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Clark’s Gym vs Frank’s Barbell Club postal challenge

By Bill Clark

Frank's Barbell Club takes on the challenge from Clark's Championship Gym

Frank’s Barbell Club takes on the challenge from Clark’s Championship Gym

The team match between Clark’s Gym and Frank’s Gym (in Massachusetts) went from a seven-man match to a match between four men and a woman. Clark’s Gym was the easy winner – 11,892.64 points to 7,893.59 pts.

The top six lifters were from Clark’s Gym and it was a close battle that went to the final lift of the day before John Carter beat Travis Luther for the overall title.

It came down to the final hip lift. With both lined up to attempt 1,905, an age group record for Carter (age 63), Travis had already broken the 80-kg, record of 1655 set at the Nationals in Columbia in 1995 by Cleveland’s Bob Hirsh. Travis sent the mark bye-bye with his 1815. The record was 27 years old.

As they headed into the final hip lift, Carter had exactly a three-point lead over Luther – 2,744 to 2,741. Rather than take something lighter than the 1,905 Carter chose, Travis decided to go head-to-head. He rolled it, but couldn’t hold it.

Carter did his usual psych job on himself and roared at the bar – and it came up.

The record list took a beating as 48 marks fell during the record day following the competition – 25 of them in Massachusetts and 23 in Columbia.

Take a good look at the standings. Hard to believe that Randy Smith wound up sixth and Abe Smith was fourth, losing to Carter, Luther and Dave Hahn, who slipped into third place as he slid into the 85-89 age group and did a record 820 hip lift in the 65 kg, class.

Janet Thompson, who had served on a televised panel concerning women in politics only four days earlier, found time between horse shows to add 10 records to her ever-growing list – which will soon get expanded as she will move into the 65-69 age group. Janet is also a leader in the horse show industry and is serving her third term as a county commissioner. She’s one of a kind.

Ol’ Clark actually did a few records as he lifted for the last time in the 85-89 age group. He kept his distance and stayed masked as Tony Lupo and Dave DeForest loaded his weights and judged from a distance. I had tested positive for covid-19 a week earlier. We were the only three in the special session. I tested negative two days later. Now it is on to the 90-94 age group. One last personal note: Covid had reduced my bodyweight to the 90-kg. class for the first time since I went through  basic training in the heat at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, in the summer of 1951.

The day was a throwback to the sessions that brought many of the USAWA leaders from the past to Columbia and training sessions in the gym with Carter, Garcia, Abe, Steve Schmidt, Art Montini, Dale Friesz, Tom Ryan, James Foster, Howard Prechtel and Noi Phumchaona, Kerry and Casey Clark, Amorkor Ollennuking, John Vernacchio, all three Zerchers, and a guy named Dale Spry, who had every chance to match Carter and Garcia in the chain lifts had he stayed with the game.

We missed the Nova Scotia gang, who would have really spiced up this competition. We hope they will lift in absentia at the 90th Birthday Party Bash later this month and send along their results.

As I struggled with five pounds in the one-hand swing earlier this week, I took solace in the fact that I am probably the only USAWA member – or lifter in an organization – who was competing as a positive for covid and had 11 total joint replacements at age 89. If you know of another, I challenge him or her. At least for now, covid is not a requirement for the match – just 11 total joint replacements for openers. I tested negative on August 4.

Officials (The 3 official system was used for both clubs):

Clark’s Championship Gym: Bill Clark, Dave Deforest, Abe Smith, Tony Lupo (Tony is an official in training)

Frank’s Barbell Club:  Frank Ciavattone, Mark Raymond, Chris Lestan

Bodyweight is in kilos.  All lifts and total are in pounds.

Lifts marked with an asterisk (*) are national records.  Lifters marked with a pound sign (#) lifted with no official, so are not eligible for records.

Team scores were determined by taking the top four male lifters and one female lifter from each team.

