Results of Past Nationals
2023 USAWA National Championships
Columbia, Missouri
June 24-25, 2023
Meet Director: Bill Clark
Meet Announcer: Bill Clark
Meet Scorekeeper: Kerry Clark
Meet Officials (3-official system used): Denny Habecker, Joe Garcia, Tony Lupo, Eric Todd, Chad Ullom, Randy Smith, Abe Smith, Dave DeForest, Beth Skwarecki
Lifts: Lifts: Clean and press-heels together, squat-front, steinborn lift, hip lift, vertical bars-2 bars-1″, and swing-2 dumbbells
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Abe Smith-Missouri
2. Travis Luther-Missouri
3. Randy Smith-Michigan
4. Dave DeForest – Missouri
5. Joe Garcia-Iowa
6. Nick Frieders-Missouri
7. John Carter- Missouri
8. Wyatt Sawyers- Oklahoma
9. Eric Todd-Missouri
10. Chad Ullom-Kansas
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Beth Skwarecki, Pennsylvania
2. Phoebe Todd, Missouri
BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Women’s Junior – Phoebe Todd
Women’s Master 40 to 44
Women’s Master Overall– Beth Skwarecki
Women’s Overall – Beth Skwarecki
Women’s Top Total – Beth Skwarecki
Men’s Junior – Everett Todd
Men’s Senior – Travis Luther
Men’s Master 40 to 44 – Abe Smith
Men’s Master 45 to 49 – Eric Todd
Men’s Master 50 to 54 – Chad Ullom
Men’s Master 55 to 59 – Tony Lupo
Men’s Master 60 to 64 – Dave DeForest
Men’s Master 65 to 69 – Randy Smith
Men’s Master 80 to 84 – Denny Habecker
Men’s Master Overall – Abe Smith
Men’s Overall – Abe Smith
Men’s Top Total – Abe Smith
2022 USAWA National Championships
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
June 25, 2022
Meet Director: Denny Habecker
Meet Announcer: Steve Gardner
Meet Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Meet Loaders: Barry Bryan with help from various lifters
Meet Officials (3-official system used): Denny Habecker, Eric Todd, Karen Gardner, Frank Ciavattone, Barry Pensyl, Beth Skwarecki
Lifts: Lifts: Clean and Push press, Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-1 arm, Continental to Belt, Pullover and Press, Deadlift-Trap Bar
Men: Top Five Placings
1. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
2. Eric Todd, Missouri
3. Barry Pensyl, Pennsylvania
4. Aiden Habecker, Pennsylvania
5. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Beth Skwarecki, Pennsylvania
2. Daphne Lansdown, Pennsylvania
BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Women’s Junior – Daphne Lansdown
Women’s Master – Beth Skwarecki
Women’s Overall – Beth Skwarecki
Men’s Junior – Aiden Habecker
Men’s Master 45 to 49 – Eric Todd
Men’s Master 65 to 69 – Frank Ciavattone
Men’s Master 70 to 74 – Barry Pensyl
Men’s Master 75 to 79 – Denny Habecker
Men’s Master Overall – Denny Habecker
Men’s Overall – Denny Habecker
Men’s Top Total – Eric Todd
Overall Grand Champion – Beth Skwarecki
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2021 USAWA National Championships
Abilene, Kansas
June 19, 2021
Meet Director: Al Myers
Meet Announcer: Al Myers
Meet Scorekeeper: Chad Ullum
Meet Loaders: Lance Foster with help from various lifters
Meet Officials (3-official system used): Denny Habecker, Eric Todd, Thom VanVleck, Dave Glasgow
Lifts: Curl – Cheat, Snatch – One Arm, Clean and Press – Heels Together, Deadlift – Fulton Bar, Ciavattone Grip, Deadlift – One Arm
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Abe Smith, Missouri
2. Randy Smith, Michigan
3. Mike McBride, Missouri
4. Eric Todd, Missouri
5. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
6. Dave DeForest, Missouri
7. LaVerne Myers, Kansas
8. John Strangeway, missouri
9. Chris Todd, Missouri
10. Dean Ross, Oklahoma
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Beth Skwarecki, Pennsylvania
2. Phoebe Todd, Missouri
BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Women’s Junior – Phoebe Todd
Women’s Master – Beth Skwarecki
Women’s Overall – Beth Skwarecki
Men’s Junior – Leroy Todd
Men’s Senior – Abe Smith
Men’s Master 40 to 44 – Mike McBride
Men’s Master 45 to 49 – Eric Todd
Men’s Master 60 to 64 – Dave DeForest
Men’s Master 65 to 69 – Randy Smith
Men’s Master 75 to 79 – Denny Habecker
Men’s Master Overall – Randy Smith
Men’s Overall – Abe Smith
Men’s Top Total – Abe Smith
Overall Top Club – Clark’s Gym (Randy Smith, Mike McBride, Abe Smith, and Dave DeForest)
Runner Up Club – KC Strongman (Eric Todd, Chris Todd, Leroy Todd, Phoebe Todd, and Johnny Strangeway)
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2019 USAWA National Championships
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
June 22nd, 2019
Meet Director: Denny Habecker
Meet Announcer: Al Myers with assistant Aidan Habecker
Meet Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Meet Loaders: Terry Barlet and John Horn
Meet Officials (3-official system used): Denny Habecker, LaVerne Myers, Frank Ciavattone, Dennis Mitchell, Randy Smith
Lifts: Curl-Cheat Reverse Grip, Deadlift-No Thumbs Overhand Grip, Clean and Jerk – One Arm, Snatch-From Hang, Pullover and Push, Continental to Belt
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Randy Smith, Michigan
3. Chris Lestan, Massachusetts
4. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
5. Barry Pensyl, Pennsylvania
6. LaVerne Myers, Kansas
7. Eric Lestan, Massachusetts
8. Aidan Habecker, Pennsylvania
9. Dean Ross, Oklahoma
10. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Best Junior Lifter – Eric Lestan
Best Senior Lifter – Chris Lestan
Best Master 50-54 Lifter – Al Myers
Best Master 60-64 Lifter – Randy Smith
Best Master 70-74 Lifter – Barry Pensyl
Best Master 75-79 Lifter – Denny Habecker
Best Master 85-89 Lifter – Dennis Mitchell
Best Overall Total – Chris Lestan
Best Overall Lifter – Al Myers
Best Club – 1st Dino Gym 1450.7 points (Al Myers, LaVerne Myers, Dean Ross), 2nd Habeckers Gym 1375.7 points (Aidan Habecker, Barry Pensyl, Denny Habecker), 3rd Franks Barbell Club 1205.1 points (Eric Lestan, Chris Lestan, Frank Ciavattone)
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2018 USAWA National Championships
Cocoa Beach, Florida
June 23rd, 2018
Meet Director: Al Myers & Cody Lokken
Meet Announcer: Steve Gardner
Meet Scorekeeper: Al Myers
Meet Photographer: Karen Gardner
Meet Caterer: Leslie Myers
Meet Officials (3-official system used): Denny Habecker (head), Al Myers (head), Joe Ciavattone Sr., Dennis Mitchell, Eric Todd, and LaVerne Myers
Meet Loaders: Cale Dunlap, Cody Lokken, Brandon Rein
Lifts: Curl-Cheat, Snatch-One Arm, Pullover and Press, Deadlift-One Arm, Zercher Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Eric Todd, Missouri
3. Joe Ciavattone Jr., Massachusetts
4. Joe Ciavattone Sr., Massachusetts
5. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
6. Cody Lokken, Florida
7. LaVerne Myers, Kansas
8. Brandon Rein, Kansas
9. Dean Ross, Oklahoma
10. Cale Dunlap, Kansas
BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Senior 20-39 Age Group: Joe Ciavattone Jr.
Masters 40-44 Age Group: Eric Todd
Masters 45-49 Age Group: Joe Ciavattone Sr.
Masters 50-54 Age Group: Al Myers
Masters 70-74 Age Group: LaVerne Myers
Masters 75-79 Age Group: Denny Habecker
Masters 85-89 Age Group: Dennis Mitchell
Overall Best Lifter: Al Myers
Best Club Award: Dino Gym (Al Myers, LaVerne Myers, Cale Dunlap, Brandon Rein, Cody Lokken, Dean Ross)
Club Runner Up: Frank’s Barbell Club (Joe Ciavattone Jr., Joe Ciavattone Sr.)
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2017 USAWA National Championships
West Park YMCA
Cleveland, Ohio
June 24th & 25th, 2017
Meet Director: Bob Geib
Assistant Meet Director: Scott Schmidt
Announcers: Al Myers & John McKean
Scorekeepers: Al Myers & Judy Habecker
Officials (3-official system used): Scott Schmidt, Randy Smith, Denny Habecker, Frank Ciavattone, LaVerne Myers, Dennis Mitchell
Loaders: Aidan Habecker, Franklin, and Ryan
Lifts: DAY 1 Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1Bar 2″ One Hand, Clean and Push Press, Bentover Row, Deadlift – 2 Dumbbells DAY 2 Clean and Jerk – One Arm, Pullover and Push, Jefferson Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Randy Smith, Michigan
3. Chris Waterman, Ohio
4. Cody Lokken, Kansas
5. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
6. John McKean, Pennsylvania
7. Roger LaPointe, Ohio
8. Scott Schmidt, Ohio
9. LaVerne Myers, Kansas
10. Brandon Rein, Kansas
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Susan Sees, Ohio
2. Kathy Schmidt, Ohio
BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Womens Master – Susan Sees
Womens Overall – Susan Sees
Mens Senior – Cody Lokken
Mens Master 45-49 – Roger LaPointe
Mens Master 50-54 – Al Myers
Mens Master 60-64 – Randy Smith
Mens Master 70-74 – Denny Habecker
Mens Master 85- 89 – Art Montini
Mens Master Overall – Al Myers
Mens Overall – Al Myers
Club Runner Up – Schmidt Barbell Club (2287.6 pts)
(Scott Schmidt, Kathy Schmidt, Bob Geib, Susan Sees, Chris Waterman, Peeter Pirn)
Club Overall – Dino Gym (3122.5 pts)
(Al Myers, LaVerne Myers, Cody Lokken, Brandon Rein, Cale Dunlap)
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2016 USAWA National Championships
June 25th, 2016
Balch School
Norwood, Massachusetts
Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone
Announcer: Al Myers
Scorekeeper: Chad Ullom
Officials: Denny Habecker (head judge), Joe Ciavattone Sr. (head judge), Frank Ciavattone, Dennis Mitchell, Chad Ullom
Loaders: Peter Vouno, Wade Marchand, Cream McDonald, Matt Traitti
Lifts: Continental Snatch, Cheat Curl, Clean and Press – Heels Together, Pullover and Press, Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip, One Arm, Trap Bar Deadlift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Joe Ciavattone Jr., Massachusetts
2. James Fuller, Maine
3. Randy Smith, Michigan
4. Jeff Ciavattone, Massachusetts
5. Rocky Morrison, Massachusetts
6. Dean Ross, Oklahoma
7. James Morrison, Massachusetts
8. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
9. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
10. Bob Geib, Ohio
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Cassie Morrison, Massachusetts
2. Lindsey Beary, Massachusetts
3. Susan Sees, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Mens Best Junior: James Morrison
Mens Best Senior: Joe Ciavattone Jr.
Womens Best Senior: Cassie Morrison
Womens Best Master: Susan Sees
Mens Best Master 40-44: James Fuller
Mens Best Master 45-49: Joe Ciavattone Sr.
Mens Best Master 50-54: Rocky Morrison
Mens Best Master 60-64: Randy Smith
Mens Best Master 70-74: Dean Ross
Mens Best Master 80-84: Dennis Mitchell
Mens Best Master 85-89: Art Montini
Mens Best Master Overall: James Fuller
Mens Best Lifter Overall: Joe Ciavattone Jr.
