I.A.W.A.(UK)

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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Here are the draft 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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A few words from Steve Gardner:

A great day at the Southern Cup. Well done to Paul Barette for putting on a great competition.

19 lifters competed on the three disciplines: kneeling Press, the 2 x 2 inch Vertical Bars, and the 2 inch bar Straddle Deadlift.

Lots of records were set and broken, everyone lifted really well.

The Overall Champion of Champions was presented with the ‘Southern Cup’ trophy:

First: Josh Davidson

Second: Sam Bonar

Third: Beata Banas

The best junior title: Lara Bennett

The best open female: Kayliegh Lamb

The best female Master: Beata Banas

The best open male: Joshua Davidson

The best male Master: Paul Barette

Here are the full results:

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