Saturday 28th April, Kelvin Hall Sports Arena, Glasgow.
.... Scotland’s first Kettlebell Sport Competition!!
I was delighted to host this Long Cycle Competition at the Scot Fit Expo. The first of its kind, and a first for me to arrange such an event.
32 competitors registered to take part. Many of which came from kettlebell clubs, and with a few independent folks coming along to try their hand on the platforms.
I am overjoyed with so many athletes taking part! The Scottish clubs represented were AKC, S&S and GKC.... Tell you what, my days are full of bloody abbreviations now!
... KBA, AKC, IKFF, ASV, GSC, AMAG, EGSA, S&S, GKC, FB, C&J, LC, GS, AR, WTF!!.... LOL!
Anyway, the clubs were Aberdeen Kettlebell Club, Sweat & Steel and the Glasgow Kettlebell Club. These clubs are established with the coaches and some members having some experience after attending the Willenhall comp in February. Excitedly however, we all had brand new members taking part in this comp! Alot of first timers on the platform, and including the athletes who came not representing a club, but as kettlebell enthusiasts! Awesome, I was so happy that so many first timers were keen to attend!
Well all gathered in preparation of a quick registration. It was great to see friendly faces and have plenty of banter and quick catch ups. Introductions to new group members were made and so we just kicked the day off to a great start.
Registration done, and I held a quick rules/guidlines meeting with everyone, and then a quick get together for the pre-arranged judges/scorers.
During prep, I realised that once we got going, the schedule should pretty much take care of itself. That said, it required participants being switched on and recognising when they were up, ensuring their own prep time, warm up etc. On that note, thanks to all the competitiors for doing this so well. It made for the event running smoothly on time.
Once the first group of ladies were on the platform bang on time, ready, nervous, excited, but raring to go, we set off with a nice appreciation from the audience!
How did it run? 10 minute set, 5 minute break & next prep, 10 minute set, 5 minute break & next prep etc etc. All the ladies went first, in KB weight. 8kg through to 20kg. After completion of the ladies event, we had a 10 minute break then the men’s event was underway with 12kg through to 20kg.
In the Long Cycle, ladies lift with one kettlebell and switch hands once. Men lift with two kettlebells for the duration. The kettlebell cannot be put on the floor, and rest is only achieved in the rack or overhead lock out positions.
Here are the results:
Ladies 8kg
Claire Beattie AKC 154 reps
Michelle McCulloch GKC 164 reps
Charlotte Hopkins GKC 151 reps
Vikki Patton GKC 128 reps
Well done Michelle!!
Ladies 12kg
Rachel Lafferty GKC 106 reps
Mandy Moffat AKC 118 reps
Diane Wright S&S 119 reps
Laura Carter 136 reps
Kirsty McConnell GKC 125 reps
Laura Ramsay 123 reps
Elaine Kelly GKC 135 reps
Sian Phillips AKC 138 reps
Congratulations Sian!
Ladies 16kg
Linda Hewitt S&S 72 reps
Julie Maitland GKC 119 reps
Nice one Julie!
Ladies 20kg
Abigail Johnston S&S 118 reps
Woo Hoo Abi!
Mens 12kg
Iain Lamont S&S 106 reps
Chris Dragoonis GKC 64 reps
Alistair Pate GKC 82 reps
George Fulton GKC 104 reps
High-Five Iain!
Mens 16kg
Davie Abel AKC 87 reps
Dave Jenkins GKC 67 reps
Magnus George 62 reps
Stephen Kelly GKC 83 reps
Gavin Houston GKC 114 reps
Alan Lyon AKC 114 reps
Dave McInnes GKC 55 reps
Grant McLachlan GKC 89 reps
Alex Li S&S 83 reps
Superb guys! Alan and Gavin joint winners
Mens 20kg
Rodger Sangster 76 reps
Davie McConnachie GKC 76 reps
Ray Wilson AKC 91 reps
Scott McLaughlin S&S 93 reps
Bravo Scott!
Trophies were awarded to the winners of each category and presented by Chris Crowe, the organiser of the Scot Fit Expo.
This was a great day for sharing with kettlebell friends and enthusiasts, launching and promoting kettlebell sport in Scotland. Thanks to all the competitors!
Thank You’s
A big thanks to everyone who took part in the competition! Thanks for Chris for hosting Scot Fit and helping with arrangements. Thanks to Rannoch for putting me in touch with Chris. Garioch Sports Centre for providing some kettlebells. Wolverson Fitness for platform mats. PomPrint for banners & t-shirts. Thanks to everyone who assisted with scoring/judging (all clubs were represented). To Davie, Alan & Claire for assisting setting up and packing up. To Sweat & Steel and Magnus for assisting packing up too.
Everyone’s involvement was very much appreciated and added to successful operation of the day!
Next one.... Biathlon! 30th June!
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