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 150 recognized lifts and 8000 plus records, so any strength athlete can find their niche. We have a drug testing program to encourage drug free lifting. Numerous local meets and a National competition are held each year to find true “all-round” weightlifters.
USAWA OFFICERS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT DIRECTORS
President:
Denny Habecker
637 North 11th Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: 717-272-5077
Vice President:
Chad Ullom
1219 SW Warren Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: 785-233-2466
Secretary/Treasurer:
Al Myers
1126 Eden Road
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: 785-479-2264
Webmaster:
Al Myers
1126 Eden Road
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: 785-479-2264
email: amyers@usawa.com
Assistant Webmaster:
Thom Van Vleck
23958 Morgan Road
Greentop, MO 63546
Executive Board: Denny Habecker, Chad Ullom, Al Myers, Dennis Mitchell, and Scott Schmidt
Records Director: Joe Garcia
Officials Director: Joe Garcia
Drug Enforcement Director: Chad Ullom
Awards Director: Al Myers
