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Judge Count Procedure

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Rule Text by Organization

IUKL International Union of Kettlebell Lifting

The judge declares the repetition count as soon as all parts of the athlete's body become motionless (fixation achieved). The count is given only after confirming proper alignment, lockout, and fixation. The judge may submit 'To not consider' (no-count) or 'Stop' commands for violations.

Source: IUKL International Rules and Regulations (2013/2017), IUKL Official Ranking Tables Excel (2014-2017), AKA/IUKL Rankings PDF

GSU Girevoy Sport Union

The judge declares the repetition count as soon as all parts of the athlete's body become motionless (fixation achieved). The count is given only after confirming proper alignment, lockout, and fixation. The judge may submit a no-count ('not considered') or 'Stop' command for violations.

Source: GSU Competition Rules (Rules Pack images), GSU Ranking Tables (JPG images + PDF), GSU Website, IUKL Rules and Regulations (2013/2017 — GSU's parent system)

Comparison Analysis

Both GSU and IUKL use the same procedure: the judge declares the count when the athlete achieves motionless fixation.

What All Organizations Agree On

  • Count is declared when athlete and KB are completely motionless
  • The judge's count is final

Athlete Impact: Wait for the judge's verbal count before lowering the kettlebells. The count happens only after clear fixation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) define judge count procedure?

The judge declares the repetition count as soon as all parts of the athlete's body become motionless (fixation achieved). The count is given only after confirming proper alignment, lockout, and fixation. The judge may submit 'To not consider' (no-count) or 'Stop' commands for violations.

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define judge count procedure?

The judge declares the repetition count as soon as all parts of the athlete's body become motionless (fixation achieved). The count is given only after confirming proper alignment, lockout, and fixation. The judge may submit a no-count ('not considered') or 'Stop' command for violations.

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