I would love to have everybody converge in Denver for some lifting but given that we are the furthest west club in the country, it may be appropriate to make a concession. All four lifts are classics that have been contested during the club championships at least once. They are easy to set-up and officiate. Official scoring will be used and the top 3 lifters from each club will be summed to determine the championship.
If a club enters with only 2 athletes, a score of 80% of the second highest athlete will be added to create a total.
If a club enters with only 1 athlete, a score of 80% of the athlete and 60% of the athlete will be added to create a total.
Thanks to Ambridge Barbell Club and Ledaig Heavy Athletics for hosting this championship from 2010-2019. Hopefully 2025 will bring some pride and excitement to being the strongest All-Round club in the United States.
Promoter: Steve Gardner: 18 Holly Road, Barton under Needwood, Staffs. DE138LP E Mail: stevegardneruk@gmail.com Tel No: 07960960509 Event Date: Saturday, 1 st November, 2025 Venue Location: Derby University Gym, Keddleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB,England Sanctioned by: International All-Round Weightlifting Association (IAWA)
All participants MUST be members of an affiliated IAWA organisation)
Weigh-in: 8.00 am to 9.30am. Lifting will start at 10:00 AM Divisions: Records in All Classes & Divisions will be recognised Awards: Lifters will attempt to break a World Record in order to win a Gold Cup
(or a Trophy based on the Theme ‘Gold Cup’ if successful)
Entry Fee: Cost: £35 (Overseas lifters must submit their Entry Form, but may pay on
arrival). The entry fee will include a trophy and an event T-Shirt Eligibility: To lift for the Gold Cup, entrants must be current World Record Holders and IAWA Member. (non-World Record Holders can lift for a Silver Cup) Lifts: The lifter will nominate their first choice record attempt, BUT the first lift on the Platform has to be for the World Record. A second choice lift will also be nominated, in case the lifter fails in their first choice lift!
Rules: IAWA General Rules and Scoring will apply. Howard Prechtel: The Award Will be presented to highest scorer using the Blindt Formula Drug Testing: Drug Testing will take place with our IAWA(UK) Drug Test Officers Banquet: A Banquet / Awards presentation will follow the event at 7:00 PM Cost: £30 (Menu will be circulated in due course) Venue: POMS, 1 The Waterfront, Barton Marina, Barton, Staffs DE13 8AS
Pay Fees: Send all Entry and Banquet Fees to the Promoter by the Closing Date Closing Date: 1 st October 2025 (One Month Prior to the event) For any hotel Information, or any other enquiries: Contact the Promoter direct, on email or by telephone, all details as above!
Email: stevieshanks45@gmail.com Tel No: 07818455573 Email: stevegardneruk@gmail.com Tel No: 07960960509
Sanctioned By: International All-Round Weightlifting Association (IAWA). All participants MUST be members of an affiliated organisation.
(This will be a Drug Tested Event) Entry Fee: £35 – See Entry Form (below) for bank details and Closing Date. Venue: The Main Hall (Auditorium) -Resurgence training facility
3A Wenlock Rd. Lurgan, Co Armagh BT668QR Tel: 07901755697 What 3 Words Precise Location /// tricky.period.verge Lifts: Day One: O/H Bbell CJerk, Push Press, Pullover and Press, Straddle Deadlift
Day Two: Continental Snatch, OH 2” Vertical Bar, Zercher Weigh-In: Weigh-in will 8am to 9.30am – lifting starting at 10am (both days). (You are only required to weigh-in on day 2 if attempting records).
Refreshments: Snacks and food on the day – Chippy van (& Bulgarian cuisine) parked outside for both days. ONLY 5 minutes walk to Supervalue and various food outlets – Comp venue has drink machines and protein bar vending
Travel: Lurgan Train station 10-15 min walk from comp venue or the Ashbourne Hotel – Portadown Train Station 10-15 mins walk from Banview B&B -The area is well serviced by Buses and local taxi services.
