jr, Jeff Ciavattone, and Rocky Morrison

Lifters:

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Kim Lydon 26 Open 151 70 kg F
Melanie Judd 37 Open 185 85 kg F
Julie Hartnett 50 50+ 115 50 kg F
Mike Vuno 28 Open 200 95 kg M
Jeff Ciavattone 37 Open 260 120 kg M
Mark Raymond 54 50+ 244 115 kg M
Tony Paterson 55 55+ 176 80 kg M
Rocky Morrison 55 55+ 264 120 kg M
Dave Gago 59 55+ 171 80 kg M
Frank Ciavattone 62 60+ 299 125 kg M
Peter Vuno 64 60+ 196.5 90 kg M

Lifts:

Kim Lydon, (or should we say Officer Lydon) last year’s Newcomer Award winner took some time off while she attended the police academy. But that did not seem to affect her strength. She made all of her lifts seem easy as usual.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Kim Lydon Open 70 kg F
Lift Pounds KGs
Bench Press – Alt grip 127 57.6
(LH) Ciavattone Deadlift 132 59.9
(RH) Ciavattone Deadlift 110 49.9

Melanie Judd, (the future Mrs. Jeff Ciavattone) is a newcomer to the team, but showed that she is going to fit perfectly in the club and the Ciavattone family.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Melanie Judd Open 85 kg F
Lift Pounds KGs
Bench Press – feet in air 88 39.9

Julie Hartnett, is another newcomer to the team, but she showed she belongs on this team with some impressive deadlifts.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Julie Hartnett 50+ 50 kg F
Lift Pounds KGs
(2H) Deadlift 165 74.8

Mike Vuno, our last newcomer to this team, but you could tell he has been working out with his father (Peter) for a while.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Mike Vuno Open 95 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
(LH) Bench Press 95 43.1
(RH) Bench Press 95 43.1

Jeff Ciavattone, seems like he has been lifting since he was born. It was great to see him back again and he showed he is a Ciavattone.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Jeff Ciavattone Open 120 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
(2H) Deadlift – Dumbells 466 211

Mark Raymond, runner-up in last year’s Newcomer Award showed that he is getting stronger all the time.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Mark Raymond 50+ 115 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
Deadlift, Fulton, Ciavattone Grip 301 137
Trap Bar Deadlift 380 172
Curl, Strict, Reverse Grip 88 39.9

Tony Patterson, continued to show that he is not just a Champion Arm Wrestler and continued to put up some big numbers.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Tony Paterson 55+ 80 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
(2H) Ciavattone Deadlift 418 190
(RH) Ciavattone Deadlift 248 113

Rocky Morrison it was difficult (and rewarding at the same time) to break a couple of records that were held by my coach Frank Ciavattone.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Rocky Morrison 55+ 120 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
Barbell Cheat Curl 133 60.3
(RH) Ciavattone Deadlift 187 84.8
(LH) Ciavattone Deadlift 165 74.8

Dave Gago, is becoming a seasoned veteran and continued to impress with his lifts.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Dave Gago 55+ 80 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
(2H) Ciavattone Deadlift 270 123
(RH) Ciavattone Deadlift 154 69.9
(LH) Ciavattone Deadlift 132 59.9

Frank Ciavattone, there is not much that can be said that has not already been said about Frank. After recently having his shoulder replaced, he continues to inspire and motivate all of us.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Frank Ciavattone 60+ 125 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
(LH) Dumbell Cheat Curl 33 15
(RH) Dumbell Cheat Curl 33 15

Peter Vuno, always shows up with a smile on his face and says something to make everyone feel better. A great guy who does some impressive lifts.

Lifter Age Class Weight Class Gender
Peter Vuno 60+ 90 kg M
Lift Pounds KGs
(RH) Bench Press 76 34.5

After the event Frank awarded some very nice New England Cup trophies to everyone. Then Frank and Colleen hosted a BBQ in their backyard. I had the honor of manning the grill. It was a great event and we look forward to our next one.

EAST WALPOLE RD

By Rocky Morrison

On 5/27/2017, Frank’s Barbell Club hosted the East Walpole Open Record Day. It was a little warm in the gym, but some pretty impressive lifts were done.

