USAWA

By Clint Poore

2024 USAWA KENTUCKY OPEN PUSH/PULL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024

LOCATION : 

THE CENTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT & CONVENTION CENTER

2292 S HWY 27 #300

SOMERSET, KY 42501

WEIGH-INS: 8 AM – 9 AM , LIFTING BEGINS AT 9:30 AM (EASTERN STANDARD TIME)

THE LIFTS:  HACKENSCHMIDT FLOOR PRESS & PEOPLE’S DEADLIFT. 

ENTRY DEADLINE –. AUGUST 15, 2024 – email  clintpoore@hotmail.com or phone 606-688-2600.

ENTRY FEE:  No Entry Fee, but you will have to pay 15 dollars to get into the Kentucky Open Expo

USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: Memberships are required for all participants prior to the meet. Please go USAWA.COM  to purchase your memberships prior to the meet. 

AWARDS: BEST LIFTER AWARD to the overall champion & medals for all lifters. Each lifter will receive a competition T-shirt to be worn during the KY Open Push/Pull & Record Day. I must know your shirt size two weeks prior to meet, we will have a few extra as well.

RECORD DAY SESSION – will follow the Ky Open Push/Pull competition, the Bavarian Deadlift & Saxon Deadlift will be setting all new USAWA Nationals Records. Keep in mind this is an Expo & you must let me know what Record lifts you want to perform prior to the meet. Only approved Record Day lifts, based on time & space in the Expo will be allowed. All Record Day lifts are time permitting & at the discretion of the meet director. All lifters may perform Record attempts on the Bavarian Deadlift and Saxon Deadlift.

HOTEL – There are many hotels to choose from in Somerset. There is no specific meet hotel, but a quick online search will find plenty of great options.

KENTUCKY OPEN PUSH/PULL SCHEDULE

ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME

You may check in the night before, by coming to the Convention Center until approximately/before 6 PM

WEIGH-INS BEGIN                   8 AM – 9 AM

LIFTING BEGINS                      9:30 AM – 12;30 PM

IRON PALACE PODCAST        12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

RECORD DAY                           2:00 PM  – 4;30 PM

CLEAN UP & LOAD TRUCK     4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Please keep in mind the schedule may change depending on how long each segment lasts.

This will be a very exciting event with Music, Laser Lights, Banners, & Heavy Weights being lifted. 

This is a great opportunity for the USAWA and I hope you will join us at the 

2024 USAWA KENTUCKY OPEN PUSH/PULL & EXPO! 

Kentucky Open Meet Roster: 

 Clint Poore                    Lifter & Referee

 James Hall                    

 Patrick Hadley               Lifter & Referee

 Ashley Stearns              Lifter & Referee

 Caleb Day 

 Holland Millsaps            Lifter & Referee

 David Corbin 

 Jarrod Gaddis                Lifter & Referee

 Randy Richey 

 Ricky Dickerson 

 Denny Habecker            Lifter, Referee & USAWA President

 Allen Fagg 

 Alexandria McDonald

 Stephen Santangelo      Referee

 Chip Hultquist                Meet Staff & IPF Referee

 Sarah Waites 

 David Paul 

 Tim Paul 

 Tobias Ortaga 

 Jerry Wilson 

 Jacob Traxler 

 Donnie Haste

 Mindy Haste

 Greg Cooper

 Train Hard & BE STRONG!!!!