Zercher Strength Classic
by Al Myers
Bill and Joe have made plans to host the annual Zercher Strength Classic at Clark’s Gym on March 29th. The date is later this year than usual – which hopefully will help with the attendance. The “traditional day” often fell on Super Bowl weekend which might hinder those passionate football fans from attending, and having it later will help avoid those nasty winter storms in Missouri. This meet has a deep history in the USAWA, and could be said to be the meet that “started it all”. Many great all rounders got their start by entering the Zercher. It contains 13 hard all round lifts to be completed. Bill stated in his letter to me that the meet will be a one day affair this year. So get a good night’s sleep, eat a energy rich breakfast, strap on those lifting shoes tight, and come prepared for a full day of lifting!!!
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
Zercher Strength Classic and Record Day
Meet Director: Bill Clark and Joe Garcia
Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2014
Venue: Clark’s Gym, Columbia, Missouri
Weigh-ins: 8 – 9 AM
Start Time: 10 AM
Entry Fee: None
Entry Form: None
Awards: None
Membership: Must be a current USAWA Member
Lifts: Leg Press, Deadlift – One Arm, Deadlift – Heels Together, Hack Lift, Continental Clean and Jerk, Clean and Press – Heels Together, Zercher Lift, Steinborn Lift, Neck Lift, Hip Lift, Harness Lift, Hand and Thigh Lift, and Bench Press – Feet in Air
To enter, a confirmation must be sent to Bill Clark by the Tuesday preceding the meet. Bill can be reached by phone: 573-474-4510, Fax: 573-474-1449, or mail: Bill Clark, 3906 Grace Ellen Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 65202