Old Time Strongman World Championship

By Clint Poore

Clint Poor breaks the ALL-TIME Hackenschmidt Floor Press once held by Dan Wagman.

Clint Poore executing a Hackenschmidt Floor Press

OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
This is the OFFICIAL OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.  This is a POSTAL meet, so different countries can all compete simultaneously across the World. The OTSM Worlds will take place on December 9 in different locations on separate continents. All results will be sent in by each locations meet director and results will be tabulated ASAP! Each lifter will receive a OTSM Worlds medal and T-shirt for participating. International locations for the OTSM Worlds to be held, are in England, Australia and the USA.  Other International locations may be added.
OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – USA LOCATION

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023

BUFFVILLE ARENA in ALBANY, KENTUCKY

ADDRESS: 2608 NORTH HWY 127 BUSINESS,  ALBANY, KENTUCKY

This is the North American Continental location for the OTSM World Championship. All lifters from any North American nation are welcome to attend. CANADA, USA, MEXICO & all Central American countries are invited. Also, any International lifters who want to compete are invited to attend .

WEIGH-INS:  8 AM – 9:30 AM , LIFTING BEGINS AT 10:00 AM

THE LIFTS:  HACKENSCHMIDT FLOOR PRESS, DINNIE LIFT & DUMBBELLL TO SHOULDER

ENTRY DEADLINE – December 8, 2023 – email  clintpoore@hotmail.com or by phone at 606-688-2600.

ENTRY FEE:  None, just let me know you are attending, then have fun lifting & breaking records!

USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED:  Please join the USAWA before the meet. Registration will also available at meet site if you need to join the USAWA the day of the meet. If lifting in England or Australia please pay you National Registration fee prior to the meet.

AWARDS:  WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS in EACH WEIGHT CLASS & OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION TROPHY MALE & FEMALE with Medals awarded to all competitors. T-shirts provided for all lifters, I must know your t-shirt size two weeks prior to the meet, we will have a few extra as well.

SEATING –  We now have access to 40 chairs for the meet. This should easily provide a seat for you and your guests that come with you to the competition. For an even more comfortable seat, please feel free to bring your own fold out chair with you.

RECORD SESSION –  Record Day will follow the OLD TIME STRONGMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP competition. No more than 5 Record attempts, per person. Please let me know what records you will be attempting so that I can be sure I have the appropriate equipment, if time allows. USAWA National Records can be set at this meet, 3 referees will be present & IAWA World Records may be set.
HOTEL  –  Baymont by Wyndham Albany
                  Address: 79 Soma Lane, Albany, KY 42602
                  Phone: (606) 387-7238

National Meeting Agenda

By Eric Todd

Our national meeting will take place as part of our dinner after lifting on Saturday June 24.  Dinner will be at D Rowe’s in Columbia and will begin at 5:30.  The agenda is as follows:

  1. Meeting called to order by USAWA President Denny Habecker
  2. Roll Call by USAWA President Denny Habecker
  3. Reading of previous meeting minutes by USAWA Secretary Eric Todd
  4. Report of financial status by USAWA Treasurer Eric Todd
  5. Report from Website Director Eric Todd
  6. Report from Awards Director Al Myers
  7. Report from Records Director John Strangeway
  8. Report from Drug Enforcement Director Chad Ullom
  9. Report from Officials Director Joe Garcia
  10. Report from Postal Meet Director Denny Habecker
  11. Report from IAWA Technical Committee Chairman on upcoming IAWA events and other technical issues that are being discussed by the IAWA Technical Committee
  12. Discussion on restructuring the executive board
  13. Discussion on remote and hybrid competitions
  14. Discuss organizing a committee to research the possibility of the use of video for competitions in the future
  15. Discuss the use of video tests to use in place of practical training sessions as needed in the officials certification process
  16. Discussion of New Business brought forth by the membership
  17. Election of officers
  18. Accept Bids for the 2024 National Championships
  19. Meeting Adjourned

This agenda is subject to change a bit between now and then, but is probably pretty much what it will look like. As you can see, this year is the year we elect officers, so if you have any desire to serve, please let your intentions be known.

BUFFVILLE PUSH/PULL & RECORD DAY

By Clint Poore

BUFFVILLE  PUSH/PULL & RECORD DAY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

BUFFVILLE GYM in ALBANY, KENTUCKY

ADDRESS: 205 SOUTH SPRING STREET ALBANY, KENTUCKY

WEIGH-INS: 9 AM – 10 AM , LIFTING BEGINS AT 10:30 AM

THE LIFTS:  HACKENSCHMIDT FLOOR PRESS & PEOPLE’S DEADLIFT.

ENTRY DEADLINE –. September 22, 2023 – email  clintpoore@hotmail.com or by phone at 606-688-2600.

ENTRY FEE:  None, just let me know you are attending, then have fun lifting & breaking records!

USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: Please join the USAWA before the meet, Registration will also available at meet site if you need to join the USAWA the day of the meet

AWARDS: Grand Champion Trophy with Medals awarded to all participants and T-shirts to all competitors. I must know t-shirt size two weeks prior to meet, we will have a few extra as well.

RECORD SESSION – will follow the Buffville Push/Pull competition, each lifter can perform up to 5 record attempts. Please let me know what records you will be attempting so that I can be sure I have the appropriate equipment. USAWA National Records can be set at this meet, if we have 3 referees present IAWA  World Records may be set.

HOTEL –  Baymont by Wyndham Albany

              Address: 79 Soma Lane, Albany, KY 42602
              Phone: (606) 387-7238

2023 Colorado Record Day

by RJ Jackson

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT

2023 Colorado Record Day (RD)

Colorado Springs CO

July 13, 2023

MEET DETAILS:

Director: RJ Jackson

Date: July 13, 2023

Location: Colorado Springs CO

Sanction: USAWA (Membership is required for 2023 year)

Weigh-ins: 7:00 AM morning of the meet

Deadline: June 20th

Awards: None

Entry: $15 It is the member’s responsibility to pay and get in the facility. If attending, please notify me using USAWA FB Messenger for details This RD is to provide local members who have no access to a USAWA official an opportunity to set or break records. Please note that specialized all-round equipment may not be available. The gym depends on the member who sets it up for me to come in and officiate the lifts while I am in the area

The HACKENDINNIE CLASSIC Meet Write Up!