Womens Best Master Overall: Susan Sees
Womens Best Lifter Overall: Cassie Morrison
Best Club: Frank’s Barbell Club
2016 Nationals Article
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2015 USAWA National Championships
June 20th, 2015
York Barbell
York, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: Denny Habecker
Announcers: Al Myers & John McKean
Scorekeepers: Al Myers & Judy Habecker
Officials: Denny Habecker (head judge), Frank Ciavattone (head judge), Eric Todd, Scott Schmidt, Art Montini, Barry Bryan, Dennis Mitchell
Lifts: Snatch-One Arm, Curl-Cheat, Reverse Grip, Deadlift-One Arm, Pullover and Push, Deadlift-Ciavattone Grip, Zercher Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Randy Smith, Michigan
2. James Fuller, Maine
3. Matt Hancock, Massachusetts
4. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
5. Barry Bryan, Pennsylvania
6. Eric Todd, Missouri
7. John McKean, Pennsylvania
8. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
9. Dean Ross, Oklahoma
10. Scott Schmidt, Ohio
Women: Top Placing
1. Susan Sees, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Mens Best Junior: Matt Hancock
Mens Best Senior: Frankie Ciavattone
Mens Best Master 40-44: James Fuller
Mens Best Master 45-49: Al Myers
Mens Best Master 55-59: Barry Bryan
Mens Best Master 60-64: Randy Smith
Mens Best Master 65-69: John McKean
Mens Best Master 70-74: Denny Habecker
Mens Best Master 80-84: Dennis Mitchell
Mens Best Master 85-89: Art Montini
Mens Best Master Overall: Randy Smith
Mens Best Lifter Overall: Randy Smith
Womens Best Master Overall: Susan Sees
Womens Best Lifter Overall: Susan Sees
Best Club: Habecker’s Gym 1569.8 points (Denny Habecker, Barry Bryan, Aidan Habecker)
Best Club Runner Up: Frank’s Barbell Club 1228.8 points (Matt Hancock, Frank Ciavattone, Frankie Ciavattone)
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2014 USAWA National Championships
June 21st, 2014
Salvation Army Gym
Macomb, Illinois
Meet Director: Tim Piper
Meet Announcer: Al Myers
Meet Scorekeeper: Al Myers
Meet Photographer: Tedd Van Vleck
Courtesy Table: Whitney Piper
Meet Loaders: Justin, John, Paul, and Aaron
Meet Officials: Thom Van Vleck (head official), Mike Murdock, Denny Habecker, Dennis Mitchell, Eric Todd
Lifts: Crucifix, Snatch-One Arm, Clean and Push Press, Jefferson Lift-Fulton Bar, Curl-Cheat, Zercher Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Chad Ullom, Kansas
2. Randy Smith, Michigan
3. Eric Todd, Missouri
4. Tim Piper, Illinois
5. Logan Kressly, Kansas
6. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
7. Dean Ross, Oklahoma
8. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
9. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
10. Lance Foster, Missouri
Best Lifter Awards:
Best Junior Lifter: Logan Kressly
Best Senior Lifter: Eric Todd
Best Master Lifter 40-44: Chad Ullom
Best Master Lifter 45-49: Lance Foster
Best Master Lifter 55-59: Randy Smith
Best Master Lifter 70-74: Denny Habecker
Best Master Lifter 80-84: Dennis Mitchell
Best Master Lifter 85-89: Art Montini
Overall Master Best Lifter: Chad Ullom
Overall Best Lifter: Chad Ullom
Best Club: Dino Gym (Chad Ullom & Dean Ross)
Best Club Runner Up: KC Strongman (Eric Todd & Lance Foster)
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2013 USAWA National Championships
June 29th & 30th, 2013
Habeckers Gym
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: Denny Habecker
Announcer & Scorekeeper: Al Myers
Caterer & Host: Judy Habecker
Photographers: Leslie Myers & Kate Myers
Loaders: Terry Barlet & John Horn
Officials: Scott Schmidt, Barry Bryan, Frank Ciavattone, Chad Ullom, Joe Ciavattone Sr., Dennis Mitchell & Denny Habecker
Lifts Day 1: Deadlift – One Arm, Clean and Press – 12″ Base, Pullover – straight arm, Continental to Belt
Lifts Day 2: Snatch – One Arm, Pullover and Push, Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Chad Ullom, Kansas
3. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
4. Randy Smith, Michigan
5. James Fuller, Maine
6. Joe Ciavattone Jr., Massachusetts
7. Joe Ciavattone Sr., Massachusetts
8. Scott Schmidt, Ohio
9. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
10. Dick Durante, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Molly Myers, Kansas
2. Brianna Ullom, Kansas
3. Susan Sees, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Best Womens Junior – Molly Myers
Best Womens Master – Susan Sees
Best Womens Overall – Molly Myers
Best Mens Senior 20-39 – Joe Ciavattone Jr.
Best Mens Master 40-44- Chad Ullom
Best Mens Master 45-49 – Al Myers
Best Mens Master 55-59 – Randy Smith
Best Mens Master 60-64 – Scott Schmidt
Best Mens Master 70-74 – Denny Habecker
Best Mens Master 80-84 – Dick Durante
Best Mens Master 85-89 – Art Montini
Best Mens Master Overall – Al Myers
Best Mens Overall – Al Myers
Best Club – Dino Gym (Al Myers, Chad Ullom, Molly Myers, Brianna Ullom)
Best Club Runner Up – Joe’s Gym (Joe Ciavattone Jr., Joe Ciavattone Sr.)
