Virtu Kettlebell Club Summer Open 2024.

Virtu Kettlebell Club proudly launches our 2nd Summer Kettlebell Open. This event is open to competitors of ALL LEVELS. From the beginner looking to make their competitive debut and to get experience on the platform, to the international level kettlebell athlete who is wanting to hit a new personal record in preparation for the kettlebell season.

We will be offering each competitor the choice of 4 events;

1. Full Pentathlon (6mins on / 5mins recovery).

2. Half Pentathlon (3mins on / 2mins recovery).

3. Half Marathon (30mins).

4. Quarter Marathon (15mins).

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What is the Kettlebell Pentathlon?

Here are the basic mechanics of it. There are 5 disciplines performed in a set order.

The 5 disciplines are:

Clean

Clean & Press

Jerk

Half Snatch

Push Press

There is a maximum repetition count for each discipline.

(No additional points are scored for reps over the preset maximum).

For the “Full Pentathlon”, the maximum rep counts are as follows:

Clean = 120 reps.

Clean & Press = 60 reps

Jerk = 120 reps

Half Snatch = 108 reps

Push Press = 120 reps.

(Each discipline is carried out for 6 minutes, there is a 5 minute break between each discipline).

For the “Half Pentathlon”, the maximum rep counts are as follows:

Clean = 60 reps.

Clean & Press = 30 reps

Jerk = 60 reps

Half Snatch = 54 reps

Push Press = 60 reps.

(Each discipline is carried out for 3 minutes, there is a 2 minute break between each discipline).

Each competitor is allowed to choose a maximum of 5 different kettlebell weights. These kettlebells can be used for whatever discipline they choose. No changing of the weight is allowed once the competitor starts that particular discipline. No setting the kettlebell down until the full 6mins or 3mins are up. If the kettlebell is set down while there is time left on the clock, your set will end, your reps up to that point will count. If the competitor completes maximum reps while still having time left on the clock, the kettlebell must be set down.

What is the Kettlebell Half Marathon?

In its simplest form - you pick 1 discipline and complete as many reps as you can within 30 minutes.

The disciplines for you to choice from are:

Jerk

One Arm Long Cycle.

Half Snatch.

Snatch.

Each competitor has to pick one kettlebell weight for the duration of the 30 minutes. Once you start your set, no changing of the weight is allowed. No setting the kettlebell down until the full 30mins is complete. If the kettlebell is set down while there is time left on the clock, your set will end and your reps completed will NOT count. Only when the duration of 30 minutes has officially ended will you be allowed to set the kettlebell down.

(A Quarter Marathon is all of the above, but for only 15 minutes).

>> Please note <<

Once ticket sales end on Sunday 31st June, we will NOT be accepting any late entries.

There is a No Refund policy in place.

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Looking forward to seeing you compete on the day :-)

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