Birthday Boulder Bash
Rules & Information
Divisions are as follows:
18 divisions total
(Subject to Change)
Adult (18+):
Women - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Open, Masters (40+)
Men - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Open, Masters (40+)
Youth:
Youth Girls (Group A): Ages 16 - 17
Youth Boys (Group A): Ages 16 - 17
Youth Girls (Group B): Ages 14 - 15
Youth Boys (Group B): Ages 14 - 15
Youth Girls (Group C): Ages 12 - 13
Youth Boys (Group C): Ages 12 - 13
Youth Girls (Group D): Ages 11 and below
Youth Boys (Group D): Ages 11 and below
RULES:
(Subject to Change)
o Climbers choose their division. If the Competition Staff suspects that a climber has entered a lower division than his or her actual skill level to reduce competition, they may move the climber into another division. Climbers can also be moved if a climber’s final score is above the average of a higher division’s scores, the climber will be bumped into the appropriate upper division.
o Climbers will accumulate points for each route that is completed. The top five scores for each climber are tallied after the competition has ended. The climber with the highest accumulated score in his/her respective category wins.
o Completion is defined as climbing to the finish hold of a route and placing two hands on it while maintaining stability. An attempt will count as a fall if the climber only touches the finish hold, but only as part of an uncontrolled dynamic fall. Falls are tallied on each competitor’s scorecard.
o Each route has a different level of difficulty and a unique point value.
o Competitors are allowed unlimited attempts on a route.
o Climbers may watch other competitors climb before attempting any route.
o Competitors individually choose which routes to attempt.
o Points are gained only if the route is completed.
o Scores will be kept on score cards.
o Spotting is not permitted during this competition.
o All routes will have labeled starts and finishes.
o Climbers will be given a “five-minute warning” near the end of the event.
o After those five minutes any climbers still on the wall will be allowed to continue.
o Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and will result in the removal from competition and premises.
o Competitors that “flash” a route will be awarded 10 extra points for that route.
o Falls due to spinning holds will not count against the climber.
*If a climber discovers a spinner and does not fall, he, or she may choose to jump down and start over or continue climbing. However, if the climber chooses to continue climbing, a fall on that attempt will count against them.
o Ties will be decided with an additional route for the two participants who are tied. Participants will be given three attempts at a route that is one level above their division. The participant with the higher score wins the division.
*For example: If two climbers have the identical score and the identical number of falls for their top five routes, and are both tied for first place, both climbers will be awarded three final attempts at a route one division up. The chosen route will be identified by the event judges. The climber with the next highest point total, and fewest number of falls, will be awarded third place, and so on.
o The top climber by points in each division shall receive an award at the end of the competition.
o This is a self-judged competition. Competitors are required to observe each other as witnesses of an ascent.
o Two staff-judges will be present at the competition. These judges are trained in all rules and act at the final decision on any disputes.
o Climbers declare their intention to attempt a route by handing their scorecard to two other climbers. Those two climbers will act as judges for that attempt.
o Judges will mark all falls and indicate on the climber’s score sheet the points earned (if any) for that attempt.
o Judges must initial all attempts they observe.
o If a climber dabs on the floor, pad-surface, spotter or an off-route hold, an attempt at the route is recorded and they are required to step off the route.
o In order for a climb to count towards a competitor’s final score, there must be two witnesses’ signatures.
o Remember it is all in good fun and the judges’ rulings are final. When in doubt, error on the side of good sportsmanship.
o Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and will result in the removal from competition and premises.
*All registration fees are final.