5th annual Iowa Girevik Kettlebell Competition
Schedule
Sat May 03 2025 at 07:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection | Davenport, IA
Welcome to GirevikAF’s 5th Annual Iowa Girevik State Kettlebell Competition. This event will be in person only. The event location is at The Current Hotel in Davenport, IA. This event is designed to introduce people to the world of kettlebell sport as well as provide more experienced lifters a chance to compete for glory. The meet will be using IKO and IKMF Ranking Tables for men and women.IKMF will be used for half-snatch, half-marathon and pentathlon lifts (1 and 2 bell). Any rank that may have been achieved will need to be independently verified by Judi DeMuro (IKMF head judge - USA) to receive official recognition.
IKO ranking tables to be used for all other events. You can register for 2 lifts with your entry fee.
This is listed below with the events.
There is a raffle that every lifter will be automatically entered into and will also receive a “swag-bag.”
Event t-shirts will be inlcuded with the event registration ticket that says "INCLUDES T-SHIRT". Additional options will be available at www.girevikaf.com/shop
In person lifting registration fee $90 without T-shirt and $100 with T-shirt Registration ends April 19, 2024. (UPDATED)
25% off coupon code for all merchandise will be sent after successful registration.
1st person to register get a GirevikAF beanie
Any purchase of merchandise on website prior to the live drawing at the end of the month will get the registered lifter 5 extra entries
Men’s events – Two Arm Long Cycle (TALC), Biathlon, Jerk only, Snatch only, Half-Snatch, Pentathlon, Triathlon
Double kettlebell for all events except Snatch and Pentathlon has both single or double bell option.
Kettlebell weights in kg – 12 certificate only, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32
Weight divisions in kg (IKO ranking) – 61, 66, 70, 74, 80, 84, 89, 93, 102, 102+
Weight divisions in kg (placement) - 66, 80, 93, 93+
Women’s events:
Single Kettlebell – One Arm Long Cycle (OALC), Biathlon (OAB), Jerk only, Snatch only, Half-Snatch, Pentathlon, Triathlon
Double Kettlebell – Two Arm Long Cycle (TALC), Biathlon (TAB), Jerk only, Half-Snatch, Pentathlon, Triathlon
Kettlebell weights in kg – 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28
Weight divisions in kg (IKO ranking) – 52, 57, 61, 66, 70, 74, 80, 80+
Weight divisions in kg (placement) - 57, 70, 80, 80+
Legends events:
Same as above for men and women, but for 50 years of age plus
Youth Events (Futures) 16 years old and younger:
Single Kettlebell – One Arm Long Cycle (OALC), Biathlon (OAB), Snatch only, Triathlon
Double Kettlebell – Two Arm Long Cycle (TALC), Biathlon (TAB), Triathlon
Kettlebell weights in kg – 4, 6, 8, 12
Weight divisions in kg (IKO ranking) - 30, 43, 57, 57+ (girls), 70, 70+ (boys)
Weight divisions in kg (placement only, no rank) - 35, 50, 65, 65+
Links to ranking tables:
https://www.kettlebellworld.org/ranking-tables
https://www.ikmf-world.com/rules/ranks-and-rules/
Link to hotel:
coming soon
Hotels and places to stay:
The Current Iowa (where the event takes place) 215 N Main St, Davenport, IA
The Double Tree by Hilton (5 min walk) 111 E 2nd St, Davenport, IA
Holiday Inn Rock Island (5min drive) 226 17th St Suite 100, Rock Island, IL
Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast (8min drive) 702 20th St, Rock Island, IL
Rhythm City Casino (15+min drive) 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA
Some pretty cool AirBnB lofts within walking distance too!
Coffee:
Redband Coffee
392 Caffe (owned by Seth Rollins of WWE fame)
Rise Neighborhood Cafe
Cafe d'Marie
Iron+Grain Coffee House
Restaurants:
Me & Billy (walking distance)
Sippis American Grill & Craft Beer (walking distance)
Mantra Indian Cuisine (walking distance)
Bix Bistro (walking distance)
Front Street Pub (walking distance)
Antonella's (walking distance)
Plus a ton more within walking distance of the venue
Local Beer and Distillers:
Bent River Brewing
Front Street Brewing
Twin Span Brewing
Stompbox Brewing
Mississippi River Distilling
Cat's Eye Distilling
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads
Unique things
American Pickers in LeClaire IA
Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire IA
Farmer's Market within walking distance
Largomarcino's Confectionery
The Village of East Davenport
Rhythm City Casino
Isle of Capri Casino
If you are coming in on Friday and into BJJ, Tarpein's Dojo has no-gi on Friday. Check out their website and see about dropping in! www.tarpeinsdojo.com
Timetable of events:
Friday May 2nd
Weigh-ins 6-8:00 p.m.
Judges “seminar” 8:00 - 8:30p.m.
Saturday May 3rd
Weigh-ins (con’t) 7-8a.m.
Rules 8:30-9:30ish a.m.
Competition 9:30ish a.m.- 3p.m.
Raffle 3:15-3:45p.m.
Awards 4pm
After party/dinner with Harris Pizza (a Quad City favorite) and rooftop bar unless inclement weather.
THIS MAY CHANGE IN THE COMING MONTHS. WILL SOLIDIFY BY END OF JANUARY
