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2022 Memorial Record Day

By Eric Todd

Meet Announcement

Our honorable president, Denny Habecker has sanctioned the Memorial Record Day.  This meet honors our former USAWA members who have passed over the years.  Some that immediately come to mind are John Vernacchio, Howard Prechtel, Rex Monahan, Joe McCoy, and Jim Malloy.  I know there are many others, and too many to list for our purposes here.  At any rate, it is a great way for us to honor those who have come before us in the organization.  Here are the meet details:

Date: December 17, 2022

Location:   Habecker’s Gym, Lebanon, PA

Please contact Denny if you plan on attending to remember these great people and set or break some USAWA records.

New level 1 official-Tony Lupo

By Eric Todd

Clark’s Gym member Tony Lupo has become the USAWA’s newest level 1 official.  He passed his test and has now completed his 3 practical training sessions.  Way to go for Tony rising to the occasion and representing his club and serving the organization.  I would hope all of our’s would serve the org in the way that Tony has chosen to do.  Thank you, Tony, and congrats!

Lifter of the Month of July

By Eric Todd

I am giving the nod this month to our Canadian brother, Lucas Hardie.  While he came in a close second during the 2nd quarter postal (which technically was completed June 30, but there were no meets contested in July), his enthusiasm for all-round has been infectious.  I have received a number of messages with videos from him to be sure he is doing the lifts right.  He has recruited some guys from his gym to join the organization and participate in some of our postal meets.  He has certainly increased our Canadian membership and participation.  It is guys like Lucas who inspire others and keep our organization going.  He has proven himself to be a true asset, and I feel very deserving of this accolade.  Congrats Lucas!  We appreciate your contribution!

Ed Zercher Strength classic

By Bill Clark

When: January 28-29, 2023

Where: Clark’s Gym, 720 Grace Lane, Columbia, MO

Entry Fee: none

Entry Deadline: January 22. 2023

Awards: Certificates

Lifts: Zercher Lift; Steinborn Lift; Clean and Press-Heels together; 2 hand Clean and Jerk; Leg Press in rack; Hand and Thigh; Bench Press-Feet in air; Deadlift-heels together; Hack Lift; Harness Lift; Hip Lift; One Hand Deadlift

 

There is no entry form for this event, but please let Bill know you are attending. 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

2009 Nationals

Here is the next installment of past nationals transcribed in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one is from 2009.  They are all transcribed from the “Strength Journal” by Bill Clark.  This was an idea of Frank Ciavattone’s and was presented at the national meeting.  Enjoy a little piece of history:

2009 Nationals

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