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World Postal Reminder

By Al Myers

The time is coming for the closing of the IAWA World Postal Championships.

I would like to see a great turnout for this Championships.   The lifts for it are the same as the opening day World Championship lifts so everyone should be training them already, so entering this postal could just be another training day.  Below is the information sheet for this competition.

2019 IAWA WORLD POSTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION SHEET

RULES OF THE COMPETITION

  1. The due date for entry is AUGUST 31st. Make sure your lifts are completed and sent to me by that time. My email is: amyers@usawa.com
  2. The lifts chosen for this event are Reverse Curl (Curl – Strict, Reverse Grip), 2H Snatch from the Hang (Snatch – From Hang), One Hand Clean and Jerk (Clean and Jerk – One Arm), and the 2H Thumbless Deadlift (Deadlift – No Thumbs, Overhand Grip).   The rules for these lifts are outlined in the USAWA and IAWA(UK) Rulebooks, which are available on the website. Make sure to list the hand used in the one handed lifts on the entry form. The chosen lifts represent the lifts performed on the first day of the 2019 IAWA World Championships!
  3. If you live in a country that has an organized All Round Weightlifting organization that is affiliated with the IAWA you must be a current member of that organization to enter. Make sure to join before you lift in this World Postal Championships.
  4. All lifts by a lifter must be performed on the same day. Record this date on the ENTRY FORM.
  5. Please enter your results in kilograms on the scoresheet. List only your best legal lift performed. Do not record misses. Also list your age in years and your BWT (bodyweight) in kilograms. Your bodyweight must be weighed on the day your lifts are performed.
  6. Make sure you PRINT the names of the one to three officials used for each lifter as well as having the officials sign the scoresheet. Officials must be current certified officials in their All Round Weightlifting organization. Three officials are required for IAWA records. At least one official is required for entering.
  7. As per any meet and as OUTLINED in the rulebooks, you get three attempts. These must be declared and adhered to. If a 4th attempt for record is done this must be made clear on the ENTRY FORM.
  8. The Scoresheet accommodates up to 6 lifters, but if more than that participate from a club simply add another scoresheet. You do not need to be part of a club to enter the World Postal Championships but Club recognition will be given to the top scoring clubs. Scoring rankings will be done for both individuals and for clubs.
  9. Please write CLEARLY on the scoresheet, and fill out the scoresheet completely!
  10. Remember this postal championship is ran on the HONOR SYSTEM. Be truthful in your efforts, and feel good about giving your best performance in an honorable manner. If everyone does that – the future of this meet is strong! Thank you for your participation and support of the IAWA!!

OTSM WORLD POSTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Al Myers

2019 IAWA WORLD POSTAL OLD TIME STRONGMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Greg Cook, the Overall Best Mens Lifter, performing a Hackenschmidt Press at the 2019 OTSM World Postal Championships.

Greg Cook, the Overall Best Mens Lifter, performing a Hackenschmidt Press at the 2019 OTSM World Postal Championships.

The results from the Second Annual Old Time Strongman Championships have been tabulated.  I was so excited to see the international involvement again this year, as that makes this competition a truly World event.  This year a total of 26 lifters competed (exceeding that of last year).  Australia had 6 lifters, the United States had 8 lifters, England had 10 lifters, Wales had 1 lifter, and Canada had 1 lifter. Three different OTSM lifts were chosen this year to add a new challenge for everyone. The OVERALL BEST LIFTERS were Women – Sylvia Stockall of Canada and Men – Greg Cook of the USA.  Congratulations to both of these lifters for their exceptional lifting.  As I was putting all the results together I noticed great lifting from so many other lifters as well. I want to really thank everyone for supporting this World Championships!!!  I especially want to thank the promoters from each country for hosting the venue for the lifters.

Here are a few words from Phil Crisp:

the 2019 English Old Time Strongman Championships, the national leg for England of the World Old Time Strongman Championships, was held on 21st July in Hailsham, England. Promoted by Nick Swain and Phil Crisp, Nick very unfortunately could not make the competition due to pressing personal reasons on the day. However, his and Phil’s previous work had paid off and the competition was well set up and ready to go, with Rory Hoad, who was already pencilled in for the day as a helper, stepping up to referee and help organise the day efficiently and without missing a trick..

Whilst the usual remarks on the camaraderie, the support, the great help from Freedom Leisure where the competition was held, and the lovely weather (with the first lift taking place outside!) could all be given as highlights of the competition perhaps the most impressive part of the day was the quality of the lifting.

