I.A.W.A.(UK)

A few words from Steve Gardner:

A great day was had by all with superb lifting, and lots of records broken.

We ended up with 15 lifters on the platform contesting the Dumbell Snatch, the reverse grip bench press and the Power Row to win the Southern Shield.

A new Lifter on the platform was Jack Somerville who put on a tremendous performance.

A big thank you and well done to Paul Barette for hosting the event.

Best Open lifter was Josh Davidson
Best Masters lifter was Thomas Meakin
Best Female (Masters) Lifter was Natalie Voce

For the Overall Champion of Champions ( Top Five):
Winner: Josh Davidson
2nd Jack Somerville
3rd Thomas Meakin
4th Matt Jones
5th Michael Perry

Well done to all the loaders officials and lifters on a great performance!

Here are the draft results (Records not yet confirmed):

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A Change in the Fixture List in September

DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

We have had to re arrange our September events ….

They will now be on the Sunday (7th) instead of the Saturday and will be in Tiverton, Devon.

Hence it will be the WEST COUNTRY OPEN event (and NOT the Welsh Open) along with the British Disabilty Event.

Thank you to Mark Rattenberry and Gary Ell for taking the event on.

Sunday September 7th – The British Disability Championships & West Country Open Championship
Joint Promoters: Gary Ell and Mark Rattenberry (Gary Ells Email: ellmollusc@gmail.com Tel: 07393630948)
Venue: Sunningmead Community Centre, Lazenby Rd, Tiverton, EX16 4AL

Lifts: British Disability (seated) – One Hand Dumbbell Press (I4), 2″ Bar Press(I6), Deadlift(I1)
Lifts: British Disability (standing) – One Hand Dumbbell Press (I4), 2″ Bar Press(I6), Deadlift(I1)

Lifts: West Country Open – 2″ Bar Clean & Push Press (F23), Reverse Rim Lift (E34), Trap Bar Deadlift (F12)

NOTE: on the Reverse Rim Lift the distance between the Collars will be set at one metre!

Click here to view the 2025 Fixtures

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

Well done to the top 3 teams this leg, Powerhouse Phoenix1, Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Club3B1 and MetamorFIT1.

The top 3 lifters for this leg were Chloe Brennan, Mark Elsdon & Glenn Branch.

Many thanks to Christopher Bass for his work in compiling the league and confirming the achieved records.

Click here for the full results

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Report by Steve Gardner:

It was a great day for the IAWA (uk) British Powerliting Championship in Essex today.
Congrats to promoter Glenn Branch from Bionic Branch and all his support team who were amazing loaders!
In fact special mention to all those who were loading and spotting under the direction of Danny and all of the officials who did a fantastic job!
The lifting was great in a superb atmosphere with lots of big lifts and records broken.
From junior lifter Morgan Solomon to first time lifter at 60 Mandy Botham Brennan, a real mix of age classes and ability.

IAWA (UK) British Powerlifting Championship Titles 2025

Beata Banas Womens 40+ Masters/Open 70 kilo Champion
Mandy Botham Brennan Womens 60+ Masters 70 kilos Champion
Chloe Brennan Womens Open 80 Kilo Class Champion
Denise Vieweg Womens Open 90 kilo Class Champion
Kam Wallis Womens Open and Masters 115 kilo Champion
Morgan Solomon JuniorMens 85 Kilo Class Champion
Mark Rattenberry Masters and Open 65 Kilo Champion
Paul Barette Masters and Open 80 kilo Class Champion
Brandon Hazell Hyland Mens Open 80 kilo Class Runner Up
James Joyce Mens 90 Kilo Class Open Champion
Aaron Hayhoe Mens 95 Kilo Class Open Champion
Glenn Branch Mens 100 kilo Class Masters and Open Champion
Paul Hallam Mens 100 kilo Class Mastes and Open Runners Up
Matt Johnson Mens 120 kilo Class Open Champion
Anthony Chittock Mens 125+ Kilo Class Open Champion
Andy Humphrey Mens 125+ Kilo Class Open Runner Up

BEST LIFTER AWARDS
Best Junior Moragan Solomon
Best Female Open Chloe Brennan
Best Female Master Beata Banas
Best Male Open Matt Johnson
Best Male Master Glenn Branch
Overall Champion of Champions

Winner of the Steve Angell Memorial Shield
1st Chloe Brennan
2nd Glen Branch
3rd Matt Johnson

Here are the full results:

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Full write-up & photos to follow

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I.A.W.A.(UK) Drug Control Officer, Gary Ell is pleased to report that the recent test conducted at the Southern Cup in Eastbourne, returned a negative result!

Bionic Branch Barbell Club – Had some fun whilst lifting off for the Bob Smith All-Round Postal League last month and held a Records Session.

One of the highlights was Michael Perry’s attempt at the Pullover & Press with Wrestlers Bridge (B42).

A lift that we don’t see contested often, so here’s a video! – Well done Michael!

Thank you to Christopher Bass for confirming the records achieved.

Here are the achievements of the day:

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IAWA(UK) Vice President, Paul Barette had the pleasure of presenting Joshua Charles Davidson and Sam Bonar with their full status referee sign-off certificates at the end of the Southern Cup on 9th February.

Josh & Sam, having passed their exams 12 months ago have been gaining practical experience at events throughout the year.

The technical committee agreed at the Southern Cup, that both were now competent and are now certificated for a 2 year period.

Congratulations Josh & Sam!

Here are Leg 1 results of the Bob Smith IAWA(UK) All-Round Postal League.

A great start to the year with 44 lifters and 15 teams. Welcoming new team The Brighton Barbellends, and new lifters from Club 3B and MetamorFIT.

Congratulations to the top 3 teams of Leg 1 – Club 3B1, Powerhouse Phoenix1 & MetamorFIT1.
The top 3 lifters were Michael Perry, Mark Elsdon & Chloe Brennan.

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

Click here to view the full results

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