STRONG LIFE · 2021. 1. 2. · Girls Gone Strong lifters having fun in the warm-up area . Girls...
24
STRONG LIFE Powerlifting with a Purpose Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021 INSIDE: Tony Conyers Extravaganza Beast of the Bench Previews: Girls Gone Strong Women’s Open & Pacific Northwest Regional Championships MORE !!! “Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might” Ephesians 6:10
Transcript of STRONG LIFE · 2021. 1. 2. · Girls Gone Strong lifters having fun in the warm-up area . Girls...
STRONG LIFE Powerlifting with a Purpose
Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
INSIDE: Tony Conyers Extravaganza
Beast of the Bench Previews: Girls Gone Strong Women’s Open & Pacific Northwest Regional Championships
MORE !!!
“Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might”
Ephesians 6:10
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
EDITOR: Dr. Spero S. Tshontikidis
STRONG LIFE 610 LEADERSHIP TEAM: Bill Beekley, R.A.W. United Florida State Chapter Leader
Paul DeSimone, R.A.W. United Massachusetts State Chapter Leader Bob Gaynor, R.A.W. United Referee Chairman
Roseann Jezerinac, R.A.W. United Washington State Chapter Leader Dr. Mitchel Thornton, R.A.W. United Idaho State Chapter Leader
Caryn Tshontikidis, Strong Life 610 / R.A.W. United Secretary &Treasurer Dr. Spero Tshontikidis, Strong Life 610 / R.A.W. United President
STRONG LIFE 610 ADVISORY BOARD: Tom Armstrong, Youth & Teenage Lifter’s Representative
Tim Burns, Open & Masters Lifter’s Representative Tony Conyers, R.A.W. United Chaplain
Detective Wolfgang Kermer, First Responders Representative
STRONG LIFE: is the quarterly newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. and America’s Christian Powerlifting Federation, R.A.W. United. During the 2021 powerlifting season, the newsletter will be published in January, April, July, and October. STRONG LIFE will feature contest reviews, training articles, lifter spotlights, and Christian teachings, and is offered free of charge to the STRONG LIFE 610 / R.A.W. UNITED powerlifting family.
“Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might”
Ephesians 6:10
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
ON THE COVER: Editor’s Review of the January 2021 issue of STRONG LIFE
CONTEST REVIEWS & UPDATES: 2020 Tony Conyers Extravaganza Review
2020 Beast of the Bench Review Preview: 2021 Girls Gone Strong Women’s Open
Preview: 2021 Pacific Northwest Regional Championships
POWER FEATURES: 2021 Rules Changes
View the 2021 Rulebook @ https://stronglife610.net/r-a-w-united-rules/
2021 FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIPS An overview of the inaugural 2021 R.A.W. United Federation Championships
July 29 – August 1 Hosted by Viera Charter School & Girls Gone Strong
Viera, Florida
CHALK & CHURCH: Proverbs 16:3
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed”
CONTEST CALENDAR: Upcoming Meets Sanctioned by R.A.W. United
WHAT’S NEXT: A Preview of the April 2021 issue of STRONG LIFE
CONTACT US:
STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. 107 LaCosta Street, Unit 402 Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
321-505-1194 [email protected]
Mariah and Philip Miller at the 2020 Beast of the Bench in Lewiston, Idaho
“Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might”
Ephesians 6:10
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
ON THE COVER:
THE JANUARY 2021 ISSUE OF STRONG LIFE
With the 2020 powerlifting season officially “in the books,” we are STOKED to see what God has planned for us in 2021 and beyond! Inside this issue of STRONGLIFE, we review the final two meets of 2020, preview the first two meets for the New Year, examine rules changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2021 and update you on our inaugural R.A.W. United Federation Championships in Viera, Florida. Finally, we will examine Proverbs 16:3, which reads: “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed” in our Chalk & Church column. Many thanks to everyone for your friendship and support over the years, and we look forward to growing our ministry across the nation and bring Jesus Christ – the ULTIMATE DEAD LIFTER – on the platform with us! Enjoy the reading, Spero
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
CONTEST REVIEWS & UPDATES:
2020 TONY CONYERS EXTRAVAGANZA The 12th Annual Tony Conyers Extravaganza was an overwhelming success thanks to hosts Bill Beekley, Tony Conyers, Tim Burns, and the great folks at CrossFit Jaquar and Strong Life Tampa Bay! WOMEN’S REVIEW The ladies took to the platform in the morning session, featuring lifters from Beast Barbell, Strong Life Tampa Bay, and “Girls Gone Strong” from Viera Charter School.
