Overview

Grassroots competitions are aimed at beginners to kettlebell sport and involve the 3 main lifts of jerk, snatch and long cycle. Each lift is 5 minutes in duration and can be with single or double bells. (snatch is single bell only)

There are no weight classes, categories are male and female within Grassroots, Intermediate and Advanced. Juniors can also be involved (under 16).

Scoring is based on points awarded for each kettlebell — the heavier the bell, the higher the points. The number of reps multiplied by the kettlebell rating determines the points. See the Kettlebell League document for scoring info.

What can you expect from the Grassroots Team?

Pre-comp

• Set up the Facebook event page; you will be added as a co-host so that you can invite lifters to attend.
• Add the entry form to the event page.
• Manage the entries and payment.
• Add rules and scoring system to the event page.
• Add the PARQ and organise completion of this prior to the competition.
• Make up the flight list.

During the comp (*subject to a rep being present)

• Provide judge slips, clickers, pens, banners.
• Facilitate the running of the competition.
• Provide medals (cost of medals comes out of the proceeds from the entry fees).
• Present medals.

Post comp

• Provide unique club certificates.
• Update the Grassroots Kettlebell League tables with the results from your competition.
• Upload any media to the event page and Grassroots Kettlebell League social media.

What we need from you as host:

Pre comp

• Find a suitable venue — this could be your club training space or a hired hall (venue cost comes from entry fees).
• Provide your club logo so it can be added to the event page and the unique club certificate.

During the comp

• Provide all required kettlebells (competition style preferred).
• Provide chalk.
• Provide a visible timer that displays 5-minute lift and rest periods.
• Provide seating and a table for the judges.
• Provide music.
• If no rep is present, provide a laptop and someone to manage scoring, and someone to call athletes to the platform.
• If no rep is present, provide someone to present medals.

Post comp

• Helpers for tidy-up are always appreciated.
• Send in any photos/videos to be added to social media.

Thank you for hosting a Grassroots competition!