Accommodation: The Ashburne Hotel (10 min walk from venue) Lurgan – 81 William St,
Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 6JB – Phone: 028 3832 5711 The Banview B&B Portadown Hotel (10 Min Walk) – 60 Portmore St, Portadown, Craigavon BT62 3NF – Phone: 028 3833 6666 The Seagoe Hotel, Portadown (10 Min Drive) – 22 Upper Church Ln, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5JE – Phone: 028 3833 3076
Banquet Information & Awards Presentations (and Entertainment Afterwards): Sunday 5 th October (arrive 7pm for 7.30pm dinner) The Courthouse, 46 William St, Lurgan, Craigavon BT66 6JB – 028 3832 9161
Cost: £35 Per Person (3 course) Menu: The Menu will be circulated in due course
This is the OFFICIAL OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. This is a POSTAL meet, so different countries can all compete simultaneously across the world. The OTSM Worlds will take place on December 13 on different continents in multiple locations. All results will be sent in by each location’s event director and results will be tabulated ASAP! International locations for the OTSM Worlds to be held, are in England, Australia, Canada and the USA.
Other International locations may be added.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – EASTERN USA LOCATION
OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – WESTERN USA LOCATION
HIGH COUNTRY VIGOUR GYM in LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
Event Director: Sanjiv Gupta please contact him by email sanjiv_gupta@hotmail.com or phone at 720-938-2029
These are the USA locations for the 2025 OTSM World Championship. All lifters from any North American nation are welcome to attend. Also, any International lifters who would like to compete are invited to attend. In 2025, we are also adding a second location in the USA, High Country Gym in Lakewood, Colorado.
WEIGH-INS: 8 AM – 9:30 AM, LIFTING BEGINS AT 10:30 AM
THE 3 LIFTS: HACKENSCHMIDT FLOOR PRESS, PEOPLES DEADLIFT & DUMBBELL TO SHOULDER
ENTRY DEADLINE – December 1, 2025 – email clintpoore@hotmail.com or by phone at 606-688-2600.
ENTRY FEE:$40 dollars for athletes for all USA locations, please pay the appropriate event director
USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED:Please join the USAWA before the meet. Registration will also available at meet site if you need to join the USAWA the day of the meet. If lifting in England or Australia please pay your National Registration fee prior to the meet.
AWARDS: World Champion Awards in each weight class & age group. Plus, Overall Grand Champion awards for men & women.
OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD – The top 5 points total from each nation will be added together to determine the Old Time Strongman World Team Champion.
RECORD DAY – The Old Time Strongman Record Day will follow the OTSM World Championship meet. No more than 5 Record attempts, per person. Please let me know what records you will be attempting so that I can be sure I have the appropriate equipment. USAWA National Records can be set at the Record Day, if we have 3 referees present IAWA World Records may be set.
HOTELS – For the Eastern USA location.
There numerous Hotels & Inns in the Scottsville & Bowling Green, Kentucky area to choose from. Just use a search engine and you will find plenty. The closest hotel is Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Big Frank Ciavattone doing a big hand and thigh. Frank has not only promoted the Heavy Lift Championships in the past, he is a four time Heavy Lift Champion!
Since 2017, the Heavy Lift Championships have been held exclusively by two clubs, Frank’s Barbell Club and KCSTRONGMAN. Since 2017, all of the champions have been from those same two clubs. Frank reached out to me with the proposal that we run two different locations this year and compile our results into a more comprehensive championship. So, with the blessing of the executive board, lifting for this year’s Heavy Lift Championships will be done at two different locations: Walpole, MA and Turney, MO. Frank and I will compile all the results together, and will ship awards to those winning them.
MEET DETAILS:
Meet name: Heavy Lift Championship
Date: May 11, 2025
Midwest Location: 10978 SW Pueblo Dr, Turney, MO
Northeast Location: 204 East Street, East Walpole, MA 02032
Promoter: Eric Todd and KCSTRONGMAN
Sanctioned by : USAWA-membership is required of all lifters
Lifts: Neck Lift, Hand and Thigh, Hip Lift
Cost: $35 (Checks can be made out to Eric Todd)
Awards: There will be awards for the lifters
This is a drug tested event. Please only enter if you know you can pass a drug test!