COMPETITION RULES RSGS (Russian Kettlebell Lifting Union)

RULES FOR CONDUCTING AND ORGANIZING COMPETITIONS OF THE RUSSIAN Kettlebell Lifting Union

1.1 Competitions kettlebell lifting are divided into individual competitions, team competitions, and individual-team competition.

In individual competitions, results and places are determined by the performance of one participant in one discipline. IN team competitions– based on the total points scored by the team. Individual-team competition – based on the sum of the personal results of each team member.

1.2 Time period for personal competitions: 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 12 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes (half marathon), 60 minutes (marathon), 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours (ultramarathon).

1.3 Kettlebell lifting disciplines:

- Push (Classic push): with one or two hands, starting from the chest (from the starting position) up above the head (to the fixation position).

- Long cycle: with one or two hands, starting from the chest (from the starting position) up above the head (in the fixation position), followed by lowering to a hanging position and performing a swing after each lift.

- Snatch: with one arm, starting with a swing between the legs, continuously upward above the head to a fixation position.

- Two-arm snatch: Snatch of two kettlebells, starting with a swing between the legs, continuously upward over the head to a locked position.

— Army snatch: one-arm kettlebell snatch with unlimited hand changes

- Biathlon: clean and jerk and snatch, with a break between exercises. It is always carried out on the same day. Rest in biathlon should be at least 30 minutes and no more than 3 hours.

— Classic Eventing: long cycle, clean and jerk, snatch with breaks between exercises. The 5 minute triathlon is performed on one day. Between exercises at least one hour and no more than 3 hours. The 10-minute triathlon can be performed on one day (rest at least 3 hours between all exercises) or on two days (the first day is a long cycle, the second day is a biathlon with a biathlon rest schedule).

— Eventing: long cycle, clean and jerk, snatch without a break between exercises.

— Half marathon, marathon: performing kettlebell lifting exercises with unlimited changes of arms.

— Ultramarathon: performing kettlebell lifting exercises with unlimited changes of hands and rest regulations during work.

— BOLT competitions: competitions in classical disciplines, during which it is allowed to place weights on the platform.

— Relay race: team competitions in individual kettlebell lifting exercises. There can be men's, women's, mixed relay races according to the competition regulations.

— Face OF: competitions in the long cycle, clean and jerk, snatch, taking place in the form of personal and team confrontations lasting 1,2,3 minutes.

1.4 Allowable kettlebell weights for classical disciplines: 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg, 36kg, 40kg, 50kg. For FACE OFF: 12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36 kg. For all types of marathons: 8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40, 50 kg.

1.5 Competitions are held strictly according to streams for each participant. All participants are allowed to compete both in individual competitions and in the team relay.

1.6 The winner in the individual championship is determined in each weight category. The absolute winner of the competition can be identified using the coefficient.

In biathlon, the winner is determined by the amount of points scored. One point is awarded for performing one push, and 0.5 points for performing one snatch. In the event that a participant does not perform a single counted lift in a push or snatch exercise, the amount is not counted; a participant who does not perform a single counted lift in the clean and jerk before the competition in the snatch is not allowed.

In eventing and classic eventing, the winner is determined by the amount of points scored. Points are awarded for one lift in the long cycle - 3 points, for one lift in the clean and jerk - 2 points, for one lift in the snatch - 1 point. In the event that a participant does not perform a single counted lift in the long cycle, clean and jerk or snatch exercises, the amount is not counted; a participant who does not perform a single valid lift in the long cycle or clean and jerk before the competition in the snatch is not allowed.

In the clean and jerk, snatch, military snatch, long cycle, marathon, half marathon, the winner is determined by the greatest number of repetitions in the allotted time limit. In the marathon and half marathon, points are awarded only if the participant fulfills the conditions of the time regulations.

In a relay race, points are awarded as one point per repetition completed, with a cumulative total.

In FACE OFF competitions, the winner is determined by the amount of points scored by the participant at the rate of Long cycle - 4 points, clean and jerk - 3 points, snatch - 2 points.

If two (or more) participants have the same number of lifts (including points in biathlon and triathlon), the advantage goes to, respectively:

• a participant who has less body weight before the performance;
• a participant who has less body weight after the performance;
• the participant who is drawn ahead of the opponent in the draw.

With the same number of lifts in the relay race, the winner is determined in the same way as in the individual championship, with the weight of the athletes being summed up.

When conducting classical disciplines: long cycle, biathlon, snatch (in the case of competitions on different weights of weights), the winner in the weight category can be determined using a table of coefficients between weights. (Appendix 2).

In the team competition, the points received by each team member are summed up in accordance with the competition regulations. For each place taken, a certain number of points are awarded (see table below).

Points scheme according to busy place in personal competitions

• Teams are awarded points based on the athletes' place in individual competitions:

Place

Place

Standard summing up is carried out based on 10 test results. One participant cannot give more than two results in the team competition, including marathon results.

• Award ceremony

The award ceremony for participants and teams depends on the regulations of the competition. Awards begin for each discipline with the lightest weight category. The top three competitors in each category advance to the podium, starting with First Place.

Prizes may be given to the winners, captain or coach best team, judges, participants who set records, for the best technology execution, etc.

The award ceremony is conducted by representatives of the Federation or the host organization.

2. Competition participants

2.1 Age groups and traditional (recommended) weights of equipment (weight of equipment may change according to competition regulations)

Men (Vz):	No age restrictions - kettlebells 32kg, 24kg
Women (Vz):	No age restrictions - kettlebells 24kg, 20kg, 16kg
Veterans (men) (IN):	40-49 years old, 50-59 years old - 24kg weights 60-69 years old, 70-74 years old - 16kg weights 75 years old - 12kg weights
Veterans (women) (IN):	35-44 years old, 45-54 years old - 16kg weights 55-64 years old - 12kg weights 65 years old - 8kg weights
Juniors (M)(before22):	19-22 years old - weights 32kg, 24kg
Juniors (W) (before 22):	19-22 years old - weights 24kg, 20kg
Boys (M)(before16):	Up to 16 years old - 16kg weights
Boys (before18) (M):	17-18 years old - 24kg weights
Girls (W)(before16):	Up to 16 years old - 12kg weights
Girls (before18) (AND):	17-18 years old - 16kg weights
Disabled (M) (AND):	Absolute - 16kg kettlebells
Disabled (F) (AND):	Absolute - 8kg kettlebells

Participants perform in classical disciplines in the following weight categories:

		Junior boys		Senior boys	Older girls			Men, Veterans	Women, Veterans
	Biathlon	Triathlon		Army
	Over 42 kg
			Over 58 kg		Over 63 kg
							Over 73 kg		Over 73 kg
				Over 85 kg		Over 95 kg		Over 105 kg
							Over 73 kg		Over 73 kg
		Over 58 kg	Over 53 kg	Over 68 kg	Over 63 kg	Over 78 kg	Over 68 kg	Over 78 kg	Over 68 kg

2.3 Special groups and other kettlebell competitions

Participants are allowed to compete in one discipline only in one weight category. With permission, participants can compete in a different weight category for team competitions (relay), marathon and other non-overlapping classical disciplines, subject to re-weighing.

3. Application for participation

One day before the start of the competition (or in exceptional cases on the day of the competition if the competition is held on the same day), the main panel of judges accepts applications and participant cards. All applications must be completed and accepted by the head judge.

• Weigh-in is carried out the day before the start of the competition (or in exceptional cases on the day of the competition if the competition is held on the same day).

Participants taking part in the relay compete in individual competitions and, in case of a change in weight category, are weighed again before the start of the competition in accordance with the regulations.

• The weigh-in will only take place at a designated location under the supervision of a judge and representatives of the host organization.
• Weighing is carried out only by competition judges.
• Participants are weighed in swimming trunks (swimwear) or shorts (underwear).
• In order to improve the quality of the competition, participants must submit applications for participation in the competition at least 5 days in advance so that the organizers have time to prepare a preliminary schedule.

4. Rules and responsibilities of participants

4.1 The participant has the right to have assistance in preparing the weights before the start of his flow. A special area is allocated for the preparation of weights. When preparing weights and hands, only magnesium is allowed.

4.2 The participant has the right to be sponsored individually, or with the permission of the federation, to use logos or materials of the federation sponsors on clothing.

4.3 The participant must know all the rules of the federation.

4.4 In case of violations of the rules or inappropriate behavior, the panel of judges has the right to remove the participant from the competition.

4.5 The participant must adequately and politely address other participants, judges, spectators and comply with the rules.

4.6 The participant only uses weights from his platform, prepared with magnesium before his flow. It is allowed to ask for help in carrying weights onto the platform.

4.7 It is strictly prohibited to use any device that facilitates lifting weights.

4.8 The panel of judges, by decision of a doctor, has the right to remove a participant from the competition in case of health problems.

5. Equipment of participants

5.1 The participant must be dressed in accordance with the rules of the competition. For performances, weightlifting or wrestling tights, a T-shirt, T-shirt, and shorts are allowed, a top that does not cover the knees and elbow joints.

• Equipment allowed to use a weightlifting belt (width up to 12mm), a bandage and an elastic band (length up to 1.5 m) on the wrist (width up to 10cm). Bandages on the knee joint with a width of no more than 25 cm are also allowed. You cannot wear a belt under a sports uniform.
• Palms should be open. Do not use hand guards or gloves. In case of injury, it is allowed to apply a plaster to the fingers and the base of the palm.
• The use of headphones while performing on the platform to interact with the judge on the platform is prohibited.
• It is allowed to perform in sports shoes, both regular sports sneakers and weightlifting shoes. It is prohibited to perform without shoes.
• Teams may have the same uniform.
• In the case of sponsoring competitions, the organizers have the right to require participants to perform in the provided clothing with the logos of the organization.

