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Volunteers needed: 2024-JAN-13 EP Canmore
We’ve opened up more judging spots for the youth local competition in Canmore. There are almost 200 athletes registered across 5 youth categories, and Elevation Place has very limited viewing space. Only registered athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials will be allowed on the climbing floor. Sign up to help judge and experience what my friend Sylvain Vanier calls “the best seats in the house”!
Reach out to communications@albertaclimbing.org with questions or comments.
2024-JAN-13 EP Canmore - last day to register
It’s the last day to register for the Youth Rope Local competition at Elevation Place in Canmore on January 20th 2024. The ACA has a new late registration policy in place, so don’t be late if you plan to register. Head over to our member portal to secure your spot. The event page on our website has been updated with more scheduling details. We also opened up the volunteer sign up, and need your help to have a successful competition for our athletes.
Volunteer sign-up: 2024-JAN-13 EP Canmore
Volunteers, we need your help! Sign up for the best seats in the house, and help our athletes experience the best competition possible. We have an amazing group that will help newcomers and seasoned vets.
New: Specific A&B athletes eligible for 2024-JAN-20 Comp
This post contains important information for Youth B & A athletes. Please read the entire post.
The ACA is constantly evaluating its competition circuit and reviewing feedback received from athletes, parents and coaches. Because of this we are excited to offer a pilot program into the January 20 Lethbridge Youth C and D competition to introduce a second tier for Youth A and B athletes. Our membership continues to grow year over year, and we are looking for ways to manage our numbers and the diverse cross section of athletes that comprise our membership.
This pilot is meant to gauge interest in a second competition tier that allows athletes to gain experience in ACA sanctioned competitions as well as the opportunity to perform well amongst their peers. It is the first step the ACA is taking towards a multi-tiered system which is currently a reality with some of our partner Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs). The success and feedback received from the participants and their parents in this pilot will be used to evolve this program in future years.
The competition will be a full scramble qualifier (30 to 45 problems athletes can try over the course of 2 ½ to 3 hour) and the top 6 in each category will move on to a 5 on 5 off final. The scramble format will offer a diverse range of problems to challenge all of our athletes.
We would like to invite the following Youth A and B athletes to register for the January 20th Lethbridge Bouldering Local:
- Youth A Females who placed 23 or below at the December 9th Boulder Local at CCC Chinook
- Youth A Males who placed 20 or below at the December 9th Boulder Local at CCC Chinook
- Youth B Females who placed 18 or below at the December 9th Boulder Local at CCC Chinook
- Youth B Males who placed 13 or below at the December 9th Boulder Local at CCC Chinook
The 2023-DEC-09 results are found here.
Registration closes January 13th at 11:59 PM, and the new ACA late registration policy will be in effect for all athlete classes.
INELIGIBLE ATHLETES WILL BE DEREGISTERED WITHOUT WARNING
Reach out to us communications@albertaclimbing.org with questions or comments.
2024-FEB-04 Speed Provincials open, plus more
Another big update today. We have opened the Speed Provincial competition registration. It will be hosted at the Calgary Climbing Centre Rocky Mountain location on Sunday February 4th 2024. Details will be posted on the event page.
The Youth Lead Local on Saturday February 3rd 2024 will be at the Calgary Climbing Centre Hangar location. The registration is open, and details will be on the event page as they come in.
Don’t forget about the two January competitions that are closing soon: Youth lead local in Canmore on January 13th 2024 and the C&D bouldering local in Lethbridge on January 20th 2024. Register for them on our member portal as well before time runs out! The ACA board has approved a late registration policy that is now in effect.
If you have questions or comments, feel free to reach us communications@albertaclimbing.org
2023-FEB-03 Comp Open plus more!
We’ve opened up the registration for the 2023-FEB-03 Youth rope local competition at Calgary Climbing Centre (specific gym TBD). Register on our member portal. Details will be posted on the event page.
While you’re over there, don’t forget to register for the Youth rope local at Elevation Place in Canmore (closes January 6th). This is open to all youth ages (Jr,A,B,C,D). Check out the event page for more details as the planning takes shape.
The youth bouldering local at Coulee Climbing in Lethbridge is also open for youth C & D ages until January 13th. Details will be updated on the event page.
We’ll be opening up the Speed Provincials soon. They will be hosted by Calgary Climbing Centre on the first weekend of February. This event includes all youth and senior age categories. Details to be updated on the event page soon.
To top it off, we want to remind everyone that the ACA announced a new late registration policy that takes effect in January 2024.
2024-JAN-20 Registration Open & Late Registration Policy
We’re excited to open up the registration for the Youth C & D Boulder Competition at Coulee Climbing in Lethbridge on January 20th 2024. Check out the event page for details as we finalize them. We’ll need volunteers, so look out for that in the next few weeks.
The ACA board would also like to share the updated late registration policy. See the note from our President, Mark Kozak:
Late Registrations
A significant amount of work is required between the close of registration for a competition and the start of that competition. This includes entering athletes into the scoring system, start lists/running orders, etc which require the registration list. Late registrations cause significant disruptions to this process for the volunteers working on competition organization, who often have limited time. At the same time, the ACA wants to be reasonably inclusive of all athletes where possible.
As of January 1st, 2024, there will be a late registration fee of $100 for registration requests after the close of registration for a competition.
