USAWA

by Al Myers

MEET RESULTS –

2016 USAWA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

One thing I can always count on is that Frank Ciavattone will promote an outstanding meet! Frank promoted the USAWA National Championships last weekend, and it was one of the smoothest ran National Meets we have ever had.  We had 19 lifters (4 women and 15 men) compete over the course of 6 lifts on one platform and one day, and was finished by 5 oclock!

There was an extremely tight race for the women’s overall.  Cassie Morrison edged out her friend Lindsey Beary on her last lift in the Trap Bar Deadlift. Only 2 adjusted points separeted them when it was done. Susan Sees was very close behind them by 10 points, and Jessica Hopps only 30 points back. On any given day any of these gals could have taken the overall!

Joe Ciavattone Jr. won the Men’s Best Overall Lifter title over James Fuller. Joe Jr. had several lifts he really excelled at – his big 105K Heels Together Clean and Press and his 4th attempt in the Continental Snatch at 93KG. James lifted very solid all day finishing with a personal record in the Trap Bar Deadlift at 277.5KG. Randy Smith finished 3rd overall despite hurting his elbow on the Cheat Curl and finishing the day not full strength.  Joe Ciavattone Sr. also got injured on the Cheat Curl, hurting his shoulder. But after a trip to the ER was able to make it back with his arm in a sling as the meet was winding down.  Jeff Ciavattone seems to get bigger and stronger each time I see him!  He lifted very well even though he told me with his work schedule he has not been able to train recently! Jeff and his dad Frank had a great showdown in the One Arm Ciavattone Grip Deadlift, with Jeff making 110KG and Frank making 115KG.  Big Frank still amazes me with his gripping strength!

Newcomer to Frank’s Barbell Club Rocky Morrison came in 5th Overall, which is quite an accomplishment in his first Nationals.  I really enjoyed meeting and visiting with Rocky.  He will be a great addition to our organization.  Dino Gym member Dean Ross made the longest drive to Boston, driving over 1000 miles from Oklahoma. Dean came into this meet as strong as I’ve seen him.  He finished with a great 162.5KG Trap Bar Deadlift.

Several lifters were not able to take all the lifts as they are recovering from injuries and/or surgeries. This included Frank, Chad Ullom, Denny Habecker, and Aidan. However, they still performed very well in the lifts they did and supported our biggest meet of the year.  For that – they need applauded!

I want to really thank Frank, his family, and his club for all the work they did in putting on this Championships.  The loaders did a great job and helped make the meet move along at the pace it did.  The food the night before and after the meet was fantastic!  Frank knows how to be a great host!

Meet Results:

2016 USAWA National Championships
Balch School
Norwood, MA
June 25th, 2016

Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone

Announcer: Al Myers

Scorekeeper: Chad Ullom

Officials (3 official system used): Joe Ciavattone Sr., Denny Habecker, Frank Ciavattone, Dennis Mitchell, Chad Ullom

Loaders: Peter Vouno, Wade Marchand, Cream McDonald, Matt Traitti

Lifts: Continental Snatch, Cheat Curl, Clean and Press-Heels Together, Pullover and Press, Deadlift-Ciavattone Grip One Arm, Trap Bar Deadlift

WOMENS DIVISION

LIFTER	AGE	BWT	Sn	Curl	C&P	P&P	DL-1	DL	TOT	PTS
Cassie Morrison	20	192	35	37.5	31.5	40	47.5-R	120	311.5	284.3
Lindsey Beary	20	188	35	40	37.5	40	52.5-R	100	305	282.5
Susan Sees	53	219	25	35	35	45	42.5-R	100	282.5	273.4
Jessica Hopps	32	187	30	30	30	37.5	55-R	85	267.5	248.3

Extra Lifts for Record:
Lindsey Beary: DL-CG, Right Arm 57.5
Lindsey Beary: Continental Snatch 40
Susan Sees: DL-CG, Right Arm 45

MENS DIVISION

LIFTER	AGE	BWT	Sn	Curl	C&P	P&P	DL-1	DL	TOT	PTS
Joe CiavattoneJr.	23	215	85	92.5	105	125	90-R	240	737.5	633.7
James Fuller	44	250	80	105	75	100	100-R	277.5	737.5	613.7
Randy Smith	61	198	57.5	75	50	60	90-R	150	482.5	528.4
Jeff Ciavattone	36	259	72.5	85	67.5	95	110-R	240	670	521.8
Rocky Morrison	54	295	55	67.5	65	80	85-R	215	567.5	477.4
Dean Ross	73	257	35	57.5	40	70	70-L	162.5	435	455.7
James Morrison	17	160	40	50	45	60	60-R	147.5	402.5	431.0
Art Montini	88	172	20	32.5	25	45	55-L	90	267.5	388.1
Dennis Mitchell	84	150	13.5	33	10.5	35	43-L	90	225	346.5
Bob Geib	73	268	25	30	35	0	60-R	100	250	256.4
Joe CiavattoneSr.	47	230	70	72.5	—	—	—	—	142.5	127.2
Frank Ciavattone	61	302	—	—	—	—	115-R	—	115	101.5
Denny Habecker	73	192	—	—	—	80	—-	—	80	98.0
Chad Ullom	44	249	—	—	—	—	100-L	—	100	83.5
Aidan Habecker	12	120	—	22.5	—	—	—	—	22.5	37.3

Extra Lifts for Record:
Joe Ciavattone Jr: Continental Snatch 93

Notes: BWT is bodyweight in pounds. All lifts recorded in kilograms. R and L designate right and left arms. TOT is total kilograms lifted. PTS are overall points adjusted for bodyweight and age.

Best Lifter Awards:
Women Senior 20-39: Cassie Morrison
Woman Master 40+: Susan Sees
Mens Master 40-44: James Fuller
Mens Master 45-49: Joe Ciavattone Sr.
Mens Master 50-54: Rocky Morrison
Mens Master 60-64: Randy Smith
Mens Master 70-74: Dean Ross
Mens Master 80-84: Dennis Mitchell
Mens Master 85-89: Art Montini
Mens Junior: James Morrison
Mens Senior 20-39: Joe Ciavattone Jr.
Womens Overall Best Lifter: Cassie Morrison
Mens Overall Best Lifter: Joe Ciavattone Jr.
Best Club: Frank’s Barbell Club