Category Archives: USAWA Events

World Championships

By Al Myers

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT –

2019 IAWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The plans for the 2019 World Championships are underway! My father LaVerne and I are  the co-promoters and directors of the 2019 IAWA Worlds, which is the biggest meet  in the International All Round Weightlifting Association.   We are both excited and honored to be able to do this promotion.  The dates have been set for October 5th & 6th.

The lifts have been approved for this two day event.  They are as follows:

DAY ONE

Reverse Curl (Curl – Strict, Reverse Grip)
2H Snatch From the Hang (Snatch – From Hang)
One Hand Clean and Jerk (Clean and Jerk – One Arm)
2H Thumbless Deadlift (Deadlift – No Thumbs, Overhand Grip)

DAY TWO

Pullover and Push Press with Bridge (Pullover and Push)
Continental onto Belt (Continental to Belt)
Straddle Deadlift – 2″ Bar (Jefferson Lift – Fulton Bar)

The first listed name is the official IAWA-UK name, the name in parenthesis is the official USAWA name for the lift.  Fortunately for the lifts this year the IAWA-UK and the USAWA rules for each lift are identical so there shouldn’t be any confusion on the rules.

For USAWA lifters, this gives you a great opportunity to compete in Worlds without traveling out of the country.   IAWA Worlds is only in the states every 3-4 years.  I’m hoping for a great turnout, so put this event on your calendars!

ENTRY FORM (PDF) – 2019 IAWA World Championship Entry Form

National Championships

By Al Myers

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT –

2019 USAWA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The date has been set!

Denny Habecker, the promoter of this year’s National Championships, has just released the entry form and information page for the biggest yearly event in the USAWA.  Denny is planning on promoting the Nationals in his hometown of Lebanon, PA on June 22nd.  A great selection of lifts have been chosen for this Championships.  The lifts are:

Curl – Cheat, Reverse Grip
Deadlift – No Thumbs, Overhand Grip
Clean and Jerk – One Arm
Snatch – From Hang
Pullover and Push
Continental to Belt

This will be a long day – as all lifts will be performed on the 22nd.  Afterwards there will be an awards banquet for all lifters and supporters. Make sure to make plans to attend the banquet as that is a highlight of the weekend.

This is VERY IMPORTANT – make sure to get Denny your entry form (AND ENTRY FEE) before the deadline.  The deadline is MAY 22ND. It will be enforced.

There will be drug testing done at the Nationals.  DO NOT enter if you have an issue with being tested!

ENTRY FORM – 2019 USAWA Nationals Entry Form

INFORMATION PAGE – 2019 USAWA Nationals Info Page

1st Quarter Postal

By Al Myers

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.

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

ENTRY FORM (PDF) – 2019 1st Quarter Postal Entry Form

2nd Quarter Postal

By Al Myers

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.

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

ENTRY FORM (PDF) – 2019 2nd Quarter Postal Entry Form

3rd Quarter Postal

By Al Myers

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.

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

ENTRY FORM (PDF) – 2019 3rd Quarter Postal Entry Form

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