I.A.W.A.(UK)

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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Full results and photos coming soon….

Here are the draft results:

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Here are the revised lifts for the British Disability Championships – 6th Sept, Port Talbot.

Trap Bar Deadlift has been changed in favour of the Deadlift in the the Seated and Standing Classes.

Please see below or find the fixture list by clicking here.

Promoter: Mark Haydock

Report by Steve Gardner:

A great day at the British Grip Championship at Preston today. Big thanks to Mark Haydock for promoting the event, and to all those who helped make it a success.

Great to see a nice mix of juniors seniors and masters and men women boys and girls all taking part.

When the four lifts were completed, the overall best lifter award ( the Karen Gardner Memorial shield) went to Josh Davidson , with Jamie Oates second and Emily Haydock third.

Best junior female.. Emily Haydock

Best Open female … Kayliegh Lamb

Best Masters Female … Clare Dolan

Best Male Junior … Leo Moss

Best Male Open .. Josh Davidson

Best Male Master … Paul Hallam

Overall Champion of Champions…. Josh Davidson

Well done to all, was another great competition for IAWA (uk)

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Refs: Gary Ell Matt Jones Paul Hallam Mark Haydock Steve Gardner
MC Announcer: Steve Gardner Recorder: Mark Haydock
Overall Champion of Champions – Winner of the Karen Gardner Memorial Trophy: Josh Davidson (2nd Place = Jamie Oates – 3rd Place = Emily Haydock)

Promoter, Steve Gardner is pleased announce details of the 2025 IAWA Gold Cup.

This page will be updated with further information as it becomes available.

Click here for the entry form in word format

Click here for the entry form in pdf format

Click here for the information sheet (word)

Click here for the information sheet (pdf)

Promoters Stevie Shanks and Steve Gardner are please announce details of the 2025 IAWA World Championships.

This page will be updated with further information as it becomes available.

Click here for the entry form in word format

Click here for the entry form in pdf format

Click here for the information sheet (word)

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IAWA(UK) General Secretary Paul Barette announces:

“I’m pleased to announce that Chloe Brennan and Jamie Oates who lift with Steve Gardner’s Powerhouse Team. Have passed the IAWA Referee Written Exam.

Chloe and Jamie will now embark on their minimum 12 month probation period gaining practical experience.

Well done to you both!”