Kettlebell (Girevoy) Sport Ranking Tables

On this page:

1. Explanations of Ranks

2. GSU Ranking tables

3. EGSA Ranking Tables

4. Other organisations

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MSic – Master of Sport international class

The rank of a seriously competitive lifter

Lifters who reach this level can perform at the highest caliber meets of any kettlebell organization in the world. They have devoted a great amount of time and effort to the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

MS – Master of Sport

The rank distinguishing a lifter as a highly skilled and proficient Kettlebell Sport athlete

Lifters who attain this level are approaching a high competitive caliber. They have put in a large amount of study and practice in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

CMS – Candidate for Master of Sport

The rank of a very well skilled and accomplished Kettlebell Sport athlete

Lifters who obtain this distinction clearly have developed extensive knowledge and adeptness in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Rank 1

The rank of a well skilled Kettlebell Sport athlete

Lifters who reach this milestone have good knowledge and capability in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Rank 2

The rank of a competent Kettlebell Sport athlete

Lifters who reach this point show a specialized ability in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Rank 3

The rank of a moderately capable Kettlebell Sport athlete

Lifters who reach this step are proving their commitment to perfecting the skills required in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

The above is taken from the World Kettlebell Club website

These ranking tables are taken from the official GSU website

http://girevoysportunion.wordpress.com/

Points are calculated as 2 points per Long Cycle rep.

E.g. 80 reps = 160 points

Points are calculated as 1 point per Snatch and 2 points per Jerk.

E.g. 80 jerk + 100 snatch = 260 points

Points are calculated as 1 point per Long Cycle rep.

E.g. 120 reps = 120 points

Points are calculated as 1 point per Snatch and 1 point per Jerk.

E.g. 120 jerk + 100 snatch = 220 points

EGSA

European Girevoy Sport Association:

http://www.egsa.eu

The EGSA Have lots of Ranking Tables. Here is a selection of some of them,

including the Classic 10 min long Cycle and Biathlon

There are lots of organisations that all have their own ranking tables. Numbers tend to be similar, but will vary slightly along with variations in weight catagories. Here are some of the main ones.

IKSFA

International Kettlebell Sport and Fitness Academy:

http://www.iksfa.com/drupal/index.php?q=node/230

IUKL

International Union of Kettlebell Lifting:

http://www.giri-iukl.com/Eng/ranks.html

WKC

World Kettlebell Club:

http://worldkettlebellclub.com/