Big T’s OTSM (First Update)
by Thom Van Vleck
I have some more information on OTSM being held at the Jackson Weightlifting Club. Entry info and a link to the first story on the meet can be found under the USAWA Future Events section.
This meet will be held outside weather permitting. If the weather is bad, we’ll move it inside. Each lifter will be given the chance to look at the records and attempt one record attempt on a lift outside the competition once the meet is completed. Additional records will be up to there being time. I wanted to mention this in case there was anyone coming that planned on trying some record attempts.
I thought I might catch some flack regarding my decision to have two champs. One based on the formulas and the other based solely on most weight lifted. So far not a peep. I think it will be interesting to see if they are different! Just so you know, it’s not my plan to do this with the OTSM Championships.
In addition, This meet will happen regardless of the turn out. The idea of having this in conjunction with a Highland Games meet is I hope to get some new members to sign up. You will notice I don’t have a deadline. All comers! So don’t worry about the meet being cancelled due to low turnout. THIS WILL HAPPEN!
Finally, bring some shade, sunscreen, and a folding chair. It’s pretty wide open at my place so shade is tough to find. I don’t sunburn and don’t notice it….but we’ve toasted a few of the fair skinned lifters and throwers at my place!
Hope to see you there!