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2012 USAWA National Championships
June 30th, 2012
Average Broz Gym
Las Vegas, Nevada
Meet Director: Al Myers & Executive Board
Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Announcer: Judy Habecker
Meet Venue: John Broz and Broz’s Gym
Officials: Scott Tully, Darren Barnhart, Al Myers, Chad Ullom, Denny Habecker, Art Montini, Dennis Mitchell
Loaders: Scott Tully, Darren Barnhart, & lifters
Lifts: Clean and Jerk – One Arm, Curl – Cheat, Reverse Grip, Pullover and Press, Hack Lift – One Arm, Jefferson Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Larry Traub, Indiana
3. Chad Ullom, Kansas
4. Dave Glasgow, Kansas
5. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
6. Tim Piper, Illinois
7. Dean Ross, Oklahoma
8. LaVerne Myers, Kansas
9. Bob Geib, Ohio
10. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
Women: Top Placing
1. Susan Sees, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Womens Overall – Susan Sees
Mens Overall – Al Myers
Womens Master Overall – Susan Sees
Mens Master 40-44 Age Group – Chad Ullom
Mens Master 45-49 Age Group – Al Myers
Mens Master 55-59 Age Group – Larry Traub
Mens Master 65-69 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Mens Master 70-74 Age Group – Dale Friesz
Mens Master 80-84 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Team Champion – Dino Gym (Al Myers, Chad Ullom, LaVerne Myers, Dean Ross)
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2011 USAWA National Championships
June 25th, 2011
Willard Elementary School
Kirksville, Missouri
Meet Director: Thom Van Vleck
Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Announcer: Al Myers
Loaders: Mitch Ridout, Tedd Van Vleck
Photographer: Flossy Mitchell
Sound System: Brett Kerby
Officials: Steve Schmidt, Joe Garcia, Randy Smith, Denny Habecker, Dennis Mitchell
Lifts: Snatch – Dumbbell, One Arm, Curl – Cheat, Pullover and Push, Continental to Chest – Fulton Bar, Deadlift – 12″ base, Zercher Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Larry Traub, Indiana
2. Eric Todd, Missouri
3. Chad Ullom, Kansas
4. Sam Cox, Kansas
5. Sammy Ibrahim, Missouri
6. Randy Smith, Michigan
7. John O’Brien, Missouri
8. Dave Glasgow, Kansas
9. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
10. Joe Garcia, Missouri
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Amber Glasgow, Kansas
2. Susan Sees, Ohio
3. Helen Kahn, Michigan
Best Lifter Awards:
Overall Womens – Amber Glasgow
Overall Mens – Larry Traub
Men Junior – Sammy Ibrahim
Men Senior – Eric Todd
Women Senior – Amber Glasgow
Women Overall Master – Susan Sees
Men Overall Master – Larry Traub
Men Master 40-44 – John O’Brien
Men Master 55-59 – Larry Traub
Men Master 65-69 – Denny Habecker
Men Master 70-74 – Mike Murdock
Men Master 75-79 – Rudy Bletscher
Team Award – Ledaig Heavy Athletics Club
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2010 USAWA National Championships
June 26th & 27th, 2010
Habecker’s Gym
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: Denny and Judy Habecker
Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Loaders: Terry Barlet, Don Brandt, John Horn
Announcers: Denny Habecker, Judy Habecker, Aidan Habecker
Officials: Chad Ullom, Scott Schmidt, Barry Bryan, Randy Smith, Dennis Mitchell, Art Montini, Frank Ciavattone
Lifts: Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 bar, 2″, one hand, Pullover and Push, Clean and Jerk – One Arm, Trap Bar Deadlift, Snatch – From Hang, Deadlift – One Arm, Clean and Press, Zercher Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Chad Ullom, Kansas
3. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
4. Randy Smith, Michigan
5. Scott Schmidt, Ohio
6. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
7. Kohl Hess, Pennsylvania
8. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
9. Dale Friesz, Virginia
10. Barry Bryan, Pennsylvania
Best Lifter Awards:
Men Overall – Al Myers
Men Master – Al Myers
Men Open – Chad Ullom
Men Junior – Kohl Hess
Men 40-44 Age Group – Al Myers
Men 50-54 Age Group – Barry Bryan
Men 55-59 Age Group – Randy Smith
Men 65-69 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 75-79 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 80-84 Age Group – Art Montini
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2009 USAWA National Championships
June 20th, 2009
Dino Gym
Abilene, Kansas
Meet Director: Al Myers
Scorekeeper: Scott Tully
Loaders: Darren Barnhart, Ryan Batchman
Officials: Bill Clark, Thom Van Vleck, Mark Mitchell
Lifts: Snatch – one arm, Cheat Curl, Clean & Jerk – Fulton Bar, Deadlift – 2 Bars, Pullover and Press, Back Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Mike McBride, Missouri
3. Chad Ullom, Kansas
4. Joe Garcia, Missouri
5. Randy Smith, Michigan
6. Rudy Bletscher, Kansas
7. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
8. Ben Edwards, Kansas
9. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
10. Tim Piper, Illinois
Best Lifter Awards:
Men Overall – Al Myers
Men Open – Al Myers
Men Master – Al Myers
Men Top Total – Al Myers
Men 20-39 Age Group – Mike McBride
Men 40-44 Age Group – Al Myers
Men 50-54 Age Group – Randy Smith
Men 55-59 Age Group – Joe Garcia
Men 65-69 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 70-74 Age Group – Rudy Bletscher
Men 75-79 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 80-84 Age Group – Art Montini
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2008 USAWA National Championships
August 3rd, 2008
Ohio State Fair
Columbus, Ohio
Meet Director: Dennis Mitchell and Megan Tornstrom DeFourny of the
Columbus Weightlifting Club
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Loaders: Zach Beadle, Brandon Rhines, Bob Davis, Paul Stey
Officials: Bill Clark, Denny Habecker, Art Montini, Jim Malloy, Dale Friesz, Al Myers, Chad Ullom, Dennis Mitchell, Scott Schmidt
Lifts: One-Arm Clean & Jerk, Pullover & Push, Zercher, One-Arm Deadlift, Hip Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Scott Schmidt, Ohio
3. Andy Durniat, Ohio
4. Chad Ullom, Kansas
5. Jim Malloy, Ohio
6. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
7. Don Bisesi, Ohio
8. Dale Friesz, Virginia
9. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
10. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Men Open – Al Myers
Men Master – Al Myers
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2007 USAWA National Championships
July 7th, 2007
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: Denny Habecker
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Loaders: Terry Barlet, John Horn, Don Brandt
Officials: Denny Habecker, Jim Malloy, John Vernacchio, Barry Bryan, Art Montini, Dennis Mitchell, John McKean
Lifts: One-Arm Clean & Jerk, Clean and Press Heels Together, Stiff Legged Deadlift, Pullover & Push, Arthur Lift, One-Arm Deadlift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Ed Schock, Pennsylvania
2. Al Myers, Kansas
3. John Monk, Pennsylvania
4. Randy Smith, Michigan
5. Chad Ullom, Kansas
6. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
7. John McKean, Pennsylvania
8. Jim Malloy, Ohio
9. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
10. Bob D’Angelo, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Placing
1. Elizabeth Monk, Pennsylvania
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Overall – Elizabeth Monk
Women Junior – Elizabeth Monk
Men Junior – James Gilligan
Men 20-39 Age Group – Chad Ullom
Men 40-44 Age Group – Al Myers
Men 45-49 Age Group – Paul Montgomery
Men 50-54 Age Group – Ed Schock
Men 60-64 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 65-69 Age Group – Jim Malloy
Men 75-79 Age Group – Art Montini
Men Master – Ed Schock
Men Open – Al Myers
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2006 USAWA National Championships
June 17th, 2006
Salina, Kansas
Meet Director: Al Myers
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeepers: Scott Tully, Karla Barnhart
Loaders: Ryan Batchman, Tom Maxey
Officials: Thom Van Vleck, Bob Burtzloff, Chuck Cookson, Eric Todd, Doug Longbine, Mark Mitchell
Lifts: One-Arm Snatch, Clean and Press Heels Together, Bench Press Feet in Air, Steinborn, Deadlift 12″ Base, Harness Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Al Myers, Kansas
2. Ian Reel, Kansas
3. Bret Carter, Nebraska
4. Joe Garcia, Missouri
5. Dan Wagman, Colorado
6. Laynne Burnett, Kansas
7. Dan Mather, Kansas
8. Tim Pinkerton, Nebraska
9. Randy Smith, Michigan
10. Darren Barnhart, Kansas
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Amorkor Ollennuking, Missouri
2. Stephanie Beemer, Kansas
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Junior – Stephanie Beemer
Women Master – Amorkor Ollennuking
Women Open – Amorkor Ollennuking
Men Junior – Ian Reel
Men 20-39 Age Under 175lb – Dan Mather
Men 20-39 Age 176lb-200lb – Dan Wagman
Men 20-39 Age 201lb-231lb – Bret Carter
Men 20-39 Age 232lb-265lb – Al Myers
Men 20-39 Age 266lb-300lb – Darren Barnhart
Men 40-49 Age Group – Laynne Burnett
Men 50-59 Age Group – Joe Garcia
Men 60-69 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 70-79 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 90 Plus Age Group – Clyde Myers
Men Open – Al Myers
Men Master – Joe Garcia
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2005 USAWA National Championships
June 25-26, 2005
Jump Stretch Fitness Center
Youngstown, Ohio
Meet Directors: Dick Hartzell and Carl LaRosa
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Bill Clark
Lifts: Deadlift with Fulton Bar, Bench Press feet in air, Cheat Curl, French Press, 2-Hand Anyhow with Barbell & Dumbbell, Vertical Bar 1 Bar 2″ 1 Hand, 1-Arm Hack Lift, Clean & Seated Press, Neck Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Mike McBride, Missouri
2. Al Myers, Kansas
3. Randy Smith, Michigan
4. Jim Malloy, Ohio
5. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
6. John McKean, Pennsylvania
7. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
8. Scott Schmidt, Ohio
9. Ian Reel, Kansas
10. Andy Loudon, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Men Junior – Ian Reel
Men Open – Mike McBride
Men Master – Randy Smith
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2004 USAWA National Championships
June 5-6, 2004
North Penn YMCA
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: John Vernacchio
Emcee: Larry Butts
Lifts: Cheat Curl, Vertical Bar 1 Bar 2″ 1 Hand, Trap Bar Deadlift, Straight Arm Pullover, Bench feet in air, Continental to Belt, One-Arm Hack Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Ed Schock, Pennsylvania
2. John Monk, Pennsylvania
3. Tony Succarotti, Delaware
4. Bill Spayd, Pennsylvania
5. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
6. Larry Silvestri, Massachusetts
7. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
8. Randy Smith, Michigan
9. Bob D’Angelo, Pennsylvania
10. Richard Durante, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Pam Maciolek, Pennsylvania
2. Tammie Rudisell, Pennsylvania
3. Maria Guaret, Pennsylvania
Best Lifter Awards:
Women 20-39 Age Group -Tammie Rudisill
Women Master Overall – Pam Maciolek
Women Open – Pam Maciolek
Men Junior 16-17 Age Group – Cale Demille
Men 20-39 Age Group – John Monk
Men 40-44 Age Group – Larry Silvestri
Men 45-49 Age Group – Frank Ciavattone
Men 50-54 Age Group – Ed Schock
Men 55-59 Age Group – Larry Blockston
Men 60-64 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 65-69 Age Group – John Vernacchio
Men 70-74 Age Group – Richard Durante
Men 75-79 Age Group – Joe Amendalaro
Men 80-84 Age Group – John Dorylis
Men Open – Ed Schock
Men Masters – Ed Schock
Men Junior – Cale DeMille
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2003 USAWA National Championships
June 7-8, 2003
Jump Stretch Fitness Center
Youngstown, Ohio
Meet Directors: Dick Hartzell and Carl LaRosa
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Bill Clark
Loaders: Chris Rice, Gary Smith, Jason Groves, Bob Carcelli, Chris Waterman
Lifts: One-Arm Snatch, Clean & Press Heels Together, Stiff Legged Deadlift, Hack Lift, Bench Alternate Grip, Cheat Curl, Vertical Bar 2 Bar 2″, Zercher Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Bob Hirsh, Ohio
2. Bill Spayd, Pennsylvania
3. John Monk, Pennsylvania
4. Brandan Aldan, Ohio
5. Chris Waterman, Ohio
6. Al Myers, Kansas
7. Jason Groves, Ohio
8. Antonio DelSignore, Ohio
9. Randy Smith, Michigan
10. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Rita Hall, Pennsylvania
2. Marian LaRosa, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Women 40-44 Age Group – Rita Hall
Women 60-64 Age Group – Marian LaRosa
Women Master – Rita Hall
Women Open – Rita Hall
Men Junior 14-15 Age Group – Joshua Monk
Men Junior 16-17 Age Group – Kiff Kincaid
Men Junior 18-19 Age Group – Joe Hunter
Men Junior Overall – Joshua Monk
Men 20-39 Age Group – Bill Spayd
Men 40-44 Age Group – David Olsavsky
Men 45-49 Age Group – Bob Hirsh
Men 55-59 Age Group – John McKean
Men 60-64 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 65-69 Age Group – Andy Komorny
Men 70-74 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 75-79 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 80-84 Age Group – Jack Lano
Men Master Overall – Bob Hirsh
Men Open – Bob Hirsh
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2002 USAWA National Championships
June 29-30, 2002
Ambridge, Pennsylvania
Meet Directors: Art Montini and John McKean
Scorekeeper: Marilyn McKean
Lifts: Steinborn, One-Arm Hack Lift, Trap Bar Deadlift, Clean and Seated Press Behind Neck, One-Arm Clean and Jerk, Stiff Legged Deadlift, Hip
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Bill DiCioccio Sr., Pennsylvania
2. John Monk, Pennsylvania
3. Brandon Aldan, Ohio
4. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
5. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
6. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
7. Larry Silvestri, Massachusetts
8. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
9. Joe Hunter, Ohio
10. Bob Geib, Hawaii
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
2. Carolyn Goolsby, South Carolina
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Open – Noi Phumchaona
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Open – John Monk
Men Master – Bill DiCioccio, Sr.
Men Junior – Joe Hunter
13 and Under Junior – Joshua Monk
15 and Under Junior – Cale Demille
17 and Under Junior – Joe Hunter
20-39 Age Group – John Monk
40-44 Age Group – Nils Larson
45-49 Age Group – Frank Ciavattone
55-59 Age Group – Denny Habecker
60-64 Age Group – Bill DiCioccio Sr.
65-69 Age Group – Andy Komarny
70-74 Age Group – Art Montini
75-79 Age Group – Rex Monahan
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2001 USAWA National Championships
June 23-24, 2001
Columbia, Missouri
Meet Director: Bill Clark and Joe Garcia
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Bill Clark
Loaders: Joel Anderson, Jonathan Anderson, James Foster, Tom Powell
Officials: Art Montini, Kerry Clark, Casey Clark, Joe Dineen, Dale Friesz, Howard Prechtel, John Monk
Lifts: 1-Arm Snatch, 2-Barbell Deadlift, Hand and Thigh, 1-Arm Hack, Clean and Press heels together, Steinborn, 2-hand Anyhow with Barbell and Dumbbell
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. John Monk, Pennsylvania
2. Abe Smith, Missouri
3. Joe Garcia, Missouri
4. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
5. Bob Geib, Hawaii
6. Al Springs, Missouri
7. Dennis Mitchell, Ohio
8. Dave DeForest, Missouri
9. Rex Monahan, Colorado
10. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Amorkor Ollenuking, Missouri
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Open – Amorkor Ollennuking
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Open – John Monk
Men Master – Joe Garcia
Men Junior – Abe Smith
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2000 USAWA National Championships
July 1-2, 2000
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: Denny Habecker
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Judy Habecker
Assistant: John Long
Loaders: Terry Barlet, Tom Minnich, Neely Frye, Jason Hlavaty, John Hlavaty, Chris Loewer, Doug Campbell, Reggie Hayes, Brandon Pensyl, Mark O’Brien
Lifts: One Hand Snatch, Clean and Press Heels Together, One Hand Ciavattone Deadlift, Pullover and Push, Hack Lift, Clean and Jerk Behind Neck, Zercher Lift, Neck Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Ed Schock, Pennsylvania
2. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
3. John Monk, Pennsylvania
4. John McKean, Pennsylvania
5. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
6. Bill Spayd, Pennsylvania
7. Joe Ciavattone, Massachusetts
8. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
9. Jeff Ciavattone, Massachusetts
10.Brian Crowe, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Su.J. Mason, Pennsylvania
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
3. Cara Collins, Massachusetts
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Open – Su.J. Mason
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Junior Overall – Jim Loewer
Men Open – Ed Schock
Men Master – Ed Schock
Men 20-39 Age Group – John Monk
Men 45-49 Age Group – Ed Schock
Men 50-54 Age Group – John McKean
Men 55-59 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 65-69 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 70-74 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 75-79 Age Group – Howard Prechtel
Men 80-84 Age Group – Paul Eberhardinger
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1999 USAWA National Championships
June 26-27, 1999
Ambridge, Pennsylvania
Meet Directors: Art Montini and John McKean
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Marilyn McKean
Loaders: Jason Zajec, Bill Spayd, Bob Geib, Chris Pennington, Joshua Monk, Mike Pinkoski, Izzy Mabrey, John Monk, Mike O’Brien
Officials: Art Montini, Dennis Mitchell, Denny Habecker, Rob McKean, Frank Ciavattone, Jim Goviannini, Bob Geib, Jeff Ciavattone, Joe Garcia, John Kurtz, John McKean, John Monk, Jim Malloy, Bob Karhan, Bob Hirsch, Pete Zaremba
Lifts: Clean and Push Press, One Arm Swing, Deadlift with Ciavattone Grip, Steinborn, Arthur Lift, One Arm Deadlift, Hip Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
2. Jim Malloy, Ohio
3. Pete Zaremba, Ohio
4. Joe Garcia, Missouri
5. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
6. Dale Friesz, Virginia
7. Scott Schmidt, Ohio
8. Chris Waterman, Ohio
9. John McKean, Pennsylvania
10. Jeff Ciavattone, Massachusetts
Women: Top Placing
1. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
Best Lifters Awards:
Women Open – Noi Phumchaona
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Open – Denny Habecker
Men Master – Denny Habecker
Men Junior – Jeff Ciavattone
Men Junior 11-12 Age Group – John Blockston
Men Junior 14-15 Age Group – James Loewer
Men Junior 16-17 Age Group – Sean McKean
Men Junior 18-19 Age Group – Jeff Ciavattone
Men 20-39 Age Group – Pete Zaremba
Men 40-44 Age Group – Frank Ciavattone
Men 45-49 Age Group – Joe Garcia
Men 50-54 Age Group – John McKean
Men 55-59 Age Group – Denny Habecker
Men 65-69 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 70-74 Age Group – Art Montini
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1998 USAWA National Championships
July 25-26, 1998
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone
Loaders: Mike Enright, Chris Sullivan, Nick Lacivita, Jim Paluso
Lifts: One-Hand Clean and Jerk, Pullover and Press, Deadlift with Ciavattone Grip, Cheat Curl, Clean and Press on Knees, Continental Snatch, Bench Press Feet in Air, Neck Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Joe Ciavattone, Massachusetts
2. John Monk, Pennsylvania
3. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
4. Bill Spayd, Pennsylvania
5. Joe Garcia, Missouri
6. Jeff Ciavattone, Massachusetts
7. John McKean, Pennsylvania
8. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
9. Tim Kennedy, Massachusetts
10. Ralph Cirafesi, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
2. Cara Collins, Massachusetts
3. Domenique Ciavattone, Massachusetts
Best Lifters Awards:
Men Open – Joe Ciavattone
Men Master – Frank Ciavattone
Women Junior – Domenique Ciavattone
Women Open – Noi Phumchaona
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Junior – Jeff Ciavattone
Frank Ciavattone Sr. Award – Denny Habecker
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1997 USAWA National Championships
June 14-15, 1997
Columbia, Missouri
Meet Director: Bill Clark and Joe Garcia
Emcee: Bill Clark
Equipment Hauler: John Carter
Sales: Dolores Clark
Loaders: John Carter, Andy Bate, Charles Wade, Dan Thompson, Tyler Lasley, Judy Habecker
Head Officials: Kerry Clark, Casey Clark
Lifts: Clean and Press Heels Together, Deadlift with Ciavattone Grip, Steinborn, Hand and Thigh, One-Hand Deadlift, Pullover and Push, Clean and Press on Knees, Neck Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Jim Malloy, Ohio
2. Bob Hirsh, Ohio
3. Joe Garcia, Missouri
4. Chris Waterman, Ohio
5. Joe Caron, Kansas
6. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
7. Dale Friesz, Virginia
8. John Vernacchio, Pennsylvania
9. John Carter, Missouri
10. Howard Prechtel, Ohio
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
2. Karen Devine, Pennsylvania
3. Emily Gordon, Missouri
Best Lifters Awards:
Men Overall – Jim Malloy
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Open – Bob Hirsh
Men Master – Jim Malloy
Men 20-39 Age Group – John Carter
Men 40-44 Age Group – Bob Hirsh
Men 50-54 Age Group – Joe Caron
Men 55-59 Age Group – Jim Malloy
Men 60-64 Age Group – John Vernacchio
Men 65-69 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 70-74 Age Group – Howard Prechtel
Men 75-79 Age Group – Jack Lano
Women Junior – Emily Gordon
Men Junior – Jonathon Anderson
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1996 USAWA National Championships
June 22-23, 1996
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Meet Director: Frank Ciavattone
Loaders: Mark Bridges, Ramon Lopez, Jim Collins
Lifts: Clean and Press Heels Together, Continental to Chest, Pullover and Press, Zercher Lift, Deadlift with Ciavattone Grip, One-Arm Clean and Jerk, One-Arm Deadlift, Neck Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Bob Hirsh, Ohio
2. Chris Waterman, Ohio
3. Barry Pensyl, Pennsylvania
4. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
5. Jim Malloy, Ohio
6. Joe Ciavattone, Massachusetts
7. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
8. Pete Zaremba, Ohio
9. Howard Prechtel, Ohio
10. Dale Friesz, Virginia
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Cara Ciavattone, Massachusetts
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
3. Holly Ciavattone, Massachusetts
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Junior – Holly Ciavattone
Women Open – Cara Ciavattone
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Junior – Jeff Ciavattone
Men Open – Bob Hirsh
Men Master – Bob Hirsh
Men 40-44 Age Group – Bob Hirsh
Men 45-49 Age Group – Barry Pensyl
Men 50-54 Age Group – Jim Malloy
Men 55-59 Age Group – Dale Friesz
Men 60-64 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 65-69 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 70-74 Age Group – Howard Prechtel
Frank Ciavattone Sr. Award – Bill Clark
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1995 USAWA National Championships
June 3-4, 1995
Columbia, Missouri
Meet Director: Bill Clark and Joe Garcia
Lifts: Continental to Chest and Jerk, Deadlift Heels Together, Pullover and Push, Zercher Lift, Neck Lift, Clean and Press Heels Together, Bench Press Feet in Air, One-Hand Deadlift, Hip Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
2. Bob Hirsh, Ohio
3. John Carter, Missouri
4. Dale Friesz, Virginia
5. Jim Malloy, Ohio
6. Denny Habecker, Pennsylvania
7. Howard Prechtel, Ohio
8. Joe Garcia, Missouri
9. Chris Waterman, Ohio
10. Randy Joe Holden, Kansas
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Kerry Clark, Missouri
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Open – Kerry Clark
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Open – Bob Hirsh
Men Master – Art Montini
Men Junior – Adam Geib
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1994 USAWA National Championships
June 4-5, 1994
East Lake, Ohio
Meet Director: Howard Prechtel
Emcee: Bill Clark
Scorekeeper: Marilyn McKean
Lifts: Clean and Push Press, Jefferson Lift, One-Hand Hack Lift, Cheat Curl, One-Hand Snatch, Zercher Lift, Hand and Thigh
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Bob Hirsh, Ohio
2. Bill DiCioccio Jr, Pennsylvania
3. Jim Malloy, Ohio
4. Bill DiCioccio Sr, Pennsylvania
5. Goeff Gazda, Ohio
6. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
7. Chris Waterman, Ohio
8. Howard Prechtel, Ohio
9. Mike Locondro, Pennsylvania
10. John McKean, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Jacqueline Simonsen, Vermont
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
3. Deanna Springs, Missouri
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Open – Jacqueline Simonsen
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Open – Bob Hirsh
Men Master – Jim Malloy
Men Junior – Robbie McKean
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1993 USAWA National Championships
May 22-23, 1993
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Meet Directors: Paul Montini and Paul Healey
Lifts: Clean and Push Press, Jefferson Lift, Steinborn, Zercher Lift, Hand and Thigh, Hip Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
2. Bill DiCioccio Sr., Pennsylvania
3. Jim Malloy, Ohio
4. Bill DiCioccio Jr, Pennsylvania
5. Bob Hirsh, Ohio
6. Barry Pensyl, Pennsylvania
7. Chris Waterman, Ohio
8. John Kurtz, Ohio
9. John McKean, Pennsylvania
10. John Monk, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Jacqueline Caron, Vermont
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
3. Kerry Clark, Missouri
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Open – Jacqueline Caron
Men Open – Bill DiCioccio Jr.
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Master – Art Montini
Men Junior – Rocco Montini
Men 40-44 Age Group – Paul Montini
Men 45-49 Age Group – Barry Pensyl
Men 50-54 Age Group – Bill DiCioccio Sr.
