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NE Fall Championship

By Mark Raymond

NEW ENGLAND FALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Group picture from the 2018 New England Fall Classic.

Group picture from the 2018 New England Fall Classic.

The meet turned out to be a great success. In addition to the 7 lifters competing in this event we also had a special guest, Mr. Adrian Blindt, who has competed in IAWA events in the past. It was held at Frank’s Barbell Club in East Walpole, Massachusetts.

Christopher Lestan brought along his younger brother Erik as well as his friend and lifting partner Mike Duran. These young guns were impressive to watch!

And let’s not forget the Ciavattone family who was well represented by Jeff, Joe Sr. and Frank.

It’s always a great time when we are able to get together and lift weights, cheer each other on, tell stories, and have a few laughs!

Congratulations to Jeff Ciavattone who was overall Champion of this event!

And a special thanks to Frank, Jeff, and Joe Sr. who officiated the meet.

Results are as follows:

New England Fall Championship

Frank’s Barbell Club, East Walpole, Massachusetts

October 27th 2018

Meet Director: Mark Raymond

Host: Frank Ciavattone

Meet Announcer/Scorekeeper: Frank Ciavattone

Officials (3 official system used): Frank Ciavattone, Jeff Ciavattone, Joe Ciavattone Sr.

All lifts recorded in pounds

MENS DIVISION

Christopher Lestan           Age: 22        Weight: 262 Lbs.   120K Class   Open

Mark Raymond                 Age: 55        Weight: 248 Lbs.   115K Class    55+ Masters

Jeff Ciavattone                 Age: 39         Weight: 242 Lbs.   110K Class       Open

Frank Ciavattone Jr.         Age: 63    Weight: 293 Lbs.     125K+ Class     60+ Masters

Joe Ciavattone Sr.            Age: 50    Weight: 233 Lbs.     110K Class      50+ Masters

Erik Lestan                         Age: 13    Weight: 138 Lbs.     65K   Class        14-15 Juinors

Mike Duran                        Age: 26    Weight: 324 Lbs.     125K+ Class     Open

 

Lift 1 Zercher Lift
Lift 2 Clean and Seated Press
Lift 3 Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip
Lifter Age Weight Lift 1 Lift 2 Lift 3 Total # Total Points
Jeff Ciavattone 39 242 381 185 501 1067 861
Chris Leston 22 262 352 198 450 1000 775
Joe Ciavattone Sr. 50 233 308 132 352 792 723
Mike Duran 26 324 308 198 501 1007 705
Eric Leston 13 138 132 88 209 429 604
Mark Raymond 55 248 187 110 308 606 559
Frank Ciavattone 63 293 88 198 286 260
4th Attempt for Record:
Lifter Lift #
Chris Leston Clean and Seated Press 220
Mike Duran Zercher Lift 352
Clean and Seated Press 204
Record Day Lifts
Lifter Lift #
Jeff Ciavattone Deadlift – No Thumbs 455
Deadlift – No Thumb, One Arm, Right 220
Shoulder Drop 135
Deadlift – Reeves 331
Abdominal Raise 72
Mark Raymond Finger Lift – Right Index 100
Finger Lift – Right Middle 100
Finger Lift – Right Ring 90
Finger Lift – Right Little 70
Finger Lift – Left Index 80
Mike Duran Deadlift – Reeves 351
Deadlift – Fulton 585
Chris Leston Deadlift – Reeves 331
Frank Ciavattone Finger Lift – Left Index 100
Finger Lift – Left Middle 100
Finger Lift – Left Ring 100
Finger Lift – Left Little 100
Pinch Grip Deadlift – Left 60

 

3rd Quarter Postal

By Denny Habecker

3rd QUARTER POSTAL MEET

The results of the 3rd Quarter Postal have been tabulated. The participation was very good this quarter with 13 men and 3 women taking part. John Douglas led the men and R.J. Jackson led the women this quarter.

