Author: iawa@metamorfit.co.uk

Here are Leg 4 results of the I.A.W.A.(UK) Bob Smith All-Round Postal League.

The top 3 lifters for this leg were:

• Michael Perry
• Josh Davidson
• Paul Barette

The top 3 teams for this leg were:

• Powerhouse Phoenix1
• MetamorFIT1
• Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B1

The top 3 lifters year to date are:

• Josh Davidson
• Chloe Brennan
• Matt Jones

The top 3 teams year to date are:

Powerhouse Phoenix1

• Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B1
• Powerhouse Phoenix2

Well done to everyone!

Thank you to Christ Bass for his work in compiling the results and confirming the records achieved!

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Due to circumstances beyond the promoters control, the date of the UK Old Time Strongman has been changed

to Sunday 6th December. All other details remain the same.

This also means the IAWA(UK) AGM will be held on the Sunday after the Old TIme Strongman.

Find the full details in the fixtures list here.

Here you will find all information for the 2026 IAWA Gold Cup being held at MetamorFIT Gym on Saturday 7th November 2026, including the entry form and banquet details.

The closing date is Saturday 10th October (and is final).

The entry fee is £40

The Banquet and awards presentation will be held at the Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club.

The Banquet cost is £40 (3 Course Meal, menu choices required in advance).

The entry form for the 2026 is an encrypted online form with a link at the end for payment via a banking app/ online banking. Alternative payment options (including PayPal) are available on request.

Click here for the encrypted online entry form by Jot Form

Pdf Entry form (if not using the online form)

Click here for the additional information sheet.

Click here for the Banquet Menu – to follow

Gary Ell, our drug control officer, is pleased to report that the test carried out at the recent British All-Round Championship has returned a negative result.

Thank you to Gary and his team for their continued enforcement of our drug control policy.

Lifts: One Hand Snatch, Opposite Hand Clean & Jerk and the One Hand Deadlift
What a great day it was, well done to Mark and his amazing family for promoting the event.
The lifting was incredible with lots of records broken.
A good mix of open and masters and junior lifters, with a new lifter on the platform for the first time: Rebecca Peacock, who lifted excellently!

Best Female – Rebecca P Peacock
Best Junior – Emily Haydock
Best Male Lifter – Josh Davidson
Overall Best lifter – champion of Champions:
(Winner of the George Dick Memorial Shield)
1st Mark Haydock
2nd Josh Davidson
3rd Paul Hallam
Special Award for Best One Hand Deadlift –
The Frank Allen Memorial Cup:
1st Mark Haydock
2nd Paul Hallam
3rd Josh Davidson

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Gary Ell, our Drug Control Officer, is pleased to report that the recent test carried out at the British Olympic Championships, held in Derby, returned a negative result!

Thank you to Gary and his team for their continued enforcement of our Drug Control Policy!

Gary Ell, our Drug Control Officer has undertaken the UK Anti-Doping E-Learning course – Clean Sport Essentials+

The course is UKAD’s recognised and approved clean sport education helping individuals uphold their responsibilities to clean sport under the World Anti-Doping Code.

Congratulations Gary!

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Here are Leg 3 Results of the IAWA(UK) Bob Smith All-Round Postal League.

The Top 3 Teams this leg were:

• 1 – Powerhouse Phoenix1
• 2 – Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B1
• 3 – MetamorFIT1

The Top 3 Lifters this leg were:

• 1 – Chloe Brennan
• 2 – Matt Jones
• 3 – Matt Johnson

The Top 3 Teams Year to date are:

• 1 – Powerhouse Phoenix1
• 2 – Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B1
• 3 – Powerhouse Phoenix2

The Top 3 Lifters Year to date:

• 1 – Chloe Brennan
• 2 – Josh Davidson
• 3 – Matt Jones

Thank you to Chris Bass for his work in compiling the results and confirming the records achieved!

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Paul Barette is inviting entries to the 2026 IAWA World Postal Championship!

There is a new process for entry submissions – see below…

Honouring our IAWA friend Andy Goddard:

As in previous years the contested lifts are those of Day 1 of the IAWA World Championships:

Lifts: Hang Snatch(B3), Pullover & Push(B43), Clean & Press Behind Neck(B2), Ciavattone Deadlift(C13)

Entries to be submitted by 31st August 2026 using the online form

IAWA World Postal Championship 2026 – The Andy Goddard Memorial – Fill out form

If you require a printable entry form, please email Paul at iawa@metamorfit.co.uk

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