There were all levels of lifters in attendance ranging from people getting on the platform for the first time right up to a Master of Sport World Class. The aim of the Trojans Competition is to encourage as many people to step on the platform and compete and we had over 20 lifters from all over Europe.

The results are as follows and are in order of weight of bells and total repetitions:

Ladies 12kg
Jerk Snatch Total
Jane Ray 64 170 234
Katrina Scott 118 138 256
Cassie Jordan 146 152 298
Rebecca Heron 165 166 331
Louise Grollman ?? ?? ??

Ladies 16kg
Jerk Snatch Total
Claire Maidment 148 162 310

Mens Mixed 16 & 24kg
Jerk Snatch Total
Richard Bunto 32 112 n/a

Mens 20kg
Jerk Snatch Total
*Kat Helcmanovska 52 102 154
Steven Dawson 72 129 201
Joe Allen 80 181 261
Jason O’Brien 99 173 272
Steve Cork 111 183 284
Stephen Bourke 120 166 286

*Kat took on the boys!!!!

Mens 24kg
Jerk Snatch Total
David Sheehan 80 119 199
Mark Stapleton 118 95 213
Karsten Bollert 101 114 215
*Mark Stroud 81 151 232
* Mark Stroud dropped the bell mid snatch

Mens 28kg
Jerk Snatch Total
Paul Harrison 30 74 104

Mens 32kg
Jerk Snatch Total
Tim Joseph 54 100 154
Eddie Sheehan 78 100 178

The event was an overall success and it certainly achieved it’s objective of providing an opportunity for individual’s to get on the platform.

There were great performances all round, with a special mention to Cassie Jordan who was studying for her A Levels whilst training. Kat deserves a mention also for competing with 2 Bells in the Jerk and Eddie got the equivalent of Master of Sports numbers in his Jerk set. Congratulations go out to all of the lifters many of who achieved personal bests on the day.

Great lifting people and until next year- keep swinging…..

In 2010 we had over 40 competitors from all over Europe competing in the Jerk and Snatch. There were teams from Germany, Wales, Ireland and Slovenia. In 2011 we plan on making it even bigger. With over 12 weeks to train and get yourselves ready people there really isn’t any reason why you shouldn’t be competing!

If you’ve ever thought about entering a Kettlebell Sport Competition then this is your chance.

What is a Biathlon Competition?

The Biathlon is a two event competition. The two events are the Jerk and the Snatch. Men compete with 2 bells in the Jerk and women compete with 1 bell in the Jerk with one switch/ change permitted. The Snatch for both men and women is a one hand Snatch with one change/ switch permitted.

Basic Rules

For both lifts there is a maximum of 10 minutes allowed.

In the Jerk the bell/s move from the rack position to the overhead lockout/ fixation position and must not be lowered back to the rack position until the judge has counted/ judged the repetition. The bells must not touch the shoulders or touch the ground. Once the bells have touched the ground the event is finished.

In the Snatch the bell moves from a hang position to the overhead lockout/ fixation position in one uninterrupted movement. The bell cannot touch any part of the shoulder or the body and must not be pressed out. If the bell is pressed out or not fixated on three consecutive  repetitions then the set is terminated. There is one change of hands permitted. Once the bell is on the ground the set is terminated.

How do I start training for the Competition?

If you’ve been training with bells the next step is to start performing timed sets. If you can get to 5 minutes in the Jerk at this stage and 6minutes (3minutes each hand) in the Snatch then you have plenty of time to get yourself ready for 10 minutes of each event with the same size bell or even to progress to a heavier bell. The objective is to find a pace that you are comfortable to Jerk for 5 minutes 6-10 reps per minute is a good starting point. From here try and increase your time until you get to minutes. The same applies in the Snatch.

What size bells?

For the men we will have the following categories: 20kg; 24kg; 28kg; 32kg

For the women we will have the following categories: 12kg; 16kg

Get involved people. There is plenty of time to get yourselves ready and there is also plenty of information out there, including info on this site as to how you can train for the comp.

We’ll be giving you plenty of tips in the weeks leading up to the comp. So stay tuned.

Venue: OLF Training Centre, 174-176 Hither Green Lane, London SE13 6QB
Date: Sunday 21st March 2010
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (Registration and weigh in for competitors at 9:30am)
Cost: £10 registration fee for competitors, £5 for spectators
Events: Traditional biathlon (Jerk and Snatch) and Strongman Events

Traditional Biathlon
Male competitors
Male competitors will compete in the Double Jerk and the Snatch (one hand change), with a maximum of 10 minutes for each lift and a minimum of 30minutes between lifts. Bells will range from 12kg through to 32kg

Female Competitors
Female competitors will compete in the One Arm Jerk and the Snatch (both with one hand change), with a maximum of 10minutes for each lift and a minimum of 30 minutes between lifts. Bells will range from 8kg through to 24kg.

The competition is open to all lifters from beginners through to international competitors. Flights or heats will be in weighted categories e.g. Womens 12kg Jerk, Mens 24kg Jerk.

For those who are wanting to attempt Rank 1 qualification at the competition you must have achieved the Rank below and have it recorded prior to the competition.

More information will be posted shortly regarding Ranking and qualification. If you are interested at all please contact me at my Optimal Life Fitness email bj@optimallifefitness.com

Time to start training!

The Trojans Lifting Club’s Kettlebell Sport Competition is open to all who wish to compete. Men will compete int he traditional biathlon (Jerk and Snatch) and women will compete in the modified biathlon (One Arm Jerk and Snatch).

Men will be able to compete with bells ranging from 12kg to 32kg. Women will be able to compete with bells ranging from 8kg. The bells have to be nominated upon registration. registration must be received before September 18th.

This competition is a WKC (World Kettlebell Club) endorsed an affiliated event. This means you can be officially recognised up to Rank 1.

Here is a map of the location of the Peacock Gym in Canning Town London.