by Al Myers
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
2ND QUARTER POSTAL MEET
The lifts have been chosen by Postal Director Denny Habecker for the 2nd quarter USAWA postal meet. This is one of the four postal meets promoted by the USAWA every year that counts toward to Postal Series rankings. Again, the lifts look like a good listing which should challenge everyone!
LIFTS:
Curl – Cheat
Snatch – One Arm
Clean and Push Press
ENTRY FORM (PDF): 2014 2nd Quarter Postal Entry Form
by Al Myers
Denny took me to one of his favorite places last year at the Presidential Cup, and as you can tell from this picture, we had a good time at the Downtown Lounge!!!
Our Prez Denny Habecker has sanctioned this year’s Presidential Cup again! The President’s Cup is the KING of USAWA Record Days. I like to think of it as the CHAMPIONSHIP OF RECORD DAYS in the USAWA. It is under direction to be promoted by the USAWA President, with the lift that impresses the President the most being recognized as the winner of the Presidential Cup.
The meet will be held at Denny’s private gym – Habecker’s Gym. The number of different lifts one can perform is up to the number of lifters that enter and time allotment. Come prepared to do at least 4 or 5 for record purposes as that is usually the number each lifter gets with the turnout of lifters in the past. Maybe you will get to join this exclusive list of past winners!!!
PAST PRESIDENTIAL CUP WINNERS:
2012 – Dale Friesz
2013 – Art Montini
There is no entry form or entry fees for this meet, but please contact Denny ahead of time if you plan to attend.
by Thom Van Vleck
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT: BIG T’S BIRTHDAY BASH OTSM
This May I turn 50 years old. My wife asked me what I wanted to do. Well, I love to throw, lift, and eat with family and friends. So I will be hosting a Scottish Highland Games at my gym near Greentop, Missouri as well as an USAWA OTSM meet! You may enter both if you like. There will be burgers and brats grilled for lunch. The Highland Games will begin at 10:00am while the OTSM will follow immediately after around 3 pm. Weigh ins will start at 9:00am or immediately before the lifting starts. There will be miniature anvils for awards. One difference with this meet is that there will be two champions. One will be decided using formulas while the other will be declared on most weight lifted.
MEET DIRECTOR: Thom Van Vleck
DATE: May 31, 2014
LOCATION: JWC Training Hall, 23958 Morgan Road, Greentop, MO, 63546
A special Iron Man award will be given to the combined thrower and lifter.
Following the throwing and lifting, weather permitting, there will be a bonfire and evening festivities.
Three lifts will be contested. Two are tried and true OTSM lifts while the third is a brand new lift that will be tried out for the first time.
The Cyr Press
Any dumbbell with a handle diameter between 1 inch and 1.5 inches is allowed. The dumbbell may be brought to the shoulder in any manner, but must come to the shoulder before going overhead. This includes using two hands. Once at the shoulder, the dumbbell is taken overhead with only one hand anyhow. The other arm/hand is not allowed to touch the lifting arm during the overhead portion. The feet are allowed to move. If the lifter misses with one arm, the dumbbell may be switched to the other arm during the attempt, but the arm used must be selected at the shoulder. A time limit of 1 minute is allowed for the attempt. The dumbbell may be set down or dropped during the attempt. If the overhead portion of the lift is missed, it may be restarted at the shoulder. Once the dumbbell is overhead motionless with arm straight, the legs straight and feet in line with the torso, an official will give a command to end the lift.
Dumbbell to the Shoulder
A dumbbell will be taken from the floor to the shoulder using any method the lifter wants to employ. The dumbbell may be lifted with two hands, continental style, or may be rested on the belt during the lift by any part of the dumbbell. Hands may grip the plates, bar, collars, or any part of the dumbbell. Any size plate may be loaded onto the dumbbell. The lift is completed when the lifter is standing upright, with the dumbbell resting on the shoulder, and the lifter demonstrating control. Both hands may remain on the dumbbell to complete the lift, or with one hand or both hands off the dumbbell. A time limit of 1 minute is given to complete the lift. An official will give a command to end the lift.
Thor’s Hammer (NEW LIFT!)
A 2″ vertical bar that conforms to the rules for the 2″ vertical bar lifts (2″ in diameter and no more than 18″ long with no knurling) will be used. Just as with a vertical bar lift, the bar may be gripped by any grip with only one hand near the top of the vertical bar. In addition, the hand must not be touching any weights or collars used to secure the weights. The lift will begin at the lifter’s discretion. There will be a one minute time limit to complete the lift. Once the lifter chooses to use the left or right hand, the other hand will not come in contact with the weight. If the lifter misses an attempt they may switch hands but only with the weight resting on the lifting area. The lift must be one continuous motion from the floor to a locked out position with no press out. The lifter may choose to snatch or swing the weight. The forearm must not touch the weight at any time. The lifter may move the feet and body to adjust to the lift like a snatch lift. The lift is considered complete when the lifter is in an upright position with the knees and elbow locked, feet in line with the torso with the weight under control. At which time the official will give the command to end the lift.
by Al Myers
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
2014 USAWA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tim Piper (left), meet promoter of the 2014 USAWA National Championships, and Al Myers (right) at last years meet at the Salvation Army Gym.
The date has been set – June 21st – so mark this day off your calendar and make plans to attend the USAWA Nationals in Macomb, Illinois. Tim Piper, of the Salvation Army Gym, will be this years host and meet director. Macomb is the perfect location for our National Championships since it is located in the center of USAWA activity. It’s within driving range for practically everyone.
Tim has planned a one day meet with 6 lifts. The lifts chosen are very traditional all round lifts, and lifts most everyone should like. Tim is a very seasoned meet promoter and I know he will have everything planned and organized well for a great day of lifting for everyone.
LIFTS:
Crucifix
Snatch – One Arm (Barbell)
Clean and Push Press
Jefferson Lift – Fulton Bar
Curl – Cheat
Zercher Lift
ENTRY FORM – USAWA 2014 Nationals-Macomb IL
by Al Myers
I’m excited to be hosting the 2014 USAWA Heavy Lift Championships. This is my first opportunity to be able to host this long time prestigious event. The Heavy Lift Championships are to recognize the best “heavy lifters” in the USAWA. Three lifts have become the traditional format for this meet over the past few years – Neck Lift, Hand and Thigh, and the Hip Lift. The meet will be held in the Dino Gym on the heavy lift platform – which is the part of the gym DEDICATED to the heavy lifts only. The nice thing about that is there will be no weights to move for a setup as it’s all there in place, and no heavy cleanup required afterwards. That will give everyone more time to just enjoy the meet and commit all energies to their lifting.
MEET DETAILS:
Meet Director: Al Myers
Meet Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Dino Gym, 1126 Eden Road, Abilene, KS 67410
Sanction: United States All-Round Weightlifting Association. Individual USAWA membership is required of each participant.
Weigh-ins: 8:00-9:00 AM the day of the meet. Lifting will start at 9:00 AM
Divisions: Junior, Senior, and Masters Age Groups
Awards: Championship Certificates
Entry Fee: None – but please notify me ahead of time if you plan to enter
Lifts:
Neck Lift
Hand and Thigh Lift
Hip Lift
Rules: USAWA General Rules and Scoring Apply.
This will be a DRUG TESTED event.
Registration: No Entry Form, but please contact me ahead of the meet if you plan to attend at amyers@usawa.com