RESULTS

3rd Quarter Postal Meet
July 1st through September 30th, 2018

Meet Director- Denny Habecker

Lifters with Certified Officials:
Al Myers- Laverne Myers
Dean Ross – Laverne Myers
Laverne Myers – Al Myers
Calvin Helt – Chad Ullom
Barry Bryan – Denny Habecker
Aidan Habecker – Denny Habecker
Denny Habecker – Barry Bryan
Chris Todd – Eric Todd- Lance Foster
John Strangeway – Eric Todd – Lance Foster
Eric Todd – Lance Foster
Lance Foster – Eric Todd
Crystal Diggs – R.J. Jackson

Lifters with Non-Certified Officials:
John Douglas
Stephen Santangelo
Chad Ullom
R.J.Jackson
Amorkor Ollenuking

The Lifts – Standing Lateral Raise, Snatch- 2 Dumbbells, Deadlift- 2 Dumbbells

MEN DIVISION

John Douglas           – 55  – 300   – 100 – 150 – 460  – 710  – 598.01
Stephen Santangelo – 66  – 160   – 54   –  90  – 312  – 456  – 591.62
John Strangeway     – 40  – 196.8 – 65   – 140 – 440  – 645  – 587.67
Al  Myers                – 52   – 232   – 70   – 100 – 440  – 610   – 568.46
Chad Ullom             – 46   – 245   – 35   – 110 – 440  – 585   – 501.88
Barry Bryan            – 60   – 189   – 60   – 80   – 286  – 426   – 475.76
Calvin Helt              -16    – 156   – 25   – 80   – 300  – 405   – 462.56
Denny Habecker     – 76    – 193   – 50   – 60   – 242  – 352   – 439.80
Laverne Myers        – 74    – 238   – 40  – 70    – 280  – 390   – 428.57
Chris Todd             – 38    – 278    – 70  – 120  – 360  – 550   – 414.26
Aidan Habecker      – 15    – 190   – 30   – 60    – 242  – 332   – 351.67
Lance Foster          – 52    – 325    – 50  – 70    – 300  – 420   – 331.93
Eric Todd               – 43    – 260    – 105  – 160   – 0     – 265   – 214.47

WOMEN DIVISION

R.J. Jackson          – 56     -105.4  – 30  – 40     – 160 – 230   – 376.01
Amorkor Ollenuking – 55   – 165   –  20  – 15     – 100 – 135   – 156.86
Crystal Diggs          – 31   – 165    – 30   -30      – 80   -140   – 140.23

Gold Cup

By Steve Gardner

2018 IAWA GOLD CUP

Group picture from the 2018 IAWA Gold Cup, in Eastbourne, England

Group picture from the 2018 IAWA Gold Cup, in Eastbourne, England

The 2018 Gold Cup is over and we look forward to next years event in Perth Australia. Reflecting on this years event, which was spectacular, and finished with 22 new IAWA World Record Holders, I cant help but think how lucky we are to have such great people amongst our numbers, an International family of All Round Weightlifters who come together and compete in a spirit of goodwill and ready to support one another without question…. and the result is some really fantastic lifting, just as it was yesterday. Everyone is so grateful to Paul Barette and Adrian Pryor for putting on this years Gold Cup, and what a superb event and banquet it was too. Thanks again to everyone who attended from wherever they had travelled, coming together to make it an unforgettable event,and what better fitting end than for Paul Barette to take the Howard Prechtel Award too with an outstanding Strict Bent Press, yes another super event, the 29th Gold Cup!!!

RESULTS (PDF) – 2018 GOLD CUP Results

World Championships

By Steve Gardner

Group picture from the 2018 IAWA World Championships

Group picture from the 2018 IAWA World Championships

The 2018 World Championships was an outstanding event, it was wonderful to see some old faces back on the platform and several new faces too. Everyone did well and the lifting was not just great but terrific!

The organisation was superb and I was so impressed with our members the way they all mucked in and helped each other.

I am grateful to Paul Barette for his unfaltering enthusiasm and support Our oldest competitor this weekend was David Bleay at 84 and the youngest was 16 years old Brandon.

The 2018 Championships was another great event in the long line of brilliant International Competitions hosted by IAWA!

MEET RESULTS – 2018 IAWA World Championships

Team Championships

By Al Myers

MEET REPORT –

2018 USAWA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Group picture from the 2018 USAWA Team Championships

Group picture from the 2018 USAWA Team Championships

It was another great year for the USAWA Team Championships, hosted again at the Dino Gym. This was an exciting weekend for the USAWA, with two Championship events being held. They day before the Team Champs, ET hosted the OTSM Championship.  So this created an opportunity for some lifters to take part in TWO championships on the same weekend – and several did – which included Chad Ullom, John Douglas, and Dean Ross.

For the first time in Team Championships history we had one lifter who lifted by himself. John “Big Hoss” Douglas lifted at a huge disadvantage without a partner joining him on the bar, but had an outstanding day.  John has been a great addition to the USAWA, and partakes in as many USAWA events as anyone.

Of course, last year’s Overall Champs LaVerne and Dean came ready to lift. These two match up well in size and strength and make a formidable duo lifting in the over 60 age division.  They now have won the most Best Lifter Awards for the 60 Plus at the Team Championships with 6.

Calvin and Brandon completing a 170 pound Team Middle Finger Clean and Press

Calvin and Brandon completing a 170 pound Team Middle Finger Clean and Press

A new hotshot team entered this year, made up of Calvin Heit and Brandon Rein. Both of these young guys are the same height, and weighed in less than a pound of each other (But still less than Team Douglas, the one man team!!!).  They started off super impressive with the Clean and Press with Middle Fingers, which gathered them an early lead. They almost opened too high with the Cheat Reverse Curl and had to go down to their third attempt to get their opener.  Actually, I was quite surprised they got it considering how bad they missed the previous two attempts! It was probably the most impressive lift of the day.

Chad and I have probably done more Team Lifts together than anyone in the history of the USAWA or IAWA. I would consider us veterans of this discipline.  We both know each others lifting styles, strengths, and weaknesses.  And luckily as we are getting older the same bodyparts are falling apart on both of us so we still have that going to keep us balanced.  I was most proud of us breaking the gym record in the One Arm Fulton Bar Deadlift, with a lift of 467 pounds. We had previously set the record a couple years prior, so we did break our own record but did it with a couple more years on the ole odometer.

Overall, this was one of the best ever TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS. It was a great blend of several age groups lifting against each other.  As Dean put it, he referred to Chad and I as the kids, and Calvin and Brandon as the grandkids!

MEET RESULTS –

2018 USAWA Team Championships
Dino Gym
Holland, KS
September 9th, 2018

Meet Director: Al Myers

Scorekeeper: Al Myers

Officials (1-Official System Used): Al Myers, LaVerne Myers

Lifts: Clean and Press – Middle Fingers, Deadlift – Fulton Bar One Arm, Curl – Cheat Reverse Grip, Deadlift – No Thumbs Overhand Grip

Teams:

Al Myers (52 years, 232#) and Chad Ullom (46 years, 241#)
Calvin Heit (16 years, 154#) and Brandon Rein (23 years, 153 years)
LaVerne Myers (74 years, 236#) and Dean Ross (75 years, 248#)
John Douglas (55 years, 309#)

 

TEAM CLASS C&P DLFB Curl DLNT TOT PTS

Al Myers

Chad Ullom

45-49 Age

110KG

 150 467R 305 750 1672 1445.9

Calvin Heit

Brandon Rein

Open Age

70KG

 170 317R 265 545 1297 1357.9

LaVerne Myers

Dean Ross

70-74 Age

115KG

 120 317R 235 505 1177 1265.9
John Douglas

55-59 Age

125+KG

 90 132R 205 335 762 633.2

NOTES: All lifts recorded in pounds.  R and L designate right and left. TOT is total pounds lifts. PTS are overall corrected points adjusted for bodyweight and age.

BEST TEAM AWARDS

Overall Best Team – Al Myers/Chad Ullom

Best Team Open – Calvin Heit/Brandon Rein

Best Team 40-59 – Al Myers/Chad Ullom

Best Team >60 – LaVerne Myers/Dean Ross

Best Single Guy Team – John Douglas

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