6. Representatives, team captains

6.1 Each team must have a representative.

6.2 The team captain, who is the representative of the entire team, is fully responsible for the organization of the team and for the discipline of the team. The team captain must be present at all meetings with the judges and other representatives. He must also ensure that all team members arrive on time for the competition, opening of the competition, awards, doping control, and prize distribution.

6.3 The team captain must be present at the weigh-ins.

6.4 Representatives, coaches, and team members are strictly prohibited from being on the platform (in the competition area) during the performance. There are special areas for them during the performance. The exception is marathon and stayer competitions, in which the team captain or coach has the opportunity to assist the athlete.

6.5 Representatives are prohibited from communicating with judges and participants during the performance. Complaints should be addressed to the chief judges.

6.6 If a participant does not have a representative, then he automatically performs the duties of a representative.

7. Equipment and inventory

7.1 The competition platform is standard size– 1.5m by 1.5m. The distance between the platforms should ensure a safe, comfortable performance for the participants. The distance must be at least 50 cm.

7.2 The weight of the weights should not deviate by more than 100 grams from the nominal value.

7.3 Parameters, colors of weights:

If possible, weights should be marked with the platform number. At international and national competitions, there must be an electronic scoreboard showing the score and time to participants and spectators.

Where possible, cameras should be installed to ensure impartial judging. If there are more than 5 platforms at a competition, cameras must be installed so that all platforms and scoreboards are visible.

7.4 To count lifts and provide information, an electronic scoreboard with an alarm system must be installed.

7.5 Before the start of the competition, equipment and inventory must be checked in accordance with the rules of the competition by a technical inspector or the chief judge of the competition.

Color, weight, sizes

• Height: 280 mm
• Case diameter: 210 m
• Handle diameter: 33-34mm
• Handle window height: 55-60 mm
• Handle window width: 120-125 mm

8. Warm-up area

8.1 Competitors must be provided with a well-organized warm-up area in order to prepare for the competition. The warm-up area should be as close to the competition area as possible. The area must be equipped in accordance with the number of participants so that they have time to warm up before the competition: platforms, kettlebells of different weights, magnesium, etc.

The following should be installed near the warm-up area:

• Speaker system connected to a microphone
• Duplicate protocol showing the names of the participants, their platform/flow, all weights, discipline.
• Doctor's table.

9. Panel of judges

9.1 The panel of judges is formed by the organization and is responsible for certain tasks.

9.2 Panel of judges:

• Main judge
• Chief Secretary
• Judges on the platform
• Results Secretary
• Judge-informant
• Technical inspector
• Judge in front of participants

Depending on the number of participants (above 30 people), the number of judges increases; a deputy chief judge and a deputy chief secretary may be involved, as well as additional judges on the platform.

• The judge must know all the rules and apply them during the competition. He must make a decision objectively and steadily; must be an example of discipline, organization, and clarity in his work.
• Judges must wear a uniform: dark jacket and black trousers for men, black skirts for women. Or a specialized form for panel of judges.
• Judges on the platform, selected by lot: receive the number of the platform where he will work.
• Main panel of judges (Jury):

• Main judge
• Chief Secretary
• Deputy Chief Judge
• Deputy Chief Secretary
  • Depending on the number of participants, the jury consists of 2 to 4 people.
  • The jury determines the strongest athletes and teams based on the results of the competition, the past years of competition or the previous year.
  • The jury is obliged to conduct competitions according to the rules of the federation. They do not have the right to change the rules of the competition.
  • The jury accepts protests and discusses their decisions.
  • The jury has the right to replace judges who make errors in judging or in case of inappropriate behavior towards participants.
  • If absolutely necessary, the jury has the right to make changes to the competition schedule in agreement with the competition organizers.
  • Jury decisions are made by majority vote. When voting, the vote of the chief judge is doubled.
  • Chief judge, deputies: manage the work of the panel of judges and are responsible for the organization of competitions, discipline and safety, creating equal conditions for all participants, strict adherence to the rules, objectivity of judging, and reporting on the results.
  • The chief judge is obliged:
• Conduct meetings with the panel of judges and team representatives before and during the competition.
• Check the competition venue, monitor the installation of scoreboards, audio systems, etc., provide inventory and equipment, ensure consistency with the rules and safety measures.
• Monitor the protest process and resolve all issues, monitor the work of judges.
• Receive statements and protests and discuss them.
• Provide a report and documents within 15 days.
  • The Deputy Chief Referee works under the instructions of the Chief Referee and, in the absence of the Chief Referee, performs his duties.
  • Chief Secretary
• Prepares all necessary technical devices and is responsible for proper operation.
• Prepares a report on the decisions of the jury and the decisions of the chief judge.
• Informs the informant judge, representatives, platform judges, and team captains about the decisions of the chief judge.
• Prepares certificates for established records.
• Process all competition documents
• Keeps records describes decisions about protests.

9.18 Judge on the platform

• Counts the lifts out loud and keeps score.
• Decides whether lifts are performed correctly, in case incorrect execution rise, loudly informs the participant about this with a special command “DO NOT COUNT”. The judge on the platform gives the command “MOVE” in case of violation of the exercises with the first hand (in exercises performed alternately with one and then the other hand). The judge on the platform gives the command “STOP” in case of an obvious violation of the competition rules in accordance with clauses 11, 12,13. Loudly announces the participant's result after completing each lift. For ease of counting, as well as to increase the speed of counting, the judge on the platform can only call the last digit of the count.

In international and national competitions, it is possible to appoint two judges per platform.

9.19 Secretary

• Fills out the participant's cards, showing the weight and result of his performance. Records flows and platforms and informs participants about this.

9.20 Judge-informant

• Announces the decisions of the chief judge, jury
• Represents the competition participants
• Announces the results of each stream to participants and viewers.

9.21 Judge in front of participants

• Checks the presence of participants.
• Checks the uniform of the participants.
• Leads the participants to their platforms.
• Informs the secretary in case of absence of participants or refusal to speak.
• Serves as a mediator between participants and the jury.

9.22 Technical inspector

• Under the leadership of the chief judge, checks the compliance of the equipment with the rules of the competition, safety, the warm-up area, weights in the warm-up area and on the platforms, the referee alarm system, scoreboard, etc.
• Under the supervision of one jury member, weighs the weights and checks their compliance with the competition rules, drawing up a compliance report.
• During the competition, monitors the technical condition of the scoreboard and equipment
• Ensures the order of athletes on the platform and takes people who are in the competition area to designated places for spectators, coaches, etc.
• Ensures that any problems that arise during the competition are resolved
• In case of delay in the preparation of equipment, the jury is informed about this in order to stop the competition and eliminate the problem.
• In case of emergencies, provides evacuation measures and reports this to regional emergency centers.

10. Competition doctor

10.1 Competition doctor is a member of the organization responsible for reporting on health care for competition participants.

10.2 Checks the participants’ application (signature of a sports medicine doctor, seal) and allows athletes to perform.

Provides medical supervision of participants at weigh-ins and competitions.

Monitors compliance with sanitary and hygienic conditions.

If a participant is injured or ill, the doctor determines the possibility of his further performance.

Helps the chief judges to remove a participant from the competition, gives a letter about the reason for withdrawal, or allows him to continue performing.

Prepares a medical and sanitary report at the end of the competition.

10.3 The head of the competition is responsible for the supply of equipment and inventory (platforms, weights, scales, etc.), determines the location of the competition and the place of residence of participants, representatives, judges, journalists. Responsible for the technical means for the parade and follows the instructions of the chief judge and team representatives.

11. Rules for performing competitive exercises

General provisions

Places are determined by the number of lifts (1 point for each correctly performed lift in the clean and jerk, long cycle, snatch), and by the sum in the double event (1 point for each correctly performed lift in the clean and jerk exercise and 0.5 in the snatch). In the event that a participant does not perform a single counted lift in a push or snatch exercise, the amount is not counted; a participant who does not perform a single counted lift in the clean and jerk is not eligible to compete in the snatch.

11.1. 2 minutes before the start of his flow, the participant is called to the platform.

5 seconds before the start, the control time is counted: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The athlete must stand on the platform during the countdown. Then the “start” command is given. After the “start” command, the participant must begin his performance of the competitive exercise (jerk, snatch, long cycle). When the weight(s) are lifted off the platform before the “start” command, the chief judge gives the command “Stop, place the weight(s) on the platform, start.”

11.2. A participant who enters the platform after the “start” command is given is not allowed to participate.

11.3. The participant is given 10 minutes to complete the exercise. The informant judge announces the control time after each minute. After 9 minutes of control time, the time is announced at the 30th second, 50th second, and the last 5 seconds - every second.

11.4. After 10 minutes, the “stop” command is given, after which the lifts are not counted and the participant must finish his performance.

11.5. After each correctly performed lift, the judge on the platform counts out loud. The judge counts the lift when the athlete assumes the fixation position.

11.6. If the requirements for performing exercises are violated, the judge on the platform gives the commands “do not count”, “shift”, “stop”.

11.7. In cases of an implicit violation of competition rules, the judge makes a reprimand to the athlete. The remark is made to prevent further similar violations and does not affect the final result of the athlete.

11.8. A participant who is unable to fully straighten his elbow joints due to injuries, etc., must inform the jury and the judge on the platform about this before his performance.

Push

11.9. The JERK exercise begins from the starting position: the weights are fixed on the chest, the elbows are pressed to the body, the legs are straightened. With the force of the legs and back, the weights are thrown upward onto straight arms. The push must be performed with the second squat. At the moment of fixing the weights at the top, the arms, legs, and torso should be straightened. After fixing the weights at the top, the participant must return to the starting position.

