
Season Schedule

Youth D/C/B/A and Junior Lead Provincials
Updates
2025-MAR-27 Volunteer sign up link added, YouTube streaming links added.
2025-MAR-23 Added tentative schedule.
2025-MAR-22 Added results link, qualifier video link, qualifier topo link, qualifier start list link.
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Jr, A, B, C, D
Format
Flashed qualifiers
Onsight Semis (Youth B/A & Junior ONLY)
Onsight Finals
Live Streaming on Youtube
All rounds will be live streamed on the ACA YouTube channel.
Qualifiers - all categories
Semi-Finals - Jr/A/B
Finals - all categories, including podium presentations.
Due to the size and format of the competition, camera angles and quality as well as commentary about athlete positions will be limited.
Hotel Block
Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West
To book a room people can call the hotel at 403-288-6033 and use the Block ID of 554240.
Corporate King Suite (1 king bed, sofa bed, kitchenette) – Rate $169/night
Executive Twin (2 doubles, sofa bed)- Rate $169/night
Family Suites (1 king bed, 2 singles, kitchenette) – Rate $179/night
Executive Family Suites (1 king bed, bunk beds, sofa bed, kitchenette)- Rate $179/night
King Suite (1 king bed, sofa bed, kitchenette, balcony) – Rate $189/night
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TBD
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Volunteer signup link is up!
Please sign up to help our athletes experience the best possible competition! You will be fully supported by experienced ACA officials.
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Tentative Schedule
Saturday April 5 2025
Qualifier Heat 1: A/Jr Male, A/Jr Female, B Female, C Female
8:00am Checkin
9:00am Start
Qualifier Heat 2: B Male, C Male, D Female, D Male11:30am Checkin
12:30pm Start
Sunday April 6 2025
Semifinals: (Jr/A/B)
8:00am Isolation opens
8:45am Isolation closes
9:00am Start
Finals: (D/C/B/A/Jr)
1:45pm Isolation opens
2:30pm Isolation closes
2:45pm Start
Podiums expected ~4:30pm
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Qualifier videos will be posted in this Google Drive folder.
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Scoring results can be found on Vertical Life.
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Qualifier Topo maps will be posted in this folder on Google Drive.

ACA Youth Regionals & Nationals Training Camp
Updates
2024-NOV-04 Created event page.
This camp is designed to prepare youth ACA athletes for regionals and nationals, and build a culture of excellence within the ACA climbing community.
This camp is invite only, for those qualified for youth regionals and/or nationals.

CEC Youth Boulder Regionals West
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

CEC Youth Boulder Nationals
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

CEC Youth Lead Nationals
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

Youth B/A and Junior Boulder Provincials
Updates
2025-MAR-15 Added link for semifinal start lists
2025-MAR-11 Added links for YouTube Live Streaming
2025-MAR-05 Added Schedule + Volunteer Info. Created links to folders: qualifier videos, start lists, link to results page
2025-MAR-02 Added semi-finals and finals quota chart
2025-FEB-26 Added Hotel Info
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
The ACA will be using the above chart (modified from the CEC website) to determine the number of semi-finalists and finalists.
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Athlete Classes
Jr, A, BFormat
IFSC Flashed Qualifiers + 5on 5off Semi's + WC FinalsLive Streaming
All rounds of this event will be live streamed on the ACA Youtube channel.
HOTEL INFO
Wyndham Edmonton
4440 Gateway Blvd.
Edmonton AB T6C 5H2For Reservations Please Call:
Tel: 780-437-6010
Toll Free: 1-877-999-3223Or Use Booking Link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/edmonton-alberta/wyndham-edmonton-hotel-and-conference-centre/overview?checkInDate=03/12/2025&checkOutDate=03/16/2025&groupCode=031225ACA
Group Name: Alberta Climbing Association
Booking Code: 031225ACARooms not reserved are automatically released on: March 7, 2025 After this date rooms are based on availability.
Guestroom Rates:
Single - $139.00
Double - $139.00
Triple - $154.00
Quad - $154.00
Specify your preference:
2 Queen (10 Available)
1 King w/queen pullout couch (20 Available)
Rates Include Hot Breakfast Buffet
Arrival: Friday, March 14, 2025
Departure: Sunday, March 16, 2025
(rates available on arrivals from March 12, 2025)Hotel Amenities:
Complimentary Self-Parking
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Sauna
Daily Breakfast Service: 6:30am to 10:30am
Hotel Lounge Open 3:00PM – 11:00PM
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Registration is invite only, for athletes that have qualified with ACA points through the regular season.
Invited athletes will receive an email from jacquelynmitchell@albertaclimbing.org in the first week of March.
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Please click here to volunteer!
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Saturday, March 15, 2025 - Qualifiers
Qualifiers - Youth B Male + Female
7:00am Check in
8:00am Round starts
10:30am Round endsQualifiers - Jr. Male + Female
10:30am Check in
11:30am Round starts
2:00pm Round endsQualifiers - Youth A Male + Female
1:00pm Check in
2:00pm Round starts
5:00pm Round endsSunday, March 16, 2025 - Semifinals + Finals
Semifinals - Isolation
7:00am ISO opens
7:55am ISO closesSemifinals - Youth A Male, Youth A Female, Youth B Female
8:05am Round starts
10:20am Round endsSemifinals - Jr. Male, Jr. Female, Youth B Male
10:50am Round starts
1:00pm Round endsFinals
2:30pm ISO opens
3:20pm ISO closes / Athlete Technical Meeting / Athlete Viewing (8 min)Finals - Youth A Male, Youth A Female, Youth B Female
3:45pm Round starts
4:45pm Round endsFinals - Jr. Male, Jr. Female, Youth B Male
5:15pm Round starts
6:15pm Round ends~7:00pm Awards
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Qualifier videos will be posted in this folder on our Google Drive prior to the comp.
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Semifinals
Semifinal start lists are found here.
Qualifiers
Start Lists will be posted in this folder on our Google Drive later in the week.
Note that each category will have 2 startlists: problems 1-3 and problems 4-6. Athletes will start on either problem 1 or 4, then swap.
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Scoring results will be available on Vertical Life.
Results will be entered live (or shortly thereafter).