Please note, even with the late registration fee, late registration requests may be denied at the discretion of the competition organizers 3 to 4 days before the start of the competition due to finalization of running orders and other activities associated with competition organization. Requests for late registrations will be denied within 2 days of the competition.
In short:
DON'T REGISTER LATE!!
Thanks,
Mark Kozak
Alberta Climbing Association President
Feel free to reach out to us communications@albertaclimbing.org
Registration Open: 2024-JAN-13 Canmore - EP
With another successful competition in the books, we’re getting ready for the next one at Elevation Place in Canmore. Register at our member portal and secure your spot today. We’re excited for this all ages youth rope competition. This will also be the first competition of the year for our youngest climbers in Youth C & D, so get your harnesses tightened up! Check out the event page for updates as we get more information about the schedule, format, and volunteer opportunities.
If you have questions, you can email us communications@albertaclimbing.org
New picture gallery: 2023 Open Nationals
Huge shout out to Brian Olstad - Redpoint Creative for capturing and sharing some amazing photos from the 2023 Open Nationals in BC. Check out the galleries on our multimedia page.
Registration closes today & call for volunteers
The registration for the DEC-09-2023 youth bouldering local at Calgary Climbing Centre Chinook closes today. We also have several volunteer positions remaining, and need your help to run the competition. Head over to the event page to see the details of the competition.
If you have questions or comments, reach us at communications@albertaclimbing.org
Updates: Dec-09-2023 CCC Youth Boulder Local
We’re excited for the upcoming Youth Boulder Local at Calgary Climbing Centre Chinook on December 9th 2023. Check out the event page for updates to the officials, format, schedule.
We are also looking for volunteers, since the competition can’t run without your help. Sign up to help our athletes get the best competition experience possible. We’ll provide all the training and support (including food and snacks).
If you have questions, reach out to communications@albertaclimbing.org
Help wanted: Expanding our communications team
We’ve had an ambitious start to the season, with a focus on improving communication to our members. We’re excited to expand our team in order to improve our membership communication.
If you are interested in helping the ACA communications team, reach out to us at communications@albertaclimbing.org
As a volunteer on the team, you would help create and share content through various channels (website, social media, email campaigns). Your ideas will help shape the communications strategy for the ACA.
Volunteers needed, running orders posted, and more: Senior Lead Provincials
We’re excited to announce some updates for the 2023-Nov-11 Senior Lead Provincials competition. We need more volunteers to help run the competition; if you’re able to help please sign up here.
The schedule and running orders have been posted on the event page. We expect to post links to the qualifier videos this evening.
Good luck to all of our athletes. Thank you to everyone who has helped prepare, including the setting team and our friends with the UofA Wilson Climbing Centre.
Reach out to communications@albertaclimbing.org with any questions or comments.
Multiple competition updates: CCC & Canmore
Heads up, the Youth Lead Local in Canmore has changed dates from January 9th 2024 to January 13th 2024. Watch the event page for details.
We’ve also confirmed that the December 9th 2023 competition will be at the Calgary Climbing Centre Chinook location. The format for qualifiers and finals have been added as well. Keep an eye on the event page, and don’t forget to register while it’s open.
Reach out to communications@albertaclimbing.org with questions or comments.
Volunteer Registration is open: 2023-Nov-11 Senior Lead Provincials
Fresh from round one of Senior Provincials, we’re back at it this weekend at the UofA Wilson Centre for the Senior Lead Provincials. Sign up to volunteer here. Details for the competition are on the event page.
Questions and comments to communications@albertaclimbing.org
Registration Open: 2023-Dec-09 Youth Bouldering Local, CCC
Heads up, the Youth Bouldering Local at Calgary Climbing Centre on December 9th 2023 is now open for registration. Don’t miss out, secure your spot today at our member portal site. Check out the event page for details as we firm up the plans.
Thanks to everyone for supporting an amazing competition
Wow, the 2023 Bouldering Senior Provincial competition was amazing!
Thank you to everyone at Bolder Elevated for hosting in your beautiful new facility.
Thank you to our volunteers. We put out a call and you answered.
Thank you to the route setting team for those world class problems.
And finally, thank you to the athletes and coaches. Everyone brought their A game and absolutely crushed it this weekend.
Qualifier videos for senior provincial bouldering are being uploaded
We’ve started to upload the qualifier videos for the Senior Bouldering Provincials to our youtube channel. Check the event page for details. Videos will take time to complete uploading.
Registration for 2023 Senior Provincial Lead closes today
Today is the last day to register for the 2023 Senior Provincial Lead competition, which is hosted by the UofA Wilson Centre on Saturday November 11th. Head over to member.albertaclimbing.org to secure your spot. There is a reduced membership option for athletes that do not intend to compete at other ACA youth events or qualify for Nationals.
Send your questions or comments to communications@albertaclimbing.org
New results service for ACA competitions - Vertical Life
We’re excited to announce that the Alberta Climbing Association will be using the Vertical Life Results Service in partnership with Climbing Escalade Canada. We’ll begin by posting the results for the upcoming 2023 Senior Bouldering Provincial competition at Bolder Elevated to the CEC Climbing Result Service.
The legacy system, CompSeason, has served the ACA well over the years. However, it is an aging platform with declining support.
For questions or comments, reach out to communications@albertaclimbing.org