Girls Gone Strong lifters having fun in the warm-up area
Girls Gone Strong youth lifters Ashley Polacek (66 pound class), Natalie Norcross (77 pound class), Gaby Buigues (88 pound class), Grace Stapleton (105 pound class), Eliana Burrs (114 pound class), and Madison Hirsche (198+ pound class) were joined by teenage lifters Evelyn Haner (181 pound class) and Emily Christiansen (198 pound class) in the winner’s circle. These girls won their respective classes and shattered the Florida State Record Books! Leading the charge in the Open and Masters divisions were Lizbeth Panchame (105 pound class) and Val Wolfe (132 pound class). Both ladies won their classes, captured Best Lifter honors, and broke existing Florida State Records.
Brandie Bennett coming out of the hole
The 165 class saw some fierce battles. Nadia Warden’s 605 pound total topped the 165s, followed by Emily Peterson at 555 and Mary Verardi at 545. Heidi Christiansen and Trudy Daxon rounded out the class. Brandi Bennett posted the day’s biggest total at 765 pounds to win the 181s, and teenage lifter Emily Christiansen took first place in the 198s. Congratulations to all the ladies that competed, and we hope to see you at the 2021 “Girls Gone Strong” Women’s Open on Saturday, March 6, hosted by the girls from Viera Charter School in Viera, Florida!
WOMEN’S YOUTH & TEENAGE
66 10-11 Ashley Polacek 80 50 115 245 10-11 Greyson Decker 62 45 115 222 8-9 Audrianna Buitrago 55 35 85 175 8-9 Lacey Pittman 50 22 65 137 77 12-13 Natalie Norcross 97 60 135 292 8-9 Mia Spragis-McMullen 77 40 115 232 4th 85 88 12-13 Gaby Buigues 85 50 127 262 4th 135 10-11 Ari Snavely 62 40 90 192 12-13 Peyton Price 57 35 95 187 105 12-13 Grace Stapleton 97 55 150 302 4th 167 10-11 Mariam Mizyed 77 45 117 239 10-11 Amelia De La Cruz 75 50 105 230 10-11 Sara Crews 67 45 87 199 12-13 Carolina Wright 62 47 85 194 114 10-11 Eliana Burrs 77 60 125 272 4th 87 12-13 Nalani Arce 90 50 117 257 10-11 Bella Fallon 67 52 117 236 181 14-15 Evelyn Haner 195 110 230 535 198 14-15 Emily Christiansen 170 100 225 495 198+ 12-13 Madison Hirsche 97 55 145 297 4th 165 WOMEN’S OPEN 97 Natalie Norcross 97 60 135 292 Gaby Buigues 85 50 127 262 105 Lizbeth Panchame 155 70 220 445 Grace Stapleton 97 55 150 302 4th 167 Mariam Mizyed 77 45 117 239
114 Eliana Burrs 77 60 125 272 4th 87 Nalani Arce 90 50 117 257 123 Kay Carver 115 165 280 132 Val Wolfe 250 145 285 680 148 Janet Reynolds 135 105 205 445 Bonnie Thurston 100 70 190 360 165 Nadia Warden 235 125 245 605 Emily Peterson 190 105 260 555 Mary Verardi 185 115 245 545 Heidi Christianson 165 110 205 480 Trudy Daxon - 32 110 142 181 Brandie Bennett 275 175 315 765
Evelyn Haner 195 110 230 535 198 Emily Christiansen 170 100 225 495 LouAnn Petersen 100 80 165 345 Holly Omundson - 60 160 220 198+ Madison Hirsche 97 55 145 297 4th 165 WOMEN’S MASTERS 123 55-59 Kay Carver - 115 165 280 132 40-44 Val Wolfe 250 145 285 680 148 75-79 Janet Reynolds 135 105 205 445 80-84 Bonnie Thurston 100 70 190 360 165 50-54 Mary Verardi 185 115 245 545 45-49 Heidi Christianson 165 110 205 480 90-94 Trudy Daxon - 32 110 142 181 45-49 Brandie Bennett 275 175 315 765 198 65-69 LouAnn Petersen 100 80 165 345 60-64 Holly Omundson - 60 160 220
MEN’S REVIEW The men took to the platform in the afternoon session and did not disappoint! Teenage 148 pounder Jacob Dayan posted huge numbers to win both the Teenage and Open divisions in the 148 pound class, and 181 pounder Israel Hernandez and 198 pounder Tanner Hurst brought home Best Lifter honors with their 1125 and 1560 totals, respectively. Port Saint Lucie 181 pounder Tim O’Brien won both the Open and Masters divisions, while Brandon Elias 220, 1555 total), Kyle Hnatkiewicz (242, 1560 total), and Jonathan Sandomenico (275, 1435 total) posted big numbers to win their classes in the Open division.