MEET RESULTS:

EAST WALPOLE OPEN RECORD DAY
May 27th, 2017
Frank’s Barbell Club
East Walpole, MA

Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone, Jr

Host: Mark Raymond

Meet Officials: (3-official system used) Frank Ciavattone, Jr, Joe Ciavattone, and Rocky Morrison

Lifters:

Name Gender Age Weight (In Pounds)
Frank Ciavattone, Jr Male 62 291
Peter Vuono Male 64 195.75
Mark Raymond Male 54 241
Tony Patterson Male 55 175
Dave Gago Male 59 172
Paul Dallalis Male  62 350

Lifts:

Lifter Frank Ciavattone, Jr
Age Category 60+
Weight Category 125+ KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Weaver Stick Left 5.75 2.6

 

Lifter Peter Vuono
Age Category 60+
Weight Category 90 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Deadlift 425 192.8

 

Lifter Paul Dallalis
Age Category 60+
Weight Category 125+ KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Bench Press, Right Hand 50

 

Lifter Mark Raymond
Age Category 50+
Weight Category 110 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Rectangular Fix 85
Rectangular Fix, Fulton Bar 80
Hack Lift Fulton 180
Deadlift Dumbell, Left 205
Deadlift Dumbell, Right 205

 

Lifter Tony Patterson
Age Category 55+
Weight Category 80 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Deadlift, Ciavattone Grip 402
Deadlift, Ciavattone, Right Hand 243

 

Lifter Dave Gago
Age Category 55+
Weight Category 80 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Deadlift, Ciavattone Grip 274
Vertical, 2″ Bar, Left Hand 100
Vertical, 2″ Bar, Right Hand 100

 

2017 USAWA Heavylift Championships

By Rocky Morrison

2017 USAWA HEAVY LIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Group picture from the 2017 Heavy Lift Championships.

Group picture from the 2017 Heavy Lift Championships.

Frank’s Barbell Club hosted the 2017 Heavylift Championships on May 13, 2017. It may not have been the largest turnout for a Heavylift Championships, but it was great time. We had a lot of laughs (like Joe Jr popping a rivet on the neck lift head gear) and saw some great lifting. It was very impressive to see all lifters exceed the 1 Ton mark.

MEET RESULTS:

2017 USAWA Heavy Lift Championships
Frank’s Barbell Club
Walpole, MA
May 13th, 2017

Meet Director: Mark Raymond

Official: Frank Ciavattone

Lifts: Neck Lift, Hand and Thigh Lift, Hip Lift

Lifters:

Lifter Age Group Weight Class
Mark Raymond 54 50+ 241 110kg
Rocky Morrison 55 55+ 261 120kg
Joe Ciavattone, Jr. 23 Open 211 100kg
Joe Ciavattone, Sr. 48 45+ 234 110kg

Lifts (All weights in pounds):

Lifter Neck Lift Hand & Thigh Lift Hip Lift Total Weight Overall Place
Mark Raymond 125 702 1202 2029 4th
Rocky Morrison 402* 802 1202 2406 3rd
Joe Ciavattone, Jr. 552** 1402 1522 3476 1st
Joe Ciavattone, Sr. 552 802 1202 2556 2nd 
* - USAWA Record
** - While attempting 752 lbs Joe Jr popped a rivot on the head gear, 
     thus ending the Neck Lift competition. From what we hear, this is the 
     second time he has done that.

After the lifts were complete Frank and Colleen hosted the lifters for a BBQ (and the weather cooperated). I was master chef at the grill for the day (Gordon Ramsey would have been proud).

A huge thanks to Mark Raymond and Frank’s Barbell club for putting on this great event.

Iceberg Open Record Day

By Rocky Morrison

Frank’s Barbell Club in Walpole, MA held the Iceberg Open Record Day on March 4th, 2017. The weather outside was a little chilly, which was very fitting for the Iceberg Open. But inside there was some heat generated by the strong lifts. The event contained some new lifters in addition to some of our veteran lifters.

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MEET RESULTS:

ICEBERG OPEN RECORD DAY
March 4th, 2017
Frank’s Barbell Club
East Walpole, MA

Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone

Host: Mark Raymond

Meet Officials: (3-official system used) Frank Ciavattone and Rocky Morrison

Lifters:

Name Gender Age Weight (In Pounds)
Dave Brien Male 49 197
Robert Santos Male 49 208
Mark Raymond Male 54 240
Tony Patterson Male 55 176
Dave Gago Male 59 176

Lifts:

Lifter Dave Brien
Age Category 45+
Weight Category 90 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
(RH) Ciavattone Deadlift 202.8 92
(LH) Ciavattone Deadlift 202.8 92
(2H) Thumbless Deadlift 310.8 141
Barbell Curl – Strict 125 56.7
Barbell Curl – Reverse 156.5 71

 