11.10. The STOP command is given :

• If the weights (weight) are placed on shoulder joints(excluding the moment of the first lifting of the weights from the platform to the chest) or onto the platform.
• If the weights (kettlebell) fall below the level of the belt
• If participant got off With platform

11.11. Team « NOT COUNT » served :

- If the exercise (lifting) is not performed continuously

— If the participant does not lift the weights at the same time (pressure)

- If there is no stop in the starting position on the chest

- In the absence of fixation above the head

Long cycle (jerk and lowering the weights to a hanging position after each lift)

• The long cycle follows the same rules as the push. The kettlebells are lowered to a hanging position after each lift. The swing and throw of the weights to the chest is performed only once after each lift.
• The “STOP” command is also issued if:

• The participant holds the weights in a hanging position without moving.
• The competitor performs more than one swing to a dead center.
• The participant places the weights on the platform.

JERK

• The exercise is performed in one smooth movement. The participant must continuously lift the kettlebell up to the locking position. At the moment of fixation, the arms, legs, and torso should be straightened. The weight and the participant's body must stop moving.

After fixation, the participant lowers the weight to perform the next lift. The weights are not allowed to touch any part of the body other than the hand in which the participant holds the weights. It is prohibited to swing or lift the weight more than once.

Only one change of hands is allowed. A second swing is allowed at the start of the exercise and after changing hands until the first lift is fixed with the second hand.

• The STOP command is given:

• When stopping the weight on the shoulder while performing the exercise with the second hand
• When the kettlebell stops on the platform (touching the kettlebell to the platform during the swing is not considered an error)
• If a participant leaves the platform
• When stopping the weight in a hanging position while performing the exercise with the second hand
• When performing more than one swing when performing the exercise with the second hand

— If the participant does not follow the “TRANSPORT” command

• The "MOVE" command is given:

— When stopping the weight on the shoulder while performing the exercise with the first hand

• When stopping the weight in the hanging position while performing the exercise with the first hand
• When performing more than one swing when performing the exercise with the first hand

• When lifting with a break in movement (pressing or lowering in two stages)
• If there is no fixation above the head
• When touching the weights, free hand, platform, back, legs, or the hand with which the participant is performing the exercise (except at the time of changing hands). Wiping off sweat, adjusting clothes, sliding touches are exceptions..

TEAM EXERCISES (RELAY RACE) )

• The weight of the weights (kettlebells), the exercise, the time it takes to complete the exercise, and the number of stages are determined by the competition regulations.
• The exercise is performed according to the above rules.
• The stages of the exercise begin with the lightest weight category.

11.20 Relay order :

• Before the start of the relay, team members line up and introduce themselves in stages. 5 seconds before the start, the control time is counted down: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, after which the “START” command is given to the participants of the first stage.
• 15 seconds before the start of a new stage, the judge in front of the participants takes out the participant of the next stage.
• 5 seconds before the end of each stage, the control time is counted: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
• Participants change after giving the command “CHANGE”. At the end of the stage, the participant must place the weights on the platform;
• Lifts performed by a participant after the “CHANGE” command for the next stage are not counted;
• All lifts of all team members are counted with a cumulative total.

The winning team is the team with the most lifts. If two or more teams have an equal number of lifts, advantage is given to the team with the lowest total weight of participants.

MARATHON

In the marathon and half marathon disciplines, the exercises are performed in the same way as in the classical disciplines.

Changing hands is carried out through an additional swing an unlimited number of times.

The athlete is allowed to eat, drink, and add magnesium to his hands during the exercises.

Each participant is allowed to appoint one (1) person as their assistant.

The assistant can give the athlete magnesium, water or food while he is on the platform.

The assistants must remain at the referee's table or behind the athlete until called.

The assistant is not allowed to speak or interact in any way with the judge on the court or with other assistants, or distract competitors on other platforms from the competition.

Assistants are prohibited from using profanity towards officials competitions, have conversations, talk with each other while in the competition zone.

If an assistant violates any of the above rules, he will be asked to leave the competition area immediately and will not be allowed to assist other competitors for the remainder of the event. Any subsequent violation will result in immediate removal from the competition hall.

During the exercise it is allowed:

1. rest in a standing position (all disciplines except snatch)
2. rest in the upper position (all disciplines)

Forbidden:

1. rest with a kettlebell on the upper part of the shoulder (placing the kettlebell on the shoulder)
2. rest in any type of static hover
3. rest in any position of the “snatch” stance, including on the shoulder or do a half-snatch (lowering through the chest).

BOLT competition

In bolt competitions, identical rules for performing exercises are used as in regular competitions.

Changing hands in exercises with one kettlebell is done through an additional swing an unlimited number of times.

The athlete is allowed to place weights (kettlebells) on the platform, eat, drink, and add magnesium to his hands while performing the exercises.

Forbidden:

Appoint an assistant to supply water, food, magnesium.

Leave the platform during the exercise.

Violate the rules of doing exercises.

FACE OF:

The time period of the stage is determined according to the competition regulations: 1; 2; 3 minutes. In the case of a time period, 1 minute of rest between stages is not provided. When performing competitions, 2 and 3 minutes rest 30 seconds between exercises.

Personal tournament:

The participant must complete all three exercises in sequence.

The stage begins with the start command. The end of the stage after the Stop command.

If you start the exercise early, the first correctly performed lift does not count.

Team tournament

Team composition: 2 or 3 people.

Performing exercises: long cycle, kettlebell jerk, kettlebell snatch

In the first stage, athletes perform a long cycle, then a push, then a one-arm weight jerk.

Each participant must complete all three exercises.

Stages are changed by the change command. There should always be only one athlete on the platform. In case of early entry onto the platform, the first correctly performed lift is not considered a participant in the next shift.

1. Doping control

Doping control is part of competitions and can be carried out at any competition. According to the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), doping control can be carried out for any athlete and at any time. training process.

Sampling is carried out in specially designated rooms where there is required amount toilets for men and women, meeting the criteria for confidentiality of information.

The number of athletes subject to doping control is determined by the jury, which is obliged to warn the athletes about the doping control (orally or in writing).

Athletes who have been warned by the jury must appear at the selection site immediately after the performance. If an athlete fails to appear or refuses doping control, the result is POSITIVE.

Sample collection is carried out by a representative of the anti-doping agency in an isolated toilet room, according to WADA rules:

• Athletes provide samples (blood or urine) in a special container in the presence of a representative of the anti-doping agency.
• The Anti-Doping Agency Representative and the Athlete must be of the same gender.

— A representative of the anti-doping agency is obliged to observe the release of samples into a container, which, after delivering the sample, the representative fills out and signs under the supervision of the athlete, then sends it to the laboratory of the anti-doping agency.

At the time of sampling, team representatives, a coach, and a doctor may be in the room (but not in the toilet room itself). Media are not allowed on the premises.

The use of drugs prohibited by WADA or refusal to take a sample, according to the federation’s regulations, may lead to disciplinary sanctions in the form of fines and/or disqualification from competing for a certain period, including life.

If the result is positive, the athlete must pay the cost of doping control. In other cases, the federation pays.

After the final result of the doping control, the federation has the right to report the athlete’s violation to the media and the public.

13. Registration of records and best results

Records of boys, juniors and junior women, men and women are registered only at competitions included in the IFHS calendar of events. The jury must have at least 3 international categories. Records and achievements top scores registered according to the provisions of the IFGS.

Annex 1

Terminology of kettlebell lifting.

Kettlebell – sports equipment, with which the participant performs the exercises. A competitive kettlebell has certain parameters specified by the competition rules.

Biathlon is a type of competition ( competitive discipline) which consists of a push and a jerk.

We'll push it - motor action, at which the free flight phase of the weights is interrupted.

Pressing a kettlebell (weights) is a motor action performed from starting position when the kettlebell(s) are placed on the chest, without the involvement of the leg muscles, the ultimate goal being the fixation position.

Throwing a weight (weights) onto the chest is a motor action performed from the starting position, the phases of which are swing, lifting, free flight of weights, starting position.

Gripping a kettlebell is a way of holding a kettlebell in which the hand grips the handle with an overhand grip.

Remark – an instruction from the judge for a minor violation of the rules of the competition or for the emergence of a controversial issue in order to prevent further violations.

Push of kettlebells (kettlebells) – 1) kettlebell lifting exercise, 2) a motor action performed from the initial position of the weights on the chest, using the force of the legs and back, the phases of which are: starting position, first squat, pushing out, second squat, leg straightening, fixation, free flight of weights, braking of weights in the starting position.

Starting position - the position of the athlete when the hands (arm) touch the weights (weights), legs stand on the platform, weights (weights) stand on the platform.

Fixation position - the position of the athlete in which the legs and arms are straightened, the torso and arms are in vertical position. The weights are at the highest possible point. Minor vibrations of body links and weights are allowed.

The starting position of the push (shvung, long cycle, press) of weights (kettlebells) is the position of the athlete in which the weights are in the hands, the shoulders or forearms are pressed to the body, the legs are straightened.

The starting position of the kettlebell(s) snatch is the position of the athlete in which the kettlebell is in the fixed position on the straight arm.

The kettlebell jerk is a motor action performed from the starting position in one step, the phases of which are: lowering the kettlebell to a hanging position, lifting, free flight of the kettlebell, fixation. In the snatch, additional squats can be performed when releasing the weight and between the free flight of the weight and fixation.

Long cycle – 1) – kettlebell lifting discipline. 2) a motor action consisting of the point of the weight (weights) and throwing the weight (weights) to the starting position.

Shvung kettlebells (kettlebells) is a motor action, the phases of which are the first squat, pushing out without raising the toes, bench press of kettlebells (kettlebells), fixation, lowering the kettlebells (kettlebells) to the starting position.

