NZGSA 2026 National Championships

Date: Saturday 21st November 2026.

Address: Kotahi Community Centre, 272E Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland

Entries Close: Saturday 7th November at 5pm (NZ Time)

Event Eligibility:
This is an in-person event.
- NZGSA athletes who have competed in person at an NZGSA event in 2026
- Visitors to NZ who are members of other kettlebell federations
are all welcome to compete in person.

Video Submissions:
Are welcome from NZGSA member who have competed in person at a NZGSA event in 2026 and who are overseas at the time of the event.

Cost to Enter:
$65 - Traditional 10mins, Military Snatch
$95 - Biathlon
$110 - Triathlon, Half Marathon, Double Bell Pentathlon 
$115 - Marathon & Single Bell Pentathlon

$10 additional (each event) for Masters athletes who want to be entered into Open category as well as the Masters category

Age Groups:
Youth - athletes up to 17years
Open - athletes 17years and older
Masters - athletes aged 50years and older 

Masters athletes can enter as a Masters only or as a Master and in the Open category as well - see above costing.

Refer to Event Information on the NZGSA website for more details on costing for athletes aged up to 17years.

Bank Account:
12-3056-0093094-01
*SURNAME* as reference
After you have entered, we will send you a confirmation email with payment details.

Athletes living Overseas: will be given other electronic payment options

NZGSA Membership:
NZ athletes must be current NZGSA members.

Event T-Shirt: orders can be included on this Entry Form and picked up at the event, or ordered from the NZGSA shop and delivered directly to your own address:
NZGSA T-Shirts

NZ Records & NZ Rankings:

Are available to current NZGSA members. 
Refer to Event Information on the NZGSA website for more details on Ranks & Records.

Once you have submitted your entry you will receive an email confirming your entry and the total cost due for payment (including NZGSA membership and/or T-Shirt) where applicable.

If you have any queries please contact Neroli King: nzgsakettlebell@gmail.com

 

• Only 1 hand switch
• Intermediate kettlebells can be used. Rankings are based on the standard kettlebell weight BELOW the intermediate bell
• Bell can be grounded before 10mins and all reps count
• NZ Records & Rankings are available for NZGSA members 
• Masters can have their results considered in both Open and Masters categories. The additional cost is $10per event. Check the appropriate box per discipline.

• BIATHLON : Jerk (single or double bells) and Snatch
• TRIATHLON: Long Cycle (single or double bells), Jerk (single or double bells) and Snatch
• Each discipline is 10mins with a minimum of 20mins in between lifts
• Only 1 hand switch 
• The same weight KB must be used for each discipline
• Intermediate weight kettlebells can be used: Rankings are based on the standard weight BELOW the intermediate bell
• Bell can be grounded before the 10mins and all reps count
• These events are considered 1 event and results will not be carried through to the individual disciplines
• NZ Records & Rankings are available for NZGSA members
• Masters can have their results considered in both Open and Masters categories. The additional cost is $10per event. Check the appropriate box/s 

• Event is 12mins long
• Switch hands as often as you like using a standard swing change
• No speed switching
• You must complete the full 12mins to register a score
• Intermediate bells can be used. Rankings are based on the standard weight kettlebell bell BELOW the intermediate bell
• NZ Records & Rankings are available for NZGSA members
• Masters can have their results considered in both Open and Masters categories. The additional cost is $10per event. Check the appropriate box/s.

• Half Marathon: 30mins of continuous lifting
• Marathon: 60mins of continuous lifting
• Switch hands as often as you want using allowable methods 
• Intermediate bells can be used
• You must complete the full 30mins or 60mins to register a score
• NZ Rankings = IKMF rankings
• NZ Records are available to NZGSA members
• Masters can have their results considered in both Open and Masters categories. The additional cost is $10per event. Check the appropriate box per discipline.

 

• Both single and double bell options are available
• 5 disciplines in set order: Clean, Clean and Press, Jerk, Half Snatch, Push Press
• Single bell - switch hands as often as you want
• Kettlebell weights for each discipline are by your choice. You have until the week of the event to make any changes to your selected weights.
• Intermediate weights are available. 
• Maximum number of reps per discipline
• Bell(s) can be grounded at anytime and reps will be counted
• NZ Rankings = IKMF 
• NZ Records are available to NZGSA members
• Masters can have their results considered in both Open and Masters categories. The additional cost is $10per event. Check the appropriate box/s.

• Your official event t-shirt can be ordered here and paid for at the same time as you pay your Entry fee. Then your t-shirt will be available for pick up from the event .
• OR you can order your t-shirt directly from our shop and it will be delivered to you: nzgsa.digitees.co.nz
• Women's AS Colour Maple T-Shirt - Hydro or Grey Marle colour options
• Men's AS Colour Staple T-Shirt - Charlotte or Granite colour options
  2 design options:
  - Event logo on front/ NZGSA logo on back
  - NZGSA logo on front / Event logo on the back 
• Youth/Kids AS Colour T-Shirt - Grey Marle
• Sizing Guide can be found in our Shop

• You will automatically receive an email containing a copy of your entry. Check your Junk mail folder if it doesn't appear in your Inbox!
• If you wish to change anything please contact nzgsakettlebell@gmail.com
• NZGSA will send you an email confirming the amount due and details for a NZ Bank or International transfer.
• Separate instructions for those who have entered via Video Submission will be emailed once entries have closed.
• We're looking forward to an exciting event on 21st November!