Rules of performance exercises

• The athletes must be ready to take position on the platform 2 minutes before their flight starts.
• A countdown will be given 5 seconds prior to the start of the timer for a flight.
• With the athletes ready on the platform, the speaker will announce “5,4,3,2,1” and then issue the “Start” command.
• At the final second of the countdown, athletes must place their hand(s) on the kettlebell handle(s).
• After the“Start” command is given the athletes are obliged to start performing the exercise they are competing in (jerk, snatch, long cycle or half-snatch). If a competitor lifts the kettlebell from the platform before the “START” command, they will be issued the command “STOP AND RESTART” by their platform judge.
• The competitor must then place the kettlebell back down on the platform surface and start their set again.
• In the 30-minute competition format (Half Marathon) the speaker announces remaining time every ten (10) minutes. In the 60-minute competition format (Marathon) the speaker announces remaining time every fifteen (15) minutes.
• In both formats the speaker announces the last minute, last 30 seconds and finally issues a countdown for the last 5 seconds (5,4,3,2,1).
• After the 30 or 60 minutes of the event have elapsed, the speaker issues the command “Stop”, after which no more reps will be counted, and the athletes must place the kettlebell on the platform in a controlled manner (dropping the kettlebell on the floor forcefully at the end of a set will result in disqualification). If an athlete cannot fully extend his/her elbows due to anatomical reasons, they should inform their platform judges and jury before the beginning of their set. 

At the command “START” the kettlebell is cleaned into the rack position. Cleans may be performed with 2 hands on the kettlebell. Jerk is defined as lifting a kettlebell overhead from the “Rack” position, with use of the legs.

Rack position: elbow against the chest, legs straight, kettlebell on the outside of the forearm.

The kettlebell must be moved from the rack to overhead fixation in one continuous, uninterrupted movement, with a clear and visible 2nd dip. Push press or landing with straight legs is not allowed. In the overhead fixation the knees and elbow must be locked, the torso, head and arm in line. Legs and kettlebells should be on one line in parallel, a plane of a body. The kettlebell must come to a complete and visible stop.

After fixing in the top position and accounts of the judge the participant lowers kettlebells in starting position by any way. The important note: fixation – the accented allocated, visible stop (1 seconde fixation) of kettlebells and the sportsman. 

It is commanded "NO COUNT" when :

• There is no fixation in the starting position or the overhead position for 1 second
• There is no alignment in the overhead position (excessive twist or side bend, arm at 10 o’clock)
• Legs and arm are not straight/ locked in fixation
• Push press or lack of visible second dip (knee bend)
• There is a definite press out to the lockout
• Not returning to the rack after the fixation
• Re-cleaning the kettlebell without switching sides (wrong exercise: Long Cycle)
• Any swing between reps (-1 per swing)
• Touching/ supporting the kettlebell, platform OR body with the free hand
• Resting in a prohibited position ONCE
• Violating the rules in any way

For double kettlebell, in addition to the points above :

• when kettlebells alternate (right and left)
• when the kettlebells do not come down simultaneously

The "STOP" command is controlled when :

• The kettlebells are resting on the shoulder joints (except for the beginning of the exercise, after having the kettlebell first in the chest)
• Resting in a prohibited position for the 2nd time
• The kettlebell is put down on the platform
• The kettlebell touches the platform with a visible full loss of motion
• The athlete steps off the platform
• The athlete’s technique is deemed unsafe (the judge may issue a single WARNING)

Resting positions, what it is allowed :

• To rest in the rack position
• To rest in the overhead position

It is prohibited :

• To rest with the kettlebell on top of the shoulder (skeleton bearing the weight)
• To rest in the hang position or against the legs

It is forbidden to voluntarily throw the kettlebell on the ground. Under penalty of being disqualified.

The Kettlebell Long Cycle is defined as lifting a Kettlebell in two different phases, the “Clean”, followed by a “Jerk”, to comprise one exercise cycle. 

The kettlebell must stop in rack position and the legs must be straightened/knees locked out before commencing the Jerk (no bouncing). The competitor then performs a Jerk with all technical elements as described in the Jerk section. After fixation, the kettlebell must be dropped briefly back into the rack position before the back swing for the next rep. The clean may be performed between the legs. In case of a failed lockout attempt on the Jerk, the whole lift must be taken from the back swing.