Youth C/D Boulder Provincials
Updates
2025-MAR-01 Added signup link, streaming info, updated format, video review, qualifier videos link, running orders link, vertical life link.
2025-FEB-28 Added tentative schedule, updated format.
2025-FEB-02 Location updated to Bolder Climbing Elevated.
2024-JUL-20 Created event page.
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Athlete Classes
C&D
Live Streaming
This event will be live streamed on the ACA Youtube Channel. Subscribe, and sign up for notifications.
Video Review
This event will have the ACA cameras installed for officials video reviews.
Format
Qualifiers: IFSC Flashed format. 6 problems. 2 courses (A:1,2,3 and B:4,5,6). Qualifier videos. 4 on 4 off with 15 second transition.
FInals: 5on 5off with 15 second transition, top 8 from each category. Isolation.
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Registration is invite only, for athletes that have qualified with ACA points through the regular season.
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We can’t run these events without your help. You’ll be fully supported in your role by experienced ACA officials. Help our youngest athletes experience the best possible competition by volunteering.
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Tentative Schedule
Qualifier Heat 1 - C Female & D Female
7:00am Checkin
8:00am Round begins
11:15am Round ends
Qualifier Heat 1 - C Male & D Male
10:45am Checkin
11:45am Round begins
2:15pm Round ends
Finals
3:30pm Isolation opens
4:30pm Isolation closes
5:00pm Round begins C&D Female, route reset, C&D Male
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Qualifier videos will be posted in this folder on our Google Drive later in the week.
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Start Lists will be posted in this folder on our Google Drive later in the week.
Note that each category will have 2 startlists: Course A: problems 1-3 and Course B: problems 4-6. Athletes will start on either problem 1 or 4, then swap.
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Scoring results will be available on Vertical Life.
Results will be entered live (or shortly thereafter).

Youth C/D Top Rope Local + Tier 2
Updates
2025-FEB-19 Added links for route topo maps, qualifier videos, running orders. Added link to “Master Route List - Running Orders - 2025-FEB-23.pdf” to show overall qualifier route plan.
2025-FEB-11 Added volunteer sign up link.
2025-FEB-08 Added link to Vertical Life
2025-FEB-04 Added tentative schedule, updated format, updated scoring.
2025-JAN-18 Opened registration.
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
C&D - points for ACA ranking
Jr, A, B - Tier 2, no points for ACA ranking
Format
Qualifiers: 3 routes, flashed format, qualifier videos. Top 8 to finals for C&D categories.
Finals: 1 route, onsight with isolation, (Youth C/D Only)
Top rope or auto belays will be used for all categories.
Master Route List - Running Orders
Please refer to the Master Route List - Running Orders - 2025-FEB-23.pdf file for an overall view of the running orders and routes. The start times for the 2nd and 3rd heats is approximate.
Scoring - Qualifiers
The scoring format for the qualifier round is “3 Routes, IFSC Scoring”. This is similar to the IFSC Scoring for 2 routes, but the calculation uses 3 routes to produce the results instead of 2.
The previous competition used the “Multiple Routes with Added Scores” scoring format.
This format was recently made available to us in Vertical Life. Documentation can be found here.
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Registration is open:
https://2mev.com/#!/events/youth-cd-top-rope-local-tier-2-2025-feb-23-ccc-hanger-calgary
Registration closes on Feb 16th 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.
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Sign up to volunteer here. We can’t run these events without your help. You will be fully supported by experienced ACA Officials.
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Tentative Schedule - Subject to change
Qualifier Round
7:00am Check in
8:00am Round begins
12:00pm Round completes
12:00pm - 3:00pm Setting Turnover
Finals
2:00pm ISO opens
2:45pm ISO closes
3:00pm Finals round begins
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Qualifier videos will be posted in this folder on Google Drive later in the week.
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Qualifier running orders will be posted in this folder on Google Drive.
Please refer to the Master Route List - Running Orders - 2025-FEB-23.pdf file for an overall view of the running orders and routes. The start times for the 2nd and 3rd heats is approximate.
C Female category is split into 3 groups, running on 3 different routes in heat 1, heat 2, and heat 3.
C Male category will all run on route 1 in heat 1, then route 2 in heat 2, then route 3 in heat 3.
D Female category will all run on route 1 in heat 1, then route 2 in heat 2, then route 3 in heat 3.
D Male category will all run on route 1 in heat 1, then route 2 in heat 2, then route 3 in heat 3.
Each B Athletes will be running with a specific C Female group. Refer to the Master Route List PDF for details.
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Scoring will be on Vertical Life.
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Qualifier Route Topo Maps will be posted to this folder on Google Drive later this week.

Youth B/A and Junior Lead Local
Updates
2025-FEB-19 Posted links for route topo maps and running orders. Note the files will be posted later this week.
2025-FEB-09 Posted link for qualifier videos folder. Tentative Schedule posted. Volunteer link posted.
2025-JAN-18 Opened registration.
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Jr, A, BFormat
Flashed qualifiers + Onsight Finals
8 climbers in finals
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Registration is open:
https://2mev.com/#!/events/youth-ba-and-junior-lead-local-2025-feb-22-bolder-elevated
Closes on Feb 15th 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.
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Please sign up here! These events can’t happen without your support!
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QUALIFIERS
7:30 AM
Check-in8:30 AM
Youth B Male + Female qualifiers start10:00 AM
Youth A + Jr. (Male + Female)
Check-in11:00 AM
Youth A + Jr. (Male + Female) qualifiers startFINALS
4:00 PM
ISO opens5:00 PM
ISO closes
Youth B Male + Female finals start5:45 PM
Youth A Male + Female finals start6:30 PM
Jr. Male + Female finals start7:30 PM
Competition complete
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Qualifier videos will be posted on our Google Drive.
Videos are expected to be posted the evening before the competition.
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Qualifier running orders will be posted to this folder on Google Drive later in the week.
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Scoring will be hosted on Vertical Life.
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Route Topo Maps will be posted to this folder on Google Drive later in the week.

