ACA policies & resources
Know the rules.
Find the policies that apply to ACA members, the rules for competition and resources for officials.
ACA policies
Membership, Ranking & Team Alberta Policy
Membership eligibility, season rankings and Team Alberta selection.
Transgender inclusion policy
CEC’s policy as adopted by ACA. See the ACA interpretation and contact note below.
Late Registration Policy
Late-entry requests and conditions. Updated November 2025.
Refund Policy
Event registration cancellations and refund conditions. Updated November 2025.
Tier 1 and 2 Policy
Boulder tiers, seeding and placement. Approved August 2026.
Competition rules
IFSC Rules 2024
Historical 2024 rules reference. Confirm current-event requirements before using.
Boulder Rules for Youth World Championships
Competition formats, scoring and procedures.
IFSC Rules 2025
Competition formats, scoring and procedures.
Competition Regulations at IFSC World Cups
Competition formats, scoring and procedures.
IFSC Competition Resources
Competition formats, scoring and procedures.
Learning resources
Judging in competition climbing — e-learning
Climbing Escalade Canada’s introduction to competition judging.
Use the right version.
Check the season and version named in your event information. Contact ACA if you are unsure which policy applies or need a copy of the association’s bylaws.
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