Hassle Free BBC

Thailand Triumphs take Backseat to Werksan Fireworks...for a day

 

In a week that has seen some impressive lifting from America's best youth weightlifters in Thailand, the local level of competition has not dropped a beat. Playing respectfully in their first internationals as now legitimate weightlifters, Hassle Free's Sae Vang, Jenny Lam and Krislyn Li all shattered their personal bests at the 1st ever World Youth Championships held this week in Chiang Mai Thailand. 

 

While short six of its best local lifters, Hassle Free still managed to light the fire at this Saturday's Werksan Springfest.  Sac High played host to a full men and women's team from East Coast Gold's Moorestown High School along with San Francisco's Lincoln HS and Sacramento's Florin HS.  With very tight competition in many weight classes, the Sac High Half of Hassle Free managed to win the overall men's and women's team titles.The prize for the sweep? Fully loaded competition sets for each team that will proudly be added to the ever expanding weight room. The barbell sets were very generously donated by Joe Delago of Werksan Barbells.

Of special note for the women was standout Sac High senior Sydney Munsey, who broke the PWA Junior records in the snatch and total in a 6 for 6 performance that boasted lifts of 73 and 94 for a 167 final tally.

To give you an idea how deep the men's roster is at Sac HIgh, look no further than 77 kilo lifter Kyle Saelee.  As if on cue, Kyle hit PWA records in the Jerk and total with lifts of 102 in the Snatch and 132 in the Clean and Jerk for a 234 total.  This out distanced the top USA total in Thailand this week.  If not for an unfortunate wrist injury, Kyle would have been on his second international exhibition since picking up a barbell just 2 short years ago.

Kyle's counterpart in the 85 kilo class, Clinton Johnson, was most impressive in the Snatch hitting 3 perfect lifts and finishing with 112.  Clinton capped off his day with a 130 c+j and close miss at 140 before taking home the gold in the 85s.

Lifting as an extra lifter, London Hopeful Keylin Mackey also knocked off 6 perfect lifts for a much improved total of 277 with 125 in the Snatch and 152 in the Clean and Jerk.  This 277 total would have put Keylin on the US Junior World team if only done a few short weeks ago.  

 

For complete Werksan Springfest Results: http://www.lifttilyadie.com/Results/09SpringFest.htm 

Hassle Free Sending 6 Athletes to World Championships

Hassle Free BBC is proud to be sending Donovan Ford to the Junior World Championships in Bucharest, Romania June-21. Donovan qualified as the #1 ranked 105kg, 20&Under lifter in the country by posting a 320 total at this years USA Junior Championships in Foster City, CA earlier this year. Donovan was 3rd overall on the Junior World rankings and easily qualified for the 8-man team.

 

The inaugural World Youth Championships are taking place from May 19-24 in Chiang Mai,Thailand and Hassle Free is the most represented club with five under-17 athletes making the US team, three men and two women. The US is sending a total of 20 athletes to Thailand and Hassle Free represents 20% of the team.

Ian Wilson - 85kg - 260kg Qualifying Total

 

 

Chioma Amaechi - 69+kg - 154kg Qualifying Total

 

Sae Vang - 56kg - 184kg Qualifying Total

 

Jenny Lam - 48kg - 105kg Qualifying Total

 

Brandell Sampson - 94+kg - 259 Qualifying Total

 

 

Congratulations to these great lifters and good luck in Romania and Thailand.

For complete USAW 20&U and 17&U Rankings:

http://weightlifting.usoc.org/content/index/1345

Hassle Free Dominates Nor Cal Open

It was an exiting day of Weightlifting at the 2009 Nor Cal Open this Sunday at Fit Barbell Club in Los Altos, CA. “With 40 junior lifters, Hassle Free Barbell Club dominated the NorCal Open,” Hassle Free’s Paul Doherty proudly reported.

Lifting in the 56-kg category, Sacramento High School student Sae Vang hit this 108-kg clean and jerk at the Northern California Weightlifting Championships yesterday. Randall J. Strossen photo.

