NIAGARA KETTLEBELL SPORT OPEN 2020
SATURDAY JULY 18, 2020
THE HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
327 ONTARIO STREET
ST.CATHARINES, ONTARIO
L2R 5L3
http://niagaraholidayinn.ca/
SATURDAY JULY 18, 2020
THE HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
327 ONTARIO STREET
ST.CATHARINES, ONTARIO
L2R 5L3
http://niagaraholidayinn.ca/
TEAM CANADA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The NKSO 2020 is serving multiple purposes this year which makes it that much more exciting! In addition to hosting GS (10 min), half marathon (30 min) and full marathon (60 min) lifts and the opportunity to participate in Day 60 of the 60.60.60, this event is also the CANADIAN NATIONAL MARATHON TEAM QUALIFIER!
The NKSO 2020 is the Official Qualifying event for the Canadian Marathon Team who will be competing (Ireland November 2020) at the IKMF World Championships. You must achieve CMS according to the IKMF ranking table at the NKSO to qualify to compete at the elite level (open division) at World Championships. To compete as an amateur lifter at World Championships you do not need CMS rank. Click here to find the IKMF Rank Tables.
Kids are welcome and encouraged to compete in all lifts at the NKSO, including joining Team Canada! Children under 11 years of age are able to compete with 4kg for 30 mins. Follow this link to find available events for kids and juniors ages ages 11-13, 14-16 and 17-18.
Questions? Email: make-it-happen@live.com with NKSO INQUIRY as the subject.
The NKSO 2020 is the Official Qualifying event for the Canadian Marathon Team who will be competing (Ireland November 2020) at the IKMF World Championships. You must achieve CMS according to the IKMF ranking table at the NKSO to qualify to compete at the elite level (open division) at World Championships. To compete as an amateur lifter at World Championships you do not need CMS rank. Click here to find the IKMF Rank Tables.
Kids are welcome and encouraged to compete in all lifts at the NKSO, including joining Team Canada! Children under 11 years of age are able to compete with 4kg for 30 mins. Follow this link to find available events for kids and juniors ages ages 11-13, 14-16 and 17-18.
Questions? Email: make-it-happen@live.com with NKSO INQUIRY as the subject.
AVAILABLE 10 MINUTE EVENTS AT THE NKSO 2020
The NKSO has always been a club event for lifters by lifters.
This is an event that excitedly welcomes lifters from all organizations! Lifters at the NKSO have the opportunity to rank with both WAKSC and IKMF.
Long Cycle and Jerk are double bell for both women and men. RANK TABLES for these lifts can be found by clicking here.
The NKSO has always been a club event for lifters by lifters.
This is an event that excitedly welcomes lifters from all organizations! Lifters at the NKSO have the opportunity to rank with both WAKSC and IKMF.
Long Cycle and Jerk are double bell for both women and men. RANK TABLES for these lifts can be found by clicking here.
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Female
Long Cycle - 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg Biathlon - 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg Jerk Only - 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg Snatch Only - 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg Veterans (Female) Long Cycle - 12kg Biathlon - 12kg Jerk Only - 12kg Snatch Only - 12kg Veterans (Female 70+) Long Cycle - 8kg Biathlon - 8kg Jerk Only - 8kg Snatch Only - 8kg Junior (Female 14+) Long Cycle - 12kg Biathlon - 12kg Jerk Only - 12kg Snatch Only - 12kg Junior (Female 14-) Long Cycle - 8kg Biathlon - 8kg Jerk Only - 8kg Snatch Only - 8kg |
Male
Long Cycle - 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kkg, 32kg Biathlon - 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 32kg Jerk Only - 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg Snatch Only - 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg Veterans (Male) Long Cycle - 16kg, 20kg Biathlon - 16kg, 20kg Jerk Only - 16kg, 20kg Snatch Only - 16kg, 20kg Veterans (Male 70+) Long Cycle - 12kg Biathlon - 12kg Jerk Only - 12kg Snatch Only - 12kg Junior (Male 14+) Long Cycle - 16kg, 20kg Biathlon - 16kg, 20kg Jerk Only - 16kg, 20kg Snatch Only - 16kg, 20kg Junior (Male 14-) Long Cycle - 12kg Biathlon - 12kg Jerk Only - 12kg Snatch Only - 12kg |
KIDS 10 MINUTE LIFTS
All kids are welcome to lift at the NKSO. Kids under 12 can choose their event and bell weight. Please bring the kettlebell(s) required or email Jennifer to notify her of what is needed for your young athlete(s). The fee for children to compete in GS lifts is only $25 canadian/event as the NKSO aims to promote interest in health and sport with our youth. Please email jenniferhintenberger@gmail.com to set up the special arrangement fee for children under 12 years of age.
All kids are welcome to lift at the NKSO. Kids under 12 can choose their event and bell weight. Please bring the kettlebell(s) required or email Jennifer to notify her of what is needed for your young athlete(s). The fee for children to compete in GS lifts is only $25 canadian/event as the NKSO aims to promote interest in health and sport with our youth. Please email jenniferhintenberger@gmail.com to set up the special arrangement fee for children under 12 years of age.
AVAILABLE HALF AND FULL MARATHON EVENTS AT THE NKSO 2020
This is your chance to qualify for Team Canada! All other countries are also welcome and encouraged to participate in these events.
Half marathon lifts are 30 minutes and full marathon lifts are 60 minutes. You can switch hands as often as you like.