Kettlebell (kettlebell) press is a motor action performed from a starting position by the effort of the muscles of the back and arms, the ultimate goal of which is the fixation position. It is forbidden to work the leg muscles. Lowering from the fixation position is carried out in an arbitrary manner.

Interception is a motor action performed when changing hands in a snatch. Depending on the rules, interception can be performed either with or without an additional swing.

Technical unpreparedness is a repeated (more than three in a row) violation of the rules of performing exercises caused by a lack of sufficient qualifications or ignorance of the rules of the competition.

Relay race is a group of athletes performing exercises one by one within the allotted time limit.

Classic relay race is an exercise performed by a group of athletes of different weight categories on the same platform, the same amount of time, during which the athletes perform once.

Weight-lifting

Weight-lifting

A sport in which athletes perform vertical lifting of weights for a while. Lifting weights requires strength, endurance and special exercise technique. There are the following disciplines for men and one for women: Men participate in competitions in classic combined and clean and jerk long cycle. The double event consists of two exercises: a standing push of two kettlebells with both hands from the chest and a standing snatch of one kettlebell with each hand. In the snatch exercise, one change of hands is allowed without placing the weight on the platform. After the athletes have completed their performances in two exercises, the judges count the points in the total of the entire double event. The “long cycle push” exercise differs from a regular push in that the athlete, after lifting two weights with both hands, drops the weights to his feet and, without placing them on the platform, throws them back onto his chest.

Story

The kettlebell as a sports equipment has been used since ancient times to develop strength, endurance, to prepare soldiers for military action and Greek athletes for Olympic Games. Kettlebells were also common in circus performances and at all kinds of fairs for competitions and entertainment. Kettlebell lifting as such became widespread only in the mid-20th century.

In 1948, the first competitions were held in which only weights were lifted. There were no modern rules for kettlebell lifting then.

In 1962, the first competition rules were introduced. Then, after this, competitions began to be held between USSR athletes. Kettlebell lifting was also actively introduced into the army. The rules of kettlebell lifting were constantly changing and simplified to attract a wider range of athletes.

In 1985, kettlebell lifting became official, and in 1987, the All-Union Kettlebell Lifting Federation of the USSR was created. In the 90s, in its place was created International Federation kettlebell lifting.

Development of rules

At the dawn of the development of kettlebell lifting, athletes practiced triathlon - bench press, clean and jerk and snatch. Professional weight lifters using strength endurance It didn’t exist then, so mostly weightlifters and strong amateurs took part in the competition. They could not lift weights for a long time, so the results were quite low.

When professionals who developed special exercise techniques appeared in kettlebell lifting, the results increased dramatically. The performance time also increased to 40-50 minutes, which reduced the entertainment value and could affect the popularity of the sport.

In 1982, the bench press was excluded from performance programs, and in 1989, a 10-minute limit was introduced on the exercise. At the same time, the first long cycle clean and jerk competitions took place.

In the “snatch” exercise, it was prohibited for the weights to touch the shoulder and chest when lowering the weights, and the free hand should not touch anything when performing the exercise. The snatch began to be performed in turn with each hand.

Competition rules in kettlebell lifting

Competitions are held with weights weighing 16, 24 and 32 kg. Double-event: push of two weights with two hands, jerk of a weight with one and the other hand without a break, where the athlete has the right to change hands once. The result in the snatch is the average result of lifting the weight with both hands. In a long cycle: pushing two weights with both hands, including lowering the weights and then throwing them to the chest. Kettlebell juggling competitions are held, 24 kg for men and 16 kg for women.

VFGS ( All-Russian Federation kettlebell lifting) decided that boys (under 18 years old) compete with kettlebells weighing 24 kg, girls 16 kg and less. Juniors (18-22 years old) lift weights weighing 32 kg in competitions, Junior women - 24 kg. Adults compete with weights of 32 and 24 kg, respectively.

General special conditions:

• You are given 10 minutes to complete each exercise.
• The double event consists of a “jerk” exercise and a “snatch” exercise.
• Points in biathlon are awarded: 1 push - 1 point, 1 snatch - 0.5 points.
• The sports title MS is awarded at competitions not lower than championship status federal district Russian Federation, semi-final of the Russian Championship.
• The sports category of Candidate Master of Sports is assigned at competitions not lower than the status of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, subject to other requirements of the rules of the All-Russian Federation of Civil Society.
• The first and other mass sports categories assigned at competitions of any status.
• Russian championships are held among juniors and junior women (19 - 22 years old), among boys and girls (14 - 18 years old).
• For participation in sports competitions the specified number of years the athlete must turn in the calendar year of the competition.

Discharge standards

Men. Classic biathlon.

	Kettlebell weight 32 kg			Kettlebell weight 24 kg			Kettlebell weight 16 kg

Men. Long cycle push.

	Kettlebell weight 32 kg			Kettlebell weight 24 kg			Kettlebell weight 16 kg

Women. Jerk.

	Kettlebell weight 24 kg			Kettlebell weight 16 kg

Federation

In the early 90s, the European Kettlebell Lifting Union (EKWU) was created. It united weightlifters from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. ESGS became the first international organization in kettlebell lifting. In the same year, the International Kettlebell Lifting Federation (IFGS) was created. It included seven countries of the former USSR. In 2007, instead of these federations, the International Kettlebell Lifting Union (IKSU) began working.

In 1992, the first European Championship took place. The first world championship took place in 1993. In 1994 the first World Cup was organized.

Nowadays, more than 300 athletes from different regions of the country participate in Russian championships every year. Athletes from more than 20 countries around the world practice this sport and the popularity of kettlebells is growing every day.

Since 2009, kettlebell lifting has been included in the official TAFISA games program.

The main Russian kettlebell lifting organization is the All-Russian Kettlebell Lifting Federation (VFGS). Our federation consists of International Union kettlebell lifting (International Union of Kettlebell Lifting).

Participation in competitions is important element educational

training process. The competition is designed to:

summarize the results of educational and training work for the past period;

to increase level physical fitness engaged; promote the promotion and popularization of HS; attract to regular classes GS of university students;

form a national team to participate in higher-ranking competitions;

gain experience in wrestling.

For the clear organization and conduct of competitions at any level,

the conducting organization draws up an action plan, including

competition planning;

drawing up competition regulations;

organization of medical care;

organizing the opening and closing parade of the competition; preparation of certificates and prizes; holding a meeting with team representatives.

A person responsible for the implementation of each item of the plan is assigned and

a deadline is set.

A document regulating the nature, form of organization and

The procedure for conducting it is the regulation of the competition. All

The wording of the provision must be clear and concise, not

subject to double interpretation.

The provision includes the following points:

1) goals and objectives of the competition;

2) time and place;

3) management of the competition;

4) program and participants;

5) rewarding;

6) conditions of admission (financing);

7) applications for participation.

Regulations on competitions are drawn up before the start of a new

sports year and is sent to organizations participating in

competitions.

List of sources used

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Appendix A

(informative)

Extract from competition rules

Nature of the competition

By nature, kettlebell lifting competitions are divided into:

a) personal;

b) team;

c) personal-team.

In personal competitions, only the participant’s personal result is counted and his place in the competition is determined in accordance with this.

In team competitions, the results of the team as a whole are counted and the team’s place is determined accordingly.

In individual-team competitions, the results of each participant and the team as a whole are counted separately, and in accordance with this, the personal places of the participants and teams are determined. The composition of the team members is submitted to the panel of judges by a team representative daily before the start of the competition. Re-registration is carried out daily before the start of the competition.

The nature of the competition in each individual case is determined by the regulations on the competition.

Competitions with weights 16.24 and 32 kg. Conducted according to the program: push of two weights from the chest (short cycle); push of two weights from the chest with lowering to a hanging position after

each rise (long cycle); jerking the weights alternately with one and the other hand;

classic biathlon (jerk and snatch); team competitions (relay races).

Competition program

The competition program is determined by the Regulations and must be drawn up so that the athlete can compete on the same day in no more than a double event or a separate exercise and a relay race.

Competitions must be organized so that the rest time between exercises is at least 30 minutes.

The winner is determined in each weight category both in individual exercises and in classical biathlon by the largest amount of lifts. In the snatch, the average result of the sum of lifts performed with one and the other hand is taken into account. With the same number of lifts, several athletes have an advantage:

a participant who has less body weight before the performance; the participant who has less body weight after

speeches; the participant who is drawn ahead of the opponent in the draw.

Places in the team championship are determined by results

qualifying participants in one of the ways determined by the Regulations (by tables of equalizing coefficients, by places in the individual championship).

Competition participants

Age of participants

The following athletes are allowed to compete: boys and girls – up to 16 years old; older boys and girls - up to 18 years old; juniors and juniors - up to 20 years old; youth under 22 years of age;

men and women – 20 years and older;

veterans 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 years and older.

current year).

Note - Boys and girls, senior boys and girls, juniors

and junior girls with high sports training and special permission from a doctor, they can compete in a higher weight group.

Competition participants are divided into the following weight categories (Table A.1).

Table A.1 - Weight categories

young men	elder	men,	girls,	women,
	young men	the youth,	elder	juniors
		juniors	girls
up to 45 kg	up to 55 kg	up to 60 kg	up to 55 kg	up to 60 kg
up to 50 kg	up to 60 kg	up to 65 kg	up to 60 kg	up to 70 kg
up to 55 kg	up to 65 kg	up to 70 kg	up to 70 kg	St. 70 kg
up to 60 kg	up to 70 kg	up to 75 kg	St. 70 kg
up to 65 kg	up to 75 kg	up to 80 kg
up to 70 kg	up to 80 kg	up to 90 kg
St. 70 kg	St. 80 kg	St. 90 kg

Each participant has the right to compete in only one weight category at specific competitions. It is allowed to compete in a different weight category only in team competitions (relay race), subject to re-weighing.

