Author Archives: KCSTRONGMAN

Jeff Rigby

By Eric Todd

Jeff first joined the USAWA in 2019 to participate in the marvelous record day, “Lift for Leroy.”  He impressed your humble narrator with some classic all-round feats in the form of bent pressing, the Gardner, and the Turkish get-up.  Jeff hails from the remote area of Utah (remote when speaking of the USAWA).  He has just become an official in training.  He passed his official’s examination, and plans on taking care of his first and second practical training session at the Lift for Leroy 2022/National postal.  It is fantastic to have representation in new territories.  I firmly believe this is a big step in expanding our fine organization outside of the small localities it currently resides in.  Let’s get behind Jeff in his efforts to be become an official and help expand our organization.  Good work Jeff, I look forward to seeing what the future brings.

Lift for Leroy IV

By Eric Todd

Time for us to start thinking about my brother Leroy again and his general well-being.  I know he has been feeling rather ashamed of late, and having some general humiliation for some of his actions.  Let’s get together for the 4th annual “Lift for Leroy” record day in an effort to help him lift his spirits.  All proceeds from this meet will go to Leroy to help him buy some nice cream and feathers  and nice things to help him raise his spirits.  There will be no entry fee for this meet.  No donations will be accepted on Leroy’s behalf.  We will be doing this meet in conjunction with the National Postal.

When: December 10, 2022

Where: Et’s House of Iron and Stone

Weigh Ins: 10:00

Lifting starts: 10:30

Any lifter is welcome to join us in completing the 2022 National Postal.  Directly after, each lifter can attempt up to 5 records to beak or set.  Please let me know if you plan on attending.  Please let me know what records you will be attempting so that I can be sure I have the appropriate equipment.  I can be reached at SalGuimino@yahoo.com.

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!

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