Why?
Kettlebell lifting has a special way of getting you out of your comfort zone. As we lift together, we’ll experience temporary discomfort, count our blessings, and give to others who are in greater need than ourselves.
This year's charity is a fight against child trafficking. Agape Mission International (AIM) operates primarily in Cambodia and not only executes SWAT-style raids to rescue victims but provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation.
You can learn more about AIM here:
What is Long Cycle?
Kettlebell Sport originates in Eastern Europe and has a long tradition. Strength, endurance, power, and technique are necessary physical attributes but are secondary to patience, focus, emotional control, and mental toughness.
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No Bell Down is a Long Cycle Marathon. The lifters attempt to get as many correct repetitions as possible within the time limit. As the name of the workout implies, once the bell is put into play, it is not set down on the ground again until the entire 60 minutes is complete!
Supporters
Slinging a kettlebell for an hour is HARD! We can use all the moral support that we can get.
​Please feel free to donate via the link in support of your favorite lifter OR drop in anytime and donate in person during the lifting hour (10am-11am) and hang out as long as you like:
The kickoff, halfway, and last quarter are especially fun, but don't forget to encourage your lifter when they're struggling during the lulls, too!
Lifter Registration
All lifters participating in the event are required to register before close of business, Friday, 18 October '24.
-$25 registration fee goes towards the costs of running No Bell Down.
-Encouraged but not required to donate above that to the year's selected charity.
-Encouraged to bring supporters and encourage charity sponsors for their lifting attempt.
-100% of donations to No Bell Down exclusive of the lifter's registration fee will go to the selected charity.
Format
There are currently 4 divisions for lifters.
1. Relay Casual (can pass the bell off to a relay partner)
2. Solo Casual (you hold the bell the whole hour)
3. Finisher Attempt (must perform most of the set correctly with few errors to earn club rank)
4. Competitive (invitational; lifters must qualify)
No Bell Down follows International Kettlebell Marathon Federation Rules as closely as possible:
https://www.ikmf-world.com/
If you're on the fence about participating, don't worry! The only REAL rule is don't set the bell down.
Timeline
Saturday, 19 October 2024
9:00am Doors open
9:30am Lifter check-in complete
9:59am Lifters on their assigned lifting platforms
10:00am Lifting Starts!
11:00am Lifting Ends!
11:15am Awards and scoreboard
11:30am Club Social: Food and Drink!
1:00 pm Doors close