🏋🏼 January 26, 2025 🏋🏽♀️
WEST ESSEX OPEN
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West Essex Barbell Club
Invites You to Our
USAW Sanctioned Weightlifting Meet
🗓️ When: Sunday, January 26th, 2025
📍Where: 1376 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 6:30 PM (estimated)
Why: Help grow the sport and support our New Jersey Weightlifting community.
$5 Spectator Fee
ENTER VIA BACK DOOR ONLY!
Event Details:
Event Details:
- Two Sessions: Men’s & Women’s
- Certified Judges, Loaders, and Marshals to ensure smooth operations.
- Medals awarded by weight division and gender.
SCHEDULE
Session 1: Youth and Junior Athletes | ||||
Weight in 7:00AM- 8:00 AM- Compete 9:00 | ||||
First Name | Last Name | Weight Division | Gender | |
Hunter | Crouther | 67kg | M | |
Suzana | Mathias | 59kg | F | |
Quinn | Telesmanich | 40kg | F | |
Charlie | Telesmanich | 67kg | M | |
Roman | Costa | 44kg | M | |
Rylan | Mains | 32kg | M | |
Carter | Seltzer | 67kg | M | |
Hannah | Leong | 30kg | F | |
Jonah | Leong | 32kg | M | |
Session 2: Mens Session 1 | ||||
Weigh in from 9:30-10:30 Compete at 11:30 | ||||
First Name | Last Name | Weight Division | Gender | Master |
Wilson (will) | Salizar | 73kg | M | |
Wilmont | Wilson | 89 kg | m | |
Max | Mayer | 89kg | m | |
Jason | King | 89kg | m | |
Brandon | Rodriguez | 81kg | m | |
Jan | Dayleg | 89kg | m | |
Dan | Greco | 81kg | m | |
Mike | Van Winkle | 89kg | m | |
Aleksey | Khomenko | 73kg | m | yes |
John | Dalessio | 89kg | m | yes |
Joe | Mattera | 89kg | m | |
Derrick | Shearer | 81kg | m | yes |
Andres | McRea | 73kg | m | |
Stephen | Powell | 89kg | m | yes |
Sergio | Castillo | 73kg | m | |
Matt | Grande | 89kg | m | yes |
Session 3: Womens Session | ||||
Weigh in 12:15- 1:15 Compete at 2:15PM | ||||
First Name | Last Name | Weight Division | Gender | Master |
Victoria | Rotberg | 76kg | f | |
Valentina | Tillman | 71kg | f | |
Erica | Pilozo | 64kg | f | |
Rebecca bush | Bush | 59kg | f | yes |
Huye | Chau | 87+kg | f | yes |
Ella | Bishop | 87+kg | f | |
Elisa | Burkhardt | 81kg | f | |
Ella | Ponterio | 71kg | f | |
Elizabeth | Liu | 87+kg | f | |
Melissa | Kopchynski | 64kg | f | |
Kate | Freyberger | 76kg | f | |
Kate | Ellsworth | 81kg | f | |
Tanya | Labell | 59kg | f | yes |
Desiree | Baroody | 64kg | f | |
Daniella | Verhoest | 71kg | f | yes |
Lauren | Sanders | 87+kg | f | |
Mary | Morgan | 59kg | f | |
Kimberly | Barrientos | 55kg | f | yes |
Session 4: Mens Session 2 | ||||
Weigh in at 3:00 PM-4 PM Compete at 5PM | ||||
First Names | Last Name | Weight Division | Gender | Master |
David | Pina | 96kg | m | yes |
Matt | Greene | 109kg | m | yes |
Morgan | McGowan | 96kg | m | yes |
Dan | Dodd | 102kg | m | |
John | lloyd | 109kg | m | |
Luis | Grullon | 96kg | m | |
Chris | Cunah | 96kg | m | yes |
Xavier | Vivanz | 96kg | m | |
Luke | Hornblower | 109kg | m | yes |
Sam | Kiningham | 109+kg | m | yes |
What to expect
Event Location:
1376 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Click here to view on Google MapsParking Information
We have plenty of parking on-site, but please note the following:
1376 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
We have plenty of parking on-site, but please note the following:
- Park only in designated spaces.
- Do not park in front of garage doors, handicapped spaces (unless you have a valid handicapped plate/hanger), or in the fire lane in front of the main entrance (yellow lines).
Please refer to the attached map for parking guidance.Athlete Waiver
All athletes must complete a waiver before participating.
Complete the Waiver Here
Weigh-Ins
All athletes must complete a waiver before participating.
Weigh-Ins
- Location: Upstairs (signs will direct you).
- Rules:
- Athletes must wear a singlet for weigh-ins.
- Bring a valid ID and USAW membership card (you can show it online).
- Athletes under 18: A parent/guardian or a coach of the same gender must accompany you during weigh-ins. Only these individuals and the weigh-in official are allowed in the room.
- Your signed waiver will be verified at your weigh in.
Warm-Up Area Rules
- The warm-up area is reserved exclusively for athletes and their coaches.
- Please respect this rule to ensure a focused environment for all competitors.
- Signs will be posted to help direct you.
Local Restaurants
If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite, here are some great local spots:
If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite, here are some great local spots:
- Chela’s – Peruvian and columbian bar and restaurant cuisine, 2-minute drive.
- The Fine Grind Coffee Bar – Cozy café, 3 minutes away.
- Munchy’s – Burgers, Fries, Wraps, 3 minutes away.
- Grasshopper – Irish Restaurant, 5 minutes away.
- Carelli’s Pizza – Pizza, 3 minutes away
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the meet and wish you the best of luck on competition day!