Vinnie Chiellini (center) with Tony Conyers
Congratulations to Beast Barbell on their first place finish in the Mixed Team category and Girls Gone Strong from Viera Charter for capturing the Youth Division team title. And more congratulations to all the Session Two competitors - we hope to see you on the platform at the 2021 Florida State Championships on Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, at Viera Charter School in Viera, Florida! MEN’S YOUTH & TEENAGE 148 18-19 Jacob Dayan 450 260 530 1240 220 14-15 Vinnie Chiellini - 135 350 485
MEN’S OPEN 148 Jacob Dayan 450 260 530 1240 165 Nicolai Martinez 335 180 430 945
Chris Bulnes - 155 - - 181 Tim O’Brien 420 275 440 1135 Israel Hernandez 405 295 425 1125 Chris Richardson 305 205 360 870 198 Tanner Hurst 620 375 565 1560 Mannie Willis 550 405 515 1470 Brian Herson 405 305 450 1160 Chris Moore 350 250 415 1015 220 Brandon Elias 590 380 585 1555 Chris Dunbar 370 260 440 1070 Vinnie Chiellini - 135 350 485 242 Kyle Hnatkiewicz 600 360 600 1560 Gerry Guenther 440 330 500 1270 Robert Boisclair 135 275 480 890 Adam Winterstein - 325 585 910 Kirk Carver - 290 - - 275 Jonathan Sandomenico 555 335 545 1435
Samuel Vaia 520 355 525 1400 Jerimiah Hodges 390 230 455 1075 Cyril Teague 460 280 460 1200
Will Pukylo 415 - 470 - Sam Farrell - 455 - -
SHW Carl Hall 520 220 435 1175 MEN’S MASTERS 165 45-49 Chris Bulnes - 155 - - 181 50-54 Tim O’Brien 420 275 440 1135 40-44 Israel Hernandez 405 295 425 1125 198 45-49 Chris Moore 350 250 415 1015 242 60-64 Gerry Guenther 440 330 500 1270 55-59 Robert Boisclair 135 275 480 890 40-44 Adam Winterstein - 325 585 910
55-59 Kirk Carver - 290 - - 275 45-49 Will Pukylo 415 - 470 -
50-54 Sam Farrell - 455 - -
Idaho State Chapter leader Dr. Mitch Thornton (left) and Zach Webster
at the 2020 Beast of the Bench
2020 BEAST OF THE BENCH R.A.W. United’s Northwest contingency, led by Dr. Mitch Thornton, held their second successful powerlifting contest on December 12, 2020. Here are the results from Mitch: With everything going on with the Covid 19 restrictions and this being a “Bench Only” contest, we were impressed with the turnout. We had 15 lifters and saw some impressive benches. We split the lifters into two flights. Flight A consisted of men 181 pounds and below and all the women, while 198 pounders and up comprised Flight B. WOMEN’S REVIEW Our ladies Master lifter, Heather Dorr, was competing in her first meet at the young age of 51. Roseann Jezerinac could not travel from Washington to Idaho due to Covid 19 protocols for her employment in the health care field. Being as we want to support our first responders, we allowed her to compete remotely from Seattle using video feed. Mariah Miller was our lady’s Best Lifter; this was her first powerlifting contest as well.