CEC Senior Speed Nationals
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

Youth B/A and Junior Boulder Local
Updates
2025-JAN-31 Schedule updates: Qualifier check in times are now listed. B Finals times are 30 minutes later.
2025-JAN-30 Running orders have been updated. Apologies, we accidentally shared a previous version that did not include all athletes.
2025-JAN-28 Links for qualifier videos and qualifier running orders are posted. Officials now listed under Event Details. Schedule updated.
2025-JAN-19 Schedule posted: B Finals on Saturday PM; Jr./A on Sunday AM;
Volunteer info posted2025-JAN-18 Scoring results link added.
2025-JAN-09 Added group Hotel Rate.
2024-DEC-28 Added event registration link.
2024-DEC-21 Event has been extended to 2 days. Schedule details are not finalized.
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Jr, A, BFormat
IFSC Flash Qualifiers + World Cup FinalsOfficials
Facility Host / Owner: Grip-It Nelson (SK) Jason Holowach
Jury President: Werner Lau
Head Judge: Jared Nordik and Mitch Lowe
Technical Delegate: Nicole Poirier
Alternate Accommodation: THE HOUSE
Announcing a new business specializing in group or team accommodations called The HOUSE. Our motto is eat well, sleep well, EXCEL, and we aim to fill in all the voids for athletes when it comes to hotel travel. Here's a link to our website:
https://www.thehouse.properties/
We hope to grow the franchise and would love to have some climbers experience it during their time in Saskatoon. We would offer the ACA members a 15% discount.
Contact jacquelynmitchell@albertaclimbing.org for details
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Registration is now opened.
Closes on January 25th 2025.
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Volunteer link is now live:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA4AE29A3F9C16-54500326-2025feb01Thank you for your help in making this the best possible experience for our athletes!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - QUALIFIERS
7:00 am: Check In
8:00 am: Competition Begins (B Male and B Female)
B Male: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
B Female: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), the switch
SETTING TURNOVER: (1 hour)
10:15 am: Check In11:15 a.m: Competition Begins JR Male and JR Female)
JR Male: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
JR Female: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
12:00 pm: Check In1:00 p.m.: Competition Begins (A Male and A Female)
A Male: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
A Female: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
FINALS SETTING: (3 hours)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - FINALS (B Male and B Female)
Evening
6:30 p.m. ISO Opens for B Male and B Female
7:30 p.m. ISO Closes / Athlete Technical Meeting
7:35 p.m. Athlete viewing (2 min per problem (15min - 2 shared problems)
7:50 p.m. First Athletes on the Wall
9:30 p.m. Competition complete
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - FINALS (JR/A Male and JR/A Female)
7:15 p.m. ISO Opens for Jr. and Youth A Male and Jr. and A Female
8:10 a.m. ISO Closes / Athlete Technical Meeting
8:15 a.m. Athlete viewing (2 min per problem (10min))
8:25 a.m. First Athletes on on the Wall
10:00 a.m. Competition complete
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Qualifier videos will be posted on Google Drive, on Friday evening.
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2025-JAN-30 Running orders have been updated. Apologies, we accidentally shared a previous version that did not include all athletes.
Qualifier start lists will be uploaded to Google Drive, later in the week.
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Results will be updated in Vertical Life:

Youth C/D Boulder Local + Tier 2
Updates
2025-JAN-18 updated format, scoring link
2025-JAN-06 Added volunteer sign up link and tentative schedule
2024-DEC-21 Opened registration
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
C&D - points for ACA ranking
Jr, A, B - Tier 2, no points for ACA ranking
Format
Qualifiers:
Modified Scramble, 10 problems per category, 4 point start / zone hold / top hold. All 10 problems count towards scoring.
Finals:
5 on 5 off, isolation, no preview. Top 8 from qualifiers to final round. 4 problems.
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Registration is now open.
Closes on January 18th, 2025.
Tier 2 athletes in B/A/Jr must meet criteria (not competed last season or not ended last season in top 30% of their category)
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We can’t run these competitions without your help. You’ll be fully supported by experienced ACA officials. There is no better way to learn the sport, help our youngest athletes, and get the best view of the action!
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Tentative Schedule
Male Categories (D,C,B,A,Jr) Qualifier Round
7:30am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
8:30am start, 11:00am finishFemale Categories (D,C,B,A,Jr) Qualifier Round
10:30am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
11:30am Start, 2:00pm finish
Setting Changeover- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Finals
4:00pm Iso Check-in & Technical Mtg.
4:45pm iso closes
5:00pm Start
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Scoring results will be tracked on Vertical Life:

Youth C/D Top Rope Local + Tier 2
Updates
2025-JAN-11 Qualifier videos are posted in Google Drive. Route topos are being created.
2025-JAN-08 Added links for running orders, qualifier videos, and topo maps (uploaded later in the week)
2025-JAN-07 Updated schedule.
2025-JAN-03 Event details updated. Scoring format is “Multiple Routes with added Scores” (read below for description). Tier 2 will have 3 routes instead of 4. Schedule and volunteer sign up is posted. Roof routes will have 2 belayers.
2024-DEC-10 Registration link posted. Format updated with more details.
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
C&D - points for ACA ranking
Jr, A, B - Tier 2, no points for ACA ranking
Format
Qualifiers only - No Finals
No cameras for video review. Limited appeals.
4 problems for C&D, flashed format, qualifier videos
3 problems for Tier 2 (Jr,A,B), flashed format, qualifier videos
Minimum 30 minutes rest between problems (instead of 50 minutes)
Top rope or auto belays will be used for all categories. Two belayers will be used on the roof section for steep climbing routes.
Scoring
The format is “Multiple Routes with added Scores”, which is different than most rope competitions that the ACA has hosted recently. The athlete score is calculated as the sum total of the highest hold number for each route. Pluses are counted as +0.5.
For example, an athlete with the following route scores:
Q1: 20+
Q2: 5
Q3: 23+
Q4: Top (40)
Would have a score of 89 (20.5 + 5 + 23.5 + 40).
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Registration is now open.
Closes on January 5th 2025.
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We can’t run these competitions without your help! Please consider signing up to volunteer if you are able to. You will be fully supported by experienced ACA officials. Get the best view in the building, learn a lot about the sport, and help our youngest athletes experience the best competition possible!
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Tentative Schedule
Heat 1 - C Female, B Female, B Male
8:00am – Check in and warm up opens for Youth CF and B
9:00am – Technical meeting
9:15am – 11:45am: Youth CF and B
Awards to follow
Heat 2 - C Male
10:45am – Check in and warm up opens for Youth CM
11:45am – Technical meeting
12:00pm – 1:45pm: Youth CM
Awards to follow
Heat 3 - D Female, D Male, A Female, A Male, Jr Female, Jr Male
12:45pm – Check in and warm up opens for Youth D and A/Jr
1:45pm – Technical meeting
2:00pm – 4:30pm: Youth D and A/J
Awards to follow
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Qualifier videos will be posted on Google Drive before the competition.
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Running orders are posted on Google Drive.
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Scoring results will be tracked on Vertical Life.
The format is “Multiple Routes with added Scores”. The athlete score is calculated as the sum total of the highest hold number for each route. Pluses are counted as +0.5.
For example, an athlete with the following route scores:
Q1: 20+
Q2: 5
Q3: 23+
Q4: Top (40)
Would have a score of 89 (20.5 + 5 + 23.5 + 40).
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Route Topo maps will be posted on Google Drive.

Youth B/A and Junior Lead Local
Updates
2025-JAN-08 Posted links where Running Orders, Topo Maps, and Qualifier videos will be posted
2025-JAN-05 Updated schedule (Finals)
2025-JAN-03 Updated volunteer link, tentative schedule, format, event details, vertical life link
2024-DEC-10 Registration is opened
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Jr, A, B
Officials
Jury President - Werner Lau
Setters
Head - Zach Watson
Assistant - Tandy Malmstrom
Format
Qualifiers
2 routes, flashed format, qualifier videos posted on Friday.
Large categories (A Female, A Male, B Female, B Male) will be split into two groups, running on Q1 and Q2 simultaneously, then swap.
Small groups (Jr Female, Jr Male) will start on Q1 together, then swap to Q2 together.
Finals
1 route, onsite, isolation. Top 8 proceed from qualifier round in each category.
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Registration is now opened.
Closes on January 4th 2025.
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We can’t run these competitions without your help! You will be fully supported by experienced ACA officials.
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Tentative Schedule - check back for changes
Early morning qualifiers - B Female, A Female, A Male
7:30am Check-In
8:30 Climbing starts
Brush break
Athletes swap routes
Late morning qualifiers - B Male, Jr Female, Jr Male
10:30am Check-in
11:30am Climbing starts
Brush break
Athletes swap routes
Finals
3:30pm Isolation opens
4:15pm Isolation closes
~4:30pm B Female, A Female, A Male finals begin
Brush Break
~5:15pm B Male, Jr Female, Jr Male finals begin
~6:00pm Podium presentations
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Qualifier videos will be uploaded here, typically on Friday evening.
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Running orders will be uploaded here.
Large categories (A Female, A Male, B Female, B Male) will be split into two groups, running on Q1 and Q2 simultaneously, then swap.
Small groups (Jr Female, Jr Male) will start on Q1 together, then swap to Q2 together.
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Scoring results on vertical life.
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Qualifier videos will be uploaded here, typically on Friday evening.

Youth B/A and Junior Boulder Local
Updates
2024-DEC-13 Qualifier videos link is posted (videos available Friday evening).
2024-DEC-11 Added qualifier running orders and link to Vertical Life scoring results.
2024-DEC-10 Updated schedule (again).
2024-DEC-01 Updated tentative schedule (again). Volunteer link is now active.
2024-NOV-24 Tentative Schedule added
2024-NOV-17 Added Registration Info, more details on format
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Jr, A, B
Format
Qualifiers:
IFSC Flash Format
2 courses of 3 problems each (6 total) for each gender and category
4 on 4 off
No ISOFinals:
4 problems, 5 on 5 off
ISO
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Register via our new system:
https://2mev.com/#!/events/8880-youth-ba-and-junior-boulder-local-blocs-2024-dec-14
If you have previously purchased a 2024-2025 ACA membership, then that has been migrated and you were emailed instructions on how to login.
If you haven’t purchased a 2024-2025 ACA membership, then you will be able to purchase at the same time as your event registration.
Please be patient with us rolling out the new system. Contact communications@albertaclimbing.org and we’ll do our best to sort things out.
Registration closes at 11:59:00PM on December 7th, 2024. Don’t wait!
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Volunteer link is now up. Thank you for volunteering to provide the best possible experience for our athletes!
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7:00 am: Doors Open to Athletes
8:00 am: Competition Begins (A Male and A Female)
● A Male: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
● A Female: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), the switch
11:30 am(approx): Competition Begins (Jr Male and Jr Female)
● Jr Male: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
● Jr Female: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
SETTING TURNOVER: (1 hour)
2:15 pm(approx): Competition Begins (B Male and B Female)
● B Male: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
● B Female: Group A (Problem 1-3); Group B (Problem 4-6), then switch
FINALS SETTING: (3 hours)
7:00 pm ISO Opens for all Categories
8:00 pm ISO Closes
8:0) pm Athlete Technical Meeting
8:10 pm First Athletes on Deck
8:15 p.m. FINALS BEGIN
● Finals Group 1 A Female, A Male, B Female
● Finals Group 2 B Male, Jr Female; Jr Male
10:55 p.m. (approx) AWARDS / MEDAL CEREMONY
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Qualifier videos will be located in this Google Drive Folder on Friday evening.

