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Jun272017 by adminNo Comments

Melanie Harris smashes world kettlebell record

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AN ATTEMPT to gain a rare international qualification has ended in something even more impressive for Melanie Harris. The Bendigo kettlebell ace was striving to achieve the rank of master of sport international class (MSIC), when she competed in a Ketacademy sanctioned half-marathon event this month. Harris became only the third Australian athlete to obtain her MSIC, which is the highest international ranking in the sport. But what unfolded next for the Bendigo athlete made her success doubly sweet. Read the rest of the article here : http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/4756636/harris-smashes-world-kettlebell-record/

Jun262017 by adminNo Comments

2017 Sydney Open Results

Competition Results

Thank You to City Strength HQ for and 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. Adam Shields (24kgs / 122.5 Points) 2. Bernie Mack (12kg / 205 Points) Women's Biathlon 1. Saga Wessman (12kg / 188.5 Points) Men's Long Cycle 1. Kristian Karlsen (24kg / 97 Reps) 2. Shannon Pigdon (24kg / 52 Reps) 3. Alessandro De Amicis (16kg / 72 Reps) 4. Bernie Mack (OALC 18kg / 86 Reps) 5. Paul Taylor (OALC 12kg / 51 Reps) Women's One Arm Long Cycle 1. Cheryl Schneider (24kg / 80 Reps) 2. Leonie Findley (12kg / 116 Reps) Men's Snatch 1. Shannon Pigdon (24kg / 145…

Jun82017 by adminNo Comments

Tasmanian State Championship Results

Competition Results

Thanks to Artgym for such an Awesome venue and helping run the comp. A Huge Thank You to ALL the volunteers who made the day a success. Well done to all competitors, we witnessed some Amazing lifting. We look forward to seeing you all on the platform again soon. Biathlon Men 1. Shannon Pigdon (24kg / 156.5 Points) Biathlon Women 1. Jennifer Hintenberger (12kg / 344.5 Points) 2. Saga Wessman (12kg / 167 Points) Men's Long Cycle 1. Daniel Hutchinson (28kg / 80 Reps) 2. Joseph Gadon (16kg / 79 Reps) 3. Miskad Kidd (16kg / 81 Reps) 4. Henry Morgan (16kg / 72 Reps) 5. Douglas Christie(16kg / 47 Reps) Women's Snatch 1. Steph Jessup (16kg / 157 Reps) 2. Valerie Abbott (16kg / 139 Reps) 3. Eilish Kidd…

Jun12017 by adminNo Comments

Athlete Interview – Daniel Hutchinson

Athlete Profiles

How Long have you been competing in GS? Just on 5 years - May 2012. What got you started? My Supervisor at work (Andy Rouse) mentioned if I had heard of Girevoy sport, I hadn't. So I looked it up and was just blown away with what these athletes were doing. Their technique, power and endurance. So the next day I was online looking for Girevoy sport courses. What do you like about the sport? What I like about the sport is the Physical and mental aspect. Not only do you need to be physically fit and technically proficient but you have to be very mentally strong. There is no place to hide for that 10 minutes, you have to work through it and learn to be comfortable with being…

May292017 by adminNo Comments

Kettlebell Kings 2017 GSAA Australian National Championships

Competitions

Join the best lifters from across Australia for GSAA’s biggest competition of the year. These National Championships will be hosted by Lonedog in Albury and are the professional qualifier for the Australian National Team represented at the 2017 IUKL World Championships later this year in South Korea. Kettlebell Kings is the major sponsor of this event. Visit them at www.kettlebellkings.com [btnsx id="1125"] Details: Date: Saturday, 26th August, 2017 Weigh in: 10:00am Start Time: 11:00am Address: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury NSW 2640 Events: 10min Biathlon (one arm and two arm) 10min Longcycle (one arm and two arm) 10min Snatch only Kettlebell Weights: 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg, 36kg, 40kg Body weight classes: Men: 58/63/68/73/78/85/95/105/105+ Female: 53/58/63/68/68+ Host Contacts: Host name: Shannon (Lonedog) Phone: 0417 698 170 Email: shannon@lonedog.com.au Facebook (for…

