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Nationals results 2022

By Eric Todd

Nationals 2022 in Lebanon, PA

Nationals 2022 in Lebanon, PA

Nationals 2022 is over and in the books, and what a nationals it was! Karen and Steve Gardner joined us from over in the United Kingdom to help out.  Several lifters who have lifted together and against each other for 30 years or better showed up to do battle.  It was truly some of the OGs (original gangsters-for those of you all-rounders who are not hip) and it was very cool to see.  We also had what may have been the very youngest lifter at nationals in Daphne Lansdown.  Don’t quote me on this, as I am not going to go back through decades of files, but Daphne lifted at nationals at an age of 6 years old, and her energy was refreshing.

6 year old Daphne Lansdown executing a clean and press

6 year old Daphne Lansdown executing a clean and press

It was also exciting to watch the bitter rivalry unfold between Grandfather and Grandson.  The old dog (Denny) and the young pup (Aiden) went back and forth all day.  Last year’s national and world champion, Beth Skwarecki was on hand to defend her crown.  Big Frank Ciavattone was on hand.  Frank is the leader of Frank’s Barbell Club, and has many national and world titles to his name.

Frank Ciavattone breaking a record in the Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 Arm

Frank Ciavattone breaking a record in the Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 Arm

Barry Pensyl made it out to compete as well.  I enjoyed Barry’s stories of lifting for Bob Hoffman with the old York Barbell outfit.  Barry Bryan served as our head official, while Judy Habecker recorded attempts and Steve Gardner served as a very competent announcer. The banquet this year was some amazing barbeque prepared by Judy and served at the Habecker residence.  The lifting this day was great, and the experience one I will remember.

MEET RESULTS:

2022 USAWA National Championships
Habecker residence, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
June 25th, 2022

Meet Director: Denny Habecker

Meet Announcer: Steve Gardner

Meet Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker

Meet Loaders: Barry Bryan and all the lifters pitched in

Officials: Head Official-Barry Bryan

Side Officials: Karen Gardner, Beth Skwarecki, Denny Habecker, Frank                                                  Ciavattone, Barry Pensyl, Eric Todd

Lifts: Clean and Push press, Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 arm, Continental to Belt, Pullover and Press, Deadlift-Trap Bar

Notes: BWT is bodyweight in kilos. All lifts recorded in kilos.  R and L designate right and left.  * denotes a record lift.  ^ denotes a record in the national competition category. 

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Lifter age age division weight weight class Clean and Push press DL-Fulton DB-1 arm Continental to belt Pullover and Press DL-Trap bar total adjusted points place
Beth Skwarecki 41 40 66.7 70 55*^ 45(L)*^ 97.5*^ 60*^ 140 397.5 579 1st
Daphne Lansdown 6 13 22.1 25 7.5*^ 7(R)*^ 12.5*^ 12.5*^ 24 63.5 299.8 2nd

Extra Attempts for records:

Daphne Lansdown-Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 arm-9.0 (R)

Daphne Lansdown-Deadlift-Trap bar- 30

Beth Skwarecki-Clean and Pushpress-56

MEN’S DIVISION

Lifter age age division weight weight class Clean and Push press DL-Fulton DB-1 arm Continental to belt Pullover and Press DL-Trap bar total adjusted points place
Denny Habecker 79 75 86.8 90 47.5 55(R)^ 100 75 125 402.5 567.9 1st
Eric Todd 47 45 122 125 102.5*^ 57.5(L) 182.5 145*^ 190 677.5 559.8 2nd
Bary Pensyl 74 70 63.7 65 35* 37.5(R)*^ 80* 55 110*^ 320 513.1 3rd
Aidan Habecker 18 18 87.4 90 55 60(R)*^ 120* 67.5 190* 482.5 453.8 4th
Frank Ciavattone 67 65 127.4 125+ 25* 78(R)*^ 70 65* 90 327.5 318.9 5th

Extra Attempts for records:

Barry Pensyl-Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 arm-40

Denny Habecker- Clean and Push press -56

President and this years national meet promoter crowns your 2022 overall champion: Beth Skwarecki!

President and this years national meet promoter crowns your 2022 overall champion: Beth Skwarecki!