Name age age group weight weight class neck lift hip lift Deadlift, Civiattone grip, 1 hand Swing, dumbbell vertical bar, 2 bars, 1 inch1-inch total adj. points
John  Carter Male 63 60 98.4 100 245 1905* 205L* 70R 365* 2790 2856.23
Travis Luther Male 29 Open 76.5 80 245 1815* 185R 85L 445* 2775 2741.12
#Dave Hahn Male 85 85 64 65 270 820 140R 25L 200 1455 2640.65
Abe Smith Male 40 40 83.7 85 375 1505 235R* 130L* 430* 2580 2439.63
Dave DeForest Male 62 60 85 85 300 1300 170R 65L* 285* 2115 2412.59
#Randy Smith Male 67 65 98.5 100 311 1281 150R 89L 278 2109 2397.43
Tony Lupo Male 56 55 107.5 110 245 1000 170R 75L* 255* 1735 1655.04
Bill Clark Male 89 85 88.9 90 0 495* 125R* 5L* 165* 790 1242.36
Janet Thompson Female 64 60 73 75 120* 445* 105R* 30L* 184* 884 1125.01
Team total . 11,892.64
Frank’s Gym team
Mike Marchand Male 16 16 79.5 80 252 1003* 132L* 80R* 240* 1677 1777.65
Frank Ciavattone Male 67 65 125 125 350* 1250* 230L* 45R* 320* 2185 1767.68
Mark Raymond Male 59 55 103.5 105 160 1003 200L* 65R* 240* 1608 1613.98
Wade Marchand Male 53 50 73 75 252 500 145L 50R 240* 1188 1377.61
Jessica Hopps (F) Female 38 Open 94.5 95 252* 901* 116L 45R* 240* 1553 1356.55
Team total 7893.57

Record lifts outside the competition:

Bill Clark , age 89, bwt 88.9
vertical bar – 1 bar- 1 inch -Left 82.5
vertical bar – 1 bar – 1 inch – Right 82.5
Vertical bars – 2 bars- 2 inch – 115
Vertical bar – 1 bar – 2 inch – right  – 71.0
Vertical bar – 1 bar- 2 inch – left – 71.0
TONY LUPO – 56. bwt 107.5
Vertcak bar – 2 bars- 2 inch – 241.
Thor’s hammer  – 30.0 lbs.
ABE SMITH – age 40.  Bwt – 83.7-
Bent press – dumbbell -left – 115.
Bent press – dumbbell -right – 115.
Squat, front – 340.
clean and jerk – one arm – 145 Left
Clean and seated press – 215.
DAVE DeFOREST   Age 62.   Bwt 85. kg.
Curl, cheat – 2 dumbbells – 2×55.
Vertical Bar -1 Bar- 1 inch- Left 182
Dumbbell to shoulder – 132
Press – From Rack-behind neck – 105.
Seated Press behind neck – 95.
JANET THOMPSON Age 64, bwt 73 kg
Harness lift – 525.
Deadlift – 3 inch bar  – 100.
Vertical bar – 1 bar-1 inch – Left – 82.
Veretical bar – 1 bar-1 inch  – right – 82.
Vertical bar -1 bar  2-inch – left – 78.
JESSICA HOPPS.  Age 38. Bwt 94.5 kg
Rim lift – 155
Clean – continental – 96.
Dead lift -no thumbs- 185
Vertical bar – 1 bar- 1 inch – left -125
Vertical bar – 1 bar-1 inch – right – 125
MICHAEL MARCHAND.  Age – 16.  Bwt – 79.5
Rim lift – 215
Deadlift – no thumb-right – 116
Deadift – no thumb- left – 116.
Vertical bar – 1 bar-1 inch- left – 155.
Vertical bar – 1 bar-1 inch – right – 155.
WADE MARCHAND.  Age 53.  Bwt – 73.0 kg.
Rim lift – 215
Dealift – no thumb – left – 116.
Deadlift – no thumb – right – 116.
Vertical bar-1 bar- 1 inch – left – 145.
Vertcal bar -1 bar- 1 inch – right – 145.
MARK RAYMOND.  Age 59.  Bwt – 103.5.
Rim lift – 215.
Deadlift – no thumb – 235
Vertcal bar – 1 bar- 1 inch – left – 172.
Vertical bar – 1 bar-1 inch – right – 172
Clean and Press-Heels together – 88
FRANK CIAVATTONE.  Age 67.  Bwt – 125 kg.
Rectangular fix – 95.
Weaver strick – left – 6.5 lbs.
Weaver stick – right – 6.5 lbs.
Deadlift – no thumb-  left – 185.
Deadift – no thumb-right – 185.