May242017 by adminNo Comments

KettleGuard IKSFA / GSAA Victorian Regional Championship

Competitions

Rock Hard Training will be hosting Sergey Rudnev at the GSAA Victorian regional competition. The latest IKSFA Ranking table opens the door for greater variety of challenges for athletes at all levels. The major sponsor for this competition is KettleGuard. (www.kettleguard.com) Enter this competition > Details: Date: 29th July 2017 Time: 9:00am - 12pm Address: Rock Hard Kettlebells - 27 Mcdowalls Rd, East Bendigo, Vic 3550 Facebook: Rock Hard Kettlebells Events: 5min Biathlon (one arm and two arm) 5min Long cycle (one arm and two arm) 5min Snatch only 10min Biathlon (one arm and two arm) 10min Long cycle (one arm and two arm) 10min Snatch only Kettlebell Weights: 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg, 36kg, 40kg Body weight classes: Men 58/63/68/73/78/85/95/105/105+ Female 53/58/63/68/68+ Host Contacts: Host name: Don Grant Email: grant-61@hotmail.com Phone: …

May132017 by adminNo Comments

NSW State Kettlebell Championships Results

Competition Results

What a great day out at the GSAA NSW State Kettlebell Championships. We have seen some AMAZING lifting. The guys at TFW Coffs Coast were OUTSTANDING hosts. Their facility is unbelievable. If you are in the area get down and check it out. Thanks for your hospitality and thanks to all of the spectators and athletes for an enjoyable day. Women's Biathlon 1. Tara Brock Harris 12kg / 154 2. Carolyn Toon 8kg / 207 Men's Long Cycle 1. Henry Morgan 16kg TALC / 69 Reps 2. Shannon Pigdon 24kg OALC / 109 Reps Women's Long Cycle 1. Valerie Abbott 16kg OALC / 122 Reps 2. Barbie Keller 28kg OALC / 65 Reps 3. Cheryl Schneider 20kg OALC / 91 Reps Men's Snatch Only 1. Shannon Pigdon 24kg / 108…

May32017 by adminNo Comments

Interview with Athlete Valerie Abbott

Athlete Profiles

How Long have you been competing in GS? I started in Oct 2013, with my first competition in early 2014. What got you started? A friend of mine at the gym asked if I wanted to go along to a new Kettlebell class they had just started. I knew that kettlebells were supposed to have great health benefits but thats all I knew at that stage. I said yes, and low and behold it was a class from Jessica Wadd. Since then that same class continues, attracting more and more new people to the sport in the area. What do you like about the sport? The sport style of kettlebell training is an amazing combination of strength and endurance. Not only does it make you physically fit, but also mentally…

Apr272017 by adminNo Comments

Millis selected for Australian team to compete in Seoul

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Just five months after competing on the world kettlebell stage, Sharyn Millis has again booked a spot in the Australian team but this time she’s gone one better. Millis competed in the 16kg snatch at the International Union of Kettlebell Lifting World Championship in Kazakhstan last year and she will again compete in the same event along with the 16kg one-arm long cycle at the 2017 edition at Seoul, South Korea in November. The Bellistic - CrossFit 2680 owner put up enough reps in both events at the Victorian State Championships to gain selection. Read the rest of the article here: http://www.areanews.com.au/story/4623236/seoul-searching/

Apr232017 by adminNo Comments

Victorian State Championships Results

Competition Results

Thanks heaps to James Ross for hosting us and again Cheryl Schneider & Shannon Pigdon for their awesome work behind the scenes to run such a smooth comp! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmypTcScgTODLBpT0cicknjY0jNtKC-DX Men's Biathlon 1. James Ross 32kg / 128 Points 2. Shannon Pigdon 20kg / 173 Points 3. Nick Efthimiou 24kg / 100 Points 4. Simon Hikaka 24kg / 104.5 Points Women's Biathlon 1. Amy Dwyer 12kg / 136.5 Points 2. Cheryl Schneider 12kg / 104.5 Points Men's Long Cycle 1. Roger Ruzzier 24kg / 75 Reps 2. Nick Efthimiou 24kg / 37 Reps Women's Long Cycle 1. Emma Jane Francis 16kg / 125 Reps 2. Cheryl Schneider 16kg / 128 Reps 3. Sharyn Millis 16kg / 120 Reps 4. Janice Ng 8kg TALC / 46 Reps 5. Cindy Rella 12kg /…