IKFF 2010 National Kettlebell Championships

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Location:
Sheraton Detroit Novi
21111 Haggerty Road
Novi, MI 48375

Date:
Saturday, September 25th

Times:
Weigh in - Friday, September 24th from 2pm to 8pm (at hotel)
Saturday - Judges meeting – 8:30am
Saturday - Competition start time – 9:00am
Saturday After party – 8pm at the Sheraton Detroit Novi

**To receive discounted room rate ($89) at the Sheraton Detroit Novi for Friday and/or Saturday, click here to reserve your room**


You can also call the toll free number at 866-837-4180 or the hotel directly at 248-349-4000 and ask for John Frost (Mon –Fri from 9am-4pm).  Make sure to use the code -  IKI24A.

Weight Class information
Weight Class (Men) – 63kg, 68kg, 73kg, 78kg, 85kg, 90kg, 95kg, 95kg+
Weight Class (Women) – 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 68kg, 73kg, 73kg+
 
Events:

Biathlon
Men – (jerk + snatch)
Women –  (jerk + snatch)

Long Cycle
Men
Women

Snatch Only
Women

3 Minute Long Cycle Sprint
Men – (Two kettlebells, can only compete with 20k, 24kg or 32kg)
Women – (One kettlebell/one hand switch, can only compete with 16kg, 20kg or 24kg)

**You may only be allowed to compete in 1 event**

Special Event! (Can pick one of the above AND this event)
Long Cycle Relay
•    4 competitors/3 min per competitor
•    Male team division (all men compete with 24kg)
•    Women team division (all women will compete with 16kg)
•    Co-ed team division (2 men and 2 women – men use 24kg and women use 16kg)
•    Women will compete with one bell, men will compete with two.  Women are allowed one hand switch
•    To do this event in addition to one of the above (biathlon or LC), e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your four person team by August 15th.
•    To register ONLY for the relay, make sure to check “only relay” if you plan on competing in this event but NOT biathlon or long cycle.
•    Winning teams will get individual medals along with “IKFF National Championship Team” award!
 
Divisions:
Female Divisions:
Amateur (8kg, 12kg, 16kg and 20kg bells) – any age
Professional (24kg bell) – any age
Masters (12kg bell) – 40 +
Seniors (8kg bell) – 55+
Juniors (12kg bell) – up to 20 years
Youth (8kg bell) – up to 16 years
 
Male Divisions:
Amateur (16kg, 20kg and 24kg bell) – any age
Professional (32kg bell) – any age
Masters (20 kg bell) – 40 +
Seniors (16kg bell) – 55+
Juniors (16kg bell) – up to 20 years
Youth (12kg bell) – up to 15 years (note – there is no rank for this k-bell weight)
 
Important Note: Again, you can only compete in ONE event and ONE Division. Thus,  as an example, you cannot compete in both biathlon and long cycle.  However, you can compete in biathlon or long cycle AND do the special event (Long Cycle relay).

However, your age does not limit your division.  As an example, a 16 year old or 40+ year old competitor could compete as an “Amateur”. They don’t have to compete as a “Junior” or “Master”.

Awards:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals given to all division winners
Overall Best lifter Awards for:
•    Men’s 32kg
•    Men’s 24kg
•    Women’s 24kg
•    Women’s 20kg

Any lifter who achieves CMS or MS will be sent a customized plaque after the meet!
As mentioned above, winners in the LC relay will receive individual medals along with “IKFF National Championship Team” award!

CMS - Scott Helsley                CMS – Sara Lieber
Long Cycle: 24kg’s x 89 reps            Long Cycle: 20kg x 133 reps

Early registration (before August 31st): $50
Regular Registration (August 31st – September 18th): $65
Late Registration (after September 18th): $75

Attendance will be limited!

Click “register” button to reserve your spot and choose your division and event. 

Click here for the IKFF Nationals FAQ

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