2023 Presidential Cup

The 2023 Presidential Cup had a great turnout this year with 8 lifters taking part, including some new lifters with great promise. We had 6 men and 2 very good women lifters, with Barry Bryan taking home the Presidential Cup with a great 110 Kg. [242 Lbs.} Bench Press  with Feet in Air. It was a tough decision, as there were a lot of great lifts accomplished. All lifts were judged on the three official system. The officials were Denny Habecker, Beth Skwarecki, Barry Bryan, & Barry Pensyl.

 

RESULTS:

Ajax Lansdown – Men’s – 13 Year old – 80 Kg.  [80 Kg. 13-14 ]
Trap Bar Deadlift                                            – 80Kg. 176 Lbs.

Aidan Habecker – Men’s – 20 Yrs. old – 80 Kg. [80 Kg. – Open ]
2 Hands 2″ Vertical Bar Deadlift                   – 175 Kg. – 385 Lbs.
1 Hand 2″ Vertical Bar Deadlift – Right Hand – 100 Kg. – 220 Lbs.

Kasey Cicero – Women’s –  22 Yrs. old  – 71 Kg. [ 75Kg. – Open }
Deadlift- No Thumbs- Overhand Grip           – 120 Kg. – 264 Lbs.
Jefferson [Straddle] Deadlift                       – 135 Kg. – 297 Lbs.
1 Hand 1″ Vertical Bar Deadlift – Right Hand – 67 Kg.  – 148 Lbs.
Arthur Lift                                               – 47.5 Kg.  – 105 Lbs.
Front Sguat                                              – 90  Kg.  – 198 Lbs.

Beth Skwarecki – Women’s –  42 Yrs. old – 71 Kg. [ 75 Kg. – 40- 44 ]
Bear Hug                                               – 67.5 Kg. – 149 Lbs.
Trap Bar Deadlift                                     – 130 Kg.  – 286 Lbs.
Middle Finger Lift – Right Head                –  22.5 Kg.  – 49 Lbs.
Middle Finger Lift – Left Hand                  – 22.5 Kg.  – 49 Lbs.
Little Finger Lift   – Left Hand                     –  12.5 Kg.   -28 Lbs.

Steve Jury  – Men’s – 58 Yrs. old – 104.5 Kg. [ 105 Kg-  55-59 ]
Dumbbell Swing – Left Hand                      – 42.5 Kg. –  93 Lbs.
One- Arm Hack Lift – Right Hand               – 80 Kg.     – 176 Lbs.
Hack Lift                                                 – 150 Kg    – 331 Lbs.
Good Morning                                         – 50 Kg.    –  110 Lbs.

Barry Bryan  – Men’s – 65  Yrs. old – 84.5 Kg. [ 85Kg. -65 -69]
Bench Press – Feet in Air                            – 110 Kg. – 243 Lbs.
Continental & Push Press                            – 70 Kg.  – 154 Lbs.
Continental Clean & Jerk                             – 75 Kg.  – 165 Lbs.
Bear Hug                                                – 57.5 Kg.  – 127 Lbs.

Barry Pensyl  – Men’s – 75 Yrs. old  – 61.8 Kg.  [ 65 Kg. – 75 – 79]
Dumbbell Swing – Left Hand –                       20.4 Kg.   – 45 Lbs.
Cheat Curl                                                – 37.5 Kg.   – 82 Lbs.
Vertical Bar Deadlift-1Bar-1″ – Right Hand   – 49.4 Kg. – 109 Lbs.
Ciavattone Deadlift                                   – 92.5 Kg.  – 203 Lbs.
Snatch- One- Arm – Left                          – 19.5 Kg.   – 43 Lbs.

Denny Habecker – Men’s – 80Years old –  83.4 Kg. – [ 85 Kg. – 80 – 84 ]
Pinch Grip Deadlift                              –      90 Kg.  – 198 Lbs.
Straight Arm Pullover                          –     22 Kg.   – 48 Lbs.
Trap Bar Deadlift                                  –  115 Kg.    -253 Lbs.
Clean & Seated Press                           – 32.5 Kg.   – 72 Lbs.
2 Hands Anyhow                                 – 28.5 Kg.    – 63 Lbs.

 

 

 

I.A.W.A. GOLD CUP 2023

By Paul Barette

Gold cup

 

I.A.W.A. GOLD CUP 2023 – 4TH NOVEMBER, EASTBOURNE

 

Entries are now being welcomed for the 2023 IAWA Gold Cup at MetamorFIT Gym, Eastbourne England!

