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Transition to new ACA member registration system

Alberta Climbing Association Membership,

We're beginning to roll out our new membership registration system with Interpodia's 2mev.com platform early next week.  Here are some important notes about the transition to the new system:

  • If you have already purchased a 2024/2025 youth season membership from the old system, member.albertaclimbing.org, we will be migrating that paid membership to the new 2mev system.

    • Expect a confirmation email by Wednesday October 30th, notifying you that a user account and membership have been added to the system.  

    • You will need to activate your 2mev.com account based on the instructions from this email.

    • After your account is activated, you will be able to login to your account at 2mev.com and view your 2024/2025 youth season membership.

  • If you haven't purchased a 2024/2025 youth season membership, we will be sending details later next week to create an account and register for the seasonal membership, events, etc.

  • The 2mev.com platform will be used for the event registration for the 2024-DEC-09 Red Deer comp to start with, plus all youth events afterwards.  We hope to open registration for this competition late next week.

  • Interpodia's 2mev.com system is much more robust, and has some notable changes from our old system, including:

    • Parents, Guardians can manage multiple youth athletes from one account

    • You can register and pay for multiple athletes and multiple events / memberships in one transaction

    • Processing fees & Gst are now itemized and included on the shopping cart

      • Processing fees are now paid by the user; previously paid by the ACA.  Processing fees include credit card fees, and Interpodia variable fees

    • Refunds are not user initiated in the system anymore.  Refunds can be requested by emailing communications@albertaclimbing.org, and will be processed in line with the Alberta Climbing Association refund policy.

  • Coach memberships will transition to the new 2mev.com system later.  Use the old member.albertaclimbing.org system for coach memberships.

Please be patient as we migrate to the new system.  We will ensure that every member has their current paid membership ported and has the ability to register for upcoming events.  It's a big change, and requires a lot of work from unpaid volunteers.  We're hosting the ACA Open Provincials all weekend, so responses may be limited.


For questions or comments about the membership migration and launch with Interpodia, email communications@albertaclimbng.org and cc info@2mev.com.  

Regards,

Jeremy Fidelack - Communications Manager

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2024-2025 Youth Season Updates

Dear Athletes, Parents, and Coaches,

We are gearing up and getting excited for the 2024-2025 Youth Season! Last season we developed a Competition Committee which was responsible for creating the schedules for the new seasons and also reviewing practices and policies of how we run our Competition series in Alberta.  The Competition Committee put forward several suggestions on how we can change our policies to encourage further development of Alberta athletes to prepare them for the National and International stages. At our most recent Board meeting, which was October 20, 2024, the members of the Board voted on and passed the proposed changes. This email is meant to update our membership to help you properly prepare for the upcoming season.

  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 Competitions

    • All athletes can choose to compete in Tier 1 Competitions. Tier 1 competitions are meant to challenge our top ranked athletes. 

    • Tier 2 competitions are for Youth B/A/Junior athletes, who would like to gain more competition experience and are looking for further development on boulders and routes that have a more attainable difficulty level.

    • Athletes ranked in the top 30% of their category at the end of Alberta's 2023-2024 competition season in Youth events ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to compete in Tier 2 competitions.

    • You can review your rankings from last season using this link.

    • If you are a new athlete to Alberta and do not have a rank from our Province, you can compete in Tier 2 Competitions.

  • Points

    • Tier 2 competitions DO NOT provide points.

    • We have two locals per discipline per Tier this season.

    • Your ranking for the season will be based on BOTH Tier 1 locals and Provincials. 

    • Provincials will be worth double the points from Locals.

  • Qualifying for Provincials

    • Our sport has been growing over the last few years, we are seeing many more athletes joining competitions, which has been incredibly exciting. This growth has also made us rethink how we can change our policies to run Provincial Competitions with more efficiency and provide the appropriate challenge required to determine which athletes are ready for Nationals. Therefore, we are implementing a policy where you must qualify to compete at Provincials.

    • The top 75% of a category will be invited to Provincials with a maximum of 30 and a minimum of 20.

We realize there are fairly significant changes and updates to the way our season will run this year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us communications@albertaclimbing.org

Sincerely,

Jacquelyn Mitchell

ACA Team Manager

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Call for Volunteers

No experience necessary!
You’ll be fully supported by trained ACA officials.
These events can’t happen without your help!

October 26 - Open Bouldering Provincials - Calgary Climbing Centre, Chinook:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA4AE29A3F9C16-52322674-2024oct26#/
(over 40 volunteer positions unfilled)

October 27 - Open Lead Provincials - Calgary Climbing Centre, Hanger:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA4AE29A3F9C16-52075311-2024oct27#/
(over 20 volunteer positions unfilled)

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CEC Job Opportunity: High Performance Director

Job Opportunity: High Performance Director
Location: Flexible (Domestic and International Travel Required)
Salary: $70,000 to $78,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: November 4, 2024 (or until a suitable candidate is found)
Complete Job Description available here

Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as the High Performance Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to help shape the future of high-performance climbing in Canada.

As the National Sport Organization for competition climbing, CEC is committed to fostering athlete-centred, ethical, and inclusive environments. The High Performance Director will play a key role in supporting and developing national team athletes to achieve success at prestigious international competitions, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, IFSC World Championships, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage CEC’s High Performance Program, including the development of high performance plans and selection criteria for international competitions.

  • Oversee the selection and monitoring of all National Teams and Squads.

  • Collaborate with provincial and territorial sport organizations to support athlete development.

  • Ensure compliance with CEC policies, including Safe Sport, anti-doping, and athlete agreements.

  • Manage high performance budgets and deliver evaluations of program effectiveness.