Applications

Before the start of the competition (a day before), applications for participation in the competition are submitted to the main panel of judges (secretariat), where a credentials committee is held to admit participants and teams to the competition.

During the team commission, the final composition of participants in weight categories is determined. Participant cards are filled out, which must contain information about the athletes: last name, first name, year of birth, sports title, weight category, territory, DSO, department, best results, name of the coach.

The application must be certified by the manager sports organization and a VFD doctor.

with additions and changes, approved by the Presidium of the VFGS

1. The nature and program of the competition.

Nature of the competition

1.1. By nature, kettlebell lifting competitions are divided into:
A) personal
b) team
With) personal-team

In personal competitions, only the participant’s personal result is counted and, in accordance with this, his place in the competition is determined.

In team competitions, the results of the team as a whole are counted and the team’s place is determined accordingly.

In personal-team competitions, the results of each participant and the team as a whole are counted separately and, in accordance with this, the personal places of the participants and teams are determined. The composition of the team members is submitted to the panel of judges by a team representative daily before the start of the competition. Re-registration is carried out daily before the start of the competition.

1.2. The nature of the competition in each individual case is determined by the regulations on the competition.

1.3. Competitions with weights of 16, 24 and 32 kg are carried out according to the program: - push of two weights from the chest (short cycle)
- push of two weights from the chest with lowering to a hanging position after each lift (long cycle)
- market weights alternately with one and the other hand
- classic biathlon (jerk and snatch)
- team competitions (relay races)

Competition program

1.4. The competition program is determined by the Regulations and must be drawn up so that the athlete can compete in no more than a double event or a separate exercise and a relay race on one day.
Competitions must be organized so that the rest time between exercises is at least 30 minutes.

1.5. The winner is determined in each weight category, both in individual exercises and in classical biathlon by the largest amount of lifts. In the snatch, the average result of the sum of the lifts performed with one and the other hand is taken into account. If several athletes have the same number of lifts, the advantage goes to the participant who has less body weight before the performance.
- a participant who has less body weight after the performance,
- a participant who acts ahead of the opponent in the draw.

1.6. Places in the team championship are determined based on the results of the qualifying participants in one of the ways determined by the Regulations (according to tables of equalizing coefficients, according to places in the individual championship).

2. Competition participants.

Age of participants

Athletes allowed to compete:
- boys and girls – up to 16 years old
- senior boys and girls – up to 18 years old
- juniors and juniors - up to 20 years old
- youth – up to 22 years old
- men and women - 20 years and older
- veterans – 40-44.45-49.50-54.55-59.60-64.65 years and older.

The participant's age is determined by the year of birth (January 1 of the current year).
Note:
boys and girls, senior boys and girls, juniors and juniors who have high sports training and special permission from a doctor can perform in an older age group.

Weight categories

Competition participants are divided into the following weight categories:

boys: up to 45 kg, up to 50 kg, up to 55 kg, up to 60 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 70 kg, over 70 kg;

older boys: up to 55 kg, up to 60 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 75 kg, up to 80 kg, over 80 kg;

men, youth, juniors: up to 60 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 75 kg, up to 80 kg, up to 90 kg, over 90 kg;

girls, older girls: up to 55 kg, up to 60 kg, up to 70 kg, over 70 kg;

women, juniors: up to 60 kg, up to 70 kg, over 70 kg;

Each participant has the right to compete in only one weight category at specific competitions. It is allowed to compete in a different weight category only in team competitions (relay race), subject to re-weighing.

Applications

Before the start of the competition (a day before), applications for participation in the competition are submitted to the Main Panel of Judges (secretariat), where a credentials committee is held to admit participants and teams to the competition.

During the credentials committee, the final composition of participants in weight categories is determined. Participant cards are filled out, which must contain information about the athletes: last name, first name, year of birth, sports rank, weight category, territory, DSO, department, best results, full name. trainer.

The application must be certified by the head of the sports organization and the WFD doctor.

Weighing procedure for participants

2.1. Weighing of participants takes place 2 hours before the start of the competition and lasts 1 hour. Participants competing in team competitions (relay races) are allowed to participate in individual competitions based on the results of weigh-in.

2.2. Weighing is carried out in a room specially designated for this purpose. Members of the main panel of judges and one official representative from each team are allowed to be present during the weigh-in.

2.3. Weighing of participants is carried out by judges providing judging for competitions in a given weight category.

2.4. Participants weigh themselves naked or wearing swimming trunks. Each participant is weighed once. A participant whose own weight does not correspond to the weight category at the initial weigh-in is allowed to re-weigh. Women and girls are weighed only in the presence of female judges.

2.5. When passing the credentials committee, or during the weigh-in, a lottery is drawn for participants to determine the order in which they will appear on the platform, and a technical application is submitted.

2.6. The main panel of judges is allowed to form the final group of the strongest athletes (group “A”) and teams (in team competitions) based on the results of performances in the last competitions:
- current year;
- previous year.
The champion of Russia or the winner of the Russian championships and 2nd prize-winners perform on the 3rd and 4th platforms.

Rights and obligations of the participant

2.7. The participant has the right to contact the main panel of judges on all issues only through a team representative or a judge in front of the participants;

2.8. The participant has the right to prepare weights for performing the exercise before being called to the platform. The preparation of weights is carried out in a place designated for this purpose. When preparing weights and hands, only magnesium is allowed.

2.9. The participant has the right to be a representative of an enterprise or firm in advertising its products. The participant or team representative must notify the organization conducting the competition, the Main Jury, and obtain permission to do so.

2.10. The participant must know the competition rules and competition regulations.

2.11. If the rules and procedures for conducting competitions are violated, the participant is given a warning. In case of repeated violation, he may be removed from the competition by decision of the Main Jury.

2.12. The participant is obliged to strictly observe discipline, to be correct in relation to other participants, as well as to spectators and judges. A participant who does not show up for the performance will not be allowed to compete. Participants who have won prizes are required to wear full sports uniform for the award ceremony. Athletes who do not show up for the awards ceremony are removed from the competition, deprived of awards and do not contribute any scoring points to the team.

2.13. The participant prepares and performs with weights installed on the platform on which he must go.

2.14. The participant is prohibited from using any devices that make it easier to lift the weight(s).

2.15. The participant is prohibited from talking during the exercise and from approaching the judge on the platform after performing the exercise.

2.16. A participant who, due to health reasons, is withdrawn by a doctor from one of the types of the program, is not allowed to further participate in these competitions.

Athletes uniform

Athletes are required to perform in uniform, which must be clean, smart and meet the following criteria:
- the suit can consist of one or two parts, but must completely cover the athlete’s torso;
- sports or cycling shorts, weightlifting tights should not cover knee joints;
- the T-shirt must be without a collar and not cover the elbow joints;
- it is allowed to use a weightlifting belt no more than 12 cm wide, bandages no more than 1.5 m long. The width of bandages on the wrist should be no more than 10 cm, on the knees - no more than 25 cm. It is allowed to use knee pads and bandages. The belt cannot be worn under a competition suit;
- sports shoes can be optional.

Representatives and team captains

2.17. Each organization participating in individual-team and team competitions must have its own representative.

2.18. The representative is the team leader, bears full responsibility for the organization and discipline of the participants, ensures their timely attendance at the competition and awards in sports uniform in accordance with the competition rules.

2.19. The representative is present during the weigh-in of his team members and the drawing of lots, as well as at meetings of the panel of judges, if they are held with representatives.

2.20. Representatives, coaches and participants are prohibited from being in the competition area during the participants’ performance. Representatives must be in a designated place for representatives or among members of their team.

2.21. The representative is prohibited from interfering with the orders of the judges and persons conducting the competition. The representative has the right to submit statements and protests to the panel of judges concerning only the members of his team.
Protests are submitted before the next change of participants leaves.

2.22. If the members of a team do not have a representative, his duties are performed by the team captain.

3. Equipment and inventory

3.1. Competitions are held on platforms measuring at least 1.5 x 1.5 m. The distance between platforms must ensure safety and not interfere with the competitive process.

3.2. The weight of the weights should not deviate from the nominal weight by more than 100 grams.

3.3. Parameters and color of weights:

Dimensions:

Height – 280 mm
- case diameter 210 mm
- handle diameter 35 mm

Color:

16 kg – yellow
24 kg – green
32 kg – red

3.4. A referee alarm must be installed to keep score and information.

3.5. Before the start of the competition, a certificate must be drawn up to confirm that the equipment and inventory comply with the competition rules.

Warm-up room

3.6. To prepare for competitions, athletes must be provided with a warm-up room located near the competition site. The warm-up room should have a sufficient number of platforms, weights, magnesium, etc. according to the number of participants.

In addition, the warm-up room must have the following equipment - loudspeakers connected to the speaker's microphone; scoreboard (duplicate protocols) showing the names of the participants in the order of the draw, their own weight and teams; desk for the doctor on duty.

4. Panel of judges

4.1. The panel of judges is staffed by the organization conducting these competitions.

4.2. The panel of judges includes:
- when holding competitions with up to 20 participants: chief judge, chief secretary, doctor, fixing judge (for each platform), judge on the duplicate protocol, secretary, informant judge, judge with participants, technical controller;
- when holding competitions with 20 participants, as well as when holding competitions on several platforms at once, a deputy chief judge is additionally introduced and the number of other judges is increased accordingly.

4.3. A kettlebell lifting judge must have a firm knowledge of these rules and be able to
apply them during competitions. He must be objective and principled in his decisions, being an example of discipline, organization and clarity in his work, and be well aware of the regulations on the competitions being held.

4.4. Judges must wear a uniform uniform: dark jacket and black trousers.

4.5. For economic support, the organization holding the competition places a competition commandant at the disposal of the panel of judges.

