DAY OF SCHEDULE
October 5th, 2024
Gym opens: 9AM
Session 1: 9AM - 12PM
Open, Intermdiate, Recreational Categories
ALL Open competitors MUST climb in Session 1
Session 2: 1PM - 4PM
Advanced, Intermediate, Recreational Categories
ALL Advanced competitors MUST climb in Session 2
Open Category Finals: 6:30PM
6:30PM - Doors Re-open (Get a drink and find your spot!)
6:45PM - FINALS BEGIN!!!
Winners Ceremony: 8:45PM - 9PM
8:45PM - Raffle Drawings Begin
9:00PM - Announcement of Winners (All Categories)
Final Raffle Drawings & General Festivities: 9PM-10:30PM
Gym Closes: 11PM
Gym reopens for members at midnight
CATEGORIES
The categories that competitors can compete in are:
Recreational (V0-V3)
Intermediate (V4-V6)
Advanced (V6-V8)
Open (Suggested V8+)
GENERAL RULES
Climbers are only eligible for onsight finals if they register as “Open” competitors
Approximately 60 Boulder problems, numbered in order of difficulty and point value
Climbers may try any boulder problem they want, as many times as they want
Competitors have 3 hours to finish the 5 hardest boulders they can climb
Only the top 5 boulders will be counted toward the competitor’s score total
In order for a top to count, climbers must have 2 witness initials on the scorecard
Climbers must attempt the problem from the ‘start’ for each attempt, they cannot work moves in isolation
Please be courteous to those around you! If you fall, please allow someone else to attempt the boulder before trying again
A climb is finished when competitors show control with two hands on the marked finished hold(s)
Every attempt (4 points of contact off the ground) is counted on the scorecard:
If a climber flashes the problem, it counts as 1 attempt
False starts (ie. flying start) also count as an attempt
Attempts will be used in the event of a tie
Ranking is determined by the highest score
We reserve the right to bump competitors out of their categories based on their scores
Any errors or improperly marked scorecards will result in disqualification
ONSIGHT FINALS
The top 6 competitors with the highest scores who competed in the open category will compete in onsight finals
4 boulders per category (Male/Non-Binary) & Female/Non-Binary)
Competitors will have 4 minutes to complete their boulder problem
Scoring:
Start: 4 points of contact
Zone: Must show control with progressive movement
Top: Must show control with both hands
Attempt: when all 4 points leave the ground
Ranking is based on the number of tops, zone, and attempts
GENERAL FAQS
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Online registration only until the day of competition (or until capacity is reached for each session). $60 for Members, $70 for Non-Members. Sign up here!
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Must be at least 13 years old
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Please check out the rules to help you gauge which category is right for you. Anyone hoping to compete in the finals round should register for the Open Category.
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You may only adjust your category prior to the event. If you would like to do so, please email brooklyncrew@vitalclimbinggym.com before the day of the event. Anything after October 4th will not be accepted.
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If you can not make the event and would like a refund, please contact brooklyncrew@vitalclimbinggym.com no later than one week prior to the event. Refunds will not be issued after September 28th.
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Please look at the schedule of events. Climbing will be limited the week prior. Some sections of the gym will remain open, such as the roof, fitness area, great table, upstairs classes, and Annex!
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No. You may only be in the gym for your session so we can avoid overcrowding and give everyone an equal opportunity to climb. Everyone is welcome back for the finals round and after party!
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Everyone is welcome to attend. Come support the climbers and party with us for free beginning at 6:30pm on 10/5. You do not need to be a member!
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We will email all winners of their category shortly after the round is over to notify them if they made finals or should come back to celebrate and receive their prize! Scores will be posted in the gym for the next week after the competition is over.
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Yep! If after 3 attempts to call the number go unanswered we will move on to another drawing.
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TBD! We will have prizes from Evolv, Friction Labs, AKASO Sports Action Cameras, Tension, and plenty more but what each specific category and place get is still being determined. Prizes will not be publicly known before the awards ceremony.