INTERNATIONAL ARMWRESTLING FEDERATION

AFFILIATED WITH UNITED STATES ARMSPORTS

 November Newsletter

2005 

            We would like to wish Team USA Good Luck at the World Championship in Japan.  At last count we had 34 on the team.   I received an e-mail from Fred Roy and he said that they had 30 plus countries teams registered as of now.  Bill Collins has done a super job getting the USA team set up and ready to go. 

Denise has said that she will try to post results on the Northeast Board whenever she has a chance.  I know that she will be very busy with all the meetings she to attend plus the time she spends with the team.  Just be patient and keep watching the Board.

             The NAA Challenge that Peter Milano and James Retarides put together went very well.  The  super matches were fun to watch.  In case anyone missed the excitement Jerry Cadorette beat Travis Bagent  3-1  in the best of 5 matches, he also won $15,000.  Congratulations Jerry.  The results are posted on the Northeast Board and also the video's are on ArmTV.  If you are not a member of Arm TV you should join, it is well worth the price.  James and Pete will be having another tournament in February with some more Super Matches.  Other Super matches were Benjie Dwyer & Chris Gobby with Benjie winning 3-2.  Denis Debruil and Rob Vigeant Jr, with Denis winning 3-1.  There was a 4 way match that was won by Tom Nelson from California.   

            The points have been totaled for the year and the Points Champion for 2005 is Cindy Looney from CT.  This has been a good year for Cindy, what with her TV appearance at the Mohegan Sun event and also winning events in just about every New England state.   Don't forget to congratulate Cindy when you see her.  On another note not all the ballots have been returned yet for armwrestler of the year.  Your vote counts but only if you send it back.  The deadline for ballots to be returned is December 15^th.

 Upcoming Events

            1/14/06   The AAA CT State Championship will be held at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington, CT.  Weigh-ins from 10am to 12:30pm. Starts at 2pm.  There will

be 23 weight classes for men & women.  Awards for 1^st thru 3^rd in all classes.  There is a flyer posted on the Northeast Board.  For more info call Chris Gangi (AAA Director) at 860-585-7716  or 860-205-4764.

            2/ /06   The NAA will be running another event in February, don't have all details but check on the Northeast Board for a flyer in the upcoming months.

            3/25/06   The Mike Gould Classic will be held in Oshawa, ON Canada.  This is a money event with a good payout.  There will be around 12,000.00 in cash & awards given away.  Cash for men's right & left hand and women's right hand.   For more info call Mike at 905-426-0891.

            4/1/06   The Canadian American Challenge will be held in the ballroom of the Holiday Inn in Taunton, MA.  There will be 18 weight classes for men & women.

Trophies for 1^st thru 3^rd in all classes plus Team awards for top 3 teams.Each team may have up to 10 entries. Points are awarded for each person's best single finish.

Special room rate of 89.00 per night, must ask for Armwrestling rate.  For reservations call 508-823-0430.  For info call Bill at  508-947-8958.  Sanctioned Event.

            5/6/06   The 14^th Annual White MT Championship will be held at Fratello's Italian Restaurant in Lincoln, NH  There will be 15 weight classes for men and women.  Awards for 1^st thru 3^rd in all classes.  Special room rates per night at the Rivergreen Resort, ask for Armwrestling rate.  This event just keeps getting bigger every year.  For reservations call 800-654-6182.  For more info call Bill at  508-947-8958.   Sanctioned Event.

            8/5&6/06    The Unified National Championship will be held in the Doubletree hotel in Denver, CO.  8/5 will be for the open competition and 8/6/ will be for masters & grandmasters.  Tournament starts both days at Noon.  All 1^st & 2^nd place finishers will qualify for Team USA to compete at the 2006 World Championships being held in England.  Special room rates of 84.00(1-2 persons), 94.00(3 persons), 104 (4 persons).  Rates end July 21^st.    Awards for 1st thru 6^th in all open classes, 1st thru 4^th in all masters classes.  For more info call Russ or Brandy Stark at 970-978-8797  or Denise or Leonard at 406-245-1560.  There will be flyer's posted on the USA, USAA and IAF site for all to read soon.

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