Chris Bass (our IAWA Records Registrar) has reworked the the Blindt Coefficients, bringing them up to date to reflect the most recent records achieved.
These will be in use for the events that use the coefficients this year, including throughout the 2026 Bob Smith All-Round Postal League.
We thank Chris for his work in maintaining the list!
Blindt-List-2026Our drug control officer Gary Ell is pleased to report that the recent test carried out at the IAWA Gold Cup has returned a negative result.
Thank you to Gary Ell and his assistants Josh Davidson and Sam Bonar for their work throughout the year!
From IAWA President – Paul Barette:
The IAWA Presents the Commitment Award to those that have competed in the IAWA World Postal – The Andy Goddard Memorial, The IAWA World Championships and the Gold Cup.
After the Gold Cup Banquet, I had great pleasure in making the presentations to:
Chloe Brennan
Steve Moss
Paul Hallam
Matt Jones
Leo Moss
Josh Davidson
Paul Barette (presented by Steve Gardner)
Congratulations to them all, and thank you for your dedication to the sport of All-Round Weightlifting!
The IAWA(UK) AGM was held after the Old Time Strongman on Saturday 13th December, hosting by Steve Gardner.
Here are the minutes of the meeting:
2025-IAWAUK-AGM-Meetings-Notes-13th-DecFurther to the release of the 2026 Fixtures, a rule clarification has been made to the Shoulder Drop, please see below. The Rule Book will shortly be updated.
Please note, this is not a change of rules, but additional wording for clarity.
The Rule can be found in the ‘Downloads‘ section
From I.A.W.A.(UK) Vice President Paul Barette:
I had great pleasure in presenting Chloe Brennan and Jamie Oates with their Full Referee Sign-Off certificates yesterday at the Old Time Strongman in Derby.
Having both passed their written exams last year and completing 1 years refereeing experience they’ve been upgraded to full referee status and certified for 2 years!
Congratulations Chloe & Jamie!
It’s important to recognise the hard work that our officials do, so thank you to them all!
From promoter, Steve Gardner:
All of the lifters were fantastic with some terrific lifting. Now we wait now until all of the results are in from around the world.
Once all results are in, the results will be announced and we can see how the uk has ranked against the other nations
Well done again to all the lifters!
Overall Winner of the UK lift off was Chloe Brennan ahead of Mark Haydock in Second. The Olivia (Liv) in her first comp smashed her way to third place with Josh Davidson impressive in fourth and young Emily Haydock in Fifth
How wonderful … three female lifters in the top five, and a father and daughter duo in the top five…. Amazing
At the IAWA(UK) AGM yesterday, our fixture list co-ordinator, Steve Gardner, presented the proposed domestic fixtures for 2026 and were approved by those present.
I’m pleased to be able to share that events for next year have now been finalised and the 2026 Fixtures List is now live on the website. Click here to view.
The Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated promoters for all the work they do ensuring we have a full and exciting calendar of events for the year coming!
Here are the Final (Leg 6) Results of the IAWA(UK) Bob Smith All-Round Postal League results for 2025!
The top 3 teams for Leg 6 were:
The top 3 lifters for Leg 6 were:
The top 3 lifters in the Spencer Set were:
With the final results in the top 3 teams for the tear were:
The top 3 lifters for the 2025 League were:
Congratulations to all the lifters and thank you for supporting the league throughout 2025.
Any claims for awards need to be with Paul Barette by 12th January 2026.
A very big thank you to Christopher Bass for collating all the entries, producing the results and confirming all the records achieved!
Postal-League2025_6From Paul Barette (President – I.A.W.A.)
I had great pleasure in making a special presentation to Christopher Bass on behalf of I.A.W.A. at the 2025 Gold Cup in Derby.
Unfortunately, Chris was unable to make the event, so we recorded the presentation and I was able to catch up with Chris a few days later over a zoom call, to give him the news.
A special framed certificate of recognition, presented to recognise the constant work that Chris Bass does in services to the I.A.W.A.
The wording –
In sincere appreciation of your outstanding and dedicated service to the I.A.W.A. Your meticulous work in maintaining official records, updating the Blindt Coefficients, and supporting the administrative backbone of our organisation has been invaluable.
For many years, you have worked diligently behind the scenes, upholding the standards and integrity of All-Round Weightlifting.
Your contribution is deeply appreciated by all who benefit from your efforts.
Congratulations Chris!