Main panel of judges

4.6. The main panel of judges includes the chief judge, his deputy and the chief secretary

4.7. A jury is elected from the panel of judges, which is headed by the chief judge of the competition.

4.8. The jury consists of a chief judge and up to five jury members with highest category. The composition of the jury is determined by the main panel of judges.

Rights and responsibilities of the main panel of judges (jury)

Monitor the correct conduct of competitions in accordance with the rules
and competition regulations
- accepts applications and protests and makes decisions on them.
- competitions are suspended for the period of investigation of the protest. At All-Russian competitions, for objective decision-making on protests, video recordings of athletes’ performances are used.
- removes from work judges who have made serious mistakes or committed rudeness
in relation to participants, other judges, representatives, coaches
- makes changes to the competition schedule if necessary

Note:
The main panel of judges (jury) does not have the right to change the conditions for holding competitions established by the regulations. All decisions are made by the main panel of judges (jury) by a majority vote.

Chief Judge and his deputies

4.9. The chief judge manages the work of the panel of judges and is responsible to the organization conducting the competition for the clear organization, discipline and safety of the competition, the creation of equal conditions for all participants, strict compliance current rules, objectivity of judging, calculation of results and summing up the results of competitions.
4.10. The chief judge is obliged:
- before the start of the competition, hold a meeting of the panel of judges and a seminar with representatives on the rules of the competition, and also check the availability
relevant inventory and equipment
- determine the work procedure of the panel of judges and teams of judges
- manage the course of the competition and resolve emerging issues
- exercise control over the work of judges during competitions and when determining
winners
- accept received applications and protests for discussion by the jury
- submit a written report and the necessary documentation to the organization conducting the competition within 5 days
- appoint and conduct meetings of the panel of judges during competitions

4.11. The deputy chief judge is guided by the instructions of the chief judge and, in the absence of the latter, performs his duties.

Chief Secretary of the Competition

4.12. Chief Secretary:
- prepares the necessary technical documentation and is responsible for its correct execution
- draws up minutes of meetings of the panel of judges and draws up orders and decisions of the chief judge
- with the permission of the chief judge, gives information about the competition to the informant judge, team representatives and correspondents
- draws up reports on setting records
- processes all competition documentation
- provides the chief judge with the necessary materials for the report
- keeps records and records decisions on protests

Judge on the platform

4.13. Judge on the platform:
- weighs the participants of the weight category for which he is judging
- monitors appearance and the form of clothing of each participant and has the right not to allow the participant to perform the exercise due to inappropriate clothing and the use of means prohibited by the rules of the competition by the participant. After the participant eliminates the comments, the judge gives the command “Start” and the participant performs the exercise in the remaining time of 10 minutes.
- loudly and clearly announces the count of correctly performed lifts
- fixes technically incorrectly performed lifts with the command “do not count”
- loudly announces the final result of the participant in each exercise
Note: At Russian championships and championships, all-Russian competitions, two judges are appointed to each platform, one of whom is senior and keeps score. His assistant records the ascents and keeps minutes. The final result is determined by a joint decision of two judges.

Secretary

4.14. Secretary:
- fills out the cards of participants at the weigh-in (weigh-in protocol) and the competition report on the platform for a given weight category
- calls participants to the platform and warns the next participants about the need to prepare

Judge-informant

4.15. Judge-informant:
- announces decisions and orders of the main panel of judges
- informs spectators and participants about the results of the competition

Judge in front of participants

4.16. Judge for participants:
- checks the attendance of competition participants from the lists, as well as the compliance of their costumes with the requirements of the competition rules and reports the results of the check to the chief secretary
- conducts formation and leads the competition participants according to the lot to present and perform exercises
- promptly warns participants about calling them to the platform
- informs the secretary of information about a participant’s failure to appear or refusal to participate in competitions
- acts as an intermediary between participants and the panel of judges

Technical controller

4.17. Technical controller:
- together with the deputy chief judge, weighs the weights and draws up a report on their compliance with the competition rules;
- monitors the technical condition of weights and equipment;
- monitors the order of preparation of weights and hands;
- is present at the weigh-in and assists the lead secretary of the competition in establishing the identity of the athletes, as well as their first and last names, the weight of the participants, etc.
- checks the competition platforms, scales, electronic refereeing system, chronometers, warm-up room, the presence of 2 video cameras and other objects at competitions;
- checks the correctness of the judges’ uniform;
- ensures that while the athletes are on the platform, no one, including the technical controller, is there (in front of the public and television cameras).

Competition doctor

4.18. The competition doctor is a member of the panel of judges as a deputy chief judge for medical matters.

4.19. Competition doctor:
- checks the presence of a doctor’s visa in applications for admission of participants to competitions
- carries out medical supervision of participants during weigh-ins and during competitions
- monitors compliance with sanitary and hygienic conditions during competitions, places of residence and food
- provides medical care for injuries or illnesses
competition participants, determines the possibility of their further performance
- agrees with the chief judge on the issue of removing a participant, gives a written opinion on the reasons for his removal
- after the end of the competition, submits a report on medical and sanitary care to the chief judge
Commandant of the competition

4.20. The competition commandant is responsible for the timely preparation of equipment (platforms, weights, scales and other equipment), competition sites, places for participants, representatives, judges, and the press.
Provides the parade of participants with technical means and paraphernalia, follows the instructions of the chief judge and a representative of the organization conducting the competition.

5. Rules for performing exercises

General provisions

5.1. 2 minutes before the start of the exercise, the participant is invited to the performance. 5 seconds before the start, the control time is counted: 5,4,3,2,1 seconds. during which the participant must step onto the platform, after which the “Start” command is given. After the “Start” command, the participant must begin performing exercises: clean and jerk or snatch. When a participant lifts the weight(s) off the platform before the “Start” command, the senior judge gives the command “Stop, place the weight(s) on the platform and start the exercise.”

5.2. A participant who is late to the platform at the time of the start is not allowed to participate in the competition.

5.3. The participant is given 10 minutes to complete the exercise. The scorer announces the control time every minute. After 9 minutes, the control time is announced after 30 seconds, 50 seconds, the last 5 seconds, every second.

5.4. After 10 minutes, the “Stop” command is given, after which the lifts are not counted and the participant must stop performing the exercise.

5.5. Each correctly performed lift is accompanied by a score from the judge on the platform. The judge announces the score as soon as all parts of the athlete's body become motionless.

5.6. If the requirements for the technical performance of an exercise are violated, the judge on the platform gives the commands “Don’t count”, “Stop”.

5.7. When leaving the platform while performing exercises, i.e. touching any part of the space outside the platform, the command “Stop” is given.

5.8. An athlete who cannot fully straighten his elbows due to natural deviations must inform the judges on the platform and the jury about this before starting the exercises.

Push

5.9. The push is performed from the starting position: the weights are fixed on the chest, the shoulders are pressed to the body, the legs are straightened.
At the moment of fixing the weights in the upper position, the arms, torso and legs should be straightened. The athlete's hands should be on the frontal plane of the head. The legs and weights should be on the same line parallel to the plane of the body. After fixing in the upper position and the judge’s count, the participant lowers the weights to the starting position in an arbitrary manner.

Important Note:
Fixation - an accentuated, visible stop of the weights and the athlete.

5.10. The “Stop” command is issued when:
- lowering weights (weights) from the chest to a hanging position;
- placing weights (weights) on the shoulder joints, with a clear stop for rest

Important Note:
Continuously lowering the weights over your shoulders (rolling) is not a mistake.

5.12. A push of 2 weights from the chest followed by lowering to a hanging position after each lift (according to a long cycle) is carried out according to the same rules, but the “Stop” command is given when placing the weights on the platform.

Note:
Stopping the weights during the next swing in a hanging position is not considered an error, provided that the weights and arms do not touch the legs and torso.

Jerk

5.13. The exercise is performed in one step. The participant must, with a continuous movement, lift the weight up onto his straight arm and fix it. At the moment of fixing the weights in the upper position, the arm, legs and torso should be straightened. The athlete's hand should be on the frontal plane of the head. Bending and twisting of the body, bending in hip joint. After fixing at the top, the participant, without touching the torso and shoulder with the weight, lowers it down to perform the next lift.

5.14. The change of hands is carried out once, in an arbitrary manner. When lowering the weight onto the shoulder during a snatch, the command “Shift” is given with the first hand.

5.15. The “Stop” command is issued when:
- placing the weight on the shoulder when jerking with the second hand;
- placing the weights on the platform.

Note:
Accidentally touching the platform during the swing is not considered a fault. Stopping the weight at the bottom during the next swing is not considered a mistake, provided that the hand and weight do not touch the legs and torso.

Team competitions (relays)

5.17. The weight of the weights (kettlebells), the exercise, the time factor, and the number of stages are determined by the competition regulations.

5.18. The exercises are performed according to general rules.

5.19. Performing exercises in stages begins with light weight categories.

5.20. A participant is only allowed to perform at one stage

5.21. Relay order:
- before the start of the relay, the participants line up for the performance in teams, in stages. 5 seconds before the start, the control time is counted down: 5,4,3,2,1, after which the “Start” command is given to the participants of the first stage.
- 15 seconds before the start of the next stage, the judge in front of the participants leads out the next athletes.
- 5 seconds before the end of the next stage, the control time is counted: 5,4,3,2,1
- the transfer of the baton is carried out by the command “Change”. The participant who has completed the stage must place the weights on the platform
- the participant of the previous stage, who fixed the weights after the command “Change” for the next stage, lifts are not counted
- the account is kept overall with an accrual total
- the winning team is determined by the greatest number of lifts.
- if two or more teams have an equal number of lifts, the team with the lighter weight of the participants gets an advantage

6. Registration of records and highest achievements

Russian records and highest achievements among youth, juniors, youth and veterans are registered only at competitions included in the calendar sporting events VFGS. The panel of judges must consist of at least 3 judges of the Republican category.

