Nationals 2002

We are working on getting national results from before we had a website recorded on the website in an effort to preserve a more complete history.  The first one that I am posting here is from 2008.  They are all transcribed from the “Strength Journal” by Bill Clark.  This was an idea of Frank Ciavattone’s and was presented at the national meeting.  Enjoy a little piece of history:

By Bill Clark (From “US All-Round Weightlifting Association Strength Journal”, Vol. XIII, No. 3, July 10, 2002. Columbia MO. Print.)

2002 Nationals

Sportsmanship Award

By Eric Todd

As you can see, this is not the first time Lance has won this award.

As you can see, this is not the first time Lance has won this award.

The Sportsmanship award reads as follows:

This goes to an individual who possesses and shows great sportsmanship within the USAWA. The act of sportsmanship may be by conduct at all events, or by a specific example of exceptional sportsmanship.

This year, the award goes to Lance Foster.  This probably comes as no surprise, as this is Lance’s fourth win in a row in this category.  Lance competes often and is a stalwart of the KCSTRONGMAN club.  He is quick with a joke and a kind word.  If he hears you need something, Lance will go out of his way to see that you get it.  If you see a newby at a meet, you can bet that Lance will be by their side helping them with pointers and fine tuning to help them be successful, even if they are competing against him.  It is going to take a pretty special member to dethrone the king of this category.  Congratulations Lance!  Well deserved!!

 

Sportsmanship Award: Runner-Up

By Eric Todd

 

Dave DeForest accepting his sportsmanship award

Dave DeForest accepting his sportsmanship award

The sportsmanship award is described as follows:

 This goes to an individual who possesses and shows great sportsmanship within the USAWA. The act of sportsmanship may be by conduct at all events, or by a specific example of exceptional sportsmanship.

This year’s runner-up in this category goes to Dave DeForest.  Dave has competed regularly in the USAWA.  He is a stalwart at the Clark’s Gym meets and has traveled to many competitions as well.  He has been to my place on more than one occasion, and has traveled out of state multiple times, including to national and world meets. Dave is a fierce competitor, buy is always the consummate sportsman. He always leaves all he has on the platform, but win, lose or draw, he maintains a cheerful demeanor.  He is a pleasure to visit with, and is always ready to lend a helping hand when it is needed.  Congratulations, Dave!  Well deserved!

Leadership Award: Runner-Up

By Eric Todd

Runner-up in the leadership category: Bill Clark

Runner-up in the leadership category: Bill Clark

This award is given the following description:

This is for an individual that has shown exceptional leadership qualities within the USAWA during the past year. Things that should be looked at are: going above the level expected of an Officer position, promoting sanctioned events with emphasis being on promoting National or World Competitions, promoting the USAWA by developing a strong club, writing articles for publications about the USAWA, or through other means.

This year’s runner-up in the Leadership category goes to Bill Clark.  Bill has resurrected his “Clark’s Gym” USAWA club of late, bringing in many new lifters and revitalizing the lifting careers of others.  He has sanctioned and promoted 6 events since last year’s nationals.  I am quite certain he has the only commercial all-round gym in Missouri, and I am sure one of the few in the USA.  His club members have competed in local, and distant meets including worlds, and they have a very strong presence in our quarterly postal events.  This accolade is well deserved.  Congrats, Bill!

Leadership Award

By Eric Todd

Eric Todd receiving the leadership award

Eric Todd receiving the leadership award

This award is given the following description:

This is for an individual that has shown exceptional leadership qualities within the USAWA during the past year. Things that should be looked at are: going above the level expected of an Officer position, promoting sanctioned events with emphasis being on promoting National or World Competitions, promoting the USAWA by developing a strong club, writing articles for publications about the USAWA, or through other means.

I was honored to have been chosen by the membership for this award.  It has been a pleasure serving as the Secretary/Treasurer and Website director.  It was also fun having my mini-me present it to me.

 

1 … 31 32 33 34 35 … 483