The 2016 GSU Scottish Championship was hosted by Ray Wilson & his club Kettlebells Aberdeen. Below is a  brief write-up of the event taken from Ray’s own report of the day and full results can be found after the text. Over to Ray:

Whoa, whatta weekend!
We were delighted to host one of the big 4 GSU events in what was a great day of kettlebell sport.

We had local, national and international competitors take to the platform in the Biathlon and Long Cycle Events, and they included record holders such as Abi Johnston from Scotland, Eddie Sheehan from Ireland and Kimberley Fox from America.

These guys did not disappoint on the day, putting on amazing performances – Abi with 20kg Biathlon (double Jerk), Eddie putting up huge numbers with the 32kg bells and Kimberley handling double 24kg in the ladies Long Cycle. Danish veteran athletes Inge and Dorothe were also inspiring, both lifting 20kg Double Long Cycle.

I am always inspired by this sports ability to offer so much. Winslie, 63, committed just about 3 months training for this and what would be his first competitive event – ever. Winslie was excited at the opportunity to test himself at a competition that was on his doorstep. While his lifts were not strictly in the GSU list of available events, the GSU and I were inspired by his enthusiasm and development that it was a no brainer to get Winslie up there on the platform in front of a supportive and growing crowd.

This reflects so nicely what kettlebell training can offer us – the development of a past time  and hobby into more dedicated lifting, into testing yourself, improving your fitness and striving to achieve better results. Brilliant.

I have to give a big thanks to everyone involved with the organisation and preparation of the day. The GSU provided preparation advice, the bells and timers (Mark, Abi and Angelina). The guys at Wolverson Fitness provided the winners prizes and the KBA team on the day provided loads of support – Lou, John, Phil, Karen, Sian and Caz & Connor.

The Hilton Convention Centre itself was very supportive and accommodating and I received great complements for the venue itself.

 Also thanks to the raffle contributors – Walkers, Food for Fitness, Rustico Restaurant, Glen Garioch, Wolverson Fitness, The Fire Training Group and the GSU. Their prizes made for happy raffle winners and resulted in support of the KBA team.

So thats that for another wee while. I was so excited to deliver another kettlebell competition in Aberdeen again and with big support and visitors to the event, it shows that our sport continues growing from strength to strength. I look forward to doing it again!

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The Welsh Open was first competition of the year and got things off to a great start! Nearly 70 entrants with many stepping up in kettlebell weight and/or trying new events, as well as a number of people new to the sport taking to the platform for their first time!

The Boat Shed in Cardiff were organised, efficient and hospitable hosts as always, hopefully be back next year! Congratulations go to all lifters on their sets, beginner or experienced lifter stepping on the platform is always an achievement! Thanks also too to everyone else, members and non-members, who helped on the day be it with judging, calculating scores & medals, moving and sorting equipment and kettlebells or even impromptu IT & technical support! And thank you too to our main sponsors Wolverson Fitness for their support!

New Masters of Sport:

A special congratulations to Anna Plumridge of Box Bell Fit Training and to Will Dollar of Brighton Girevoy Sport Club who were awarded their Master of Sports certificates from sets they did at the GSU British Championships and IUKL World Championships respectively. Both Will and Anna achieved their MS ranking in Long cycle last year, notably Reece Armstrong also achieved Master of Sport rank (Biathlon) at the IUKL World Championships and his certificate is waiting for him too! The website will be updated shortly with their rankings and also the remainder of the rankings from last year’s competitions.

Next Event:

Next event coming up is the English Open Championships in Newquay on the 11th April. All welcome, members and non-members alike. Registration will be opened this week. The hosts say you can just about see the sea from the competition venue, Cornwall in Spring should be very beautiful so what can be better than a holiday and competition rolled into one!

In the meantime full results from Cardiff are listed below:

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GSU Sponsors Wolverson Fitness are taking pre-orders for sales of GSU Kettlebells for delivery at the British Championship.  remember if you are a GSU member and have your GSU member number available for us to cross reference, you will be entitled to a 30% discount on GSU Kettlebell orders.

Pre-orders will be taken until the Tuesday before the event itself. Payment will be required in full, and Kettlebells will be delivered on-site at the event itself.

If you wish to place an order, please contact Wolverson Fitness on 01902 637333 or fill in the contact form on their website.  Payment will need to be taken in full before the date/time specified above.

 The GSU Kettlebells match the International Competition standard, similar to those used in competitions such as the upcoming IUKL World Championships in Hamburg, and are used in all GSU competition in the UK. They are available in the full range of weights (8-32kg) now including the ‘inbetween” weights (ex 14, 18, 22, 26, 30kg). For more details see the Wolverson Website.

Many thanks and we hope to see you at the event!

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