By Al Myers
I just finished updating the USAWA Rulebook with the rule changes made by the membership over the past few years. it was last updated in 2017. It now contains the rules for the new lifts that have been added since that time – the Lurich Lift, the Rim Lift, and the Habecker Lift.
The new USAWA Rulebook is the 11th Edition. It is available for free download on the USAWA website.
Update on the Sweet 16/Elite 8. Clark is implementing covid restrictions for this meet. He wants all participants to be fully vaccinated and to present him with proof of vaccination in order to compete. I updated it on the meet announcement, but wanted to announce it here so that everyone is informed.
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By Al Myers
I just recently updated the Club Certificates for all member clubs of the USAWA. These are available under “About Us”/”Member Clubs”. Any club can easily download their certificate for printout to proudly display in the training facilities. Currently the USAWA has 8 member clubs – Dino Gym, Ambridge BBC, Clark’s Gym, Franks Barbell Club, Habeckers Gym, KC Strongman, Ledaig Heavy Athletics, and Schmidt’s Barbell Club.
By Eric Todd
The USAWA has had a presence on Facebook for some time. Just recently, thanks to the tech savvy of Beth Skwarecki with the help of Lace Foster, we have recently added a presence on Instagram. Links to both accounts are under the tab of “About Us” on the home page. It is under “USAWA Social Media.” For quick reference, feel free to follow this link:
Please feel free to participate in both. Thank you to Beth and Lance for adding this valuable tool to help the USAWA reach out and communicate with lifters across the world.
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT: OLD TIME STRONGMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE BACK!!!
By Eric Todd
Lynda Burns pulls a big People’s Deadlift at the OTSM Championship
The Old Time Strongman Championship is BACK in 2021! After a trash year in the USAWA dealing with a trash pandemic, and relying heavily on postal competitions (which we were very lucky to have), I am excited to announce the 2021 Old Time Strongman Championship. This is often one of our better attended competitions, and I am counting on it being so again this year. The meet will once again be held in my big tin can.
I always like the offer this disclaimer for anyone who has not lifted in my facility. It is not a place of luxury. It gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter. So, come prepared, depending on what the weather brings that particular day. No easy chairs, no davenports, no recliners. No running water, so the restroom facilities come in the shape of an outhouse out back. Toilet Paper is in the ammo box. That being said, there is plenty of weight to make big lifts on!
Lifts for the meet:
Cyr Press
Habecker Lift
Hackenschmidt Floor Press
Kennedy Lift
Date: September 11, 2021
Weigh ins: 9:30
Rules: 10:00
Meet Time: 10:30
Cost $25 (Make Checks out to Eric Todd)
Entries due (in hand) August 28
Awards: There will be awards
I will post directions a little closer to meet time. Follow those and you will be golden. Follow GPS and you might be blowed up. Hope to see you all out here on September 11 for good times and great lifting. Entry form below: