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International All-round Weightlifting Association |
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World Records updated as of 1st January 2012 |
THE 2011 GOLD CUP WORLD RECORD BREAKERS This Saturday (1st October) at Burton on Trent 25 Lifters took part in the 2011 Gold Cup, setting and breaking IAWA World Records. The list of lifts was very varied and entertaining - The Banquet also included the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for new inductees: Steve Sherwood and Sam Hills - See results page for full results and a write up - more photos on photos 2011 page |
2011 Inductees IAWA (UK) Hall of Fame Right: Sam Hills Below Right: Steve Sherwood Below: Gold Cup Photos |
The 2011 World All Round Weightlifting Championships - Perth, Australia Saturday 19th/Sunday 20th Nov. A great two days of action at the Belmont Sports Centre in Perth. The lifters had to perform 4 disciplines on Day One: 2 vertical 2" bars lift, 1/H Dumbell Swing, Continental C+Jerk, Fulton Deadlift and Day Two: Cheat Curl, Push Press from the Racks and Zercher.The Overall Best Ladies Open and Masters winner was Jackie Giglia of Australia, The Overall Best Open Winner was Mark Haydock of Preston, England with Kris McIntyre of Australia in runner up position, The Overall Best Masters Winner was Steve Sherwood from Hull, England with Al Myers of the USA in Runners Up Position. The battle for the Overall Champion of Champions, the Overall Best Lifter of the whole competition was Steve Sherwood form England, with Al Myers of the USA in second and Mark Haydock of England in third. See Results page for details - and 2011 Photos page for more Pics |
Below Left: Al Myers Middle: Steve Sherwood Right: Mark Haydock |
IAWA World Council Meeting - Friday 18th November - Perth, Australia Confirmation of the 2012 IAWA International Events: World A/R Champs - Sat/Sun 6th/7th Oct - Salina, Kansas, USA - Promoters: Al Myers and Chad Ullom Gold Cup World Record Breakers - Sat 3rd Nov - Castlemilk, Scotland - Promoter: Andy Tomlin Confirmation of the 2013 IAWA International Events: IAWA World Championships - Accrington, England - Promoter: Mark Haydock IAWA Gold Cup - Lebanon, PA, USA - Promoter: Denny Habecker Acceptance of a new lift: A new lift in the Rule Book is E37 Power Row Ammendment to an IAWA Lift: The following sentance was added to B 35 Bench Press Feet in the Air: No extra support bench or similar equipment can be used for extra leg support. If you wish to have the updated IAWA(UK) Rule Book as of November 2011 including these changes, please contact Steve Gardner: steve-g@powerful.co.uk Information on the 2012 World Championships Lifts from Al Myers and Chad Ullom: Lifts Day One: Reverse Curl / 1H C+Jerk BBell / Pullover and Press / Steinborn Lifts Day Two: 2 H Snatch 2" Bar / 1 H Hacklift / Straddle Deadlift |
WATCH OUT FOR DETAILS IN THE NEW YEAR ABOUT THE ANDY GODDARD MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL TEAM POSTAL MATCH TO BE HELD OVER TWO LEGS SOME INFO IS ON LATEST NEWS PAGE NOW!! |
The Southern All Round Championships 2011 4th September - Metamorfit Gym, Eastbourne Name/ Bwt/ Age/ Front Squat/One Hand Snatch/ Reverse C+Press/Total/ Amend Philippe Crisp 103.9 - 41 -185.5 -55.5(R)-100.5 -304 -266 Nick Swain 82.1 - 46 - 139 - 48(R)- 69 - 247.5 - 260 Sam Hills 82.9 - 50 -135.5 - 40(L)- 60.5 - 234 - 253 Kevin Thomas 88 - 49 - 85.5 - 35.5(R)- 65.5 -187 -194 Paul Barette 65.5 - 35 - 90.5 - 30.5(R)- 43 -164 -179 Jenn Tibberman 99.5 - 27 - 95.5 - 33(L)- 36 -159.5 -180 Ed Shorttle 75 - 55 - 70 - 25(R)- 43 - 138 - 168 Natalie Doughty 63.2 - 29 - 58 - 20(R)- 3 2.5 - 109.5 - 160 Referees: Philippe Crisp, Nick Swain, Ed Shorttle, Sam Hills A report by Phil Crisp - The 2011 Southern All Round Championships took place on September 4th at Metamorfit Gym in Eastbourne - about as south as can be! Following on from the Southern Counties Championships held at Metamorfit back in February where some very good new lifters graced competition, some excellent lifting took place at this September event, including several open and world records within the three lift competition as well as in a record breaking session afterwards. The Southern All Round Championships winner's title ended up being a match- up of the 2009 winner Philippe Crisp and the 2010 winner Nick Swain, with Hall of Famer to be Sam Hills very closely following in 3rd place. Philippe ended up just squeezing past Nick by dint of a very impressive front squat which put him into what became (but only just!) an unassailable lead. |
