by David Dellanave
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
Date: July 28th, 2012
Location: The Movement Minneapolis, Plymouth
Weigh-in: 9-9:45am
Lifting: 10am
Lifts:
Clean and Press – Heels Together
Steinborn Lift
One Arm Dumbbell Press
Deadlift – Fulton Bar, Ciavattone Grip (Double Overhand Axle Deadlift)
Contest is free, but advance registration is required and can be done online at https://www.movementminneapolis.com/contest-registration/
Drug testing along USAWA guidelines.
by Dave Glasgow
3ND ANNUAL
LEDAIG HEAVY ATHLETICS WEEKEND
14/15 JULY-2011
14 JULY—HIGHLAND GAMES NINE EVENTS
15 JULY—USAWA RECORD BREAKERS
LOCATION: RAINBOW BEND, KS. USA
ON SATURDAY, THE 14TH, WE WILL BE FED BY THE ‘NAUGHTY NURSES BAR-B-QUE’. AGAIN THIS YEAR AS A SPECIAL TREAT, THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC!!
START TIME IS STRAIGHT UP NOON ON THE 14TH. WE WILL START THE RECORD BREAKERS ON THE 15ST AT 1000 SHARP.
REMEMBER, FOLKS. THIS WILL BE A HOT, SUMMER EVENT! TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS!! I WILL HAVE PLENTY OF WATER, SHADE AND THE STOCK TANKS WILL BE WAITING WITH COOL WATER FOR QUICK IMMERSION.
QUESTIONS?? I GOT ANSWERS!!
MY DAUGHTER, AMBER, IS THE A.D. THIS YEAR SO I HAVE INCLUDED HER EMAIL, AS WELL.
by Al Myers
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT – THE 2012 USAWA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Rudy Bletscher (left) and Mike Murdock (right) perform a very difficult team lift in last years Team Championship, the Team One Arm Dumbbell Press.
Due to some other local strength event conflicts, the date for the 2012 USAWA Team Championships has been moved up a couple of weekends this year. As usual, this meet will be part of the Dino Days Weekend held at the Dino Gym. For several years now the Dino Gym has had one weekend a year where we celebrate our Dino Days. It is a full weekend of fun, both lifting and socializing. Saturday night is an open invite to anyone who wants to come share in our evening BBQ, sponsored by the Dino Gym. You do not need to be a “gym member” to take part in this fun. I’m planning on making this years Saturday evening party a “trial run” for the big party I’m planning after the World Championships in October at my place. So plan on staying after the meet for this!!! One thing those of us in central Kansas are known for – it is our BBQ. I’m thinking of a menu now of burgers, brats, grilled chicken, brisket, and possibly even ribs. Add in some hot baked beans and potato salad for sides, and brownies and homemade ice cream for dessert and we got a meal that ought to fill everyone up. All washed down with beer of course! (I shouldn’t be writing this story right before lunch!!!)
But onto the meet details (the real reason we are getting together haha). This year I picked 4 lifts that I think anyone could team up to do. The lifts will be: Clean and Jerk – One Arm, Deadlift – Fulton Bar, Ciavattone Grip, Bent Over Row, and the 12″ base Deadlift. I am sure that the Dino Gym will field at least 3 teams for this meet. I have been somewhat disappointed in the attendance in the past Team Championships. So this year I’m going to be CALLING OUT some other clubs to REPRESENT. To start with there is NO REASON clubs like the JWC, Jobes Steel Jungle, Clarks Gym, the Ledaig AC, and KCStrongman are not in attendance. These clubs are all within easy driving distances of this major USAWA competition. It has been my dream since I started hosting the Team Championships several years ago that the this meet would be one of those fun meets that lifters would not want to miss. This meet doesn’t really put any pressure on you as a lifter. After all if you don’t do well you can always blame it on your partner!!!!
ENTRY FORM FOR THE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS (PDF) – TeamChampionships2012
by Al Myers
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT – DINO DAYS RECORD DAY
Meet Director: Al Myers and the Dino Gym
Meet Date: Sunday, August 12th, 2012 10:00 AM-4:00PM
Location: Dino Gym, Abilene, Kansas
Sanction: USAWA
Entry Form: None – just show up
Entry Fee: None
Lifts: Record Day – Pick any lifts you can set a USAWA record in!
Contact me at amyers@usawa.com if you have any questions
by Jesse Jobe
Jobe’s Steel Jungle Records Day
Jesse Jobe competing last month in the Battle in the Barn. Jesse and his club, Jobes Steel Jungle, plan to host their first USAWA function on May 20th.
Date: Sunday, May 20th
Start Time:10am-whenever we get done.
Entry Fee: none
This will be my first USAWA meet that I will be running, so I wanted it to be something fun and a little informal. I figured a records day would be the perfect opportunity to get some people to come and have a good time.
This will be in my personal gym at my home. We will be able to accommodate almost every type of lift except the heavy lifts.
Also if people are interested I would like to have a grill out after the lifting or during. So if you could bring something to drink or grill if you have a preference.
Advance notice that you plan on attending would be appreciated.
Contact: Jesse Jobe at casinonman@hotmail.com