Tag Archives: Officials Program

David DeForest New Official

By Al Myers

I always like to add new officials to our USAWA Certified Official list!  Welcome David DeForest to this list!  David is a longtime member of Clark’s Gym in Columbia, MO and has been lifting for many, many years.  He brings a wealth of officiating experience to the organization, as he has been active as a lifting official most of his life.

I want to add that David has accomplished the USAWA official’s certification FASTER than anyone ever has.  He passed the first part, the written exam, less than 3 months ago and already has wrapped up the practical exams.

Christopher Lestan – New Official

By Al Myers

Christopher Lestan and his many accomplishments at the 2019 USAWA National Championships.

Christopher Lestan and his many accomplishments at the 2019 USAWA National Championships.

Christopher Lestan, of Frank’s Barbell Club, has just become a USAWA official.  He first passed the Rules Test, and then completed his three practical exams to earn this status.  This makes him a Level 1 Test Qualified Official and allows him to have full official status in the USAWA.

It takes a little time and effort to become a USAWA Official.  I want to give Christopher a BIG CONGRATS on this accomplishment as I know he will become an excellent addition to the USAWA Officials Ranks.

 

New Official Barry Pensyl

By Al Myers

Barry Pensyl (center) is now an USAWA Certified Official.

Barry Pensyl (center) is now an USAWA Certified Official.

Habecker’s Gym gained a new USAWA Certified Official this week!  Longtime USAWA member Barry Pensyl just completed the certification process and is now listed as a Level 1 Certified Official on the website.  That gives him authority to officiate any sanctioned USAWA competition.  It also allows him to officiate in the IAWA as well, as all USAWA officials are also IAWA officials.

Congrats Barry!!

 

Lance Foster – new Level 2

By Al Myers

Lance Foster lifting in the 2016 IAWA Gold Cup.

Lance Foster lifting in the 2016 IAWA Gold Cup.

Big news on the USAWA Officials front today – we have a new LEVEL 2 Official in the USAWA.  A big congrats goes to Lance Foster for achieving this officiating milestone. After all, it’s not an easy thing to accomplish.  To become a Level 2 Official (the highest ranking of officials in the USAWA) it takes passing the Rules Test and having officiated over 25 USAWA competitions/events.  That’s not something you can achieve in a couple of years!  Lance has been officiating in the USAWA for over 10 years, doing 2 to 3 competitions per year. So you can see that it’s been a  longterm commitment for him.

Now since Lance is a Level 2 Official he is an official for life in the USAWA.  That’s the prize for advancing to the tops of the official ranks in the USAWA!

Again, congratulations Lance!

LaVerne Myers NEW LEVEL 2 OFFICIAL

By Al Myers

I want to officially welcome my father, LaVerne, into the ranks of the LEVEL 2 USAWA OFFICIALS.  I just received confirmation from the USAWA Officials Director Joe Garcia that his application to become a Level 2 official was granted.  Level 2 is the highest level you can achieve as an official in the USAWA.  Once you achieve Level 2 status you are certified for life.  Never again do you have to take the rules test or reapply!

LaVerne has been very involved over the past 10 years plus as an official.  He has officiated at many high level competitions – including National Championships, Gold Cups, and World Championships.  He also has the distinction of officiating at IAWA events overseas,  which is quite an honor.

Congrats LaVerne!!

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