 

2022 Presidential Cup

The 2022 Presidential Cup had a small turnout again this year, with 5 lifters setting 16 new records. Beth Skwarecki became the first repeat winner of the Presidential Cup with her 396 Lb. [180 Kg.] Kennedy Lift. All the lifters had a great time and were treated to some delicious food by Judy when the lifting was done.

The results:

Beth Skwarecki – 41 – 147 Lbs. -70 Kg. class- [40-44]

Kennedy Lift        – 190 Kg. – 419 Lbs.

Snatch – Fulton Bar – 40 Kg. – 88 Lbs.

Snatch from Hang –  53 Kg.  – 116 Lbs.

Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 Bar – 1″- Right Hand – 67 Kg. – 147 Lbs.

Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 Bar – 1″ – Left Hand  – 67 Kg. – 147 Lbs

Barry Pensyl  – 74 – 140 Lbs. – 65 Kg. Class – [70-74 ]

Lateral Raise – Lying –                    24.5 Kg. – 54 Lbs.

Abdominal Raise                       –  18.1 Kg.  – 40 Lbs.

Cheat Curl                                  – 42.5 Kg.  – 94 Lbs.

Ciavattone Deadlift – Right Hand –  57.5 Kg. – 127 Lbs.

Denny Habecker – 79 – 185 Lbs. – 85 Kg. Class [ 75-79 ]

Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 Bar – 1″- Left Hand –  42 Kg.  – 93 Lbs.

Clean & Press – 12″ Base-                          – 45 Kg.  – 99 Lbs.

Continental Snatch                                 – 38.5 Kg. – 85 Lbs.

Aidan Habecker – 19 – 190 Lbs. – 90 Kg. Class [ 18-19 ]

Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 Bar- 2″ -Right Hand – 97.5 Kg. – 215 Lbs.

Squat – 12″ Base                                       100 Kg.   – 220 Lbs.

Daphne Lansdown  – 6 – 48 Lbs. – 30 Kg. – [13 + U }

Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 Bar -1″ -Right – 12.7 Kg. – 28 Lbs.

Officials – Denny Habecker, Barry Pensyl

Beth Skwarecki – Official in training

 

 

2022 Second Quarter Postal

We had very good participation again in this year’s Second Quarter Postal, with 24 men and 7 women competing. Abe Smith topped the men this time with  Beth Skwarecki leading the women.

2nd Quarter Postal – April 1 thru June 30.

Records are marked with an *

Lifters marked with a # sign are Canadian, thus not eligible for USAWA records a

The Lifts – Crucifix, Curl, Strict, Deadlift, No Thumbs

MEN’S DIVISION :

Abe Smith             – 40   – 185 Lbs. – 90 Lbs* – 115 Lbs*  – 470 Lbs*   – 675 Lbs. – 637.09

#Lucas Hardie         – 38    – 198 Lbs. -90 Lbs    -100 Lbs    – 475 Lbs    -665 Lbs   -596.90

Nicholas Frieders   – 21   – 153 Lbs. – 60 Lbs.  – 95  Lbs.  – 405 Lbs*   – 560 Lbs.   – 588.56

John Carter           – 63   – 216 Lbs. – 60 Lbs.  – 90 Lbs*   – 400 Lbs*   – 550 Lbs   – 584.40

Randy Smith         – 67   – 199 Lbs. – 57 Lbs.  – 95 Lbs.  – 355.5 Lbs.  -507.5 Lbs. – 582.30

Dave DeForest      – 62   – 187 Lbs. – 50 Lbs*  – 90 Lbs*   – 350 Lbs*  – 490 Lbs.   – 559.72

Talon McPhee       – 29    – 207 Lbs  – 80 Lbs   -111 Lbs    – 440 Lbs    -631 Lbs     – 552.82