Community Crush - Trailhead
ACA community crush sessions are an opportunity for ACA athletes to work on finals boulders after the competition. These sessions are open to all competitors but are geared towards athletes who didn’t compete in finals; ACA coaches and a routesetter will be present at the session to provide support to athletes and adjust boulders so that everyone can learn and enjoy the movement of finals boulders! Note that climbers do not have to sign up for this event and will be asked to pay for a day pass at trailhead.

Speed Provincials
Updates
2024-NOV-17 Added schedule and volunteer link
2024-NOV-11 Opened registration
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Sr, Jr, A, B, & C
Format
IFSC
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Volunteer Sign-Up is now active.
Please sign up to help our athletes experience the best competition possible!
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Tentative Schedule:
Check in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am
Warm up runs: 9:00 am
Qualifiers: 10:00am
Awards: 2:00pm
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TBD
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TBD

Youth C/D Boulder Local + Tier 2
Updates
2024-DEC-07 Qualifier results for early morning group being published in Google Drive as they come in.
2024-DEC-05 Added spectating and gym map section
2024-DEC-03 Added Google drive link for scoring results
2024-DEC-01 Added points per boulder / attempts chart
2024-NOV-27 Updated schedule to provide 3 hour qualifier rounds (up from 2.5). Morning group starts 30 minutes earlier; afternoon group ends later. Finals starts 30 minutes later.
2024-NOV-24 Moved A+Jr categories to morning group with C athletes for qualifier round.
2024-NOV-21 Updated scoring results section. Qualifier results will be manually tallied in spreadsheet (posted on this page). Finals for C&D will be tallied in Vertical Life.
2024-NOV-20 Updated competition format for qualifier & finals round
2024-NOV-16 Added volunteer sign up link and tentative schedule
2024-NOV-11 Added link to community crush on Sunday after the comp
2024-NOV-10 Removed “qualifier videos” and “running orders” sections. Updated “scoring results” to indicate manual scoring (no vertical life).
2024-NOV-03 Added registration link. New registration system, 2mev from Interpodia
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
C&D - points for ACA ranking
Jr, A, B - Tier 2, no points for ACA ranking
Format
Qualifiers: 25 problem Full Scramble Qualifiers with 4 point start (Jr,A,B,C,D)
5 on / 5 off finals with isolation; no group preview; top 8 advance from qualifiers (Youth C/D ONLY)
Community Crush
The ACA is hosting a community crush session on Sunday after the comp at Trailhead . Details here:
https://albertaclimbing.org/season-schedule/community-crush-trailhead
Qualifier scoring - points per boulder / attempts
There will be 25 problems in the qualifier round. The score for a “Top” is based on the problem number and the number of attempts.
The top 6 scores for each athlete will be used to calculate the total qualifier round rankings.
Spectating / Gym Map
Spectating for this competition will be limited to specific sections of the gym, in order to ensure the field of play is clear for athletes / coaches / officials. Refer to the overhead view of the gym for a visual reference.
The field of play will include the immediate and surrounding areas:
Slab Wall
Bouldering
Top Rope
Spectators can use the following areas, so long as pathways and doors are clear:
Retail / Front entrance
Lead Wall
Party Room #2 (this is a mezzanine overlooking the gym, also where volunteer officials are setup).
Since space is limited, spectators will be asked to make way for officials, athletes, and coaches if necessary. Athletes, Parents / Guardians, spectators from Group 1 (C+A+Jr) will be asked to make space for Group 2 after the first qualifier round.
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Registration System
Registration for this event is on our new registration system, 2mev from Interpodia:
https://2mev.com/#!/events/8575-youth-cd-boulder-local-tier-2
If you have previously purchased a 2024-2025 ACA membership, then that has been migrated and you were emailed instructions on how to login.
If you haven’t purchased a 2024-2025 ACA membership, then you will be able to purchase at the same time as your event registration.
Please be patient with us rolling out the new system. Contact communications@albertaclimbing.org and we’ll do our best to sort things out.
Registration closes on November 30th. Don’t wait till the last minute to register.
Eligible Tier 2 athletes
Tier 2 athletes from the B & A categories can register for this event as well.
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.
Tier 2 competitions DO NOT provide ranking points.
If you are unsure about whether your athlete qualifies for this Tier 2 competition, please contact communications@albertaclimbing.org
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Please consider volunteering to help our athletes experience the best competition possible! We can’t run these events without your help. You will be trained and fully supported by experienced ACA officials.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA4AE29A3F9C16-53148168-2024dec07#/
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Tentative Schedule
C+A+Jr Athletes Qualifier Round
7:30am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
8:30am start, 11:30am finish
D+B Athletes Qualifier Round
11:00am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
12:00pm Start, 3:00pm finish
Setting Changeover- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Finals
5:00pm Iso Check-in & Technical Mtg.
5:45pm iso closes
6:00pm Start
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Qualifiers
Due to the Full Scramble format, the scorekeeping and results for the qualifier round will be tallied manually in a spreadsheet. We’ll post the results here.
Finals
The finals round for C&D athletes will be tallied in Vertical Life.

