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2023 Postal Championships
By Eric Todd
Lilly Todd completes a Deadlift-2 dumbbells on way to earning the designation of a GRAND SLAM WINNER in this year’s postal championship.
The 2022 Postal series had great participation again! Over the 4 Postals we had 36 men and 12 women that competed in at least one postal. This year, the results of the postal series was done differently. The name of the last postal was changed from the Postal Championship to the fourth quarter postal. The championship was determined by total points from all four postal competitions. The overall placing in the meet determines your points. I.E.- if three lifters compete, lifter number one gets 3 points, lifter number 2 gets 2 points and lifter number three gets 1 point. Obviously then, as more lifters enter, more points can be earned for winning and all lifters earn points regardless of where they place overall. Just entering will earn points toward the Postal Series Ranking. While in the past the last postal was deemed the championship and was worth double points, this year it was scored the same as all of the others.
Several lifters that competed in all the Postal meets last year and they deserve to be recognized. These lifters are the GRAND SLAM WINNERS: Beth Skwarecki, R.J. Jackson, Stacy Todd, Kim Van Wagner, Lilly Todd, Phoebe Todd, Janet Thompson, Dan Wagman, Abe Smith, Randy Smith, Dave Deforest, Barry Bryan, Dave Hahn, John Carter, Tony Hose, Denny Habecker, Tony Lupo, Jeff Wenzel, Wyatt Sawyer, Travis Luther, Barry Pensyl, Chris Todd, Sanjiv Gupta, Bill Clark, Leroy Todd, and Everett Todd. that is a pretty stout group of Grand Slam lifters!
Now for the overall ranking for the 2022 USAWA Postal Series!
Colorado Spring Fling
By Sanjiv Gupta
COLORADO SPRING FLING
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024
HIGH COUNTRY VIGOUR in LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
ADDRESS: 4241 S YARROW CT, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
WEIGH-INS: 9:30 AM, LIFTING BEGINS AT 10 AM
THE LIFTS:
DEADLIFT – 12” Base
CLEAN AND PRESS
ENTRY DEADLINE: March 15, 2024. sanjiv_gupta@hotmail.com or by phone at 720-938-2029
ENTRY FEE: FREE
MEET DIRECTOR
Sanjiv Gupta
USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: Registration will be available at the meet, but it is preferred that you purchase your USAWA membership prior to the meet day at USAWA.com
AWARDS: None
RECORD SESSION: Following the competition, each lifter can perform up to 5 record attempts if equipment is available. Please let us know what records you will be attempting so that we can determine if lift can be performed.
Hybrid: You may lift in the competition in your own gym and your lifts will be included in the final standings. If you compete remotely, you must have a certified official judge your lifts in order for them to be eligible for records. We assume you will be honest concerning your bodyweight and your correct lifts. Video is appreciated if you lift remotely, but not required.
Bench Press Heptathlon
By Bill Clark
Event: Bench Press Heptathlon + Record Day
Meet Director: Bill Clark
Date: April 6, 2024
Location: Clark’s+ Gym, Columbia, MO
Weigh ins: 8:00 AM
Entry Fee: None
Awards: Certificates
Lifts Contested
Bench Press-Feet in Air
Bench Press-Feet on Floor
Bench Press- one hand- right
Bench Press- one hand- left
Bench Press-Alternate Grip
Bench Press-Reverse Grip
Bench Press-Hands together
Special Awards
Bench Press-Roman Chair
Bench Press-Rampage
There is no entry form for this event, but please let Bill know if you will be attending by April 2, 2024 or mail your letter postmarked by March 30th. You can reach him by email at yeoldclark@gmail.com; telephone at 573-474-4510; or by mail at 3906 Grace Ellen Drive, Columbia, MO 65202-1739
Please note, this meet is hybrid. You can compete in person or remotely. If you compete remotely, you must have a certified official judge your lifts in order for them to be eligible for records. If you enter without a certified official, your results will be noted, but will not be eligible for records.
USAWA 4th Quarter Postal
By Eric Todd
The USAWA Postal Series consists of 4 quarterly postal meets. These Postal Meets may be contested anywhere with the results being sent to the USAWA Postal Meet Director Denny Habecker. This allows any member of the USAWA to compete in an USAWA competition without the expense of traveling.
LIFTS
Press-Dumbbell – One Hand
Deadlift-Dumbbell – One Hand
Bent-over Row
The basic rules for entering a USAWA Postal Meet are as follows:
Must be a CURRENT member of the USAWA
All lifts must be done on the same day
USAWA rules apply as outlined in Rule Book
3 attempts allowed with best attempt recorded
Bodyweight and Age apply as to the day of lifting
Must turn in official scoresheet by deadline
Record results on scoresheet in pounds
At least 1 certified official required for records
May enter with a non-certified judge but will not be eligible for records
Scoresheet must be fully filled out
No entry fee