10th Gripstrength Kettlebell Sport Open

Join us for the 10th Gripstrength Kettlebell Sport Open, an exciting joint event by CKA 🇨🇦 and IKO 🌎! This in-person competition will take place at 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6T6.

📅 Important Dates:

• Check In: 8 AM
• Lift Time: 10 AM

🎥 Video Submission Info:

• Opens: Sunday, August 23rd, 12:01 AM (PST)
• Closes: Saturday, August 29, 11:59 PM (PST)

💳 Payment Details:

Complete your registration by visiting our website: nanaimokettlebell.ca. Ensure you follow the link in your purchase confirmation to finalize your registration. Early Bird pricing ends on June 1, 2026, and registration closes on August 22, 2026.

📚 Rules:

This event features differing rules from CKA and IKO. A rule review will be conducted at the beginning of the event. Be sure to review the respective rules of each organization before attending. Marathon events will follow WKSF rules. The CKA utilizes the Ketacademy/WAKSC table for Military Snatch, which lasts 12 minutes with multiple hand changes.

🏆 Event Formats:

• 5 Minutes (IKO)
• 10 Minutes (CKA, IKO)
• 12 Minutes (CKA/Ketacademy)
• 30 & 60 Minutes Marathon (WKSF/IKMF)
• Pentathlon (Video Submission only)

🏅 Prize Winners:

Categories for overall winners (by coefficient):

• Snatch Only
• Two-Arm Jerk
• One-Arm Longcycle
• Two-Arm Longcycle
• Double Half-Snatch
• Marathon (30')
• Marathon (60')

🤝 Jerk Relay:

End the day with a fun, team-based Jerk Relay!

• Two self-selected teams will compete.
• All sets performed with two kettlebells.
• Each set lasts 2 minutes with 5 lifters per team.

Prepare for an amazing day filled with competition and camaraderie! 🎉