Rules for kettlebell lifting competitions

1. Nature and program of competitions

Nature of the competition

1.1. By nature, kettlebell lifting competitions are divided into:

a) personal

b) team

c) personal-team

In personal competitions, only the participant’s personal result is counted and, in accordance with this, his place in the competition is determined.
In team competitions, the results of the team as a whole are counted and the team’s place is determined accordingly.
In personal-team competitions, the results of each participant and the team as a whole are counted separately and, in accordance with this, the personal places of the participants and teams are determined. The composition of the team members is submitted to the panel of judges by a team representative daily before the start of the competition. Re-registration is carried out daily before the start of the competition.

1.2. The nature of the competition in each individual case is determined by the regulations on the competition.

1.3. Competitions with weights of 16, 24 and 32 kg are carried out according to the program: - push of two weights from the chest (short cycle)
- push of two weights from the chest with lowering to a hanging position after each lift (long cycle)
- market weights alternately with one and the other hand
- classic biathlon (jerk and snatch)
— team competitions (relay races)

Competition program

1.4. The competition program is determined by the Regulations and must be drawn up so that the athlete can compete in no more than double-event or a separate exercise and relay on one day
Competitions must be organized so that the rest time between exercises is at least 30 minutes.

1.5. The winner is determined in each weight category, both in individual exercises and in classical biathlon by the largest amount of lifts. In the snatch, the average result of the sum of the lifts performed with one and the other hand is taken into account. If several athletes have the same number of lifts, the advantage goes to the participant who has less body weight before the performance.
- a participant who has a lower body weight after the performance,
- a participant who performs in the draw ahead of the opponent.

1.6. Places in the team championship are determined based on the results of qualifying participants in one of the ways determined by the Regulations (by tables of equalizing coefficients, by places in the individual championship).

2. Competition participants.
Age of participants

Athletes allowed to compete:
- boys and girls - up to 16 years old
– senior boys and girls – up to 18 years old
— juniors and juniors — up to 20 years old
— youth – up to 22 years old
– men and women – 20 years and older
- veterans - 40-44.45-49.50-54.55-59.60-64.65 years and older.
The participant's age is determined by the year of birth (January 1 of the current year).
Note: boys and girls, senior boys and girls, juniors and juniors who have high athletic training and special permission from a doctor can compete in an older age group.

Competition participants are divided into the following weight categories:

boys: up to 45 kg, up to 50 kg, up to 55 kg, up to 60 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 70 kg, over 70 kg;
senior boys: up to 55 kg, up to 60 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 75 kg, up to 80 kg, over 80 kg;
men, youth, juniors: up to 60 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 75 kg, up to 80 kg, up to 90 kg, over 90 kg;
girls, older girls: up to 55 kg, up to 60 kg, up to 70 kg, over 70 kg;
women, juniors: up to 60 kg, up to 70 kg, over 70 kg;

Each participant has the right to compete in only one weight category at specific competitions. It is allowed to compete in a different weight category only in team competitions (relay race), subject to re-weighing.

Applications

Before the start of the competition (a day before), applications for participation in the competition are submitted to the Main Panel of Judges (secretariat), where a credentials committee is held to admit participants and teams to the competition.
During the credentials committee, the final composition of participants in weight categories is determined. Participant cards are filled out, which must contain information about the athletes: last name, first name, year of birth, sports rank, weight category, territory, DSO, department, best results, full name. trainer.
The application must be certified by the head of the sports organization and the WFD doctor.

Weighing procedure for participants

2.1. Weighing of participants takes place 2 hours before the start of the competition and lasts 1 hour. Participants competing in team competitions (relay races) are allowed to participate in individual competitions based on the results of weigh-in.

2.2. Weighing is carried out in a room specially designated for this purpose. Members of the main panel of judges and one official representative from each team are allowed to be present during the weigh-in.

2.3. Weighing of participants is carried out by judges providing judging for competitions in a given weight category.

2.4. Participants weigh themselves naked or wearing swimming trunks. Each participant is weighed once. A participant whose own weight does not correspond to the weight category at the initial weigh-in is allowed to re-weigh. Women and girls are weighed only in the presence of female judges.

2.5. When passing the credentials committee, or during the weigh-in, a lottery is drawn for participants to determine the order in which they will appear on the platform, and a technical application is submitted.

2.6. The main panel of judges is allowed to form the final group of the strongest athletes (group “A”) and teams (in team competitions) based on the results of performances in the last competitions:
- current year;
- previous year.

The champion of Russia or the winner of the Russian championships and 2nd prize-winners perform on the 3rd and 4th platforms.

Rights and obligations of the participant

2.7. The participant has the right to contact the main panel of judges on all issues only through a team representative or a judge in front of the participants;

2.8. The participant has the right to prepare weights for performing the exercise before being called to the platform. The preparation of weights is carried out in a place designated for this purpose. When preparing weights and hands, only magnesium is allowed.

2.9. The participant has the right to be a representative of an enterprise or firm in advertising its products. The participant or team representative must notify the organization conducting the competition, the main panel of judges about this and obtain permission to do so.

2.10. The participant must know the competition rules and competition regulations.

2.11. If the rules and procedures for conducting competitions are violated, the participant is given a warning. In case of repeated violation, he may be removed from the competition by decision of the Main Jury.

2.12. The participant is obliged to strictly observe discipline, to be correct in relation to other participants, as well as to spectators and judges. A participant who does not show up for the performance will not be allowed to compete. Participants who have won prizes are required to wear full sports uniform for the award ceremony. Athletes who do not show up for the awards ceremony are removed from the competition, deprived of awards and do not contribute any scoring points to the team.

2.13. The participant prepares and performs with weights installed on the platform on which he must go.

2.14. The participant is prohibited from using any devices that make it easier to lift the weight(s).

2.15. The participant is prohibited from talking during the exercise and from approaching the judge on the platform after performing the exercise.

2.16. A participant who, due to health reasons, is withdrawn by a doctor from one of the types of the program, is not allowed to further participate in these competitions.

Athletes uniform

Athletes are required to perform in uniform, which must be clean, smart and meet the following criteria:
— the suit can consist of one or two parts, but must completely cover the athlete’s torso;
— sports or cycling shorts, weightlifting tights should not cover the knee joints;
— the T-shirt must be without a collar and not cover the elbow joints;
— it is allowed to use a weightlifting belt no more than 12 cm wide, bandages no more than 1.5 m long. The width of bandages on the wrist should be no more than 10 cm, on the knees no more than 25 cm. The use of knee pads and bandages is allowed. The belt cannot be worn under a competition suit;
- sports shoes can be optional.

Representatives and team captains

2.17. Each organization participating in individual-team and team competitions must have its own representative.

2.18. The representative is the team leader, bears full responsibility for the organization and discipline of the participants, ensures their timely attendance at the competition and awards in sports uniform in accordance with the competition rules.

2.19. The representative is present during the weigh-in of his team members and the drawing of lots, as well as at meetings of the panel of judges, if they are held with representatives.

2.20. Representatives, coaches and participants are prohibited from being in the competition area during the participants’ performance. Representatives must be in a designated place for representatives or among members of their team.

2.21. The representative is prohibited from interfering with the orders of the judges and persons conducting the competition. The representative has the right to submit statements and protests to the panel of judges concerning only the members of his team.
Protests are submitted before the next change of participants leaves.

2.22. If the members of a team do not have a representative, his duties are performed by the team captain.

3. Equipment and inventory

3.1. Competitions are held on platforms measuring at least 1.5 x 1.5 m. The distance between platforms must ensure safety and not interfere with the competitive process.

3.2. The weight of the weights should not deviate from the nominal weight by more than 100 grams.

3.3. Parameters and color of weights:

Dimensions:
– height – 280 mm
— case diameter 210 mm
— handle diameter 35 mm

Color:
16 kg – yellow
24 kg – green
32 kg – red

3.4. A referee alarm must be installed to keep score and information.

3.5. Before the start of the competition, a certificate must be drawn up to confirm that the equipment and inventory comply with the competition rules.

Warm-up room

3.6. To prepare for competitions, athletes must be provided with a warm-up room located near the competition site. The warm-up room should have a sufficient number of platforms, weights, magnesium, etc. according to the number of participants.
In addition, the warm-up room must have the following equipment - loudspeakers connected to the microphone of the speaker; scoreboard (duplicate protocols) showing the names of the participants in the order of the draw, their own weight and teams; desk for the doctor on duty.

4. Panel of judges

4.1. The panel of judges is staffed by the organization conducting these competitions.

4.2. The panel of judges includes:
— when holding competitions with up to 20 participants: chief judge, chief secretary, doctor, fixing judge (for each platform), judge on the duplicate protocol, secretary, informant judge, judge with participants, technical controller;
— when holding competitions with 20 participants, as well as when holding competitions on several platforms at once, an additional deputy chief judge is introduced and the number of other judges is increased accordingly.

4.3. A kettlebell lifting judge must have a firm knowledge of these rules and be able to
apply them during competitions.
He must be objective and principled in his decisions, being an example of discipline, organization and clarity in his work, and be well aware of the regulations on the competitions being held.

4.4. Judges must wear a uniform uniform: dark jacket and black trousers.

4.5. For economic support, the organization holding the competition places a competition commandant at the disposal of the panel of judges.

Main panel of judges

4.6. The main panel of judges includes the chief judge, his deputy and the chief secretary

4.7. A jury is elected from the panel of judges, which is headed by the chief judge of the competition.

4.8. The jury consists of a chief judge and up to five jury members with the highest category. The composition of the jury is determined by the main panel of judges.