Desired Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and abilities. However, we encourage applications from individuals who may not meet all these criteria but demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in the role:

  • 4+ years of experience in high performance sport, or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.

  • Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary, high performance environments.

  • Strong consultative, facilitation, and decision-making skills.

  • Technical expertise in elite competition climbing.

  • Experience in high performance coaching or mentorship.

  • Understanding of the Canadian high performance sport system.

  • Bilingualism in English/French is considered an asset.


How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Christiane Marceau, Executive Director of Climbing Escalade Canada, at info@climbingcanada.ca by November 4, 2024, or until the position is filled.

Climbing Escalade Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Open Boulder & Lead Provincials: updated details

We’re two weeks away from our Open category boulder and lead provincials. If you haven’t registered yet, go to member.albertaclimbing.org to secure your spot. Bouldering will be held at CCC Chinook on Saturday October 26th, and the Lead competition will be held at CCC Hanger on Sunday October 27th.

The event pages have been updated with tentative schedules. Note that the times may be adjusted.

We also posted the volunteer sign ups for each competition (boulder / lead). Please sign up to help our athletes experience the best possible provincial championship.

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Open Bouldering & Lead Provincial Registration Live

Registration is live for the Open Bouldering & Lead provincials! Bouldering will be held on Saturday October 26th at Calgary Climbing Centre Chinook. Lead will be held on Sunday October 27th at Calgary Climbing Centre Hanger.

The open category includes Senior, Junior, and Youth A ages.

Senior Athletes can purchase a single event ACA membership for $15.75 (including GST). Youth athletes (Jr, A) can purchase a 2024/2025 seasonal membership for $90 (including GST).

Check out the event pages for details. Register at member.albertaclimbing.org

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Cancellation: 2024-SEP-07 Open Lead Local @ CCC Hanger

Unfortunately, the ACA has had to cancel the 2024-SEP-07 Open Lead Local @ Calgary Climbing Centre Hanger due to low registration count.

All event registrations have been refunded. If you purchased a single event registration, that was also refunded.

Feel free to reach out to communications@albertaclimbing.org if you have questions or comments.  Open bouldering and lead provincials are scheduled for October 26 and 27.

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Registration closes soon: ACA Open Lead Local @ CCC Hanger 2024-SEP-07

Registration for the ACA Open Lead Local is closing on Saturday August 31st

The open category includes Senior, Junior, and Youth A categories.

Senior Athletes can purchase a single event ACA membership for $15.75 (including GST). Youth athletes (Jr, A) can purchase a 2024/2025 seasonal membership for $90 (including GST).

Check out the event page for details. Register at member.albertaclimbing.org

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Open Lead Local 2024-SEP-07: schedule, volunteer, and more.

We’re excited for the Open Lead Local on 2024-SEP-07 at CCC Hanger in Calgary! Registration closes on August 31st, so head over to member.albertaclimbing.org to secure your spot today. Athletes in the Senior, Junior, and A classes are eligible.

We also published the schedule and volunteer registration link. We can’t run these events without volunteers; come out to help athletes experience the best competition possible. Sign up here.

Head over to the event page for more details.

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Thank you: 2024-AUG-17 Open Bouldering Local

The first competition of the 2024 Senior Season is in the books.

Thank you to Jason and the staff at Grip It for hosting in your beautiful new facility!

Thank you to Victor and his route setting crew.

Thank you to all the volunteers. We can’t run these events without you!

Finally, thank you to the athletes and their coaches!

See you in Calgary on September 7th for the Open Lead Local.

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Reminder: Open Lead Local - Sep 7 @ CCC Hanger, Calgary, AB

The ACA senior season continues in Calgary with a lead local. The open category includes Senior, Junior, and Youth A categories.

Senior Athletes can purchase a single event ACA membership for $15.75 (including GST). Youth athletes (Jr, A) can purchase a 2024/2025 seasonal membership for $90 (including GST).

Check out the event page for details. Register at member.albertaclimbing.org

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Open Lead Local - Sep 7 @ CCC Hanger, Calgary, AB

The ACA senior season continues in Calgary with a lead local. The open category includes Senior, Junior, and Youth A categories.

Senior Athletes can purchase a single event ACA membership for $15.75 (including GST). Youth athletes (Jr, A) can purchase a 2024/2025 seasonal membership for $90 (including GST).

Check out the event page for details. Register at member.albertaclimbing.org

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Updated event details: Open Bouldering Local in SK

Attention Senior, Junior, and A category athletes! The event page for our first open Bouldering local at Grip It has been updated with the schedule, waiver for Grip It, and a link to sign up to volunteer.

Our competitions can’t happen without your help. Please consider signing up to help our athletes experience the best possible competition. You will be fully supported by experienced ACA officials.

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Discounted Youth Membership: Purchase by 2024-SEP-30

The ACA board is excited to be partnering with Climbing Escalade Canada and Interpodia to roll out a new membership registration system for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The new system is being built and tested over the summer, and will be ready for the start of the youth season. The new system from Interpodia will offer much needed improvements for athletes, parents, and event organizers, and we can’t wait to share the details with everyone. The new Interpodia system will have a new fee structure for membership and event purchases, which will be included as transaction fees at the time of registration. The ACA Senior athlete season (open competitions) have been scheduled to begin before the new Interpodia system is ready.

The ACA board has decided to offer 2024-2025 youth season memberships for purchase through the legacy system for $90 (including GST) until September 30th 2024. After September 30th, memberships will only be available for purchase through Interpodia, and will include additional transaction fees (which have not yet been determined). Memberships purchased through the legacy system will be migrated to the new Interpodia system at launch. ACA season memberships are non-refundable.

Please contact communications@albertaclimbing.org if you have questions or comments.

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