WOMEN’S OPEN 148 Mariah Miller 155 181 Roseann Jezerinac 145 Heather Dorr 140 WOMEN’S MASTER 181 50-54 Heather Dorr 140 MEN’S REVIEW The men did not disappoint, either. We had two law enforcement officers, Darin Boyd and Cody Bloomsburg, and we thanked them for their service during these difficult times. Father and son Seth Brown (17) and Heath Brown (50) battled it out in the 165s, with Heath pushing 255 and Seth posting a state record 225 pound bench. The 220 pound class also had a battle, with Philip Miller taking top honors over “Superman” Jake Enthos.
Dr. Mitch Thornton took Best Lifter honors with this 240 pound bench
TEENAGE 165 16-17 Seth Brown 225 275 14-15 Trevor Baune 280
MEN’S OPEN 148 Mitch Thornton 240 165 Heath Brown 255
Seth Brown 225 181 Cody Bloomsburg 315 Zach Webster 275 198 Damon Cochrell 335 220 Philip Miller 390 Jake Genthos 370 Darin Boyd 305 242 Daniel Gonzalez 310 275 Trevor Baune 280 308 Kadan Kernin 385
2020 Beast of the Bench lifters at the awards ceremony
MEN’S MASTERS 148 55-59 Mitch Thornton 240 165 50-54 Heath Brown 255 198 40-44 Damon Cochrell 335 220 45-49 Darin Boyd 305 BEST LIFTERS Women’s Best Lifter Mariah Miller Men’s Best Lifter Mitch Thornton At the end of the day, we can honestly say that everyone had a great time. We would like to thank our meet staff Dora Thornton who ran the score table, Master of Ceremonies T.J. Richardson, and our referees, Josh, Anthony, Daniel, and Zach. Thanks to these folks, we have another successful event in the books! We look forward to seeing all our lifters and supporters at our next scheduled event, the “R.A.W. United Northwest Powerlifting Championships” on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
2021 PREVIEW: On Saturday, March 6, R.A.W. United will kick-off the 2021 powerlifting season in Florida with the Girl’s Gone Strong Women’s Open and in Idaho with the Pacific Northwest Regional Championships. Both contests are full power meets with high expectations for large turnouts. Entry forms for both meets can be downloaded on our website at www.stronglife610.net. Hope to see you on the platform!
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
POWER FEATURES:
2021 RULES CHANGES
As we quickly approach the 2021 powerlifting season, lifters need to be aware of rules changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2021. First, and most noteworthy, are the rules of performance for the bench press. As of January 1, 2021, lifters will no longer be permitted to have their head off the bench and/or lift on their toes. As you will hear in all 2021 Rules Clinics, the head, shoulders, and buttocks must remain in contact with the bench and feet must remain flat on the floor throughout the movement. The rationale for this “change” is to return to the rules of performance that governed the Federation at its inception, as well as the sport itself when first established. In addition, lifters will no longer be permitted to utilize elbow sleeves; lifters may utilize neoprene knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and a belt. Of course, singlets must be non-supportive, and groove briefs are not permitted. Furthermore, Meet Directors are being highly encouraged to conduct equipment checks at registration; please be advised there will be mandatory equipment checks at all State Championship, Regional Championship, and Federation Championship events beginning on January 1, 2021. The rationale behind these changes is to ensure increase the potential for consistency as the Federation expands into states across America. We encourage everyone to review the updated R.A.W. United Rulebook at: https://stronglife610.net/r-a-w-united-rules/. Please feel free to call (321-505-1194) or email ([email protected]) us if you have any questions.
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
2021 FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIPS:
AN OVERVIEW OF THE INAUGURAL
2021 R.A.W. UNITED FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
With State Chapters established in Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts, and Washington, we are STOKED to host our first-ever Federation Championships beginning on Thursday, July 29 and running through Sunday, August 1, in Viera, Florida!
