About the USAWA

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
Eric Todd
10978 SW Pueblo Dr
Turney, MO 64493
Phone: 816-507-2939

At Large Executive Board Member
Beth Skwarecki

At Large Executive Board Member
Abe Smith

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT DIRECTORS

Website Director:  Eric Todd

Records Director: Johnny Strangeway

Officials Director: Joe Garcia

Drug Enforcement Director: Chad Ullom

Awards Director: Al Myers

Postal Meet Director: Denny Habecker