By Dave Glasgow
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 USAWA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hosted by:
LEDAIG HEAVY ATHLETICS
Sunday, December 8th, 2019
Weigh In 10:00- 11:00 AM
Lifting starts at 11:00 AM sharp
LIFTS TO BE CONTESTED
Clean and Jerk – Dumbbell, One Arm (non dominate hand)
Deadlift – 2 Bars
Curl – Cheat, Reverse Grip
Dumbbell To Shoulder
Questions or directions to the venue
dglasgow@cox.net
By Eric Todd
Chris “Leroy” Todd performs a People’s Deadlift at the OTSM Championship
It is that time of the year again. KCSTRONGMAN will again be hosting the record day “Lift for Leroy.” With the holiday season coming up before we know it, the members of KCSTRONGMAN all-round club knew we needed to do something to help Leroy out with his general well-being. We are hoping to avoid another one of those holiday “accidents”. So, the proceeds from this meet will all be allocated for this purpose. Please do not send donations. We will just be using the funds collected by entry fee to help Leroy navigate these times.
We will be holding this meet in conjunction with the club’s performance of the postal championship lifts. We will first do the three postal events together. Then each of the competitors will have the opportunity to attempt record poundages in up to 5 lifts. We should have enough certified judges that you can attempt world records as well. It is just up to you to have the world records you are attempting to ensure you secure enough judges for that attempt. We will be lifting in the basement and/or barn and it is in December. It will more than likely be cool/cold. Regardless, for each attempt the USAWA dress code will be enforced. Wear what you will between sets to maintain your comfort.
Meet: Lift for Leroy II
Date: December 7, 2019
Weigh ins: 9:30
Lifting starts: 10:00
Entry form: None-just let me know you are coming and what lifts you plan on attempting in advance
Entry Fee: None
Awards: No awards outside of the good feeling you will have in your heart for helping Leroy with his general well-being.
Location: ET’s house of Iron and Stone, 10978 SW Pueblo, Turney, MO 64493
by Al Myers
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT –
USAWA MEMORIAL RECORD DAY
Last year Denny sanctioned this meet as the Vernacchio Record Day, honoring past USAWA great John Vernacchio. This year it’s simply the Memorial Record Day – which recognizes all late USAWA members. I think that is a great idea as over the past few years we have lost many friends within the organization. This meet day will give us the time to reflect on those that have influenced the USAWA by their participation and contributions.
MEET DETAILS:
Meet Promoter: Denny Habecker
Meet Date: December 7th, 2019
Location: Habecker’s Gym, Lebanon, PA
Contact Denny if you plan to attend.
By Christopher Lestan
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 New England USAWA PowerLift Meet
Hosted at 447 Grove Street, Canton, Massachusetts
Date: August 31st, 2019
Lifts:
Squat 12″ Base
Deadlift 12″ Base
Bench Feet in the Air
Contact Christopher Lestan at christopherlestan@gmail.com for entry and questions.
by Al Myers
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 USAWA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
The date for the USAWA Team Championships has been set – September 8th (Sunday). I started promoting the Team Championships in 2007, which features “team lifting”, a combination of 2 lifters on a bar lifting the weight together. This makes for a very exciting event as the 2 lifters must be in coordination with each other to make a successful lift!
MEET DETAILS:
Meet Director: Al Myers
Meet Date: Sunday, September 8th
Meet Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Dino Gym, 1126 Eden Road, Abilene, KS 67410
Sanction: USAWA Membership required
Weigh-Ins: Noon the day of the meet
Divisions: 2-Man, 2-Person (man & woman), and 2-Women
Entry Fee: None
Lifts:
Curl – Strict, Reverse Grip
Snatch – From Hang
Deadlift – No Thumbs, Overhand Grip
Jefferson Lift – Fulton Bar
Registration: There is no entry form or entry deadline, but please let me know ahead of time if you plan to attend so I can make the proper preparations. I can be reached at amyers@usawa.com