Leading the charge here was Rory Hoad, who took the Open and Overall titles of the English Old Time Strongman Championships. Rory pulled a huge 360kg Kennedy lift to underscore his fantastic day. Phil Crisp, last year’s champion and also the 2018 World Old Time Strongman champion was pushed into 2nd place, although Phil took the Masters category. In third overall, Paul Barette – with his usual pulling powers on show once more (!) – saw off Danny Kingsland’s very close push for the podium by a margin of 10 points. Rouhol Uddin, in a very balanced performance, took fifth followed by the excellent Steve Shah and the very promising Junior champion Brandon Hazell-Hyland.

With a few lifters having to pull out at the last minute, the field of seven could easily have been extended. The event and the idea of the Old Time World Strongman Championship, however, seems to be growing in strength under Al Myers and John Mahon and we look forward to next year’s edition!

Meet Results:

2019 IAWA World OTSM Championships
World Postal
July 20th-21st, 2019

Meet Directors: Al Myers & John Mahon

Scorekeeper: Al Myers

Venues:

Australia – Lambda Academy with promoters John Mahon & Peter Phillips
England –  Promoters Nick Swain & Phil Crisp
United States – Dino Gym with promoter Al Myers
Wales – KEDS gym with promoter Neil Keddy
Canada – Promoter Sylvia Stockall

Lifts: Thor’s Hammer, Hackenschmidt Floor Press, Kennedy Lift

WOMENS DIVISION

LIFTER AGE BWT Thor Hack Kenn TOT PTS
Sylvia Stockall, CAN 61 63.0 9.5 70.3 156.5 236.3 323.6
Racheal Hin, AUS 50 60.0 8.75 55 145 208.8 269.3
Max Ell, ENG 22 45.0 5.75 55 115 175.75 259.1
Maddy Ell, ENG 24 47.5 4.5 57.5 110 172.0 241.3
Claire McLaren, AUS 47 85.0 10 30 160 200.0 200.3

MENS DIVISION

LIFTER AGE BWT Thor Hack Kenn TOT PTS
Greg Cook, USA 62 115.7 26 117.5 365 508.5 491.3
Rory Hoad, ENG 31 86.0 12 157.5 360 529.5 487.7
Philippe Crisp, ENG 49 100.5 10 157.5 307.5 475.0 444.1
Gary Ell, ENG 48 90.0 17 120 300 437.0 427.6
John Strangeway, USA 41 93.5 25 130 320 475.0 425.7
Al Myers, USA 52 106.2 20 125 300 445.0 412.7
Paul Barette, ENG 43 77.5 8.25 90 250 348.3 354.9
John Douglas, USA 55 138.2 25 137.5 250 412.5 344.8
Danny Kngsland, ENG 29 57.5 7 100 180 287.0 344.3
Peter Phillips, AUS 65 99.4 17.5 105 190 312.5 334.6
Steven Charles, AUS 38 88.4 17.5 100 250 367.5 333.2
Barry Pensyl, USA 71 67.6 13.75 72.5 137.5 223.8 330.2
Denny Habecker, USA 76 82.6 13.75 85 137.5 236.3 329.8
Neil Keddy, WALES 41 95.0 15.75 140 200 355.8 316.1
Rouhol Uddin, ENG 39 74.5 4.5 105 195 304.5 305.8
Steve Shah, ENG 70 81.5 5.75 80 145 230.8 298.3
Dean Ross, USA 76 106.2 13.75 80 140 233.8 283.9
Flynn McLaren, AUS 16 69.6 15 60 170 245 282.7
LaVerne Myers, USA 75 104.0 17.5 50 160 227.5 275.6
Brandon Hazell-Hyland, ENG 17 75.5 4.5 75 140 219.5 229.5
Cameron McLaren, AUS 53 111.7 22.5 70 145 237.5 216.5

NOTES:   All bodyweights recorded in kilograms.  All lifts recorded in kilograms.  TOT is total kilograms lifted.  PTS are overall adjusted points corrected for age and bodyweight.

BEST LIFTER AWARDS

Womens Best Senior 20-39: Max Ell
Womens Best Master 45-49: Claire McLaren
Womens Best Master 50-54: Racheal Hin
Womens Best Master 60-64: Sylvia Stockall
Womens Overall Best Lifter: Sylvia Stockall
Mens Best Junior: Flynn McLaren
Mens Best Senior 20-39: Rory Hoad
Mens Best Master 40-44: John Strangeway
Mens Best Master 45-49: Philippe Crisp
Mens Best Master 50-54: Al Myers
Mens Best Master 55-59: John Douglas
Mens Best Master 60-64: Greg Cook
Mens Best Master 65-69: Peter Phillips
Mens Best Master 70-74: Barry Pensyl
Mens Best Master 75-79: Denny Habecker
Mens Overall Best Lifter: Greg Cook

Newcomer Award Winner!

By Al Myers

John Strangeway (left) receiving the USAWA Newcomer Award from Al Myers (right).

