About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
The USAWA was formed to continue the long standing tradition of old-time weightlifters like Eugen Sandow, Louis Cyr, Arthur Saxon, Hermann Goerner, Warren Lincoln Travis, and many others. We strive to preserve the history of the original forms of weightlifting, which in the past has been referred to as “odd lifting”. Many of the lifts we perform are based on stage acts or challenge lifts of old-time strongmen.
HISTORY
The USAWA was organized in 1987 and was a charter member of the International All-Round Weightlifting Association. The USAWA has over 200 recognized lifts and 10,000 plus records, so any strength athlete can find their niche. We have a drug testing program to insure drug free lifting. Numerous local meets and a National Championships are held each year to find true “all-round” weightlifters.
USAWA OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Denny Habecker
637 North 11th Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: 717-272-5077
Vice President
Chad Ullom
2401 SW 35th Terr
Topeka, KS 66611
Phone: 785-233-2466
Secretary/Treasurer
Al Myers
1126 Eden Road
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: 785-479-2264
At Large Executive Board Member
Dennis Mitchell
4457 Silsby Road
University Heights, OH 44118
Phone: 216-381-1287
At Large Executive Board Member
Scott Schmidt
2571 Glenmore Drive
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-892-1869
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT DIRECTORS
Website Director: Al Myers
Records Director: Joe Garcia
Officials Director: Joe Garcia
Drug Enforcement Director: Chad Ullom
Awards Director: Al Myers
Postal Meet Director: John Wilmot
