Weigh-In Procedure

Compared across 5 organizations. Registration & Weigh-In category.

Rule Text by Organization

IKSFA International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy

Athletes must weigh in before competition. Weigh-in determines the athlete's weight class placement. The weigh-in takes place the day before or the morning of competition.

WKSF World Kettlebell Sport Federation

Weighing-in is spent only before the competition in an authorized location supervised by judges. Weighing is provided by judges only. Weighing-in operation has to be done only with underwear or swimming clothes.

IKO International Kettlebell Organization

Two competition officials must supervise the weigh-in procedure, fill in details of athletes' registration (bodyweight and weight group, birth year and age group, kettlebell size) and collect the cards. The team captain must be present. The competitor should weigh themselves and the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can see the weight.

IKMF International Kettlebell Marathon Federation

Two competition officials must supervise the weigh-in procedure, fill in details of athletes' registration (bodyweight and weight group, birth year and age group, kettlebell size) and collect the cards. The team captain must be present. The competitor should weigh themselves and the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can see the weight. Teams must come to the weigh-in as a group along with their team captain.

GSU Girevoy Sport Union

Two competition officials must supervise the weigh-in procedure and fill in details of athletes' registration: bodyweight and weight group, birth year and age group, kettlebell size. The competitor should weigh themselves and the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can confirm the weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy (IKSFA) define weigh-in procedure?

Athletes must weigh in before competition. Weigh-in determines the athlete's weight class placement. The weigh-in takes place the day before or the morning of competition.

How does World Kettlebell Sport Federation (WKSF) define weigh-in procedure?

Weighing-in is spent only before the competition in an authorized location supervised by judges. Weighing is provided by judges only. Weighing-in operation has to be done only with underwear or swimming clothes.

How does International Kettlebell Organization (IKO) define weigh-in procedure?

Two competition officials must supervise the weigh-in procedure, fill in details of athletes' registration (bodyweight and weight group, birth year and age group, kettlebell size) and collect the cards. The team captain must be present. The competitor should weigh themselves and the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can see the weight.

How does International Kettlebell Marathon Federation (IKMF) define weigh-in procedure?

Two competition officials must supervise the weigh-in procedure, fill in details of athletes' registration (bodyweight and weight group, birth year and age group, kettlebell size) and collect the cards. The team captain must be present. The competitor should weigh themselves and the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can see the weight. Teams must come to the weigh-in as a group along with their team captain.

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define weigh-in procedure?

Two competition officials must supervise the weigh-in procedure and fill in details of athletes' registration: bodyweight and weight group, birth year and age group, kettlebell size. The competitor should weigh themselves and the kettlebell(s) so that the judge can confirm the weight.

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