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HEAVY LIFT CHAMPIONSHIP (Turney, MO and Walpole, MA)

By Eric Todd

Big Frank Ciavattone doing a big hand and thigh. Frank has not only promoted the Heavy Lift Championships in the past, he is a four time Heavy Lift Champion!

Since 2017, the Heavy Lift Championships have been held exclusively by two clubs, Frank’s Barbell Club and KCSTRONGMAN. Since 2017, all of the champions have been from those same two clubs. Frank reached out to me with the proposal that we run two different locations this year and compile our results into a more comprehensive championship. So, with the blessing of the executive board, lifting for this year’s Heavy Lift Championships will be done at two different locations: Walpole, MA and Turney, MO. Frank and I will compile all the results together, and will ship awards to those winning them.

MEET DETAILS:

Meet name: Heavy Lift Championship

Date: May 11, 2025

Midwest Location: 10978 SW Pueblo Dr, Turney, MO

Northeast Location: 204 East Street, East Walpole, MA 02032 

Promoter: Eric Todd and KCSTRONGMAN

Sanctioned by : USAWA-membership is required of all lifters

Lifts: Neck Lift, Hand and Thigh, Hip Lift

Cost: $35 (Checks can be made out to Eric Todd)

Awards: There will be awards for the lifters

This is a drug tested event.  Please only enter if you know you can pass a drug test!

2024 OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

By Clint Poore

Location has changed! See the UPDATE below.

Good Morning!

Here is an update for the 2024 Old Time Strongman World Championships, USA location.

Due to the cold temperatures and no heat in the warehouse location, the meet has been officially moved to BUFFVILLE GYM.

Buffville has heat & will be nice and warm for everyone.

The Buffville Gym address is
205 South Spring Street
Albany, Kentucky.

Buffville Gym is a fantastic place we hosted meets in the past. Also, on Saturday, immediately following the awards we will have the OTSM RECORD DAY.

If you plan on participating in the Record Day portion, please let me know what lifts/records you want to perform. This way I can ensure we have all the proper equipment available for you to set incredible records.

Finally, plenty of seats will be available, but feel free to bring your own chair to be more comfortable.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.

As a final reminder all Old Time Strongman lifts are now available to set IAWA World Records!

This is the OFFICIAL OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.  This is a POSTAL meet, so different countries can all compete simultaneously across the World. The OTSM Worlds will take place on December 7 in different locations on separate continents. All results will be sent in by each locations meet director and results will be tabulated ASAP! Each lifter will receive a OTSM Worlds medal and T-shirt for participating. International locations for the OTSM Worlds to be held, are in England, Australia and the USA.  Other International locations may be added.

OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – USA LOCATION

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024

BUFFVILLE ARENA in ALBANY, KENTUCKY

ADDRESS: 2608 BUSINESS 127 NORTH,  ALBANY, KENTUCKY

This is the North American Continental location for the OTSM World Championship. All lifters from any North American nation are welcome to attend. CANADA, USA, MEXICO & all Central American countries are invited. Also, any International lifters who want to compete are invited to attend .

WEIGH-INS: 8 AM – 9:30 AM , LIFTING BEGINS AT 10:30 AM

THE 3 LIFTS:  HACKENSCHMIDT FLOOR PRESS, DINNIE LIFT & INCH DUMBBELL DEADLIFT (ONE ARM, LIFTER MUST DECLARE THE ARM AND NOT CHANGE ARM DURING COMPETITION)

ENTRY DEADLINE  December 6, 2023 – email  clintpoore@hotmail.com or by phone at 606-688-2600.

ENTRY FEE:  None, just let me know you are attending, then have fun lifting & breaking records!

USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED:  Please join the USAWA before the meet. Registration will also available at meet site if you need to join the USAWA the day of the meet. If lifting in England or Australia please pay your National Registration fee prior to the meet.

AWARDS:  WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS in EACH WEIGHT CLASS & AGE GROUP.        OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION TROPHY MALE & FEMALE with Medals awarded to all competitors.        T-shirts provided for all lifters, I must know your t-shirt size two weeks prior to the meet, we will have a few extra as well.

OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD – The top 5 points total from each countries will be added together to determine the Old Time Strongman World Team Champion. 

RECORD DAY – The Old Time Strongman Record Day will be on Sunday, December 8 @ 9 am. No more than 5 Record attempts, per person. Please let me know what records you will be attempting so that I can be sure I have the appropriate equipment. USAWA National Records can be set at the Record Day, if we have 3 referees present IAWA World Records may be set.

HOTEL  –  Baymont by Wyndham Albany

                  Address: 79 Soma Lane, Albany, KY 42602

                  Phone: (606) 387-7238

Clearance Sale on All USAWA Merch (Updated 11-15-24)

The USAWA is going to go a new direction when it comes to selling merchandise, so we are having a clearance sale on all merchandise in stock!

  • Shipping will remain at $8 per order.
  • Each order comes with either a USAWA Patch or a USAWA water bottle free of charge! Just let me know which you prefer.
  • You can pay via check or cash using USPS, or through our PayPal account.

How to order by mail

To order by mail, please use the official form found here (just substitute the sale price when calculating the total): Online-Store-Order-Form-word-1.pdf (usawa.com)

How to order online

To order online, add up the items and shipping and send the payment through PayPal. Then email me your order at SalGuimino@yahoo.com regarding what you want, that you paid via PayPal, and where you would like it shipped.

Supplies are limited! Act fast! Etc etc!

I will modify the list as orders come in. This is first come, first served. I will fill them as fast as I can. I will let you know if what you order is no longer in stock. Feel free to check in with me before placing your order. Photos of all items are here. The following is what gear we still have in stock:

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