UK Open Kettlebell Championships


Saturday 18th July  2009

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

 

It is with great regret that we have to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances the UK Open Kettlebell Championships July 18th 2009 has been postponed.

 

There will be a complete refund for all entrants and those who have purchased tickets to the event. Refunds will be made on the Thursday 2nd July 2009 please allow 5 working days for the amount to be credited to your account. 

 

The New date for the event will be announced end of July 2009.  For those who had booked flights or had purchased tickets and still wish to train and come to London there will be a Training Day on the 18th July featuring a series of  Kettlebell Workshops , Injury management, and Alternative Fitness Training methods, entrance will be free to those who had registered or purchased tickets. Announcements will be made shortly.

 

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or distress caused, we are as disappointed as you are - but we're dedicated to making it happen, and will see you on the platform soon.

 

Regards

 

Cj Swaby  and Jonathan Lewis

Any questions please contact us directly

Cj: 07903 210 510            Jonathan: 07960 861 267


 



The event is hosted by Maximus Events, created Cj Swaby of CJS Fitness and Jonathan Lewis of Balance Physiotherapy. So why did we do it? put simply....



 

Purpose

  • Popularisation of Kettlebell Sport in the UK.
  • To raise funds and awareness for grass roots charities.
  •  Strengthening of friendship between the National and International Kettlebell community.
  • To provide an opportunity for the less experienced to participate in Kettlebell Sport.
  • Improvement of sports skill and revealing of the strongest Kettlebell lifters in the world.
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The Competition


We stuck to more traditional rules, as we were keen to remain true to the roots of Kettlebell Sport. The aim is to keep this a distinguishing feature of the UK Open Kettlebell Championships, while introducing more progressive team events to encourage participation. The pinnacle of the competition will be the Biathlon and the Long Cycle event.  For the team event each crew will consist of four members (any mixture of male and female). There are five lifts  to complete, with two minutes allowed for each lift. Each team member  lifts at least once, with the team captain going twice. Intriguing right? Well you can read the full details of the single and team events in the rules and regulations download.





The Prizes

Everyone loves a winner, but not everyone can win. It takes a special kind of person to enter a Kettlebell competition, the lifts are demanding and require a relentless commitment, mentally and physically. We appreciate that, and believe that everyone who steps onto the platform to compete should be rewarded for their efforts. Below is a brief outline of how prizes and rewards will be allocated, the full breakdown are in the rules and regulation download.

 


  • All participants will receive medals
  • Winners of each category will receive a trophy
  • Where a team has entered a single trophy will be awarded to the captain on behalf of the team
  • Special prizes will be awarded to outstanding performances for male and females in the individual events. Winners are to be determined and announced by the judge
  • Special prizes will be awarded to outstanding performances in the team events. Winners are to be determined by the judge


 

 

The Event


The spotlight will be on the Kettlebell athletes, both male and female, towering on the platforms grinding away at the steel. We thought it only appropriate to integrate some of the UK's  most innovative and dynamic icons of modern physical culture. There will be displays by Parkour pioneers Urban Freeflow who possess the extraordinary ability to defy gravity. Martial Arts demonstrations, featuring special guests will also be a part of this ground braking event. You will also get the chance to meet representatives from our chosen charities, who will be giving out information and advice about their services. Other health and fitness related stands provided by our sponsors should also keep you thoroughly entertained.



The Location

Crystal Palace National Sports Arena, London, UK

 

The venue has been secured for the 2009 and 2010 UK Open Kettlebell Championships. You will be hard pressed to find another venue in London that has committed to bringing the highest caliber athletes into the public eye, and in such a diverse field of sports over the years.



2009 is another landmark year as budding Kettlebell athletes will battle for supremacy in their quest for perfection at the first ever UK Open Kettlebell Championships.




The Charities




Paul D'auria Centre

Established in 1983, the Centre is a registered charity that helps anyone who has been affected by cancer. This includes not just people who have cancer but also those who have a family member or friend with the disease as well as health care professionals. The charity is based in South London, but provides services throughout the capital.


 

 


 

 



Motor Neurone Disease Association: South London

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association South London Group has been set up with the aim of providing people affected by MND in the South London Areas (SW and SE postcodes) with friendly and helpful support.  This not only applies to those people living with MND but also to their carers, friends, family and anyone else who might be affected.

The South London Group is a new organisation run completely by volunteers. The Group will also offer support to the Health & Social Care Professionals: speech therapists, occupational therapists, the medical profession etc.