The ranking tables for these lifts can be found here on the IKMF website.
Please be sure to closely review the IKMF marathon rules here to avoid disqualification during your lift.
This is your chance to qualify for Team Canada! All other countries are also welcome and encouraged to participate in these events.
Half marathon lifts are 30 minutes and full marathon lifts are 60 minutes. You can switch hands as often as you like.
The ranking tables for these lifts can be found here on the IKMF website.
Please be sure to closely review the IKMF marathon rules here to avoid disqualification during your lift.
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SINGLE BELL EVENTS
Female OPEN Division 60 min Jerk - 20kg 60 min Long Cycle - 20kg 60 min Half Snatch - 16kg 60 min Snatch - 16kg 30 min Jerk - 24kg 30 min Long Cycle - 24kg 30 min Half Snatch - 20kg 30 min Snatch - 20kg Female AMATEUR Division 60 min 12kg Snatch, Half Snatch, Long Cycle or Jerk 3o min 16kg Snatch, Half Snatch, Long Cycle or Jerk Female VETERAN 1 Division (40-49 years) 60 min Jerk - 16kg 60 min Long Cycle - 16kg 60 min Half Snatch - 16kg 60 min Snatch - 16kg 30 min Jerk - 20kg 30 min Long Cycle - 20kg 30 min Half Snatch - 20kg 30 min Snatch - 20kg Female VETERAN 2 Division (50-59 years) 60 min Jerk - 12kg 60 min Long Cycle - 12kg 60 min Half Snatch - 12kg 60 min Snatch - 12kg 30 min Jerk - 16kg 30 min Long Cycle - 16kg 30 min Half Snatch - 16kg 30 min Snatch - 16kg |
Male OPEN Division 60 min Jerk - 28kg 60 min Long Cycle - 28kg 60 min Half Snatch - 24kg 60 min Snatch - 24kg 30 min Jerk - 32kg, 36kg 30 min Long Cycle - 32kg, 36kg 30 min Half Snatch - 32kg 30 min Snatch - 32kg Male AMATEUR Division 60 min 20kg Snatch, Half Snatch, Long Cycle or Jerk 3o min 24kg Snatch, Half Snatch, Long Cycle or Jerk Male VETERAN 1 Division (40-49 years) 60 min Jerk - 24kg 60 min Long Cycle - 24kg 60 min Half Snatch - 24kg 60 min Snatch - 24kg 30 min Jerk - 28kg, 32kg 30 min Long Cycle - 28kg, 32kg 30 min Half Snatch - 28kg 30 min Snatch - 28kg Male VETERAN 2 Division (50-59 years) 60 min Jerk - 20kg 60 min Long Cycle - 20kg 60 min Half Snatch - 20kg 60 min Snatch - 20kg 30 min Jerk - 24kg 30 min Long Cycle - 24kg 30 min Half Snatch - 24kg 30 min Snatch - 24kg |
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DOUBLE BELL EVENTS Female OPEN Division 2x16kg Jerk, Long Cycle, Half Snatch Female VETERAN Division 2x12kg Jerk, Long Cycle, Half Snatch |
Male OPEN Division 2x20kg Jerk, Long Cycle, Half Snatch Male VETERAN Division 2x16kg Jerk, Long Cycle, Half Snatch |
KID AND JUNIOR EVENTS
Kettlebell sport continues to grow rapidly in the marathon community. Here are some pictures taken by Del Wilson at the IKMF World Championships 2020:
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Kids 7-10 years
15 mins - 4kg 30 mins - 4kg Kids 11-13 years 30 mins - 6kg, 8kg |
Junior 14-16 years
Male 30 mins - 12kg, 116kg Female 30 mins - 8kg, 12kg Junior 17-18 years Male 30 mins - 16kg, 20kg Female 30 mins - 12kg, 16kg |
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VENUE - THE HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
Note: The competition venue is inside of the event hotel listed below. Everything is located in the same building! This includes the competition, a cafe with lattes, teas, and snacks during the day, J.J. Kapps Restaurant for the post-competition dinner, as well as, a bowling alley and 9th floor SkyBar for the afterparty. Please join us after the event and celebrate Canada Day! EVENT HOTEL DISCOUNT The Holiday Inn (1-905-688-2324) will be providing special discounted rates for all coaches, athletes, friends and family attending the Niagara Kettlebell Sport Open. Group rate ends 4 weeks prior to the event and blocked rooms are limited so please call to reserve ASAP. |
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POST COMPETITION DINNER J.J. Kapps is located inside the Holiday Inn & Suites. This restaurant provides an impressive buffet dinner, for those in attendance at the NKSO. Dinner includes BBQ ribs, steak, sausage, pasta, potato wedges, a full salad bar and ore. The chef also caters for gluten, dairy and all other allergies upon request. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available. |
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POST COMPETITION CELEBRATIONS It's CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND while you're here at the NKSO!!! Join us in celebrating! Talk about having everything in one location! The event, dinner, after party and sleeping arrangements are all available in the same building. After the event, it is tradition for up to 100 of us to enjoy the BBQ buffet provided by J.J. Kapps. Following dinner we work out way to the bowling alley and/or the 9th Floor SkyBar for a stunning view, great laughs and cocktails! Being Canada Day weekend, we may take the party to another location upon the closing time of the SkyBar - come ready to celebrate!! |
