Category Archives: USAWA Events

Dino Gym Challenge

by Al Myers

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
DINO GYM CHALLENGE PRESENTS THE –

“Dale Friesz Memorial Meet”

Dale was most proud of his 605 pound Neck Lift at age 55 in teh 85 kilogram class.

Dale was most proud of his 605 pound Neck Lift at age 55 in the 85 kilogram class.

The other day as I was doing my early morning training session, I got to thinking about the late Dale Friesz. Dale is a Hall of Famer in the USAWA, and a person who I knew well.  There wasn’t a week when he was alive that he wouldn’t send me an email voicing his concerns over an USAWA matter. He was as dedicated as you could get to our organization, and never ever missed a National Championships.

Well, it’s hard to believe but its now over 5 years since he has died. As most of you know, I like the change the theme (and the lifts) of the Dino Gym Challenge every year to make it different. So this year we are going to do a tribute to Dale – with all of his favorite lifts. It made the lift selection pretty easy for me as Dale certainly had his favorite lifts.  Now, I know these finger lifts aren’t the choice for most lifters but Dale loved them!

MEET DETAILS:

Meet Director:            Al Myers and the Dino Gym 785-479-2264

Meet Date:                 Saturday, January 19th, 2019  1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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

Sanction:                    U.S.A.W.A Memberships cards can be purchased on meet day

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

Divisions:                   Juniors, Women, Masters, and Open

Awards:                      None

Entry:                         None – but please notify me in advance if you plan to attend

Lifts:

Finger Lift – Ring

Deadlift – Fulton Bar, One Arm

Deadlift – One Arm

Deadlift – Fingers, Middle

Neck Lift

The lifts will be done is this order.

KCSTRONGMAN RECORD DAY

Leroy will be lifting at "Lift for Leroy"

Leroy will be lifting at “Lift for Leroy”

By Eric Todd

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT:

LIFT FOR LEROY: KCSTRONGMAN RECORD DAY

KCSTRONGMAN is going to sanction a record day to go along with the performing of the Postal Championship lifts.  All USAWA members are welcome.  Please remember though, it can be chilly here in December.  It will be cool in the basement and has the possibility of being cold in the tin can.  Wear what you wish between lifts to keep warm, but USAWA dress code will be enforced during the completion of the lifts.  All proceeds from this meet will go to Leroy for his general well being.

Location: ET’s House of Iron and Stone, 10978 SW Pueblo Dr, Turney, MO 64493

Date: December 8, 2018

Weigh ins: 9:30 AM

Lifting: 10:00

Entry Fee: None (Just let me know if you are coming, and what lifts you want to attempt records in)

Awards: None

Restroom: Semi clean outhouse with a new plywood back wall for your privacy

As per USAWA rules, only 5 lifts per record day.  This will be in addition to the 3 lifts we are doing for the Postal Championship.  All lifters must be current USAWA members.  All lifters are subject to drug testing.

NE Fall Championship

By Mark Raymond

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT –

NEW ENGLAND FALL CHAMPIONSHIP

MEET DETAILS:

Presented by Mark Raymond and Franks Barbell Club
781-801-0947 – owdmr@aol.com

Saturday, October 27th, 2018  10:00am

LOCATION:

Frank’s Barbell Club
204 East Street
East Walpole, MA 02032

LIFTS CONTESTED:

Zercher Lift

Clean and Seated Press

Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip

SANCTION:

USAWA Membership Required to participate

WEIGH-INS:

9:00am-10:00am the day of the meet

DIVISIONS:

Juniors, Women, Masters & Open

ENTRY FORM/FEE:

None but please notify Mark in advance if attending.

There will be time for record day lifts after the meet.

Vernacchio RD

by Al Myers

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT – 
JOHN VERNACCHIO MEMORIAL RECORD DAY

It made me feel good to see this sanction request in the mail today.  Our USAWA President Denny Habecker is hosting a memorial meet to a great man and legend in the USAWA – the late John Vernacchio.  During the early years of the USAWA John was very involved as a lifter, coach, club founder, officer, and meet promoter in the USAWA.  He influenced many to become involved in the USAWA and was a mentor to many all rounders.  John V is one person we want to remember in our organization.  Thank you Denny for hosting a record day in his memory!

MEET DETAILS:

Meet Promoter: Denny Habecker

Meet Date: December 15th, 2018

Location: Habecker’s Gym, Lebanon, PA

Contact Denny if you plan to attend.

World Championships

By Paul Barette

**IAWA World Champs 2018 – Important Announcement**

As many of you have been anticipating final details relating to this year’s world champs we have to advise that due to circumstances beyond our control we have to change the venue of this year’s competition. Our new venue will be Eastbourne Sports Park and the dates remain the same (6th&7th October), as do the lifts. I will be promoting this year’s event with Steve Gardner assisting.

DAY 1 (October 6th):

Front Squat

Clean and Press Behind Neck

One Hand Barbell Snatch

One Hand 2″ Dumbbell Deadlift

DAY 2 (October 7th):

Power Row

Continental Clean and Jerk

Deadlift

INFO (Word) – World Champs 2018 info sheet

ENTRY FORM (Word) – World Champs 2018 Entry Form

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