CEC Senior Lead Nationals
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

CEC Senior Boulder Nationals
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

Speed Local
Updates
2024-10-29 Added tentative schedule
2024-10-26 Added volunteer sign-up link
2024-SEP-29 Updated athlete classes, opened registration
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Sr, Jr, A, B, & C
Format
IFSC
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Registration is now live at member.albertaclimbing.org
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Volunteer Sign-Up is now active.
Please sign up to help our athletes experience the best competition possible!
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Tentative Schedule:
Check in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am
Warm up runs: 9:00 am
Qualifiers: 10:00am
Awards: 2:00pm
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TBD
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TBD

Open Lead Provincials
Updates
2024-OCT-26 Added start list link, topo maps for qualifiers
2024-OCT-25 Added qualifier video link
2024-OCT-21 Updated schedule
2024-OCT-14 Updated schedule, volunteer link
2024-SEP-22 Registration opened
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Open (Sr, Jr, A)
Format
Flashed qualifiers + Onsight Finals
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Registration is now open:
member.alberta.climbing.org
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Volunteer sign up link is active.
Please signup to help our athletes experience their best possible competition.
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Tentative Schedule
Check-in: 08:00
Qualifier Start Time: 09:00Qualifier End Time: 11:15
Finals - Iso Opens: 13:15
Finals - Iso Closes: 14:00
Finals Start Time: 14:15
Awards: 15:15

Open Boulder Provincials
Updates
2024-OCT-25 Added qualifier video link
2024-OCT-14 Updated tentative schedule, volunteer link
2024-SEP-22 Registration opened
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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Athlete Classes
Open (Sr, Jr, A)
Format
Modified Scramble + WC Finals
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Registration is now open: member.albertaclimbing.org
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Volunteer link is now active.
Please sign up to help our athletes experience the best competition possible!
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Tentative Schedule
Male Qualifier Round
8:00am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
9:00am start, 11:30am finish
Female Qualifier Round
11:00am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
12:00pm Start, 2:30pm finish
Setting Changeover- 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Finals
4:30pm Iso Check-in & Technical Mtg.
5:15pm iso closes
5:30pm Start
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TBD

Cancelled - Open Lead Local
Updates
2024-SEP-01 Event has been cancelled due to low registration count. Registrants have been refunded.
2024-AUG-23 Updated Schedule, Volunteer Link.
2024-AUG-18 Added link to VL for scoring, registration
2024-JUL-20 Created event page
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This event has been cancelled due to low registration count. Registrations have been refunded.

Open Bouldering Local
Updates
2024-AUG-16 Qualifier videos link is posted
2024-AUG-01 Added Grip It Waiver. Added schedule. Added volunteer sign up link.
2024-JUL-29 Vertical Life link updated.
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Athlete Classes
Sr (including Jr & A categories)
Format
Qualifiers will be 2 rounds one for men one for women of a Modified scramble and World Cup Finals men and women running at the same time.
YXE Urban Games
This event is part of the YXE Urban Games! Follow the link to book with partner hotels. The games are sponsored by Dakota Dunes Casino.
Cash purse is $3500 split evenly between genders.
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Registration is now open, register at member.albertaclimbing.org
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).
Registration Requirements
Note: Registration cut off is 11:59 pm on August 10th, not 1:59 am on August 11th (system quirk only allows Eastern time zone set up)
Waiver
Athletes must complete a waiver for the YXE games.
Athletes must complete a waiver for Grip It.
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We can't run these events without your help! Sign up to help our athletes experience the best possible competition.
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Male Qualifier Round
7:30am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
8:30am start, 11:00am finish
Female Qualifier Round
10:30am Check-in & Technical Mtg.
11:30am Start, 2:00pm finish
Setting Changeover- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Finals
4:00pm Iso Check-in & Technical Mtg.
4:45pm iso closes
5:00pm Start, 8:30pm finish
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Click here to open the public Google drive folder with the qualifier videos.
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TBD
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Results for this competition will be posted to Vertical Life

2024 ACA Annual General Meeting
The Alberta Climbing Association board has scheduled the 2024 Annual General Meeting. All athletes, parents, coaches, gyms, and members of the ACA community are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held virtually, on Google Meet, on Thursday June 27th at 7:00pm MST.
Join the meeting here.
Meeting Details
ACA Annual General Meeting
Thursday, June 27 · 7:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/Edmonton
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sks-zhsi-age
Or dial: (CA) +1 437-781-4585 PIN: 805 344 575 3207#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sks-zhsi-age?pin=8053445753207