Please note – Closing Date for entries is Saturday 14th October!

The Gold Cup is IAWA’s annual international record breakers event.

To take part, lifters must be the holder of an IAWA World Record.

Lifters have the opportunity to choose a lift and attempt to break (or set) a World Record in their age and weight class on that lift, but the first attempt has to be for the record. Three further attempts can then be taken.

If successful they receive a trophy based on the theme ‘Gold Cup’ presented at the evening award ceremony.

Lifters also have the opportunity to compete against each other to determine the overall winner (based on Blindt score, age & bodyweight) for the Howard Prechtel Memorial Award.

Usually (time permitting) lifters have an opportunity to attempt a record in a second choice lift.

Please direct any enquiries to the promoter –

Paul Barette – Email iawa@metamorfit.co.uk

 

Old Time Strongman Championship

By Eric Todd

Chad Ullom breaks the all time Lurich Lift record with a pull of 610

Chad Ullom breaks the all time Lurich Lift record with a pull of 610

The time has come again for the Old Time Strongman championship.  This year’s championship will be held yet again at my House of Iron and stone in God’s country, USA.  Accommodations are same as before: lots of iron, no climate control, and no running water.  It is a good place for heavy lifting and good USAWA camaraderie.  We usually have a decent turnout for this one.  I hope this year is no exception.  Details are below:

Location: ET’s House of Iron and Stone, Turney, MO

Date: September 9, 2023

Time 10:30 AM

weigh ins: 9:30 AM

Rules meeting: 10:00AM

Cost $25 (Make Checks out to Eric Todd)

Entries due (in hand) September 2, 2023

Lifts:

 

Cyr Press

People’s Deadlift

Anderson Squat

Anderson Press

Awards: There will be awards at this event

Entry below:

Click on this link for the OTSM Entry form in Word

Click on this link for the OTSM entry form in PDF

Athlete of the Year

By Eric Todd

Abe Smith awarded Athlete of the Year

Abe Smith awarded Athlete of the Year

 

Athlete of the year is described as follows 

This award is for the individual who has accomplished the most athletically within the last year in the USAWA. Top placings at the Nationals and World Championships should figure in high. Also, participation in other Championship Competitions such as the Heavy Lift Championships, the Grip Championships, the Club Championships, the OTSM Championships, the Team Championships, or the National Postal Championships could factor in.  Participation in elite IAWA events such as the Gold Cup should make an influence on earning this award as well.

For the second year in a row, this accolade goes to Abe Smith.  I have known Abe for around 20 years, and have been beaten in competitions by Abe for about 20 years.  Any of you that know Abe know that he is in contention to win just about any meet he enters.  Since nationals last year, Abe won the second quarter postal.  He was fourth by formula in the Clark’s Gym vs frank’s Barbell Club postal challenge.  He completed all the lifts at the Clark’s Birthday weekend meet, and won three events outright. He was overall best lifter in the 2022 Andy Goddard World Postal and was second in the National Postal Championship.  Abe won the Zercher Strength classic, and was fourth in the first quarter postal.  Abe is always a tough competitor, and is very deserving of this recognition.  Congrats, Abe!

Athlete of the Year: Runner-up

By Eric Todd

Beth Swarecki wins runner-up honors in athlete of the Year category

Beth Swarecki wins runner-up honors in athlete of the Year category

Athlete of the year is described as follows:

This award is for the individual who has accomplished the most athletically within the last year in the USAWA. Top placings at the Nationals and World Championships should figure in high. Also, participation in other Championship Competitions such as the Heavy Lift Championships, the Grip Championships, the Club Championships, the OTSM Championships, the Team Championships, or the National Postal Championships could factor in.  Participation in elite IAWA events such as the Gold Cup should make an influence on earning this award as well.

Our runner-up in this category is Beth Skwarecki.  This is her third time finishing second in this category.  Beth was women’s champion and overall Grand champion at nationals last year.  She won the second quarter postal, and won her second Presidential Cup.  Beth was the overall winner in the women’s division of the 2022 postal championship, and then again in the first quarter postal 2023. She recently won the Hackendinnie Classic, outscoring all the other lifters, and putting up the best Dinnie Lift ever of a woman in our organization.  Beth has achieved level one status as an official.  as you can see, Beth has been very busy in our organization, and is rarely bested in competition.  Her master of the lifts and her technique is second to none.  Beth is very deserving to be recognized for this award.
Congrats, Beth!

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