Rights and responsibilities of the main panel of judges (jury)

- monitor the correct conduct of competitions in accordance with the rules
and competition regulations
— accepts applications and protests and makes decisions on them.
— competitions are suspended for the period of investigation of the protest. At All-Russian competitions, for objective decision-making on protests, video recordings of athletes’ performances are used.
- removes from work judges who have committed serious mistakes or committed rudeness
in relation to participants, other judges, representatives, coaches
- makes changes to the competition schedule if necessary

Note: The main panel of judges (jury) does not have the right to change the conditions for holding competitions established by the regulations.
All decisions are made by the main panel of judges (jury) by a majority vote.

Chief Judge and his deputies

4.9. The chief judge manages the work of the panel of judges and is responsible to the organization holding the competition for the clear organization, discipline and safety of the competition, the creation of equal conditions for all participants, strict adherence to the current rules, the objectivity of judging, the calculation of results and summing up the results of the competition.

4.10. The chief judge is obliged:
— before the start of the competition, hold a meeting of the panel of judges and a seminar with representatives on the rules of the competition, and also check the availability
relevant inventory and equipment
— determine the work procedure of the panel of judges and teams of judges
— manage the course of the competition and resolve emerging issues
- exercise control over the work of judges during competitions and when determining
winners
— accept received applications and protests for discussion by the jury
- submit a written report and the necessary documentation to the organization conducting the competition within 5 days
- appoint and conduct meetings of the panel of judges during competitions

4.11. The deputy chief judge is guided by the instructions of the chief judge and, in the absence of the latter, performs his duties.

Chief Secretary of the Competition

4.12. Chief Secretary:
— prepares the necessary technical documentation and is responsible for its correct execution
— draws up minutes of meetings of the panel of judges and draws up orders and decisions of the chief judge
- with the permission of the chief judge, gives information about the competition to the informant judge, team representatives and correspondents
- draws up records on establishing records
- processes all competition documentation
– provides the chief judge with the necessary materials for the report
— keeps records and records decisions on protests

Judge on the platform

4.13. Judge on the platform:
- carries out weighing of participants in the weight category for which he is judging
- monitors the appearance and uniform of each participant and has the right not to allow the participant to perform an exercise due to inappropriate clothing and the use of means prohibited by the competition rules by the participant. After the participant eliminates the comments, the judge gives the command “Start” and the participant performs the exercise in the remaining time of 10 minutes.
- loudly and clearly announces the count of correctly performed lifts
— fixes technically incorrectly performed lifts with the “do not count” command
— loudly announces the final result of the participant in each exercise

Note: At Russian championships and championships, all-Russian competitions, two judges are appointed to each platform, one of whom is senior and keeps score. His assistant records the ascents and keeps minutes. The final result is determined by a joint decision of two judges.

Secretary

4.14. Secretary:
— fills out the participants’ cards at the weigh-in (weigh-in protocol) and the competition report on the platform for a given weight category
— calls the participants to the platform and warns the next participants about the need to prepare

Judge-informant

4.15. Judge-informant:
- announces decisions and orders of the main panel of judges
— informs spectators and participants about the results of the competition

Judge in front of participants

4.16. Judge for participants:
- checks the attendance of competition participants from the lists, as well as the compliance of their costumes with the requirements of the competition rules and reports the results of the check to the chief secretary
- conducts formation and leads the competition participants according to the lot to present and perform exercises
— promptly warns participants about calling them to the platform
- informs the secretary of information about a participant’s failure to appear or refusal to participate in competitions
- acts as an intermediary between participants and the panel of judges

Technical controller

4.17. Technical controller:
— together with the deputy chief judge, weighs the weights and draws up a report on their compliance with the competition rules;
— monitors the technical condition of weights and equipment;
- monitors the order of preparation of weights and hands;
- is present at the weigh-in and assists the lead secretary of the competition in establishing the identity of the athletes, as well as their first and last names, the weight of the participants, etc.
— checks the competition platform, scales, electronic refereeing system, chronometers, warm-up room, the presence of 2 video cameras and other objects at competitions;
— checks the correctness of the judges’ uniform;
- ensures that while the athletes are on the platform, no one, including the technical controller, is there (in front of the public and television cameras).

Competition doctor

4.18. The competition doctor is a member of the panel of judges as a deputy chief judge for medical matters.

4.19. Competition doctor:
— checks the presence of a doctor’s visa in applications for admission of participants to competitions
— carries out medical supervision of participants during weigh-ins and during competitions
— monitors compliance with sanitary and hygienic conditions during competitions, places of residence and food
- provides medical care for injuries or illnesses
competition participants, determines the possibility of their further performance
— agrees with the chief judge on the issue of removing a participant, gives a written opinion on the reasons for his removal
- after the end of the competition, submits a report on medical and sanitary care to the chief judge

Commandant of the competition

4.20. The competition commandant is responsible for the timely preparation of equipment (platforms, weights, scales and other equipment), competition sites, places for participants, representatives, judges, and the press.
Provides the parade of participants with technical means and paraphernalia, follows the instructions of the chief judge and a representative of the organization conducting the competition.

5. Rules for performing exercises

General provisions

5.1. 2 minutes before the start of the exercise, the participant is invited to the performance. 5 seconds before the start, the control time is counted: 5,4,3,2,1 seconds. during which the participant must step onto the platform, after which the “Start” command is given. After the “Start” command, the participant must begin performing exercises: clean and jerk or snatch. When a participant lifts the weight(s) off the platform before the “Start” command, the senior judge gives the command “Stop, place the weight(s) on the platform and start the exercise.”

5.2. A participant who is late to the platform at the time of the start is not allowed to participate in the competition.

5.3. The participant is given 10 minutes to complete the exercise. The scorer announces the control time every minute. After 9 minutes, the control time is announced after 30 seconds, 50 seconds, the last 5 seconds, every second.

5.4. After 10 minutes, the “Stop” command is given, after which the lifts are not counted and the participant must stop performing the exercise.

5.5. Each correctly performed lift is accompanied by a score from the judge on the platform. The judge announces the score as soon as all parts of the athlete's body become motionless.

5.6. If the requirements for the technical performance of an exercise are violated, the judge on the platform gives the commands “Don’t count”, “Stop”.

5.7. When leaving the platform while performing exercises, i.e. touching any part of the space outside the platform, the command “Stop” is given.

5.8. An athlete who cannot fully straighten his elbows due to natural deviations must inform the judges on the platform and the jury about this before starting the exercises.

Push

5.9. The push is performed from the starting position: the weights are fixed on the chest, the shoulders are pressed to the body, the legs are straightened.
At the moment of fixing the weights in the upper position, the arms, torso and legs should be straightened. The athlete's hands should be on the frontal plane of the head. The legs and weights should be on the same line parallel to the plane of the body. After fixing in the upper position and the judge’s count, the participant lowers the weights to the starting position in an arbitrary manner.
Important Note:
Fixation is an accentuated, visible stop of the weights and the athlete.

5.10. The “Stop” command is issued when:
- lowering weights (weights) from the chest to a hanging position;
- placing weights (weights) on the shoulder joints, with a clear stop for rest

Important Note:
Continuously lowering the weights over your shoulders (rolling) is not a mistake.

5.12. A push of 2 weights from the chest followed by lowering to a hanging position after each lift (according to a long cycle) is carried out according to the same rules, but the “Stop” command is given when placing the weights on the platform.
Note: Stopping the weights during the next swing in a hanging position is not considered a mistake, provided that the weights and arms do not touch the legs and torso.

Jerk

5.13. The exercise is performed in one step. The participant must, with a continuous movement, lift the weight up onto his straight arm and fix it. At the moment of fixing the weights in the upper position, the arm, legs and torso should be straightened. The athlete's hand should be on the frontal plane of the head. Bending and twisting of the body, flexion at the hip joint is not allowed. After fixing the participant at the top, without touching the weights
torso and shoulder, lowers it down to perform the next lift.

5.14. The change of hands is carried out once, in an arbitrary manner. When lowering the weight onto the shoulder during a snatch, the command “Shift” is given with the first hand.

5.15. The “Stop” command is issued when:
— placing the weight on the shoulder when jerking with the second hand;
- placing the weights on the platform.

Note: Accidentally touching the platform during the swing is not considered a fault. Stopping the weight at the bottom during the next swing is not considered a mistake, provided that the hand and weight do not touch the legs and torso.

Team competitions (relays)

5.17. The weight of the weights (kettlebells), the exercise, the time factor, and the number of stages are determined by the competition regulations.

5.18. The exercises are performed according to general rules.

5.19. Performing exercises in stages begins with light weight categories.

5.20. A participant is only allowed to perform at one stage

5.21. Relay order:
— before the start of the relay, the participants line up for the performance in teams, in stages. 5 seconds before the start, the control time is counted down: 5,4,3,2,1, after which the “Start” command is given to the participants of the first stage.
— 15 seconds before the start of the next stage, the judge in front of the participants leads out the next athletes.
— 5 seconds before the end of the next stage, the control time is counted: 5,4,3,2,1
— the baton is passed on by the command “Change”. The participant who has completed the stage must place the weights on the platform
- the participant of the previous stage, who fixed the weights after the command “Change” for the next stage, lifts are not counted
— the account is kept overall with an accrual total
— the winning team is determined by the greatest number of lifts.
- if two or more teams have an equal number of lifts, the team with the lighter weight of the participants gets an advantage

6. Registration of records and highest achievements

Russian records and the highest achievements among boys, juniors, youth and veterans are registered only at competitions included in the calendar plan of sporting events of the All-Russian Federation of State Sports Union. The panel of judges must consist of at least 3 judges of the Republican category.