INTERNATIONAL ARMWRESTLING FEDERATION

   MEMBER OF UNITED STATES ARMSPORTS

May 2003
 Newsletter
 

               I would like to inform everyone that we have a New State Director for the State of Pennsylvania.  The Director is Susan Fischer from Fairless Hill, PA.  Susan has been around Armwrestling for quite awhile as her husband used to armwrestle but has since retired.  Susan became involved again at the State Fair 3 years ago.  She beat the defending Champion.  Susan again defended her title next year and won again.  After this victory Susan went on to compete at the USA Unified Nationals in Illinois.  She place there and went on to compete at the World Championship last year.  Again this year she defended her title at the Fair and again was victorious.  I feel sure that Susan will be a nice addition to the IAF family as the Director from Pennsylvania. 

RESULTS

                    May 24.   The 5^th Annual Delaware Valley Strongarm Challenge was held at the Pennsylvania State Fair in Bensalem, PA.    Results:

Men’s Right Open   0-154.   1. Jimmy Aiello(PA).  2. William Marini(NY).  3. Frank Basta(PA).   155-176.   1.  Ron Klemba(CT).  2.  Logan Miclette(CT).  3.  Jack Dettrick(PA).   177-198.   1.  Mike Ondrovic(PA).   2.  Josh Stark(CT).   3.  Eric Checovetes(CT).   199-220.   1.  Allen Stilkey(RI).   2.  Eric Checovetes(CT).   3.  Joe Long(PA).   221-UP.   1.  Peter Milano(CT).   2.  Brian Lapila(CT).   3.  Bill Brennan(PA).    Men’s Right Novice.   0-154.   1.  Tony Kirk(PA).   2.  Steve Lewis(NJ).   155-176.   1. Walter D’Angelo(PA).   2.  Dave Wheatly(PA).   3.  Justin  Kopa(PA).     177-198.    1.  Sam Giverrera(PA).   2. Ed Riotte(CT).   3.  Billy Martin(PA).    199-UP.   1. Dan Baxter(PA).   2.  John Daigle(CT).   3.  Paul Mullin(PA).     Men’s Left.    0-176.   1. Ron Klemba(CT).   2.  Logan Miclette(CT).   3.  Jimmy Aiello(PA).    177-UP.   1. Glen Jaesche(PA).   2. Allen Stilkey(RI).   3.  Josh Stark(CT).    Women’s Right.    0-132.   1.  Susan Fischer(PA).   2.  Michelle Walter(PA).    3.  Janet Beer(CT).   133-UP.   1.  Barbara Suplee(PA).   2.  Connie L. Leon(PA).   3.  Connie M. Leon(PA).        There were 54 entries from 5 states.   Referees were: Josh Stark, Allen Stilkey, Jim Bryan & Bill Cox.  Bracketts by Gerry Cox

UPCOMING EVENTS

          June 7.   The 5^th Annual Bikers Armwrestling Championship will be held at the Broken Spoke Saloon on Rte 3 in Laconia, NH.  There will be 13 weight classes for Men’s Right Open, Right Masters, Men’s Left and Womens Right Open.   Awards for 1^st thru 3^rd in all classes.  Weigh-ins from Noon till 2:30.  Contest starts at 3 PM.   For more info call Bill at 508-947-8958.

            August 2/3.   USA Unified Nationals to be held at the Holiday Inn Airport, 3201 Bankhead Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas.    Men’s Right and Left Hand:  0-121(55kgs).  122-132(60kgs).   133-143(65kgs).   144-154(70kgs).   155-165(75 kgs).   166-176(80kgs).   177-187(85kgs).   188-198(90kgs).    199-220(100kgs).   221-242(110kgs).   243-UP(110+kgs).   Womens Right and Left:  0-110(50kgs).   111-121(55kgs).   122-132(60kgs).   133-143(65kgs).   144-154(70kgs).   155-176(80kgs).    177-UP(80+kgs).    Men’s Master(40+):  Right and Left.   0-154(70kgs).   155-176(80kgs).   177-198(90kgs).   199-220(100kgs).   221-UP(100+kgs).   Women’s Masters (40+):  Right and Left.   0-132(60kgs).   133-154(70kgs).   155-176(80kgs).   177-UP(80+kgs).    Men’s Grand Masters (50+):  Right Hand Only.  0-165(75kgs).   166-198(90kgs).   199-UP(90+kgs).     Awards for 1^st thru 4^th in all classes.  Free Tee Shirt to 1^st 200 entries.   Saturday August 2^nd.  Open Competition.   Sunday August 3^rd.  Masters and Grand Masters.  Special room rates: Holiday Inn Airport: $79.00 ( 1-4 persons).  501-490-1000.   Holiday Inn Express $69.00 (1-4 persons). 501-490-4000.   Free Airport Shuttle.  All 1^st and 2^nd place finishers will qualify for Team USA at the World Championship in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada(December 2-7 2003).   For more info call  406-245-1560,  501-882-6369  or  406-248-4508.

           August  9.   The 10^th Annual Budweiser Armwrestling Challenge will be held at the Elk’s Pavilion on Rte 152 in Attleboro, MA.  There will be 14 weight classes for Men and Women plus 3 classes for Kids.  Trophies for 1^st thru 3^rd in all classes.  This will be a fun filled day with a Carnival, Barbecue, Dance Band and Armwrestling.  Bring the whole family.  For info call Bill at 508-947-8958.

           We as armwrestlers should try to make as many events a year as possible, if not to compete then to cheer on a friend or team member.  Armwrestling needs Sponsors and places to hold events.  Sponsors look for a large head count more than quality of armwrestlers.  We need to attend tournaments no matter who is holding them.  This is our sport and we need to promote it fully.

  IAF
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  Bill Cox, President

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