Drug Testing News….

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!

Clean Sport Essentials+ Certification for Gary Ell

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!

Leg 3 Results – The IAWA(UK) Bob Smith All-Round Postal League

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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2026 IAWA World Postal – The Andy Goddard Memorial

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:

Andy Goddard – With an impressive Hacklift

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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2026 IAWA World Championships – 3rd & 4th October – Lebanon PA, USA

**Any further information for the event will be uploaded here**

Denny Habecker, promoter of the 2026 IAWA World Championships is pleased to provide the following information and invites entries to this years’ event.

Saturday & Sunday October 3rd & 4th– IAWA World Championships

CLOSING DATE 2nd September 2026

Promoter: Denny Habecker Email: liftingliar@comcast.net

Venue: Acernus Crossfit, 440 South 9th Street(rear), Lebanon, PA. 17042 USA (click here for Google Map of venue)

Lifts: Day 1 – Hang Snatch(B3)Pullover & Push(B43)Clean & Press Behind Neck(B2), Ciavattone Deadlift(C13)

Lifts: Day 2 – One Hand Deadlift(C7)Pullover at Arms Length(E11) , 2×1″ Vertical Bars(F32)

The entry fee is $75 which includes a meet t-shirt

Click here for the entry form in word

Click here for the entry form in Pdf

Click here for the information sheet

Drug Testing News….

Gary Ell, our Drug Control Officer, is pleased to report that the recent test conducted at the British Powerlifting Championships at Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B returned a negative result!

Thank you to Gary and his assistants Josh, Chloe & Sam for their work in maintaining our Drug Control Policy!

Leg 2 Results – The IAWA(UK) Bob Smith All-Round Postal League

Here are Leg 2 results of the IAWA(UK) Bob Smith All-Round Postal League (with revisions).

The Top 3 Lifters this Leg were:
  • Chloe Brennan
  • Matt Johnson
  • Josh Davidson
The Top 3 Team this leg were:
  • Powerhouse Phoenix1
  • Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B1
  • Powerhouse Phoenix2
Top 3 in the Aston Set:
  • Chloe Brennan
  • Matt Johnson
  • Josh Davidson

Thank you to Christopher Bass for compiling the results and confirming the records achieved!

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