Ultimate Girevik Cup (Irish Stages)

Eddie Sheehan, Kilkenny Kettlebell Club Coach is the Irish Representative for the hosting of  Stage 1 and 2 of the Ultimate Girevik Cup in Ireland.

The IGSJA Ultimate Girevik Cup is an international kettlebell half marathon league championship that will be held over 3 stages throughout the year 2014. By competing over 3 stages, an athlete has the chance to develop his/her skills and strength during a whole year instead of just taking one shot at one competition.On the IGSJA site you will be able to keep track of the results of all participating athletes.

Each athlete has 30 min to perform as many repetitions as possible without setting his/ her kettlebell down. The athlete may change hands at will. The athlete can choose to compete in any of the 3 disciplines: Jerk, Snatch or Long Cycle.

Athletes must maintain proper form and fixation.

Athletes are divided in 2 weight classes: Women -55, +55kg Men -75, +75kg.  However, if there are less than 4 athletes in one weight class in an event, athletes will compete as one unique weight class regardless of their actual weight.

Athletes compete against others according to each kettlebell size category and discipline. Athletes must compete in the same discipline, using the same kettlebell size for all 3 stages.

Kettlebell Weight Categories

• Women: 12kg, 16kg (24kg, see below)
• Men: 24kg, 32kg
• Athletes with MS level must compete with the heaviest kettlebell category.
• If we can get at least 4 women to lift Long Cycle with 24kg, then we’ll make a division for them. Other option, they may lift in the men’s category under 75kg. Please email thierry@kettlebellsport.dk  for more info.