Lifter Robert Santos
Age Category 45+
Weight Category 95 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Bench Press – feet in air 315 142.9
Bench Press, Fulton Bar 340 154.3
Barbell Curl – Strict 127.5 57.8
Barbell Curl – Reverse 125 56.7

 

Lifter Mark Raymond
Age Category 54+
Weight Category 110 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
Trap Bar Deadlift 357 162
Deadlift, No Thumbs, Overhand Grip 304 138
Bench Press, Fulton Bar 180 81.7
(LH) Fulton Dumbell Deadlift 132 60
(RH) Fulton Dumbell Deadlift 182 82.6

 

Lifter Tony Patterson
Age Category 55+
Weight Category 80 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
(2H) Thumbless Deadlift 334 151.5
(2H) Ciavattone Deadlift 352 160
Barbell Curl – Reverse 140 63.5
(RH) Fulton Dumbell Deadlift 200 90.7
(RH) Vertical Bar Lift (2″ bar) 210 95.3

 

Lifter Dave Gago
Age Category 55+
Weight Category 80 KG
Lift Weight (In Pounds) Weight (In Kilograms)
(2H) Thumbless Deadlift 288 130.7
(RH) Fulton Dumbell Deadlift 162 73.5
(RH) Vertical Bar Lift (2″ bar) 104 47.2

It was an outstanding job by all particpants. We also had great support from the fans in attendance.

PLYMOUTH ROCK RECORD DAY

By Rocky Morrison

Frank’s Barbell Club held the Plymouth Rock Record Day on November 12th, 2016 in Norwood, MA. It was a an impressive day of lifting by some of the newer members in the club.

MEET RESULTS:

PLYMOUTH ROCK RECORD DAY
November 12, 2016
Frank’s Barbell Club
Norwood, MA

Meet Director: Frank Civattone

Meet Officials: (3-official system used) Frank Civattone and Rocky Morrison

Lifters:

Kim Lydon Age 20, BWT 151 lbs.
Tyler Patterson Age 19 BWT 174 lbs.
Mark Raymond Age 53 BWT 238 lbs.
James Patterson Age 53 BWT 254 lbs.
Tony Patterson Age 54 BWT 176 lbs.
David Gago Age 58 BWT 164 lbs.

WOMENS DIVISION

Kim Lydon – Open – 70kg Class

Lift Weight in Pounds Weight in Kilograms
DEADLIFT, CIAVATTONE GRIP 232 105.2
DUMBELL CURL (STRICT) – RH 30 13.6
DUMBELL CURL (STRICT) – LH 30 13.6
GOOD MORNING 132 59.9
ABDOMINAL RAISE 24 10.9

MENS DIVISION

Tyler Patterson – 18-19 – 80kg Class

Lift Weight in Pounds Weight in Kilograms
DEADLIFT, CIAVATTONE GRIP 208 94.3
(LH) DUMBELL CHEAT CURL 40 18.1

Mark Raymond – 50 – 110kg Class

Lift Weight in Pounds Weight in Kilograms
(LH) PINCH GRIP 53 24
(RH) PINCH GRIP 63 28.6
BENCH PRESS – HANDS TOGETHER 154 69.9
(2H) DEADLIFT – DUMBELLS 284 128.8
DEADLIFT, REEVES 228 103.4

James Patterson – 50 – 120kg Class

Lift Weight in Pounds Weight in Kilograms
DEADLIFT, CIAVATTONE GRIP 407 184.6
(RH) DUMBELL CHEAT CURL 99 44.9
(LH) DUMBELL CHEAT CURL 76 34.5
DUMBELL CURL (STRICT) – RH 66 29.9
DUMBELL CURL (STRICT) – LH 66 29.9

Tony Patterson – 50 – 80kg Class

Lift Weight in Pounds Weight in Kilograms
DEADLIFT, CIAVATTONE GRIP 347 157.4
(RH) CIAVATTONE DEADLIFT 233 105.7
DUMBELL CURL (STRICT) – RH 66 29.9
(RH) DUMBELL CHEAT CURL 99 44.9
(RH) VERTICAL BAR LIFT (2″ BAR) 203 92.1

David Gago – 55 – 75kg Class

Lift Weight in Pounds Weight in Kilograms
BARBELL CURL – STRICT 96 43.5
(RH) CIAVATTONE DEADLIFT 165 74.8
DUMBELL CURL (STRICT) – RH 40 18.1
DUMBELL CURL (STRICT) – LH 45 20.4
(LH) DUMBELL CHEAT CURL 61 27.7

It was an excellent event, and everyone did an outstanding job.