Dave Hahn           – 85   – 142 Lbs. – 20 Lbs.  – 60 Lbs.   – 210 Lbs.    – 290 Lbs.   – 532.09

Eric Todd             – 47   – 267 Lbs. – 130 Lbs* – 135 Lbs* – 375 Lbs*  – 640 Lbs.   – 530.77

Barry Pensyl        – 74   – 141 Lbs. – 38 Lbs.*  – 57 Lbs.*  – 231 Lbs.* – 326 Lbs.  – 521.68

Al Myers             – 55   – 228 Lbs.  – 50 Lbs.* – 110 Lbs.* – 375 Lbs.* – 535 Lbs.  – 516.46

#John Gordon       – 28   – 187 Lbs   – 70 Lbs    – 96 Lbs      – 385 Lbs    -551 Lbs  – 511.00

LaVerne Myers    – 78   – 220 Lbs.  – 30 Lbs.   – 90 Lbs.*   – 265 Lbs.* – 385 Lbs.  – 496.30

Denny Habecker – 79   – 187 Lbs.  – 40 Lbs*   – 66 Lbs.*   – 231 Lbs.  – 337 Lbs.   – 481.97

Tony Lupo          – 56   – 237 Lbs.  – 40 Lbs.   – 90 Lbs*   – 350 Lbs*   – 480 Lbs.   – 457.98

Wade Marchand – 52   – 161 Lbs.  – 66 Lbs*  –  88 Lbs*   –  242 Lbs*   – 396 Lbs.  – 455.17

Chad Ullom       – 50   – 235 Lbs.  – 20 Lbs.   – 85 Lbs.    – 385 Lbs.    – 490 Lbs.   – 445.51

Jarod Fobes      – 45   – 209 Lbs.  – 72 Lbs.   – 95 Lbs.    – 300 Lbs.    – 467 Lbs.    – 431.65

Sanjiv Gupta    – 51   – 194 Lbs.  –  40 Lbs.  – 87 Lbs.    – 283 Lbs     – 410 Lbs.    – 417.45

Chris Todd       – 42   – 274 Lbs.   – 80 Lbs.  – 105 Lbs*  – 335 Lbs.    – 520 Lbs.  –   406.25

Everett Todd    – 9     – 76 Lbs.    – 16 Lbs*  – 22.5 Lbs* – 100 Lbs*   – 138.5 Lbs. – 362.60

Leroy Todd     – 11    – 87 Lbs.    – 16 Lbs*   – 25 Lbs*   – 110 Lbs*   – 151 Lbs.    – 338.32

Lance Foster  – 56    – 295 Lbs.  – 40 Lbs*   – 80 Lbs*   – 250 Lbs.    – 370 Lbs.    – 316.75

Bill Clark       – 89    – 205 Lbs.  – 10 Lbs*    – 22 Lbs*   – 150 Lbs*   – 182 Lbs.     – 276.03

Guest Lifter from Canada

Doug Sullivan- 64      176 Lbs   – 70 Lbs     -106 Lbs     – 440 Lbs      – 616 Lbs      740.12

WOMEN’S DIVISION:

Beth Skwarecki   – 41 – 142 Lbs.  – 32 Lbs. – 75 Lbs.    – 298Lbs.      – 405 Lbs      – 456.10

R.J. Jackson       – 60  – 105 Lbs. – 34 Lbs. – 57 Lbs.    – 190 Lbs.     – 281 Lbs.     – 393.48

Kim Van Wagner  – 55 – 134 Lbs. – 40 Lbs. – 55 Lbs.    – 185 Lbs.     – 280 Lbs.     – 374.36

Phoebe Todd       – 11  – 121 Lbs. – 25 Lbs* – 35 Lbs.   – 130 Lbs*    – 190 Lbs.     – 314.56

Stacy Todd         – 39  – 180 Lbs.  – 50 Lbs* – 70 Lbs*  – 200 Lbs*    – 320 Lbs.     – 303.97

