MOVEMENT STANDARDS

Kettlebell Snatch:

The kettlebell begins on the ground. When the athlete is ready the may reach down pick up the kettlebell and begin the movement with their chosen hand. 

The athlete may swing the kettlebell between the legs or lift it straight from the floor in one continuous motion into the overhead position with the arm fully extended.

For a Snatch to be counted the following rules will apply:

• KB moves in one continuous motion, not touching any part of the body to the overhead position
• Either a muscle snatch or power snatch are permitted
• The non-working arm may not touch any part of the athlete or KB for a rep to count
• Control in the Overhead Position must be achieved for the rep to count

Overhead Position:

• Legs, Hips, Shoulder and Arm must be fully extended with the KB being held directly overhead
• Full control and no movement of the athlete or the Kettlebell is shown before proceeding to the next rep.
• The rep is awarded when full control is shown in the overhead position. Once the Overhead Position is achieved the athlete may then continue to the next rep.
• The kettlebell is lowered to a position where the arm is fully extended and lower than the waist.
• They may or may not swing the kettlebell between repetitions.
• A repetition will not be counted if the kettlebell makes contact with any part of the athletes torso or makes contact with the floor
• Resting with the kettlebell on the floor, in the hang position or in contact with the torso is not allowed
• Resting is only allowed in the overhead position

Hand Change:

The athlete may switch hands only ONCE during the 10 minute set:

• If at any point the free hand makes contact with the KB, or the KB is brought to the shoulder or front rack position the athlete must switch hands immediately and continue the set with the other hand
• If the KB is brought to the shoulder, the body or supported by the resting arm, and the athlete does NOT switch hands immediately the set will be terminated
• If at any time the KB rests on the floor, the set will be terminated.

See The Slingshot Challenge instructional video at www.roguefitness.com/challenges for a visual example of the prescribed movements.

Any athlete who alters/modifies the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards may be disqualified from the competition if deemed by the head judges to give an unfair advantage.

FLOW

The kettlebell begins on the ground with the lifter standing over/next to it.

When the lifter is ready they will pick up the kettlebell and snatch it to the approved "Overhead" position.

- Full movement standards listed above

Once the kettlebell is in the approved "Overhead" position, the athlete may begin the next repetition

- Full movement standards listed above

The athlete will continue this as long as possible for the 10 minute time period switching hands ONLY one time

- Full movement standards listed above

The athlete will then complete one set of as many unbroken repetitions as possible while following the approved movement standards outlined above.

If the athlete is going for another attempt during the same video:

• Timer needs reset to start from zero
• Athletes may make as many attempts during their video as they would like.
• Video submissions may not exceed 15 minutes in length.

VIDEO SUBMISSION STANDARDS

All video submissions should be uncut and unedited in order to accurately display the performance. Videos shot with a fish-eye lens or similar lens may be rejected due to the visual distortion these lenses cause. Sound should be on during the filming. Be sure the athlete has adequate space to safely complete the movement and clear the area of all extra equipment, people, or other obstructions so that the video is clear.

The video should be shot from straight in front of the athlete with the camera positioned at a height that is level with the athlete's shoulders. Critical items that need to be clearly visible on the video:

• All equipment to be used being weighed on digital scales prior to challenge attempt and the calibration of the scales
• Measure the diameter and/or thickness of the kettlebell handle
• Full range of motion for this movement including the entire body of the athlete from the feet on the floor to the finish position with kettlebell in the overhead position for every repetition
• Clearly show a timer visible in the frame for the 10min count

The athlete will need to follow the steps outlined below:

1. The submitted video should start with the entire athlete in frame stating their name followed by the challenge name and their division.
2. The camera should then clearly show all equipment the athlete will use during their challenge. 
   • All gear needs to stay in camera shot during the entire video
3. The athlete must weigh the kettlebell on camera.
   • This process needs to start with showing scale calibration by placing a plate/dumbbell on the scale and showing the scale reading is correct.
   • The entire scale must be clearly visible to the camera weighing of the kettlebell to be used for the challenge
   • Required regardless of equipment brand
4. Using a tape measure, the athlete must measure the diameter and/or thickness of the kettlebell handle
   • Required regardless of equipment brand
5. The athlete needs to show the camera all supportive equipment they are wearing or will wear for the challenge to confirm it all matches the rules outlined.
6. The camera should then move to the final filming position.
   • Directly in front of the athlete with all equipment in full view ready for the workout.
7. Once the athlete is ready, they may begin their challenge attempt
   • The 10 minute timer should begin when the athlete begins their challenge attempt

• Challenge is over when:
  • the 10min time cap is reached
  • the kettlebell comes into contact with the floor
  • an illegal resting position is used.

• All of the steps above should be done with the camera continuously running for the video to be accepted.
• Failure to show these steps/items could make the video submission subject to rejection at the judges' discretion.
• Refer to The Slingshot Challenge demo video on the Rogue website for a visual of how the workout and video should flow.