Author: iawa@metamorfit.co.uk

The IAWA(UK) Technical Committee are pleased to announce that 3 new referees have passed their probation period and are now fully signed off.

Glenn Branch, Suzie Richards and Stephen Brooker – all based at Bionic Branch Barbell Club, Essex.

They will now embark on refereeing within the organisation and maintain continued competence under the supervision of the Technical Committee.

Referees are now being certificated for 2 years as per the new IAWA Referee Policy.

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Here are Leg 3 Results of the Bob Smith All-Round Postal League.

Many thanks to Christopher Bass for compiling the results and confirming the records.

Congratulations to the top three teams this leg, MetamorFIT1, Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B and Granby.

The top three lifters for this leg were Ian Dixon, Mark Godleman and Glenn Branch.

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Here are Leg 2 Results of the Bob Smith All-Round Postal League.

Congratulations to the top 3 teams of this leg, MetamorFIT1, Sunbury1 and Granby. The top 3 lifters this leg were Steve Andrews, Mark Godleman and Jacik Szast.

Many thanks to Christopher Bass for compiling the results and confirming acheived records.

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Steve Sherwood was the overall champion at the IAWA World Championship, that was held in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA in October 2022.

Unfortunately, Steve was unable to be at awards presentation that weekend, so with some clever logistics we were able to make the presentation at the recent Midlands Open All-Round/British Olympic Championship on 4th March.

Congratulations Steve!

The first Southern Fixture of the I.A.W.A.(UK) Lifting Schedule, the Southern Counties Champs, was held at MetamorFIT gym, Eastbourne on 12th February.

Promoted by Paul Barette. 12 lifters competed, down from 14 entrants due to illness. The day was a great success and there were fine performances throughout and a number of records taken.

Contested lifts were the 2″ Bar Snatch, Pullover & Push and the Straddle (Jefferson) Deadlift

Best Masters Lifter & Overall Champion – Paul Barette

Best Open Male Lifter – Danny Kingsland

Best Open Female Lifter – Beata Banas

Best Masters Female Lifter – Natalie Voce

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Steve was presented with his award by IAWA(UK) Vice President, Paul Barette at the recent Midlands Open and British Olympic Championship held on March 4th. There was not a photo opportunity last year so Steve’s presentation covers 2022 & 2023!

The award is presented to the best lifter (calculated on points) of the Spencer Set which comprises of:

2 Hand Dumbbell Press

2 Hand Dumbbell Clean & Jerk

2 Hand Dumbbell Swing

The Spencer set is usually contested annually as part of the Bob Smith All-Round Postal League

By Paul Barette

I had great pleasure in awarding the Health & Strength sponsored Junior Award to Lara Bennett for her performances and involvement in All-Round Weightlifting for 2022 at our recent MetamorFIT awards evening.

The I.A.W.A.(UK) Committee award this trophy based on the criteria of performance and involvement in events and the recipient is chosen at the AGM.

Lara has participated in a number of local and National Events here at MetamorFIT and has supported the Bob Smith All-Round Postal League for the last few years.

There were a number of juniors lifting at events in 2022 with a close contender also for this award, Phoebe Ames, a junior lifter that after lifting in the Welsh Disability Champs last year went on to break records in mainstream IAWA lifts and attended the Gold Cup in Belfast lifting with mum Hannah.

Congratulations Lara Bennett and well done Phoebe!