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2023 4TH QUARTER POSTAL

Dan Wagman’s 503-pound deadlift—2 dumbbells sets a new all-time USAWA record in the 80 kg class. He repeated that all-time record-breaking feat in the other two contested lifts as well.

This quarter postal had it’s largest number of entries yet. We had 28 men and 10 women compete in this meet. Dan Wagman led the men’s division, while Kasey Cicero topped the hotly contested women’s division.

October 1 thru December 31, 2023

The Lifts -Snatch from Hang, Deadlift-2 Dumbbells, Pullover and Press All lifts are in pounds – Records are marked with an*

LIFTERS WITH 3 OFFICIALS – Steve Jury, Everett Todd, Kasey Cicero, Lilly Todd, Stacy Todd, and Phoebe Todd. -LIFTERS WITH 2 OFFICIALS – Barry Bryan, Eric Todd, Dan Jones, Denny Habecker, Spencer Wenzel, Frank Ciavattone, Nils Larson, Chris Todd, Wade Marchand, Carl Puzin, Lance Foster, Leroy Todd, Allison Lupo, LIFTERS WITH ONE OFFICIAL – Dan Wagman, Dave DeForest, Tony Hose, Anthony Lupo, Jeff Wenzel, John Carter, Aaron Luther, Wyatt Sawyer, Bill Clark, and Janet Thompson. LIFTERS WITH NO CERTIFIED OFFICIAL – Abe Smith, Randy Smith, Dave Hahn, Barry Pensyl, Sanjiv Gupta, Beth Skwarecki, R.J. Jackson, Sylvia Stockall, and Kim Van Wagner.

2024 Grip Championships

By Al Myers

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT – 2024 USAWA GRIP CHAMPIONSHIPS

The new year is now upon us and with that comes the announcement for the annual Grip Championships! The Grip Championships have always been the first Championship event in the USAWA every year.

This competition has been a popular one in the USAWA throughout the years.  At times it has been one of the largest events attended for the year in the USAWA.  I always try to “mix things up” with the chosen lifts, but have always kept them to official lifts of the USAWA.

MEET DETAILS:

Meet Director:            Al Myers  email: amyers@usawa.com

Meet Date:                 Saturday, February 17th, 2024  1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location:                    Dino Gym, 1126 Eden Road, Abilene, KS 67410

Sanction:                    USAWA  – Membership required

Weigh-ins:                  12:00-1:00 PM the day of the meet

Divisions:                   Juniors, Women, Masters, and Open

Awards:                     None

Entry:                        None – But please give advance notification if attending

Lifts:

Pinch Grip – Strict

Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 Bar, 1″, One Hand

Deadlift – Fingers, Index 

Deadlift – Fulton Bar, Ciavattone Grip

Rim Lift

Colorado Spring Fling

By Sanjiv Gupta

COLORADO SPRING FLING  

SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024  

HIGH COUNTRY VIGOUR in LAKEWOOD, COLORADO  

ADDRESS:  4241 S YARROW CT, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO  

WEIGH-INS: 9:30 AM, LIFTING BEGINS AT 10 AM  

THE LIFTS:  

DEADLIFT – 12” Base  

CLEAN AND PRESS  

ENTRY DEADLINE: March 15, 2024. sanjiv_gupta@hotmail.com or by phone at 720-938-2029  

ENTRY FEE: FREE  

MEET DIRECTOR  

Sanjiv Gupta  

USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: Registration will be available at the meet, but it is preferred that you purchase your USAWA membership prior to the meet day at USAWA.com  

AWARDS: None  

RECORD SESSION: Following the competition, each lifter can perform up to 5 record attempts if equipment is available. Please let us know what records you will be attempting so that we can determine if lift can be performed.  

Hybrid:  You may lift in the competition in your own gym and your lifts will be included in the final standings.  If you compete remotely, you must have a certified official judge your lifts in order for them to be eligible for records.  We assume you will be honest concerning your bodyweight and your correct lifts.  Video is appreciated if you lift remotely, but not required.  

BUFFVILLE’S ROAD TO CENTURY CLUB – RECORD DAY

By Clint Poore

BUFFVILLE’S ROAD to the CENTURY CLUB –  RECORD DAY

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024

BUFFVILLE GYM in ALBANY, KENTUCKY

ADDRESS: 205 SOUTH SPRING STREET ALBANY, KENTUCKY

WEIGH-INS: 10 AM – RECORD BREAKING BEGINS AT 10:30 AM

THE LIFTS:  You can choose any USAWA lift to break but, please let me know your lifts to make sure I have the appropriate equipment for you to set the Record.

ENTRY FEE: NONE, just let me know you are attending, then have fun lifting & breaking records!

USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: You must be a member of the USAWA. Registration will be available at onsite if you need to join the USAWA.

RECORD SESSION – Each lifter can perform up to 5 record attempts. Please let me know what records you will be attempting so that I can be sure I have the appropriate equipment. USAWA National Records can be set at this meet, if we have 3 referees present IAWA  World Records may be set.

HOTEL –  Baymont by Wyndham Albany

              Address: 79 Soma Lane, Albany, KY 42602

              Phone: (606) 387-7238

2024 Memberships

By Eric Todd

Time to get those membership forms in for 2024. I recognize I am a bit late in posting this, as we already have close to 30 members signed up before the year 2024 has even started. As we keep getting new competitions posted, it is a great time to get the most possible out of your membership. Membership is for the calendar year, so from January 1 to December 31st. Membership applications can be found here: https://www.usawa.com/forms-and-applications/. You can send me check, money order, or cash, or pay online via PayPal.

It is also a good time to renew your club membership, or start a new one if you have a group in your area, and would like to have a club designation or compete for club honors. We already have 6 of the 8 clubs from last year registered. Club Membership application can be found on the same link above. I look forward to having you all join us in 2024!

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