USAWA

Here is the next installment of past nationals  in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one is from 1997.  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:

USAWA 1997

 

By Eric Todd

Lifter of the month of October goes to Beth Skwarecki for winning her third World Title in as many attempts.  Not only is Beth exceptionally strong, but she is also a master of technique.  This is her fourth time being named lifter of the month, with two of those being this very year.  She is a two-time overall women’s national champion, and a two-time lifter of the year-runner up.  She also serves on our USAWA Executive Board.  Congrats Beth, well deserved!

By Eric Todd

Well, this might seem like a bit of nepotism, but I tried to be completely objective with this decision.  I gave the nod to a championship event over the postal event.  And with Chad and Phoebe both winning their division for the third time, I gave the nod to Phoebe for being younger, prettier, and having topped the biggest women’s class we have had in this championship.  She bested her nearest competitor by almost 50 points.  Congrats, Phoebe!  Well deserved!

By Eric Todd

August saw a couple tough competitions with a number of heavy lifters on hand.  This lifter of the month accolade goes out to John Carter of Clark’s gym for his overall win at the Clark’s Gym vs. Frank’s Barbell Club Postal.  John edged out fellow teammate Travis Luther by a little over 100 pounds.  John has been in the game on and off for decades, and is one of the greatest heavy lifters of all time.  Congrats on this John!  Well deserved.

By Steve Garner

 

Ok so got the word out there now, a few simple instructions is all thats needed here, but if you have any questions please message me… The Virtual Lift Off is open to all IAWA members anywhere….If you are not a current member we wont worry as it is not for records, and I am sure you will be re joining again at some soon point! The Three Lifts: The Clean and Press, The Cheat Curl, the Deadlift.. The lifts for Wheelchair athletes would be the Press and the Deadlift (on the Press the bar can be handed to the lifters) I would imagine the Cheat Curl would not work for wheelchair athletes, but if anyone finds a way we would be pleased to see it! You can perform the lifts whenever you want JUST DONT POST THEM ONTO THE PAGE until Tuesday 20th or Wednesday 21st, then it will be a nice Christmas surprise as the videos come flooding in….. To be lifted as individuals, or as team lifts of two persons (any combination) or enter both categories….no problem Be sure you post the weight lifted and your Age and Bodyweight in Kilos. And if a two person team…the age and bodyweight of both team members. (Use regular lifting equipment). Be sure to lift according to the rules, set the camera up in front of you and look at it as if it was the centre ref. Give yourself the signal to Press, and Curl, and then the down signal having completed the lift…..after all lifts. Be sure to wear appropriate dress as per lifting rules for the platform (T shirt with sleeves above the elbow and Shorts above the knees. No leggings ot long sleeved tops, wear lifting shoes (no stocking feet) BUT ……..as its Christmas and as its just for fun YOU MAY WEAR A CHRISTMAS HAT IN THE PHOTOS IF YOU WISH! Basically, it is all about a little bit of light relief and Christmas fun, but I am sure we will see some great lifts and team lifts too. We will vet all videos to see if they can be accepted for the competition, so please do not be offended if we have to point out any reasons why they dont cut the mustard, because although its for fun, we want to maintain lifting standards throughout… Remember…LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT….LETS GO AND MAKE IT GREAT! Happy Lifting all……looking forward to DECEMBER 20th!