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GENSB 2026

Take part in the 2026 GENSB Junior Open International Tournament!

Check out the video below for an insight into the GENSB junior international tug of war tournament and what it means for young people to take part!

Further information about the GENSB 2025 tournament - which this year is being hosted by Switzerland in Sins - and information about how to take part is provided lower down this page!

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Date: 28 - 30 August 2026

This competition is open to ALL junior tug of war clubs.

There are no pre-qualification events, and all junior teams are encouraged and very welcome to take part.

Outline Programme:

Fri 28 Aug 2026

Arrival day and weigh in

Sat 29 Aug 2026

10:30 - 11:00 - Stamping and boot check
11:15 - 11.30 - Opening Ceremony
11:30 - 12.00 - Warm-Up
12:00 - Start of Competition
16:00- Medal Presentation and Closing Ceremony
18:30 - 20.00 - Dinner
20:00 - 23:00 - Party

Sunday 30th August
08:00 - 09:30 - Breakfast
08:00 - 09.30 - Check rooms and farewell

GENSB Competition Rules:

The weight class is 560 kilos
Mixed gender teams are allowed
Teams can be made up of 7 to 10 competitors as long as the weight limit is not exceeded
Including girls in a team gives a bonus of 10 kilos for each girl limited to a total team weight of 600 kilos.
A puller (any gender) is eligible to participate in the GENSB tournament from the beginning of the year in which they reach the age of 12 years until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 18 years
Any remaining pullers who are available who are not taking part with their own team will be organised into mixed teams to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate
The competition will otherwise be contested using TWIF International Competition Rules

Further information about the GENSB tournament and how to register to take part can be found at www.gensb.eu

Please note that there will be a deadline for entries and accommodation bookings. Please check the web site for further details.

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