By Eric Todd
Clark’s Gym member Tony Lupo has become the USAWA’s newest level 1 official. He passed his test and has now completed his 3 practical training sessions. Way to go for Tony rising to the occasion and representing his club and serving the organization. I would hope all of our’s would serve the org in the way that Tony has chosen to do. Thank you, Tony, and congrats!
By Eric Todd
I am giving the nod this month to our Canadian brother, Lucas Hardie. While he came in a close second during the 2nd quarter postal (which technically was completed June 30, but there were no meets contested in July), his enthusiasm for all-round has been infectious. I have received a number of messages with videos from him to be sure he is doing the lifts right. He has recruited some guys from his gym to join the organization and participate in some of our postal meets. He has certainly increased our Canadian membership and participation. It is guys like Lucas who inspire others and keep our organization going. He has proven himself to be a true asset, and I feel very deserving of this accolade. Congrats Lucas! We appreciate your contribution!
By Bill Clark
When: January 28-29, 2023
Where: Clark’s Gym, 720 Grace Lane, Columbia, MO
Entry Fee: none
Entry Deadline: January 22. 2023
Awards: Certificates
Lifts: Zercher Lift; Steinborn Lift; Clean and Press-Heels together; 2 hand Clean and Jerk; Leg Press in rack; Hand and Thigh; Bench Press-Feet in air; Deadlift-heels together; Hack Lift; Harness Lift; Hip Lift; One Hand Deadlift
There is no entry form for this event, but please let Bill know you are attending. You can reach him by email at yeoldclark@gmail.com; telephone at 573-474-4510; or by mail at 3906 Grace Ellen Drive, Columbia, MO 65202-1739
Here is the next installment of past nationals transcribed in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one is from 2009. They are all transcribed from the “Strength Journal” by Bill Clark. This was an idea of Frank Ciavattone’s and was presented at the national meeting. Enjoy a little piece of history:
By Eric Todd
Beth Skwarecki executes a Full Gardner earning her the 2021 Presidential Cup.
With our national meet being in June, it is hard to not recognize our national champions as being the best of the best. That is why our June Lifter of the Month goes to Beth Skwarecki for not only winning the women’s division at nationals, but was named the overall grand champion for having the highest point total among all of the lifters. This is the third time Beth is being recognized with the lifter of the month honor, having also been recognized in October 2019 and August of 2021. Well deserved Beth! Congrats!