Men 55-59 Age Group – John Vernacchio
Men 60-64 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 65-69 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 70-74 Age Group – Paul Eberhardinger
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1992 USAWA National Championships
May 30-31, 1992
Walpole, Massachusetts
Meet Directors: Bob Moore and Roger Lynch
Emcees: Joe Caron and Bob Moore
Head Officials: Bill Clark, Armand Turgeon, Joe Garcia, John Vernacchio
Lifts: Continental Snatch, Pullover and Push, Steinborn, Hand and Thigh, Neck Lift, Jefferson Lift, One-Hand Deadlift, Zercher Lift, Hip Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
2. Bill DiCioccio Sr., Pennsylvania
3. Jim Malloy, Ohio
4. Roger Lynch, Massachusetts
5. John McKean, Pennsylvania
6. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
7. Bill DiCioccio Jr., Pennsylvania
8. Dale Friesz, Virginia
9. Bob Moore, Massachusetts
10. Joe Garcia, Missouri
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Jacqueline Caron, Vermont
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Women 20-39 Age Group – Jacqueline Caron
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Junior 13 and Under – Rocky Montini
Men Junior 14-15 Age Group – Bradley Ward
Men Junior 16-17 Age Group – Daniel Drake
Men Junior Overall – Rocky Montini
Men 20-39 Age Group – Roger Lynch
Men 40-44 Age Group – Paul Montini
Men 45-49 Age Group – John McKean
Men 50-54 Age Group – Bill DiCioccio Sr.
Men 55-59 Age Group – John Vernacchio
Men 60-64 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 65-69 Age Group – Rex Monahan
Men Master Overall – Art Montini
Men Open Overall – Roger Lynch
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1991 USAWA National Championships
July 13-14, 1991
Ambridge, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: Art Montini and John McKean
Lifts: One-Hand Clean and Jerk, Hack Lift, Pullover and Push, Steinborn, Hand and Thigh, Continental Snatch, One-Hand Deadlift, Zercher Lift, Neck Lift, Hip Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
2. Bill DiCioccio Sr., Pennsylvania
3. Steve Schmidt, Missouri
4. Barry Bryan, Pennsylvania
5. Roger Lynch, Massachusetts
6. John McKean, Pennsylvania
7. Jim Malloy, Ohio
8. Joe Garcia, Missouri
9. John Monk, Pennsylvania
10. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Jeanne Burchett, Pennsylvania
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
3. Suree Hughes, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Masters – Jeanne Burchett
Women Open – Jeanne Burchett
Men Junior – Robbie McKean
Men 20-39 Age Group – Steve Schmidt
Men 40-44 Age Group – Paul Montini
Men 45-49 Age Group – John McKean
Men 50-54 Age Group – Bill DiCioccio Sr.
Men 55-59 Age Group – Dennis Mitchell
Men 60-64 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 65-69 Age Group – Howard Prechtel
Men Master – Art Montini
Men Open – Steve Schmidt
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1990 USAWA National Championships
July 15-16, 1990
Akron, Ohio
Meet Director: Attilio Alacchi
Lifts: Clean and Press, Front Squat, Continental to Chest, Pullover and Push, Neck Lift, One-Hand Snatch, Bench Press Feet in Air, One-Arm Deadlift, Hand and Thigh, Zercher Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Barry Bryan, Pennsylvania
2. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
3. Frank Ciavattone, Massachusetts
4. Jim Bufalini, Pennsylvani
5. Don Verterosa, Massachusetts
6. John Vernacchio, Pennsylvania
7. John McKean, Pennsylvania
8. Chris Waterman, Ohio
9. Jim Malloy, Ohio
10. Bill DiCioccio Sr., Pennsylvania
Women: Top Three Placings
1. Jeanne Burchett, Pennsylvania
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
3. Suree Hughes, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Master Overall – Jeanne Burchett
Women Open Overall – Jeanne Burchett
Men Junior – Robbie McKean
Men 20-39 Age Group – Barry Bryan
Men 40-44 Age Group – John McKean
Men 45-49 Age Group – Jim Malloy
Men 50-54 Age Group – John Vernacchio
Men 55-59 Age Group – Gonzalo Gonzales
Men 60-64 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 65-69 Age Group – Howard Prechtel
Men Master Overall – Art Montini
Men Open Overall – Barry Bryan
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1989 USAWA National Championships
June 24-25, 1989
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: John Vernacchio
Lifts: One Hand Deadlift, Neck Lift, Clean and Press heels together, Zercher, Hip Lift, Bench Press feet in air, Pullover and Push, One Hand Snatch, Continental to Chest, Front Squat
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Steve Schmidt, Missouri
2. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
3. Tim Bruner, Texas
4. John McKean, Pennsylvania
5. Phil Anderson, Texas
6. Brian Meek, Texas
7. Bill DiCiccio Sr., Pennsylvania
8. John Carter, Missouri
9. Jim Bufalini, Pennsylvania
10. John Vernacchio, Pennsylvania
Women: Top Two Placings
1. Cindy Garcia, Missouri
2. Noi Phumchaona, Ohio
Best Lifter Awards:
Women Open – Cindy Garcia
Women Master – Noi Phumchaona
Men Open – Steve Schmidt
Men Master – Art Montini
Men Junior – Frank Shuba, Jr.
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1988 USAWA National Championships
July 9-10, 1988
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Meet Director: John Vernacchio
Lifts: Leg Press, Clean & Press – heels together, Front Squat, Hand & Thigh, Bench Press – feet in air, Deadlift – one hand, Zercher, Hip Lift
Men: Top Ten Placings
1. Steve Schmidt, Missouri
2. Phil Anderson, Texas
3. Joe Garcia, Missouri
4. John Vernacchio, Pennsylvania
5. John McKean, Pennsylvania
6. Dan Ciccarelli, Pennsylvania
7. Italo Bonacci, Pennsylvania
8. Gonzalo Gonzalez, New York
9. Art Montini, Pennsylvania
10. Bill Clark, Missouri
Best Lifter Awards:
Men Open – Steve Schmidt
Men Master – Art Montini
Men Junior – Casey Clark
Men 40-44 Age Group – John McKean
Men 45-49 Age Group – Bill DiCiccio, Sr.
Men 50-54 Age Group – John Vernacchio
Men 55-59 Age Group – Gonzalo Gonzalez
Men 60-64 Age Group – Art Montini
Men 65-69 Age Group – Harrison Skeete
Team Champion – Valley Forge Club
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