Aug292017 by adminNo Comments
2017 IUKL World Championships Qualifying Athletes

2017 IUKL World Championships Qualifying Athletes

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Congratulations to the athletes that have qualified for the Australian team. The IUKL World Championships will be held in Seoul, South Korea from the 15th - 19th November 2017. Men's Long Cycle Kristian Karlsen - Pro <85kg Roger Ruzzier - Amateur <85kg Henry Morgan - Veteran <95kg Womens Long Cycle Cheryl Schneider - Pro +68kg Valerie Abbott - Amateur <63kg Sharyn Millis - Amateur +68kg Emma Francis - Amateur <68kg Barbara Baugh - Amateur <63kg Sarah Blatchford - Amateur <58kg Georgia Welsh - Jnr / Amateur +68kg Saga Wessman - Amateur <53kg Men's Biathlon James Ross - Pro <85kg Shannon Pigdon - Amateur <85kg Simon Haikaka - Amateur <85kg David Okabey - Amateur <95kg Women's Snatch Steph Jessup - Pro <68kg Cheryl Schneider - Pro +68kg Valerie Abbott - Amateur <63kg…
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Aug282017 by adminNo Comments
2017 Australian National Results

2017 Australian National Results

Competition Results
Thank you to everyone who came and left it all on the platform. We are so proud of the GSAA community and thankful for everyone's support in this sport. Men's Biathlon 1. James Ross 32kg / 126 Points 2. Simon Hikaka 24kg / 169.5 Points 3. David Okeby 24kg / 145.5 Points 4. Robert Croft 20kg / 180 Points Women's Biathlon 1. Valerie Abbott 16kg / 171.5 Points (2AJ) 2. Jessica Wadd 16kg / 177.5 Points (2AJ) 3. Cindy Rella 12kg / 324 Points (1AJ) 4. Carolyn Toon 10kg / 138 Points 5. Kiera Lawry 8kg / 171 Points 6. Rebecca Eberle 12kg / 187.5 Points 7. Elise Tuffy 12kg / 177 Points Men's Long Cycle 1. Kristian Karlsen 32kg / 52 Reps 2. Nick Efthimiou 24kg / 73 Reps…
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Aug272017 by adminNo Comments
IKMF Australia Announces Merger with GSAA

IKMF Australia Announces Merger with GSAA

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IKMF (Australia) is very pleased to announce that it was unanimously voted at the GSAA AGM to merge as one the traditional and marathon events under GSAA calendar. We are very excited and are looking forward to 2018 and beyond and the growth of the sport in Australia. Congratulations Don Grant on becoming the Australian Rep for IKMF and joining the GSAAA Committee. Just another step in the Growth of the Girevoy Sport in Australia.
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Aug272017 by adminNo Comments
Thank You From The 2017 Nationals

Thank You From The 2017 Nationals

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THANK YOU!!!!! We had an AMAZING DAY at the Australian Nationals. We have so many people to thank. First of all a huge shout out goes to Kettlebell Kings who went out of their way to provide their BRILLIANT bells to Australia for the first time for this event. (YES, you can still purchase these bells so email them at info@kettlebellkings.com) Second Thanks to every competitor who came and left it on the platform. As we said the standard we have seen this year's has been astonishing and we can't wait to see what 2018 brings. To everyone who volunteered and help make the day what it was we are truly grateful. The day would not have worked so wonderfully if it was not for you! To the media that came down…
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Aug22017 by adminNo Comments
Science and Practice of Kettlebell Training

Science and Practice of Kettlebell Training

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James Ross has painstakingly put together a course that distils his knowledge from 14 years of coaching, 11 years of kettlebell training, and 10 years at university, 5 of which were spent researching the swing and snatch. James has been fortunate enough to perform research into some of the world’s best kettlebell lifters as well as some of Australia’s best. He has achieved the rank of Master of Sport within a number different events in kettlebell sport. Details: Sunday 27th August 2017, 9:00am - 15:00pm @ Lonedog - 6/986 Carcoola Street, Albury, New South Wales, Australia 2640 This course will cover: Relevant current research James' own research into kettlebells Biomechanics of kettlebell training Physiology of training Kettlebell technique Pacing Coaching Periodization Fatigue Load management General strength and endurance for kettlebell sport…
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Jul312017 by adminNo Comments
2017 Bendigo Kettleguard / IKSFA VIC Regional Results

2017 Bendigo Kettleguard / IKSFA VIC Regional Results

Competition Results
Thank You to Rock Hard Training/Kettlebells for an Amazing Venue and helping run the comp. Thank You to all the Volunteers who made the day a success. Well done to all of the competitors, we seen some Fantastic Lifting. Men's Biathlon 1. James Ross (24kg / 197 points) 2. Simon Hikaka (24kg / 162 points) 3. James McConnell (16kg / 208 Points) Women's Biathlon 1. Cindy Rella - (12kg / 277.5 points) 2. Elise Tuffy (8kg / 253.5 points) 3. Hayley Lethlean (16kg / 18 points) Men's Long Cycle 1. Roger Saheli (24kg / 54 To Reps) 2. Shannon Pigdon (24kg / 121 Reps - OALC) 3. Don Grant (28kg / 91 Reps - OALC) 4. Brigge Ruyter-Hooley (20kg / 116 Reps) Women's One Arm Long Cycle 1. Melanie Harris (24kg /…
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Jul282017 by adminNo Comments
Bendigo Magazine – Kettlebells

Bendigo Magazine – Kettlebells

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The efforts of our Kettlebell community this year have been Amazing. Yet another Publication, this time about our members down in Bendigo. Well done Rockhard Training/Kettlebells for shining the light on our sport! Coach Don Grant takes everyday Central Victorians and builds them into world-beating athletes, whose feats raising heavy cast-iron balls rank right up with the best. Nine members of his Rock Hard Training gym represented Australia at the world kettlebell marathon championships in Denmark, bringing home nine medals, including seven gold, and four world records (Melanie Harris, Jen Fletcher, Hayley Lethlean and Maxine Smith). Read the full story here http://www.bendigomagazine.com.au/?p=55140  
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Jul272017 by adminNo Comments
Border North East Members Spreading Awareness

Border North East Members Spreading Awareness

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9 News story - The Border North East Members spreading awareness on our next Comp Down in Bendigo and the Australian Nationals which will be hosted in Albury. Competitors will battle it out for glory in Bendigo this weekend for the last event of the kettlebell regional titles, before the Nationals in August. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORlSKR84s0I  
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Jul262017 by adminNo Comments
2017 GSAA Nationals Promo on ABC Radio

2017 GSAA Nationals Promo on ABC Radio

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In this short radio interview, Shannon Pigdon from Lonedog Training and GSAA commitee in Albury talks to Joesph from the local ABC radio station about the the growth of Girevoy (Kettlebell) Sport in Australia and the up and coming Nationals in Albury this year in 2017. Listen to here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwDj3rc14bQ Find out more about 2017 GSAA National competition here
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