Sanjiv is a Level 2 Certified Official

Rules Test Passed - 7/6/2023

The rules test is a 100 question open book test that really makes sure the applicant is familiar with the lifts, commands, common faults as well as competition procedure and uniform standards.

Level 1 Certification - 2/17/2024

This practical training requires (3) training sessions alongside a Level 2 official. In 2023 video training became acceptable for up to (2) training sessions. I completed (2) video training sessions in 2023 and finally completed my Level 1 at the Dino Gym Grip Championship.

Level 2 Certification - 4/7/2025

This lifetime certification requires (25) officiating sessions. The intent is to gain confidence as an official and to have more hands on experience with the lifts and commands. In 2024, USAWA would allow officiating in USA Weightlifting or USA Powerlifting to count for up to (15) of those sessions.

I completed the (25) session in just over a year. These included the 2024 Colorado Spring Fling, 2024 USAWA Nationals, 2024 IAWA World Championship, Colorado Single Arm Challenge and 2025 Club Championship. The remaining (20) sessions were hybrid/postal meets that are less intense, but certainly allowed for officiating a significant portion of the rule book.

Among the (25) sessions, (130) of (230) different lifts were contested and officiated over.

One big benefit of being a Level 2 Official is the authority to oversee Level 1 Practical Sessions. Having a Level 2 in Colorado will help aspiring officials complete certification.

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USAWA Nationals Weekend

Me and my daughters left Colorado on Wednesday to spend a few days with Grandma in Memphis before making the drive to Albany, KY for Nationals Weekend. It was a long drive from Memphis, through Nashville to Kentucky. We arrived just after 5 PM and were able to squeeze in a bite to eat before the Annual General Meeting was brought to order. Angie’s Restaurant is family cooking and they had a back room that we completely filled with (32) USAWA members plus additional family members. The meeting started normally enough with typical officer reports but became contentious when new business was taken from the floor. There was a lot of shouting and belittling, but very little actual discussion. The elections were conducted and we have a new board with very little all-round and even less international all-round experience. Old Board – Denny (36), Chad (21), Eric (23), Beth (6), Sanjiv (2) – 88 years New Board – Clint (4), Tony (4), Kyle (2), Eric (23), Sanjiv (2) –...

3" Barbell

Against my better judgement, I picked up this Titan Round Grip String Bar with a 3" diameter for $125 (plus another $10 shipping protection and taxes). It is only used for one USAWA lift and I will probably use it once and be done with it, but I have certainly spent considerably more money for equipment I use on a very limited basis.

High Country Vigour

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