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.