By Clint Poore

Clint and Beth wore the crown

Clint and Beth wore the crown

WHO WORE THE CROWN!
Sunday June 4, 2023 was the HackenDinnie Classic @ Buffville Gym in Albany, Ky.
This was the inaugural HackenDinnie Classic, named after George Hackenschmidt, father of the the World’s Most Popular lift, the Bench Press & Donald Dinnie , founder & lifter of the World Famous Dinnie Stones.
The meet became an international championship that featured 11 lifters from 2 countries (Canada & USA) & 5 states (Missouri, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee & Kentucky).
It was a labor of love and lifting, that featured the mighty lifters of the day setting 82 USAWA National Records & 49 IAWA World Records! We were honored to have the USAWA President Denny Habecker join us for the meet and fellowship afterwards. 4 referees were in attendance and all of them did a magnificent job serving and officiating.
The referees were Denny Habecker, Anthony Lupo, Beth Skwarecki & Clint Poore.
The spotter and loaders for the meet were Patrick Hadley, Ashley Stearns and Holland Millsaps.
I want to give special recognition to Patrick & Ashley my training partners, without their help this couldn’t have happened, I am extremely grateful for all their help preparing for the HackenDinnie Classic and support during the meet. THANK YOU BROTHERS!
The meet results were as follows
– 1st place in the Women’s division was Beth Skwarecki & 1st place in the Men’s division was Clint Poore. Both Beth & Clint received the Crown of Champions for winning their individual divisions! Since we had international field of lifters, I chose to use an international formula (1.33 multiplier for women) to determine who would be the Overall Grand Champion. The HackenDinnie Classic Overall Grand Champion was the resolute Beth Skwarecki!
Congratulations Beth on a phenomenal meet, let’s hope for a rematch one day soon!
Now for the rest of the story!
The camaraderie and cheering for all lifters was extremely vigorous and at times made it difficult to hear a referee say DOWN or RACK! But made the experience of the HackenDinnie Classic, one that none of us will forget.
What an extraordinary group of people were gather @ Buffville Gym that day!
Here are some fantastic highlights from the lifters at the meet.
– Ashley Stearns had strong meet with a 305 lb Hackenschmidt Floor Press (HFP), 475 lb Dinnie Deadlift finishing 3rd in the Men’s division, finishing the day with a 580 lb foot press along with other records!
-Patrick Hadley did an excellent job with a 300 lb HFP and a 405 Dinnie Deadlift. Then finished his day with a 530 lb Foot Press and a World record 275 lb Feet on Floor Bench Press!
– Anthony Lupo had a thunderous 300 lb HFP  and 350 Dinnie Deadlift & wrapping his lifts with a fervent 275 lb Fulton Bar Deadlift!
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-Spencer Martin had a powerful 301 lb HFP and a 310 Dinnie Deadlift! He completed his day with a strong 530 lb Foot Press!
-Payton Frappier, in his first meet, had 185 HFP and smooth 365 lb Dinnie Deadlift! He also completed his day with a steadfast 530 lb Foot press!
-Kyle Frappier was celebrating his one year anniversary from having his tracheostomy removed, then did a bold & courageous 124 lb Dumbbell Deadlift in both his right and left hands! Fantastic lifting.
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-Chris Frappier had 232 lb HFP, a 154 lb Right Hand Dumbbell Deadlift, & then brought the gym to a crescendo with his 442 lb Trap Bar Deadlift in honor of his son, Kyle!  What an incredible impassioned lift, Thank You for performing that feat of Strength in Buffville Gym. It was a great honor to witness your lift!
-Denny Habecker, at the tender age of 80 years young,  did a 150 lb HFP and a 300 lb Dinnie Deadlift. Then followed those amazing lifts with a sensational 600 lb Foot Press! Denny is very inspiring and all around super gentleman!
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-Holland Millsaps did 325 HFP followed by a 650 Dinnie Deadlift and finished 2nd in the Men’s division!
He barely missed 702 lbs Dinnie Deadlift, but on an out of meet lift, he hoisted a 671 lb Dinnie Deadlift like the mighty Hercules!  He finished his day with an out of this world 825 lb Foot Press and barely missed an insane 1005 lb Foot Press! Holland is the definition of a true Gentle Giant!
-Beth Skawrecki was our Overall Grand Champion with a 200 lb 4th attempt HFP and 510 lb ALL TIME IAWA/USAWA Women’s World Record Dinnie Deadlift/ Shanks Lift! She wrapped up her day with an marvellous 700 lb Foot Press! Absolutely Phenomenal!
-Clint Poore was our Men’s division champion with a huge 425 lb HFP and a bullish 500 lb Dinnie Deadlift!
Clint wrapped up his day with a pair of World Records, 380 lb Feet on Floor Bench Press & 365 lb Feet in Air Bench Press.
Clint had a sublime day of lifting was honored by the surprise win at the HackenDinnie Classic.
I must say, I, in no way expected to win but had one of my best days lifting since Spinal Stenosis Neck Surgery on January 3, 2023. The HackenDinnie Classic was a tremendous success and a joy to run.  Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the HackenDinnnie Classic, without you it would not have been possible.
Lord willing and the creek don’t rise……. the HackenDinnie Classic will return in 2024!
Athlete Age Division BW Class Hackenschmidt Floor Press Dinnie Lift Total Adj Place
Mens
Clint Poore 49 45 114.3 115 425 500 925 804.23 1
Holland Millsaps 42 40 119.6 120 325 655 980 779.97 2
Ashley Stearns 42 40 83.6 85 300 475 775 747.48 3
Patrick Hadley 51 50 96.2 100 300 405 705 683.09 4
Denny Habecker 80 80 82.4 85 150 300 450 654.47 5
Anthony Lupo 57 55 107.2 110 300 350 650 626.41 6
Spencer Martin 35 Open 87.2 90 285 310 595 543.71 7
Payton Frappier* 23 Open 83 85 185 365 550 517.22 8
Chris Frappier* 58 55 88.6 90 215 0 215 234.54 9
Kyle Frappier* 19 19 94.2 95
Womens
Beth Skwarecki 42 40 70.5 75 190 500 690 739.27 1
4th attempt for record
Hackenschmidt Floor Press
Chris Frappier 232
Beth Skwarecki 200
Spencer Martin 301
Ashley Stearns 305
Dinnie Lift
Beth Skwarecki 510
Record Day Lifting after the meet
Clint Poore
Bench Press-Feet on Floor 380
Bench Press-Feet in air 365
Clean and Press-Middle Fingers 75
Pinch Grip-Strict-left 35
Pinch Grip-strict-right 35
Holland Millsaps
Apollons Lift 205
Kennedy Lift 500
Foot Press 825
Pinch Grip-Strict-Left 50
Pinch Grip-Strict-Right 50
Ashley Stearns
Bench Press-Alternate Grip 250
Foot Press 580
Pinch Grip-Strict-Right 40
Pinch Grip-Strict-Left 40
Beth Skwarecki
Foot Press 700
James Lift 85
Bench Press-Feet on Floor 150
Deadlift-Fulton Bar 275
Apollons Lift 115
Patrick Hadley
Bench Press-Feet on the Floor 275
Bench Press-Alternate Grip 225
Curl-Strict 115
Leg Press-Unsupported 135
Foot Press 530
Denny Habecker
Deadlift-Dumbbell-Left 154
Deadlift-Fulton Bar-Civattone Grip 190
Foot Press 600
People’s Deadlift 275
Anthony Lupo
Jackson Press 125
Anderson Press 150
Deadlift-Fulton Bar 275
Pinch Grip-strict-Left 35
Pinch Grip=Strict-Right 40
Spencer Martin
Foot Press 530
Payton Frappier*
Foot Press 530
Chris Frappier*
Deadlift-trap bar 442
Deadlift-Dumbbell-Right 154
Clean and Seated Press-2 dumbbells 110
Dumbbell Curl-Right 40
Dumbbell Curl-Left 40
Kyle Frappier
Deadlift-Dumbbell-Right 124
Deadlift-Dumbbell-Left 124
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