WHO WE ARE
The NTBFit Kettlebell Competition Team was formed in April of 2018. We are located in Seattle, WA, on occupied land of the Duwamish people. As part of the NTBFit Kettlebell Competition Team, we agree to uphold these values:
To foster a positive and supportive environment that builds healthy competition within ourselves that uplifts others as we climb, understand the true meaning of being part of a team and to lead by example for each other
To promote healthy sportspersonship within the team as well as in the KB Sport community, whether online or in person at events and competitions
To create a safe space and uphold an inclusive environment for all people regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, size, age or ability.
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TEAM MEMORIES
HEAD COACH
Lizelle R. Din (she/her)
Competing since 2015, Coaching since 2016
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
In-Person Workshops returned!
Mary competed in California while continuing her journey in long distance trail running
Added lifting sessions for the team and friends of the team, glad to have some familiar faces as well as new ones join in
Susan completed her first Pentathlon as her first lifting session! So strong!
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Coach Liz took a break from competitive lifting, had zero regrets
Team members Alison and Joanna competed in purple for the first time as new additions to #TeamPurpleRain
The team got together a little more frequently while keeping everyone safe
Adam is on his way back to lifting, after spending all summer doing Spartan racing!
Moreen and her partner Ryan welcomed baby Henry this year!
2021 HIGHLIGHTS
Returned to in-person team practices! Along with hybrid weekend practices and team social meet ups
Welcomed new team members!
Competed virtually in international competitions, from Canada to the Philippines
Coach Liz receives CMS Rank for 10” Long Cycle 16kg at Crazy Monkey
2020 HIGHLIGHTS
Had our first team members compete in Marathon (30” OALC and 60” OALC) at SISU Astoria Kettlebell Sport Ultra Marathon
Moved team practices to virtual to keep the team safe and continue to train from home
Organized a team One Hour Long Cycle and contributed funds to a local organization, Nurturing Roots Farm
Competed for the first time virtually for OKCI Vancouver Open, Crazy Monkey IKO USA National Championships, Westshore Warehouse Open and Nanaimo Kettlebell Club 4th Annual Grip Strength Competition
Ranked #14 in the IKO KB Sport World League for Team Score 2019
2019 HIGHLIGHTS
Competed for the first time as a team internationally at the OKCI Vancouver Open
Continued to expand the team
Competed in local competitions: Crazy Monkey IKO USA National Championships, Northwest Kettlebell Championships and 3rd Annual Seattle Pro-Am
Participated in One Hour Long Cycle
Coach Liz receives CMS Rank for 10” Biathlon 16kg at Northwest Kettlebell Championships
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
Established a home for the team as Strive & Uplift in Ballard
Created Kettebell Sport Courses to onboard new kettlebell lifters in an integrated, safe way that introduced mobility, strength and conditioning along with progression in technique
Had our first team member compete at Crazy Monkey IKO USA National Championships
Participated in One Hour Long Cycle
Welcomed new lifters to the team