It is commanded "NO COUNT" when :

• Not 1 second Fixation in overed position
• Not separating and completing the Clean during Long Cycle (rebounding out of the rack position)
• There is no fixation in the overhead position
• There is no alignment in the overhead position (excessive twist or side bend, arm at 10 o’clock)
• Legs and arm are not straight/ locked in fixation
• Push press or lack of visible second dip (knee bend)
• There is a definite press out to the lockout
• Not returning to the rack after the fixation
• Not performing a clean after a jerk attempt (ex: 1 clean + 2 jerks)
• Switching without a hand to hand swing
• Any swing between reps (-1 per swing)
• Touching/ supporting the kettlebell, platform OR body with the free hand
• Resting in a prohibited position ONCE
• Violating the rules in any way

The "STOP" command is also controlled when :

• Resting in a prohibited position for the 2nd time
• The kettlebell is put down on the platform
• The kettlebell touches the platform with a visible full loss of motion
• The athlete steps off the platform
• The athlete’s technique is deemed unsafe (the judge may issue a single WARNING)

Resting positions what tt is allowed :

• To rest in the rack position
• To rest in the overhead position

It is prohibited :

• To rest with the kettlebell on top of the shoulder (skeleton bearing the weight)
• To rest in the hang position or against the legs
• Swing / Clean outside the legs (-1 per swing outside) for 1 kettlebell, but allowed with 2 kettlebells.

It is forbidden to voluntarily throw the kettlebell on the ground. Under penalty of being disqualified.

At the command “START” the kettlebell is swung back between the legs and then up to the lockout in one smooth, uninterrupted motion to a stop in overhead fixation. No pressing out of the kettlebell is allowed. The kettlebell must be caught with a straight arm. During fixation the knees and elbow must be locked, the torso, head and working arm are in line. The kettlebell must come to a complete and visible stop. After fixation, the Kettlebell must be returned between the legs in one continuous movement. It’s not allowed to swing outside the legs. Performing a half snatch/ resting in the rack position or with the kettlebell on the shoulder will result in a WARNING on the first offence, and a STOP command the second time.

It is commanded "NO COUNT" when :

• There is no fixation in the overhead position for 1 second
• There is no alignment in the overhead position (excessive twist or side bend, arm at 10 o’clock)
• Legs and arm are not straight/ locked in fixation
• There is a definite press out to the lockout
• Switching without a hand to hand swing
• Any swing between reps (-1 per swing)
• Touching/ supporting the kettlebell, platform OR body with the free hand
• Scraping the floor with the kettlebell (no loss of motion)
• Resting in a prohibited position ONCE
• Violating the rules in any way

The "STOP" command is also controlled when :

• Resting in a prohibited position for the 2nd time
• The kettlebell is put down on the platform
• The kettlebell touches the platform with a visible full loss of motion
• The athlete steps off the platform
• The athlete’s technique is deemed unsafe (the judge may issue a single WARNING)

Resting positions what it is allowed :

• To rest in the overhead position

It is prohibited :

• To rest in the rack position and/or with the kettlebell on top of the shoulder
• To rest in the hang position or against the legs
• To rest in the rack position or perform a half snatch (kettlebell on top of the shoulder and rack position are considered the same offence)
• Swing / Clean outside the legs (-1 per swing outside)

It is forbidden to voluntarily throw the kettlebell on the ground. Under penalty of being disqualified.

Half snatch is performed identically to “snatch” on the way up to the lockout. After fixation, the kettlebell must briefly return to the rack position before being swung for the next rep

It is commanded "NO COUNT" when :

• There is no fixation in the overhead position for 1 seconde
• There is no alignment in the overhead position (excessive twist or side bend, arm at 10 o’clock)
• legs and arm are not straight/ locked in fixation
• There is a definite press out to the lockout
• Not returning to the rack after the fixation
• Switching without a hand to hand swing
• Any swing between reps (-1 per swing)
• Touching/ supporting the kettlebell, platform OR body with the free hand
• Scraping the floor with the kettlebell (no loss of motion)
• Resting in a prohibited position ONCE
• Violating the rules in any way

The "STOP" command is also controlled when :

• Resting in a prohibited position for the 2nd time
• The kettlebell is put down on the platform
• The kettlebell touches the platform with a visible full loss of motion
• The athlete steps off the platform
• The athlete’s technique is deemed unsafe (the judge may issue a single WARNING)

Resting positions what it is allowed

• To rest in the rack
• To rest in the overhead position

It is prohibited :

• To rest with the kettlebell on top of the shoulder (skeleton bearing the weight)
• To rest in the hang position or against the legs
• Swing / Clean outside the legs (-1 per swing outside) for 1 kettlebell. But allowed with 2 kettlebells.

It is forbidden to voluntarily throw the kettlebell on the ground. Under penalty of being disqualified.

For the ranking of the 3 best countries: only the elite (open + veteran= open class + veteran 1 + veteran 2 = all athletes who have an obligation to validate the CMS.)

World championships are taken into account, the amateurs and the kids do not fit in the ranking of the top 3 countries.