Youth Top Rope Provincials (C/D)
Updates
2024-JUN-08 added finals topos to google drive
2024-JUN-08 Added link for topos and results
2024-JUN-07 Qualifier videos are posted on Google Drive.
2024-JUN-04 Updated schedule (earlier start), linked to running orders
2024-MAY-13 Updated format, Registration deadline, Running order details, Scoring details.
2024-MAY-13 Added tentative schedule.
2024-MAY-10 Added volunteer sign up.
2024-MAY-10 updated qualifier format to TBD. We're investigating different formats and will post here with updates.
2024-MAY-09 Created event page.
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Athlete Classes
C/D
Format
Qualifiers: 3 routes, flash format.
There will be no semifinal round.
Finals: 1 route, onsight, isolation. 2 belayer system on a roof problem.
Top 8 from each category move to finals.
Streaming Info
We are planning to stream the entire event on our Youtube Channel. We’ll post more details, but we intend to show every athlete. Look here for the livestream link on Saturday.
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Registration is closed.
Registration closes on Saturday May 25th at 11:59pm. No late registrations accepted.
Registration Requirements
ACA seasonal membership
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Tentative schedule, can change, check here for updates
Saturday June 8
7:30am – Check in and warm up opens
8:30am – Technical meeting
9:00am – 2:00pm: Qualifiers
2:45pm: Iso opens
3:30pm: Iso closed
3:45pm: Presentation of finalists and observation
4:00pm Finals begin
Podium presentation
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Volunteer sign up now posted.
We will need a lot of help. Please sign up if you are able to. Our youngest athletes deserve the opportunity to showcase their hard work from the season!
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Qualifier Videos are posted on our Google Drive.
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Vertical Life will not be used for this competition.
Running orders on ACA Google Drive
Notes: the times indicated in blue are the start time for the group. Each athlete will have 3 problems in the qualifier round.
There will be a total of 4 qualifier routes in the gym. D Female & D Male are on routes 1,2,3. C Female & C Male are on routes 2,3,4.
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Scoring results will be tracked manually on this spreadsheet, due to the format.
Vertical Life will not be used for this competition.
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Topo maps on google drive

Youth Lead National Championships
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

Youth Boulder National Championships
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

Youth Lead Provincials (Jr/A/B)
Updates
2024-MAY-05 Added Finals startlists link, updated finals category order
2024-MAY-04 Topo maps available
2024-MAY-03 added qualifier videos
2024-MAY-01 Updated schedule.
2024-APR-30 Qualifier startlists published on Google drive
2024-APR-30 Added schedule, streaming info, volunteer info
2024-APR-27 Removed C&D athlete categories from this competition. Indicated qualifiers will be spread out over Saturday and Sunday. Indicated semifinals are removed.
2024-APR-16 Format Update, capacity notice, remote viewing
C&D athlete categories have been removed from the competition. Please read this news article for more information.
UofA Wilson Centre capacity is very limited. Only athletes, coaches, officials, and registered volunteers will be allowed in the facility. There will be no spectators allowed.
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Athlete Classes
Jr/A/B
Format
Qualifiers: 2 routes, flash format, preview videos.
There will be no semifinal round.
Finals: 1 route, isolation. Top 8 from each category move to finals.
Streaming Info
We are planning to stream the entire event on our Youtube Channel. We’ll post more details, but we intend to show every athlete. Look here for the livestream link on Saturday.
Topo maps
Click here
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Volunteer link is up.
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*We anticipate the schedule will be difficult to strictly follow. We will update changes here.
Saturday May 4-approximate times
Early morning- A Male- 2 Groups
Check in: 7 am
Climbing begins: 8 am
Round ends: 10 am
Late morning- Jr Male- 2 Groups
Check in: 9:20 am
Climbing begins: 10:20 am
Round ends: 12:10 pm
Early afternoon- A Female- 2 Groups
Check in: 11:30 am
Climbing begins: 12:30 pm
Round ends: 2:45 pm
Late afternoon- Jr Female- 2 Groups
Check in: 2:05 pm
Climbing begins: 3:05 pm
Round ends: 5:15 pm
Early Evening- B Male- 2 Groups
Check in: 4:30 pm
Climbing begins: 5:30 pm
Round ends: 7:30 pm
Sunday May 5- Approximate times
Morning- B Female- 2 Groups
Check in: 7:30 am
Climbing begins: 8:30 am
Round ends: 10:00 am
Afternoon- Finals (top 8 from qualifiers)
Iso opens: 12:30 pm
Iso closes: 1:15 pm
B Male & A Female
A Male & B Female
Jr Male & Jr Female
Awards: 4:00 pm
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Finals running orders are here.

ACA Youth Nationals Training Camp
Updates
2024-APR-22 - Added request for volunteers
Added important dates, Cost, coaches, and schedule info.
This camp is designed to prepare youth ACA athletes for provincials and build a culture of excellence within the ACA climbing community. The clinic will include a mock competition, clinics and tech stations with support from setters and coaches, and team building. Expert setter Simon Parton is leading the development of boulders that will prepare athletes for youth nationals and beyond. Schedule to be released closer to the date.
All ACA athletes who qualify for regionals or nationals will receive an email on April 8th inviting them to this camp. On April 11th, we will also invite athletes from British Columbia and senior ACA athletes.
Purpose of competition: Inspire a community of excellence in Alberta and prepare athletes for youth nationals and beyond.
Important dates:
April 6-7: youth boulder provincials
April 8: invites to ACA youth athletes
April 11: send out invites to SCBC and senior athletes (if there is space)
April 20-21: Youth bouldering western regionals
April 22- last day to sign up for camp (registration closed end of day)
April 25-26: Setting for camp
April 27: Training camp (7am-6pm)
Cost: $80
Coaches:
ACA coaches Becca Frangos and Kye Wotton will be present. Personal coaches are also welcome to attend as well.
Schedule:
7:15: Check in, warm-up
8:30: 2-on-2-off round, first climber out
10:30: round ends
10:30-11:00: debrief boulders and choose a specific focus for one-shots
11:00-12:00: one-shots on boulders with pressure
12-1: lunch break
1-2: athlete mental performance workshop lead by Becca Frangos
2-2:30- Parent session with Paige Boklaschuk (how to support athlete success and motivation as a parent)
2-6: workshop competition boulders and tech stations (flexible end time between 4-6pm)
Volunteer opportunities
We will be looking for volunteers at this training camp:
1 Jury President
1 Head Judge
2 Scorekeepers
12 Judges
Reach out to paigeboklaschuk@albertaclimbing.org if you would like to help.