John Strangeway (left) receiving the USAWA Newcomer Award from Al Myers (right).

A big CONGRATS goes to this year’s Newcomer Award Winner Johnny Strangeway.   Johnny has been a great addition to the USAWA and very, very deserving of this award.  He lifts with the KCSTRONGMAN Club and has been present at many events during the past couple of years.  I was honored to present him with this award at the recent OTSM World Postal at the Dino Gym.

Also, Scottish Johnny just earned official judging status in the USAWA by being approved as a new USAWA Certified Official. He is now on the list of Level 1 Test Qualified Officials.

Eastern Mass RB

By Mark Raymond

2019 USAWA 1st Annual Eastern Mass Record Breakers Day

Jacob McLaughlin and Michael McLaughlin competed in their first USAWA competition. Welcome to the USAWA!

Jacob McLaughlin and Michael McLaughlin competed in their first USAWA competition. Welcome to the USAWA!

The meet was a great success. We had 8 lifters all from Massachusetts.  It was held at Paulie’s Weightlifting Club in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Congratulations to Jeff Ciavattone who was overall champion of the meet.  Looks like he might be the next member of the USAWA Century Club!

Thanks to Frank and Jeff who officiated the meet.

A special thank you to Peter Vuono for loading the bar and cheering us on throughout the event.

And a special thank you Paul and Judy for hosting the event and treating us to a cookout afterwards.

Results are as follows:

USAWA 1st Annual Eastern Mass Record Breakers Day

Paulie’s Weightlifting Club, Braintree, Massachusetts

July 27th2019

Meet Director and Host: Paul Dallalis

Meet Announcer/Scorekeeper: Frank Ciavattone

Officials – Frank Ciavattone, Jeff Ciavattone

All lifts recorded in pounds

MEET RESULTS:

Lifters using the one official system:
LIFTER AGE WEIGHT M/F CLASS
Frank Ciavattone 64 301 M 125+ Kg/60+ Masters
Jeff Ciavattone 39 230 M 105 Kg/Open
Lifters using the three official system:
LIFTER AGE WEIGHT M/F CLASS
Chris Lestan 23 275 M 125 Kg/Open
Jacob McLaughlin 19 160 M 75 Kg/Open
Michael McLaughlin 51 206 M 95 Kg/50+ Masters
Mark Raymond 56 247 M 115 Kg/55+ Masters
Kimberlyn Lydon 28 160 F 70 Kg/Open
Paul Dallalis 62 300 M 125+ Kg/55+ Masters

 

 

Womens Division
Lifter Lift #
Kimberlyn Lydon Deadlift – Reeves 96
Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip, One Arm, Right 120
Curl – Reverse Grip 51
Deadlift – No Thumbs 200
Bench Press – Hands Together 96
Mens Division
Lifter Lift #
Jeff Ciavattone Deadlift – 12″ Base 600
Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip, One Arm, Right 250
Shoulder Drop 145
Snatch – On Knees 125
Gardner – Half 130
Mark Raymond Deadlift – Reeves 230
Finger Lift – Left Middle 102
Finger Lift – Left Ring 62
Deadlift – No Thumbs 275
Curl – Dumbbell, Cheat, One Arm, Right 62
Paul Dallalis Finger Lift – Left Ring 72
Finger Lift – Left Index 72
Finger Lift – Left Middle 72
Chris Leston Clean and Press 210
Steinborn Lift 245
Frank Ciavattone Crucifix 30
Deadlift – Reeves 185
Zercher Lift – One Arm, Left 135
Curl – Dumbbell, Cheat, One Arm, Left 60
Curl – Dumbbell, Cheat, One Arm, Right 60
Michael McLaughlin Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip 300
Jacob McLaughlin Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip 275

 

Team Championships

by Al Myers

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 USAWA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

The date for the USAWA Team Championships has been set – September 8th (Sunday).  I started promoting the Team Championships in 2007, which features “team lifting”, a combination of 2 lifters on a bar lifting the weight together. This makes for a very exciting event as the 2 lifters must be in coordination with each other to make a successful lift!

MEET DETAILS:

Meet Director: Al Myers

Meet Date: Sunday, September 8th

Meet Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Dino Gym, 1126 Eden Road, Abilene, KS 67410

Sanction: USAWA Membership required

Weigh-Ins: Noon the day of the meet

Divisions: 2-Man, 2-Person (man & woman), and 2-Women

Entry Fee: None

Lifts:

Curl – Strict, Reverse Grip

Snatch – From Hang

Deadlift – No Thumbs, Overhand Grip

Jefferson Lift – Fulton Bar 

Registration:  There is no entry form or entry deadline, but please let me know ahead of time if you plan to attend so I can make the proper preparations. I can be reached at amyers@usawa.com

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