2006 CandyAzz Classic APF/AAPF Full Power/Ironman/Single Lift Feb. 18, 2006 Tribes Hill, NY |
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| Another meet pulled off without a hitch. This was the third annual CandyAzz Classic. This meet started out as a push/pull, but with all the space we have, it seemed only right to turn it into a full meet. There were some great lifts, and a nice turnout of newcomers to the sport. As always, there are just so many people to thank for their help and continued support. I think the very first volunteer we had was Tony Barbaccio. As soon as the date was announced, he said he would be there to work his ass off all day...and believe me, he did. His wife, Chelle, printed up a bunch of our sponsor banners, and I can't even begin to tell you how much that took off me. She also came to the meet and helped out at the head table, even though it looked like she had one foot in the grave and one on a banana peel. Fortunately after some rest, she was able to come out later on as well. Jay Nolan of Fortified Iron and Powerlifting Store came out to help out all day as well.He spotted, loaded, helped and encouraged the competitors, and treated us to an awesome deadlift workout as well. Carl Seeker and Buster Godden, always right there as always. Buster helped out spotting, judging, etc. With an ample amount of judges on hand, Carl was able to run the mic for quite some time. He doesn't get to do that so much anymore. Ofcourse it's a given that the amazing trophies were done by Carl Seeker of Skullptures by Seeker. EC Stumph helped judge all day long. He aslo developed the cool meet tees with his business Infamous Graphics. He made awesome laminated matching stickers as well. These went on the Outstanding Lifter plaques. They looked absolutely killer. Evan Seftel, Luke Cicarelli and Ted "Road Head" Morris helped out on the platform as well. It's great to have the support of friends and family when you need it. The girl's aunt Kathy worked in the kitchen all day. She has no affiliation with powerlifting whatsoever, but is more than willing to spend her Saturday helping out. Sebastian Burns and Cassy Seymour came down on Friday night and spent the entire weekend. They filmed the entire meet for footage in their Underground Strength Magazine. Sebastian helped out in the judge's chair and spotting on the platform as well. They stuck around Saturday night and joined in on the festivities, and my what festivities there were. Bridge Street Barbell supplied the monolift in the warmup room, while Adirondack Barbell supplied the squat bars and the Okie deadlift bar. At Large Nutrition gave us an incredibly generous sponsorship for our lifters. They sent numerous samples of their supplements, such as Nitrean Protein Powder, Opticen Meal Replacement Powder, Thermocin Fat Burner, Multi Plus Vitamins and the infamous ETS, which promotes recovery and endurance, while preventing joint pain and muscle soreness. They also sent $300 in cash to contribute to Outstanding Lifter awards. Everyone was thrilled with their products. Many of our friends in the antique community helped out as well. These amzing people include Great American Auction, Castle Antiques & Reporductions, Hogeye Auctions, Mooney's Antique & Merchantile and Ralph Fontaine's Heritage Auctions. Also big thanks to House of Pain Ironwear, Inzer Advance Designs, Market Street Pizzeria & Subs, Powerlifting USA, Renaissance Floral Designs and Total Image Health Club. Our meet success relies greatly on the support that we receive. We thank you all and appreciate all you do. |