“Most impressive for Hassle Free were Thailand-bound men Sae Vang, Ian Wilson, and Brandell Sampson,” Doherty said, referring to the upcoming Youth World Weightlifting Championships.  “Vang exceeded his gold medal mark from the Junior Nationals, hitting a 108-kg clean and jerk, while Brandell Sampson improved his snatch to 121 kg.  Teammate Ian Wilson hit the trifecta with PRs in snatch, clean and jerk, and total.  Ian went 6 for 6 with lifts of 120 kg and 150 kg for a 270-kg total.  Not bad for just a freshman in high school,” enthused Doherty.

“17 and under 77-kg lifter Kyle Saelee also hit the trifecta with lifts of 101 kg and 130 kg, for a 231-kg total.  Just coming off of a devastating wrist injury, Kyle will not be able to join his teammates in Thailand but has his eyes on the upcoming 17 and under Pan Am Games,” Doherty said.

HF was impressive in the 85kg class with Keylin Mackey winning Gold, Clinton Johnson Silver, and Byron Gibson Bronze. Keylin also broke PWA Junior records in the C&J and Total (268).

The women were equally impressive on Sunday. Jenny Lam, Kathy Tran, Krislyn Li, and Fahm Saepham all came away with PWA Junior records. Chioma Amaechi and Sydney Munsey continued their rivalry with both totaling 160, but Chioma came away with Gold based on body weight.

See the pictures at http://hasslefree.smugmug.com/gallery/8109430_Vwmre#528621311_AuLyb

For Complete Results: http://www.lifttilyadie.com/Results/09NorCal.htm

Hassle Free Needs Your Help

Hassle Free BBC is part of the non-profit organization, St. Hope Public Schools and is completely dependent on donations to operate. We don't receive any funding from the school and rely on annual fund raising and volunteer coaches to keep our program alive and growing. With this posting we're asking you to help us grow one of the most successful youth weightlifting programs in the US. Hassle Free BBC is continuing to evolve into an important contributor to the future success of USA Weightlifting.  With success comes growth and that means more costs. We are in the middle of our annual fund raising campaign and are asking for your help.

 

Please take the time to read the attached information letter and pledge form by following the link listed below.  Thanks in advance for your consideration and your commitment to our kids as they rise to meet new challenges each year.

 

Fundraiser Letter (Word Doc) - Download Fundraiser_2009_doc

Fundraiser Letter (PDF Doc) - Download Fundraiser Letter_2009_ver2.0

  

Thank you again and we hope to see you at our upcoming event.

Werksan Springfest coming to Sacramento - 5/23/09

The Hassle Free Barbell Club is excited to be hosting this year's Werksan Springfest at Sacramento High School on Saturday, May 23, 2009 (entry deadline 5/19). This meet is part of Werksan's High School Weightlifting program and is for High School students only, boys and girls. Medals will be given for 1-3 in each weight class. Furthermore, thanks to Werksan's generosity, we will be giving the winning boy's team a WerkSan 187kg training set and the winning girl's team a WerkSan 170kg high school set.

 

This is a sanctioned meet and is the West Coast's last-chance qualifying event for the School Age Nationals in June.

 

We encourage you to bring as many High School lifters as you like, but the team awards will be based on the overall points for your pre-selected, maximum 8 lifters (8 girls and 8 boys). Your team selections must be made prior to the first session. Forms will be available, the day of the event. There is no additional fee to be eligible for the team awards. We will be using the same team scoring system applied at USAW National events.

 

Also, following the weightlifting, Hassle Free BBC will be hosting a VIP Fundraising Wine and Cheese event from 6:30-8:30 in the Sacramento High School East Wing Commons. An invitation letter and donation request will be mailed separately.

 

The links for the event info and entry form are below. All entries must be post marked by May 19.

 

Info - http://www.lifttilyadie.com/PWA/09SpringFestFlyer.htm

Entry - http://www.lifttilyadie.com/PWA/09SpringFestEntry.htm

 

 

See you there,

 

Dave Swanson - Meet Director

dswanson916@yahoo.com