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    • #21566
      murdo01
      Participant

        Official Certification

      • #21581
        Al Myers
        Keymaster

          Thanks Mike for pointing that out (and for getting your recertification done in time!). Those do need to retake the rules test soon to avoid lapse in certification. Al

        • #21580
          Al Myers
          Keymaster

            Another point I want to make:

            Those that are Level 1 experience qualified officials will be automatically renewed with a 3 year officials card. The rules on this state, “Level 1 experience qualified offiicals will receive an officials card that is valid for 3 years and will be automatically renewed unless the official has been inactive as an official during the previous three year period, in which a new officials card will not be issued unless the individual makes a written request to the officials director.”

            I looked over the list of Level 1 Experience qualified and there is one individual that has been inactive over the last 3 years as an official in the USAWA and will be removed unless he makes the written request to the officials director. Al

          • #21579
            KCSTRONGMAN
            Keymaster

              I dont think I’ll pass
              ET

              I'm the lyrical Jesse James

            • #21578
              0722143772
              Participant

                ET………MEATHEAD!!!

              • #21577
                Thom Van Vleck
                Participant

                  Stupid question…..I still have my test on file…what’s keeping me from just sending it in again as my “retake”.

                  Thom Van Vleck
                  Jackson Weightlifting Club
                  Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                • #21576
                  Thom Van Vleck
                  Participant

                    Thanks for pointing this out. Thom

                    Thom Van Vleck
                    Jackson Weightlifting Club
                    Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                  • #21575
                    Al Myers
                    Keymaster

                      Thom – Cause it’s a different test now!!!! haha Al

                    • #21574
                      Thom Van Vleck
                      Participant

                        Where’s the test…..If it’s like the last one I doubt I’ll recert….I think that last test was invalid.

                        Thom Van Vleck
                        Jackson Weightlifting Club
                        Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                      • #21573
                        Al Myers
                        Keymaster

                          Where’s the test?????

                          On the website of course! It’s in the same place on the website as it’s always been.

                          It’s even in 4 different formats so there’s no reason anyone should not be able to access it. It’s in a pdf, word (new), word (version 97-03), and even in a simple text for those that don’t have word or a free adobe download.

                          And again – you only need a 90% or better to pass. Considering this is an open book test with unlimited time to take it – well if you don’t pass it – you are not taking it serious at all or a , ok, I won’t say it.

                          Good luck Thom!!! And I promise there are no trick questions on it either.

                        • #21572
                          Thom Van Vleck
                          Participant

                            Al, can you write down my answers for me.

                            You know how my eyes glaze over at the mere thought of administration issues.

                            Thom Van Vleck
                            Jackson Weightlifting Club
                            Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                          • #21571
                            Al Myers
                            Keymaster

                              Thom, Thom, Thom..

                              I have no idea how you function at all during the day.

                              I just spent “about 5 minutes” reviewing your past officiating in the USAWA, and I’m sure I now know more about your own experience than you do. Let’s take a look at the meets you served as an official:

                              2013 Dino Gym Challenge
                              2012 IAWA World Championships
                              2012 Battle in the Barn
                              2012 OTSM Championships
                              2012 Macomb Record Setter
                              2011 Dino Strongman Challenge
                              2011 Deanna Meet
                              2011 Heavy Lift Championships
                              2011 National Championships
                              2011 Ledaig Record Day
                              2011 OTSM Championships
                              2010 Deanna Meet
                              2010 JWC Straight Weight Postal
                              2010 JWC Record Breaker
                              2009 Team Championships
                              2009 National Championships
                              2009 Clarks Record Day
                              2009 JWC Record Day
                              2007 Dino Challenge
                              2006 National Championships
                              2006 Dino Challenge
                              2006 Dino Record Day
                              2005 Dino Challenge
                              2004 Dino Challenge
                              2003 Dino Challenge

                              And I KNOW you’ve judged more meets than what I’ve recorded here. I didn’t include any small postals. You have been involved as an official in the USAWA for 10 YEARS, and have officiated many championship events, 3 National Championships, and at a World Championships. You are one of the most experienced active USAWA officials in the organization.

                              Now do I need to tell you what to do with this information I just revealed as well?????haha

                            • #21570
                              Thom Van Vleck
                              Participant

                                Ya know….I was thinking about looking up the meets I’ve judges….but I was too lazy. I figured if I sandbagged long enough you’d do it for me.

                                You know I love you, Al….like my brother…who I abuse as well.

                                Thom Van Vleck
                                Jackson Weightlifting Club
                                Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                              • #21569
                                Al Myers
                                Keymaster

                                  Thom, I was gonna make another “dig” on you – but since you told me you love me I’ll let it pass this time. haha Al

                                  PS Now don’t forget to send that list to Joe before your card expires!!!!

                                • #21568
                                  Thom Van Vleck
                                  Participant

                                    Believe it or not….I ALREADY DID….you didn’t have to remind me 10 times. I told you….I’m severely ADD and my attention span is

                                    Thom Van Vleck
                                    Jackson Weightlifting Club
                                    Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                                  • #21567
                                    Ben Edwards
                                    Participant

                                      Thanks for the reminder! I gotta get my completed test in ASAP then before it expires. Then I need to actually officiate a contest. Maybe the Grip Champs? Maybe not, since I’d like to actually compete in that contest.

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