The Powerhouse Gym Club Championships 2011 Wednesday 21st December Powerhouse Gym, Burton on Trent Graham Saxton 49yrs, took top spot as he squeezed past James Gardner with a brilliant performance (including a 242.5 Straddle)to finish as the club's overall best lifter. Brother John Gardner took a solid third place, with Paula Delamata taking fourth. The lifts were: Two Hands Pinch Lift, One Hand C+Jerk and the Straddle Deadlift! |
Photos: Top Left: James Gardner Top Right: John Gardner Bott Left: Graham Saxton Bott Right: Paula Delamata |
IAWA (UK) FIXTURE FOR MARCH 2012 Because the Journal won't be out until early March I want to make sure we circulate our Fixture for March, would you please do your best to pass this information on to anyone who you think will want to see it and / or post it up in your gyms and clubs etc. thanks for your help - Steve G March 3rd - Midlands All Round Chris Bass Tel: 01472 345536 E: chris.bass@havengym.org.uk |
February 26th Southern Counties Championships Event Organisers: Phil Crisp, Paul Barette, Adrian Pryor Tel: 01323 726833 E: studio@metamorfit.co.uk Metamorfit Gym, Unit 5F Southbourne Business Park, Courtlands Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8UY. Lifts: Front Squat/Reverse Curl/One Hand Dumbbell Snatch |
The same is relevant for the following fixture in the Southern Area |
2012 IAWA World Championships - Information Sheet Meet Directors: Al Myers & Chad Ullom Al's Email: amyers@usawa.com - Chad's Email: chad.ullom79@gmail.com Meet Date: Saturday & Sunday, October 6th & 7th, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Dino Strength Training Center, 703 Bishop Street, Salina, Kansas, USA Sanction: International All-Round Weightlifting Association (IAWA) (lifters MUST be members of affiliated IAWA organizations) Weigh-ins: 8:00-9:00 AM the day of the meet. Lifting will start at 9:00 AM Divisions: All Classes & Divisions will be contested Awards: Nice Championship Awards for all Classes & Divisions Banquet: A banquet will be organized for Sunday night Entry Fee: $75 - Overseas lifters may pay at check-in (Entry fee will include a meet T-Shirt and one banquet ticket - Additional banquet tickets may be purchased) Lifts DAY ONE: Reverse Curl (Curl - Reverse Grip) One Hand Clean and Jerk (Clean and Jerk - One Arm) Pullover and Press on Floor (Pullover and Press) Steinborn (Steinborn Lift) Lifts DAY TWO: Two Hands Snatch - 2 Inch Bar (Snatch - Fulton Bar) One Hand Hacklift (Hack Lift - One Arm) Straddle Deadlift (Jefferson Lift) Rules: IAWA General Rules will apply - This will be a DRUG TESTED event. Registration: Send entries to Al Myers, 1126 Eden Road, Abilene, Kansas 67410 |
IAWA(UK) British Grip Championships - Saturday February 4th UC Lan Sports Complex, Preston, Lancashire. Promoter - Mark Haydock What a great start to the year for all round weightlifting in IAWA(UK) 18 lifters made it on to the platform and amongst tem were lifters from as far North as Scotland and as far South as Devon and Cornwall, so well done everyone on a great effort. It was also nice to see new lifters on the platform too, very well done to Rebecca Christopher and David Hunter. Andy did a sterling job with the loading all day, and everyone got stuck in to help with the refereeing as well. The lifting was terrific with lots of new records broken and set on the day. When the lifting was finished everyone headed for home to try and beat the snow. We hope everyone arrived home safe and sound. When they got home, Graham Alway proposed to partner Kim Rawlings, and they are now to be wed, so all best wishes to them. Best Open Male Lifter: Mark Haydock - Best Masters Male: Steve Andrews Best Open Female: Rebecca Christopher - Best Female Master: Karen Gardner |
Andy Tomlin (Glasgow) - Mark Haydock (Preston) - Gary Ell (Devon) |
David Hunter (Hull) - Rebecca Christopher (Preston) - Dean Kent (Preston) |
COMING UP ... The Midlands Open All Round Champs Haven Gym Grimsby - Sat 3rd March Call Chris Bass to enter today!!! Lifts: One hand Snatch / Cont C+Jerk / Front Souat |
ALSO ... The Andy Goddard Two Man Team Postal First Leg to be completed by End of April Watch out for Entry Form it will be in the next Journal - due out in next couple of weeks!! |