And with restrictions from the China virus still governing many states (and the future unknown), we have coordinated with State Chapters to host their annual State Championship events the same weekend, and we will virtually link in everyone to be a part of the Federation Championships. Of course, lifters from outside the state that travel to Florida can be a part of the “live” competition. The meet venue at Viera Charter School has been reserved from Thursday, July 29 through Sunday, August 1 to accommodate Florida lifters and those who are able to travel. Lifters competing in their home states will be able to set State Records and will be included in the overall results. Those that compete in Florida will establish the framework for Federation Records since we will have Federation Judges officiating the event. Additionally, State Referees that travel to Florida to lift can also take their Federation Referee’s exam.
We will be working with State Chapters over the next several months to coordinate the both the live and virtual aspects of the event. Our plan is to have live feeds in each state so lifters can watch the competitions occurring across the country in real time. More information will be shared in the April issue of STRONGLUIFE. Please feel free to call (321-505-1194) or email ([email protected]) us if you have any questions.
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
CHALK & CHURCH:
PROVERBS 16:3
“COMMIT YOUR WORKS TO THE LORD, AND YOUR PLANS WILL SUCCEED.”
Scripture teaches us that the wisdom of the world is foolishness to God but the wisdom of God is life and health to those that obey Him. That said, if we could take this simple instruction found in Proverbs 16:3 to heart and carry it out to completion, we would be walking in the way of the Lord, living in spirit and truth, and realizing God’s will in our lives.
Every believer is called upon to commit his works and activities unto the Lord, but all too often we discover ourselves trying to carry out the works that He has prepared for us to do in our own strength and not in the power of the Holy Spirit. God will never carry out His plans and purposes in the strength of our former selves. God has purposed to carry out the works and activities of our lives through our new lives in Christ - our new, born-again nature. With expansion efforts underway and our first-ever Federation Championships in the not-so-distant future, it is critical to prayerfully move forward as both a powerlifting federation and ministry. Remaining focused on Christ and committing all we do to His glory will allow us to realize our mission of becoming America’s premier Christian powerlifting federation. Jesus taught that where our treasure is, there our hearts will be also. Our hearts must remain not on PRs or monetary profits, but on Christ. Tony Conyers and I have reminded each other of this simple truth since R.A.W. United’s inception in 2007, by always reciting the following truth to each other every time we meet at the platform: “it’s not about powerlifting, it’s about people.”
The girls from Viera Charter School are part of R.A.W. United’s Christian ministry
REMEMBER,
IT’S NOT ABOUT POWERLIFTING, IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE!
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
CONTEST CALENDAR
2021:
SATURDAY, MARCH 6
2020 Pacific Northwest Regional Championships BA Nutrition & Fitness
Lewiston, Idaho
Contact Mitchel Thornton * [email protected] * (208) 750-8676 Contact Daniel Gonzalez * [email protected] * (208)553-3371
SATURDAY, MARCH 6
2021 Girls Gone Strong Women’s Open Viera Charter School
Viera, Florida
Contact Spero Tshontikidis * [email protected] * (321) 5050-1194
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 15-16
2021 Florida State Championships Viera Charter School
Viera, Florida
Contact Spero Tshontikidis * [email protected] * (321) 5050-1194
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY JULY 29, 30, 31 & AUGUST 1
2021 R.A.W. UNITED FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIPS Viera Charter School
Viera, Florida
Contact Spero Tshontikidis * [email protected] * (321) 5050-1194
MORE TO COME !!!
The Official Newsletter of STRONG LIFE 610, Inc. & R.A.W. United Volume 1, Issue 1 * January 2021
WHAT’S NEXT:
THE APRIL 2021 ISSUE OF STRONG LIFE
The April issue of our STRONG LIFE newsletter will cover both the 2021 Girls Gone Strong Women’s Open and the 2021 Pacific Northwest Regional Championships and spotlight teams competing in both events. We will also inform you on our progress with regard to the Federation’s expansion efforts and showcase our State Chapter Leaders. Additionally, we will preview upcoming events and update our contest schedule to include newly added meets for the 2021 powerlifting season. Finally, we will examine Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” in our Chalk & Church column. Until then, stay strong in the Lord and we look forward to seeing everyone on the platform! God Bless, Spero
