Dear lifters, It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to all lifters who are considering participating in the USA Kettlebell Sport International and National competitions for adults and youth scheduled for 2023! In addition to the Midwest competition, both upcoming events will be the only qualifiers for the National USA Kettlebell Sport Lifting Team which which will compete in the worlds most prestigious kettlebell competition, the IUKL World championship in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Our first USA Team qualifying event for 2023 will also be kettlebell sport’s first AAU International competition! The AAU International competition for adults and youth, will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Plaza Hotel June 16-18th. Our second event is the USKSL Nationals for adults and youth, along with the IUKL Pan-American International competition. This event will be held in Novi, Michigan, July 14-15th, 2023. As the premier Kettlebell Sport calendar in the country, we will be thrilled to have you join us for what promises to be an unforgettable experience. NOTE TO ALL LIFTERS As this is our first International event for Amateur Athletic Union, ranking lifters will qualify for official AAU World and National records . Awards at the AAU International event will be from AAU, the worlds largest amateur sports organization. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, we are confident that this year's competition will be a highlight of your kettlebell career. Our team of organizers has worked tirelessly to create a challenging yet fair competition that showcases the best of kettlebell sport. In addition to the competition itself, we have planned a number of exciting events and activities for you to enjoy during your stay. National Judge Certification will be conducted at both events and will include Judges seminars, the day before the actual competition, for everyone to participate in. An itinerary of seminars is being developed and will be published when ready. From seminars to food and drink gatherings, there will be something for everyone. We recognize that traveling to a new state can be daunting, but we are committed to making your trip as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Our team of volunteers will be on hand to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have, and we have made every effort to ensure that the competition venue is easily accessible from major transportation hubs. Finally, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our sponsors and partners who have helped make this event possible. We could not have done it without their generous support. Once again, we would like to welcome you to the USA Kettlebell Sport National competitions 2023. We look forward to seeing you in either June or July and wish you the best of luck in your preparations.

Sincerely, Moses Dungca

USKSL President

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