Best Lifter Awards

Women’s Master: Beth Skwarecki

Women’s Junior: Daphne Lansdown

Women’s Overall: Beth Skwarecki

Men’s Master: Denny Habecker

Men’s Junior: Aiden Habecker

Men’s Master 45-49: Eric Todd

Men’s Master 70-74 Barry Pensyl

Men’s master 65-69: Frank Ciavattone

Highest Total: Eric Todd

Overall Grand Champion: Beth Skwarecki

 

IAWA World Championship

By Denny Habecker

Peter Phillips from Australia with his One Hand Hack Lift at the 2017 World Championship

Peter Phillips from Australia with his One Hand Hack Lift at the 2017 World Championship

Schedule of Events
October 1 & 2, 2022
Venue :
Acernus Crossfit
440 South 9th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Weigh-ins : 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.
Lifting starts : 9:30 A.M.
Lifts: 
Saturday : Clean & Press,  Continental Snatch, Cheat Curl, Deadlift- One Arm
Sunday: Continental Clean & Jerk, Pullover & Push, 2- 2″ Vertical Bar Deadlift
Entry Deadline: September 2, 2022 [ Late entries will not be guaranteed award or shirt ]
Entry Fee – $75.00 Shirt included
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each weight class and Age divisions for Masters, Juniors, and Women, based on total poundage lifted.
Best Lifter Certificates for each age group in Masters,
Juniors, Senior [20-39], and Women by Formula

USAWA Postal Championship

By Eric Todd

The USAWA Postal Series consists of 4 quarterly postal meets, with the grand finale being the USAWA Postal Series. These Postal Meets may be contested anywhere with the results being sent to the USAWA Postal Meet Director Denny Habecker. This allows any member of the USAWA to compete in an USAWA competition without the expense of traveling.

LIFTS

Bench Press- Reverse Grip
Deadlift – Dumbbell – One Hand
Zercher

The basic rules for entering a USAWA Postal Meet are as follows:

Must be a CURRENT member of the USAWA
All lifts must be done on the same day
USAWA rules apply as outlined in Rule Book
3 attempts allowed with best attempt recorded
Bodyweight and Age apply as to the day of lifting
Must turn in official scoresheet by deadline
Record results on scoresheet in pounds
At least 1 certified official required for records
May enter with a non-certified judge but will not be eligible for records
Scoresheet must be fully filled out
No entry fee
USAWA Postal Championship

USAWA 3rd Quarter Postal

By Eric Todd

The USAWA Postal Series consists of 4 quarterly postal meets, with the grand finale being the USAWA Postal Series. These Postal Meets may be contested anywhere with the results being sent to the USAWA Postal Meet Director Denny Habecker. This allows any member of the USAWA to compete in an USAWA competition without the expense of traveling.

LIFTS

Curl-Cheat
Press From Rack
Deadlift – Ciavattone- One Hand

The basic rules for entering a USAWA Postal Meet are as follows:

Must be a CURRENT member of the USAWA
All lifts must be done on the same day
USAWA rules apply as outlined in Rule Book
3 attempts allowed with best attempt recorded
Bodyweight and Age apply as to the day of lifting
Must turn in official scoresheet by deadline
Record results on scoresheet in pounds
At least 1 certified official required for records
May enter with a non-certified judge but will not be eligible for records
Scoresheet must be fully filled out
No entry fee
USAWA 3rd Quarter Postal Meet

Denny Habecker – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Denny Habecker, at 77 years of age, setting a new IAWA World Record in the Ciavattone Deadlift with a lift of 125 KG.

Denny Habecker, at 77 years of age, setting a new IAWA World Record in the Ciavattone Deadlift with a lift of 125 KG.

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for November is Denny Habecker, our USAWA President.   Denny just recently traveled to Perth, Australia to compete in the IAWA Gold Cup.  This is a long ways to travel to represent the USAWA in an IAWA competition.  I got to be his travel companion for this trip, and it was a grueling trip.  We were in Australia for only three days while the other 5 were all on the plane.  The flight from Chicago to Auckland lasted 17.5 hours!  Denny is an IRONMAN when it comes to travel – plus add it the travel lag once you get there – it’s amazing he was able to even function, let alone set new World Records!!!

Denny is very deserving of being Lifter of the Month for November.  He does so much to represent the USAWA everywhere he goes.   We are extremely blessed to have him as our USAWA President. Next time you see him give him a big CONGRATS!

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