ACA competition setting clinic with Simon Parton
Updates
Guided by expert setter Simon Parton, this setting clinic will aim to develop new competition setters through mentorship. Hired experienced setters will each be paired with mentee setters. 8-12 competition boulders for the ACA youth training camp will be set over 2 days, with ample time for mentors to break down the process of setting boulders for a competition. After the event, setters are invited to observe the ACA youth nationals training camp and provide insight to athletes on the boulders.
Setting position applications (due March 25)
Mentors (Experienced competition setters):
Ideal candidates have 3+ years experience setting competitions at the provincial and national level. Leadership experience (head setter at competitions, head setter at commercial gym, experience leading setting clinics) is a plus.
Interested in providing mentorship to new competition setters.
Compensation: $250/day for April 25, 26, and 27
Please send setting resume and optional cover letter to paigeboklaschuk@albertaclimbing.org
Mentees (new competition setters):
Minimum one year commercial or local competition setting experience with aspirations to set at the provincial and national level.
Interest in taking part in a collaborative, mentorship-based setting clinic.
This position is unpaid as it is considered a development experience for mentees. However, mentees are encouraged to ask their employer to support their attendance at this event.
Please send setting resume and optional cover letter to paigeboklaschuk@albertaclimbing.org

Youth Boulder Regional WEST
Updates
This is a CEC event, and details will be updated on the event page as they are available.
Check out the CEC calendar for more information.

Youth Boulder Provincials (Jr/A/B/C/D)
Updates
2024-APR-07 isolation length reminder banner
2024:APR-05 Qualifier video links are up!
2024-APR-03 Running schedule & startlists for C & D (female & male) now include 2 startlists. Refer to running schedule to see which startlist is used for each set of problems. PDF documents have been updated. Youth C Female begin on Startlist B, since that group begins on problems 4-6.
2024-APR-02 Added link to startlists and running schedule. Jr/A/B athletes need to determine whether they start on problem 1 or problem 4.
2024-APR-01 Multiple schedule and category changes (please review). Format updated as well.
2024-MAR-31 Updated volunteer sign up, format, schedule.
2024-MAR-27 - Updated format, high level TENTATIVE schedule, late registration warning, vertical life link.
2024-MAR-09 - Updated group rate for hotel.
2024-MAR-07 - Confirmed gym as CCC Chinook.
2024-MAR-01 - Registration opened; details in registration section.
Athletes and coaches: be aware that due to the size and complexity of the provincial bouldering competition, you may be in isolation for up to 5 hours.
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Athlete Classes
Jr/A/B/C/D
Format
Refer to the running schedule.
Qualifiers: Jr/A/B/C/D athletes. 4 on 4 off. No isolation. Flash format with beta videos. 6 boulder problems.
Jr/A/B Athletes split into two groups; half climb problems 1-3, half climb 4-6, then swap. Refer to running schedule to determine startlist.
C Female athletes climb problems 4-6, then 1-3. Refer to running schedule to determine startlist.
C Male athletes climb problems 1-3, then 4-6. Refer to running schedule to determine startlist.
D Female & Male athletes climb problems 1-3, then 4-6. Refer to running schedule to determine startlist.
Semifinals: B/A/Jr classes. Isolation. 4 boulder problems. Top 20 athletes from qualifier round move to semifinal round.
Finals: Jr/A/B/C/D athletes. Isolation. 4 boulder problems. Top 6 Jr/A/B athletes from semifinal round move to final round. Top 6 C/D athletes from qualifier round move to final round.
Group Hotel
We’ve secured group rate for the Super 8 that is close to the CCC Chinook gym. Click here.
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member.albertaclimbing.org
Registration Requirements
Registration is now closed.
Youth B,Jr,A categories include semi-finals. Cost is $110 + GST.
Youth D & C categories do not include semi-finals. Cost is $90+ GST.
For this event we WILL NOT be accepting any late registrants! If you would like your athlete to compete it is imperative that you register by the deadline, March 30 at 11:59 pm MT. Once this deadline is over there will be no options for registering for the competition. There will be no exceptions for late registration.
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Volunteer sign up link is now up.
The youth Jr,A,B,C,D provincial bouldering championship is a major event.
There are over 250 registered athletes at this competition. For qualifiers on Saturday, there are over 140 volunteer slots. Please help our athletes experience the best competition possible!
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*Tentative Schedule*
We’re working diligently to plan and share details about the schedule.
The schedule details are tentative and subject to change. There are several factors that can influence time changes, including the large registration count.
Saturday April 6th, 2024
Qualifier round
Morning - A Female, A Male, D Female, D Male
7:00am - Athlete Checkin
8:04am - First athletes on the wall
12:02pm - Last athletes off the wall
Early Afternoon - Jr Female, Jr Male, C Female
11:18am - Athlete Checkin
12:22pm - First athletes on the wall
4:28pm - Last athletes off the wall
Late Afternoon - B Female, B Male, C Male
4:24pm - Athlete Checkin
5:28pm - First athletes on the wall
8:46pm - Last athletes off the wall
Sunday, April 7th, 2024
Semifinal round - Jr/A/B
7:00am - Isolation opens
7:55am - Isolation closes
12:10pm Round completed
Final round - all categories
2:05pm - Isolation opens
3:00pm - Isolation closes
8:00pm - Round completed
8:45pm - Awards ceremony
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View the qualifier videos on Google Drive.
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Running Schedule
Refer to the running schedule to see which group is on which set of problems at which time.
Qualifiers
Startlists for qualifiers are found here.
Jr/A/B athletes are split into 2 groups, running simultaneously on problems 1-3 and 4-6. Refer to the startlists and running schedule to determine if you start on problem 1 or 4 first.
C/D athletes have 2 startlists, for problems 1-3 and problems 4-6. Refer to running schedule to determine startlist.
Semifinals
Finals
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Results will be posted to vertical life.

No Events Scheduled March Break 2024
There will not be ACA events scheduled between March 23, 2023 and March 31, 2023.
Monthly Calendar
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