New York Arm Wrestling Association

The New York Arm Wrestling Association (NYAWA) was founded and officially established in1977 by President Gene Camp. The NYAWA is a registered not-for-profit sports organization, dedicated to the regional promotion of arm wrestling in New York for 30 years. The NYAWA features an experienced in-house staff and consultants which include: Borough captains, state and regional directors, public relations, marketing, advertising, clipping services, media broadcast faxing, event coordinators, stage directors, mailing list and membership control, DJ's, arm wrestling instructors, referees, emcees, registration personnel, writers, website editor and data processor, scorekeepers, photographers, videographers, stage hands, medics, T-shirt / logo artist, special award designers and on-line magazine and newsletter editorial staff. The NYAWA works closely with the publicity staff at each venue to gain full advantage from the site's in-built public appeal and to achieve maximum media exposure. The City of New York Parks and Recreation, chambers of commerce, venue coordinators, community leaders and many local and major sponsors have helped the NYAWA stage these exciting public participation sporting events.