World Championships
By Al Myers
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT –
2019 IAWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The plans for the 2019 World Championships are underway! My father LaVerne and I are the co-promoters and directors of the 2019 IAWA Worlds, which is the biggest meet in the International All Round Weightlifting Association. We are both excited and honored to be able to do this promotion. The dates have been set for October 5th & 6th.
The lifts have been approved for this two day event. They are as follows:
DAY ONE
Reverse Curl (Curl – Strict, Reverse Grip)
2H Snatch From the Hang (Snatch – From Hang)
One Hand Clean and Jerk (Clean and Jerk – One Arm)
2H Thumbless Deadlift (Deadlift – No Thumbs, Overhand Grip)
DAY TWO
Pullover and Push Press with Bridge (Pullover and Push)
Continental onto Belt (Continental to Belt)
Straddle Deadlift – 2″ Bar (Jefferson Lift – Fulton Bar)
The first listed name is the official IAWA-UK name, the name in parenthesis is the official USAWA name for the lift. Fortunately for the lifts this year the IAWA-UK and the USAWA rules for each lift are identical so there shouldn’t be any confusion on the rules.
For USAWA lifters, this gives you a great opportunity to compete in Worlds without traveling out of the country. IAWA Worlds is only in the states every 3-4 years. I’m hoping for a great turnout, so put this event on your calendars!
ENTRY FORM (PDF) – 2019 IAWA World Championship Entry Form