Janet Thompson – 64  – 160 Lbs.  – 20 Lbs*  – 45 Lbs*   – 150 Lbs*   – 215 Lbs.    – 274.55

Daphne Lansdown -6  – 46 Lbs.   – 4 Lbs.    – 9.4 Lbs.  – 36 Lbs       – 49.4 Lbs     – 150.09

OFFICIALS:

Everett Todd     – Lance Foster, Chris Todd, Eric Todd

Leroy Todd       – Lance Foster, Chris Todd, Eric Todd

Phoebe Todd    – Lance Foster, Chris Todd, Eric Todd

Stacy Todd      – Lance Foster, Chris Todd, Eric Todd

Eric Todd         – Lance Foster, Chris Todd

Chris Todd      – Lance Foster, Eric Todd

John Carter     – Bill Clark,  Abe Smith

Tony Lupo      – Bill Clark,  Abe Smith

Abe Smith      –  Bill Clark

Nick Frieders  – Bill Clark

Dave DeForest – Bill Clark

Al Myers        – LaVerne Myers

LaVerne Myers – Al Myers

Barry Pensyl   – Denny Habecker

Denny Habecker – Barry Pensyl

Wade Marchand – Frank Ciavattone

Lance Foster – Chris Todd

Bill Clark – Dave DeForest

Janet Thompson – Bill Clark

Lifters without Certified Officials:

Randy Smith, Dave Hahn, Chad Ullom, Jarod Fobes, Sanjiv Gupta, R.J. Jackson

Kim Van Wagner, Beth Skwarecki, Daphne Lansdown, Lucs Hardie, Talon MacPhee, John Gordon

 

 

FRANK’S BARBELL ANNUAL RECORD DAY -Meet results

By Coleen Lane Richardson

Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone

Meet location:  Frank’s Barbell Club, Wapole, MA

The meet was a great success by all.

The three referee system was used for all lifts.  Referees included Frank Ciavattone, Chris Lestan, Mark Raymond.

The meet was held outside due to the beautiful weather conditions.  Everyone participating met their goals, and was a highlight lifter.  The meet was followed by a barbeque.  Frank’s Barbell Club members are all looking forward to the next meet, which is July 30, 2022 (which is the postal challenge between Frank’s Barbell Club and Clark’s Gym).

Results are below.  all bodyweights and weight lifted is in pounds.  Weight class is in Kilos.

Name age weight Class division
Mike Marchand 16 170 80 kilo 16-17
Finger Lift, Left, Little 50
Finger Lift, Left, ring 85
Finger Lift, Left, middle 85
Finger Lift, Left, index 60
Deadlift, Fulton Dumbbell, Left  97
Wade Marchand 52 162 75 kilo 50-54
Deadlift, Fulton Dumbbell, Right 117
Deadlift, Fulton Dumbbell, Left 97
Jefferson Lift, Fingers, Middle 156
Vertical Bar, 1 bar, 2″, Right 150
Vertical Bar, 1 bar, 2″, Left 150
Mark Raymond 59 229 105 kilo 55-59
Deadlift, Fulton Dumbbell, Right 187
Deadlift, Fulton Dumbbell, Left 147
Rectangular Fix 95
Curl, strict, Reverse Grip 115
Dumbbell Deadlift, Right 190
Frank Ciavattone 67 276 125+ kilo 65-69
Deadlift, Fulton Dumbbell, Right 181
Deadlift, Fulton Dumbbell, Left 187
Vertical Bar, 1 bar, 2″, Left 150
Hand and Thigh 700
Hip Lift 1212

 

 

 

Nationals results 2022

By Eric Todd

Nationals 2022 in Lebanon, PA

Nationals 2022 in Lebanon, PA

Nationals 2022 is over and in the books, and what a nationals it was! Karen and Steve Gardner joined us from over in the United Kingdom to help out.  Several lifters who have lifted together and against each other for 30 years or better showed up to do battle.  It was truly some of the OGs (original gangsters-for those of you all-rounders who are not hip) and it was very cool to see.  We also had what may have been the very youngest lifter at nationals in Daphne Lansdown.  Don’t quote me on this, as I am not going to go back through decades of files, but Daphne lifted at nationals at an age of 6 years old, and her energy was refreshing.

6 year old Daphne Lansdown executing a clean and press

6 year old Daphne Lansdown executing a clean and press

It was also exciting to watch the bitter rivalry unfold between Grandfather and Grandson.  The old dog (Denny) and the young pup (Aiden) went back and forth all day.  Last year’s national and world champion, Beth Skwarecki was on hand to defend her crown.  Big Frank Ciavattone was on hand.  Frank is the leader of Frank’s Barbell Club, and has many national and world titles to his name.

Frank Ciavattone breaking a record in the Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 Arm

Frank Ciavattone breaking a record in the Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 Arm

Barry Pensyl made it out to compete as well.  I enjoyed Barry’s stories of lifting for Bob Hoffman with the old York Barbell outfit.  Barry Bryan served as our head official, while Judy Habecker recorded attempts and Steve Gardner served as a very competent announcer. The banquet this year was some amazing barbeque prepared by Judy and served at the Habecker residence.  The lifting this day was great, and the experience one I will remember.

MEET RESULTS:

2022 USAWA National Championships
Habecker residence, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
June 25th, 2022

Meet Director: Denny Habecker

Meet Announcer: Steve Gardner

Meet Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker

Meet Loaders: Barry Bryan and all the lifters pitched in

Officials: Head Official-Barry Bryan

Side Officials: Karen Gardner, Beth Skwarecki, Denny Habecker, Frank                                                  Ciavattone, Barry Pensyl, Eric Todd

Lifts: Clean and Push press, Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 arm, Continental to Belt, Pullover and Press, Deadlift-Trap Bar

Notes: BWT is bodyweight in kilos. All lifts recorded in kilos.  R and L designate right and left.  * denotes a record lift.  ^ denotes a record in the national competition category. 

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Lifter age age division weight weight class Clean and Push press DL-Fulton DB-1 arm Continental to belt Pullover and Press DL-Trap bar total adjusted points place
Beth Skwarecki 41 40 66.7 70 55*^ 45(L)*^ 97.5*^ 60*^ 140 397.5 579 1st
Daphne Lansdown 6 13 22.1 25 7.5*^ 7(R)*^ 12.5*^ 12.5*^ 24 63.5 299.8 2nd

Extra Attempts for records:

Daphne Lansdown-Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 arm-9.0 (R)

Daphne Lansdown-Deadlift-Trap bar- 30

Beth Skwarecki-Clean and Pushpress-56

MEN’S DIVISION

Lifter age age division weight weight class Clean and Push press DL-Fulton DB-1 arm Continental to belt Pullover and Press DL-Trap bar total adjusted points place
Denny Habecker 79 75 86.8 90 47.5 55(R)^ 100 75 125 402.5 567.9 1st
Eric Todd 47 45 122 125 102.5*^ 57.5(L) 182.5 145*^ 190 677.5 559.8 2nd
Bary Pensyl 74 70 63.7 65 35* 37.5(R)*^ 80* 55 110*^ 320 513.1 3rd
Aidan Habecker 18 18 87.4 90 55 60(R)*^ 120* 67.5 190* 482.5 453.8 4th
Frank Ciavattone 67 65 127.4 125+ 25* 78(R)*^ 70 65* 90 327.5 318.9 5th

Extra Attempts for records:

Barry Pensyl-Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 arm-40

Denny Habecker- Clean and Push press -56

President and this years national meet promoter crowns your 2022 overall champion: Beth Skwarecki!

President and this years national meet promoter crowns your 2022 overall champion: Beth Skwarecki!

Best Lifter Awards

Women’s Master: Beth Skwarecki

Women’s Junior: Daphne Lansdown

Women’s Overall: Beth Skwarecki

Men’s Master: Denny Habecker

Men’s Junior: Aiden Habecker

Men’s Master 45-49: Eric Todd

Men’s Master 70-74 Barry Pensyl

Men’s master 65-69: Frank Ciavattone

Highest Total: Eric Todd

Overall Grand Champion: Beth Skwarecki

 

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