Official Certification

[Al Myers]

Thanks Mike for pointing that out (and for getting your recertification done in time!). Those do need to retake the rules test soon to avoid lapse in certification. Al

[Al Myers]

Another point I want to make:

Those that are Level 1 experience qualified officials will be automatically renewed with a 3 year officials card. The rules on this state, “Level 1 experience qualified offiicals will receive an officials card that is valid for 3 years and will be automatically renewed unless the official has been inactive as an official during the previous three year period, in which a new officials card will not be issued unless the individual makes a written request to the officials director.”

I looked over the list of Level 1 Experience qualified and there is one individual that has been inactive over the last 3 years as an official in the USAWA and will be removed unless he makes the written request to the officials director. Al

[KCSTRONGMAN]

I dont think I’ll pass
ET

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

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ET………MEATHEAD!!!

[Thom Van Vleck]

Stupid question…..I still have my test on file…what’s keeping me from just sending it in again as my “retake”.

Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

[Thom Van Vleck]

Thanks for pointing this out. Thom

Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

[Al Myers]

Thom – Cause it’s a different test now!!!! haha Al

[Thom Van Vleck]

Where’s the test…..If it’s like the last one I doubt I’ll recert….I think that last test was invalid.

Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

[Al Myers]

Where’s the test?????

On the website of course! It’s in the same place on the website as it’s always been.

It’s even in 4 different formats so there’s no reason anyone should not be able to access it. It’s in a pdf, word (new), word (version 97-03), and even in a simple text for those that don’t have word or a free adobe download.

And again – you only need a 90% or better to pass. Considering this is an open book test with unlimited time to take it – well if you don’t pass it – you are not taking it serious at all or a , ok, I won’t say it.

Good luck Thom!!! And I promise there are no trick questions on it either.

[Thom Van Vleck]

Al, can you write down my answers for me.

You know how my eyes glaze over at the mere thought of administration issues.

Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

[Al Myers]

Thom, Thom, Thom..

I have no idea how you function at all during the day.

I just spent “about 5 minutes” reviewing your past officiating in the USAWA, and I’m sure I now know more about your own experience than you do. Let’s take a look at the meets you served as an official:

2013 Dino Gym Challenge
2012 IAWA World Championships
2012 Battle in the Barn
2012 OTSM Championships
2012 Macomb Record Setter
2011 Dino Strongman Challenge
2011 Deanna Meet
2011 Heavy Lift Championships
2011 National Championships
2011 Ledaig Record Day
2011 OTSM Championships
2010 Deanna Meet
2010 JWC Straight Weight Postal
2010 JWC Record Breaker
2009 Team Championships
2009 National Championships
2009 Clarks Record Day
2009 JWC Record Day
2007 Dino Challenge
2006 National Championships
2006 Dino Challenge
2006 Dino Record Day
2005 Dino Challenge
2004 Dino Challenge
2003 Dino Challenge

And I KNOW you’ve judged more meets than what I’ve recorded here. I didn’t include any small postals. You have been involved as an official in the USAWA for 10 YEARS, and have officiated many championship events, 3 National Championships, and at a World Championships. You are one of the most experienced active USAWA officials in the organization.

Now do I need to tell you what to do with this information I just revealed as well?????haha

[Thom Van Vleck]

Ya know….I was thinking about looking up the meets I’ve judges….but I was too lazy. I figured if I sandbagged long enough you’d do it for me.

You know I love you, Al….like my brother…who I abuse as well.

Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

[Al Myers]

Thom, I was gonna make another “dig” on you – but since you told me you love me I’ll let it pass this time. haha Al

PS Now don’t forget to send that list to Joe before your card expires!!!!

[Thom Van Vleck]

Believe it or not….I ALREADY DID….you didn’t have to remind me 10 times. I told you….I’m severely ADD and my attention span is

Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

[Ben Edwards]

Thanks for the reminder! I gotta get my completed test in ASAP then before it expires. Then I need to actually officiate a contest. Maybe the Grip Champs? Maybe not, since I’d like to actually compete in that contest.

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