Category Archives: USAWA Meet Results

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

 

Heavy Lift Championship 2022

By Eric Todd

2022 Heavy Lift Championship

2022 Heavy Lift Championship

Aside from the USAWA National Championship, the Heavy lift is the longest running championship in the USAWA.  It has run every year since 1994, with the exception of 2020 when everything was cancelled due to the pandemic.  In the 28 years that this meet was contested, the women’s division has had 8 different champions, with Cara Collins having won the meet three times.  There have been no women competitors in 18 of these championships.  In the men’s division, there have been 8 one-time champions, with 4 individuals being multiyear champions.

It was a beautiful day to be throwing around heavy weights in the old tin can.  We had 5 seasoned competitors, with by brother Leroy stepping in to load, judge and score all day.  Lunch was prepared and served by my daughter Phoebe.  Thom and Ethan VanVleck even stopped by to catch up and deliver an undeserved gift to yours truly.

As per tradition, we started off with the neck lift.  It went well.  4 of us set a record in this discipline.  Chad and I went 900 and 950 pounds, respectively.  Dean hit a record of 100 pounds.  Dave hit a record of 480 in the meet, and then another of 505 for a 4th lift for record.  He tells me this should be enough to get him on Clark’s big board once again.

Next up was the hand and thigh lift.  I have said it before, and I will say it again: this lift is a fickle mistress!  In this part of the competition, none of our lifting was record worthy.  Speaking only for myself, my second attempt was easy, and I thought I was easily ready for record poundage.  When record poundage was loaded, it was stapled to the floor.  Fickle mistress indeed.

 

Dave DeForest exhibits textbook form on the hand and thigh

Dave DeForest exhibits textbook form on the hand and thigh

After the hand and thigh, we took a break for dinner.  Phoebe brought us out sandwiches, chips and snacks.  Leroy had an opportunity to update points while the rest of us sat around and told lies.  Before lifting started again, Leroy told me that less than a point separated mine and Chad’s totals.  The last lift would be the deciding factor in who walked away with the title.

The last discipline contested at the heavy lift championship was the hip lift.  We all went big.  Chad bested what he had done at the Dino challenge earlier in the year with a 1500 pound effort.  I knew I needed 2140 to break the overall hip lift record in the 125 kilo class.  I was successful with that effort, and it was enough to take the win.  A big thanks for everyone who showed up and made this meet a success.  3 clubs were represented (KCSTRONGMAAN, Clark’s and the Dino Gym).  A big shout out to meet sponsor, myHMB/Peak ATP for providing shirts for all competitors.

 

Lance Foster sets up for the hip lift

Lance Foster sets up for the hip lift

The three official system was used.  Officials included, Eric Todd, Chris Todd, Lance Foster, and Chad Ullum.

Score keeper was Chris Todd

Jenny was under the weather, so Phoebe Todd served as the hostess with the mostest.

Loaders-All competitors, and Chris Todd.

An asterisk (*) denotes successful record attempts in the results:

 

Lifter Age Age Division Weight Weight Class Neck Lift Hand and Thigh Hip Lift Total Adj Points Place
Eric Todd 47 45 265 125 950* 1250 2140* 4340 3608 1
Dave DeForest 62 60 188 90 480* 700 1200 2380 2706 3
Chad Ullum 50 50 232 110 900* 1100 1500 3500 3199 2
Lance Foster 56 55 304 125+ 270 590 750 1610 1357 5
Dean Ross 79 75 192 90 100* 350 530 980 1378 4
4th attempt for record
Dave DeForest
Neck Lift 505*

 

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