SCS Sport Climbing Series On-sight climbing competition
April 11, 2009
Ultimate Indoor Climbing - About WMS’Facility
WMS’indoor climbing facility covers 3,000 sq. ft., peaks at a
height of 38 feet, and includes over 500 sq. ft. of steep ter-
rain for bouldering, ropes set with mechanical belay devices,
bolts for lead climbing, intricate corner systems and real
crack systems. Its surface, an epoxy-based cement, uses gran-
ite, marble dust, and sand giving it the look and texture of
real granite rock. The climbing wall is part of a new athletic
facility that includes free weights, Nautilus equipment, and a
running track. The facility is a central point for all athletic
and Wilderness Skills Program activities. The White Mountain
School’srock and ice climbing programs are the first
high school program, public or private, to earn accreditation
from the American Mountain Guides Association.
Registration Closes: Monday April 6 2009
Competition Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009
Where: White Mountain School Multi-Sports Complex
Time:
Morning Session
All Males/Females - Youth D and Youth B
Isolation Check-in: 8:30 - 9:30
Competitors/Judges Meeting: 9:30 - 10:00
Climbing: 10:15 - 1:15
Afternoon Session
All Males/Females - Youth C, Youth A and Juniors
Isolation Check-in: 12:15 - 1:15
Competitors/Judges Meeting: 1:15 - 1:45
Climbing: 2:00 - 5:00
Awards: After each session
Registration Closes: Monday April 6 2009
Entrance Fee: $40 and USAClimbing membership* (*see details below)
Age Categories:11 & under | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-17 | 18-19
On-Site Format
In
an on-sight route, the climber will not see any other person climb the
route prior to attempting it him/herself. To accomplish that goal,
climbers enter an isolation area prior to the event and are brought out
one at a time to climb. When competing in an on-sight format
competition, receipt of any information concerning a route prior to or
during the attempt on the route is grounds for disqualification of the
competitor. Competitors are free to discuss a route with other
competitors in isolation who have not previously climbed/attempted the
route. One-round, designated routes for each category, multi-route,
single attempt ONLY.
- The gym will set routes per category.
- Climbers are not permitted to watch others’ attempts before they climb the routes themselves.
- Climbers are permitted a preview of their routes prior to climbing, however.
- Climbers are kept in isolation and are brought out one at a time to climb.
- Each
of the routes is climbed in sequence, with a set amount of time
permitted to climb each route. A separate rest period MAY be given
between routes.
- Only one attempt is permitted on each route.
- The highest point reached on the route is scored in accordance with USA Climbing rules for on-sight format competitions.
For full results and images of the Sport Climbing Series, please visit http://usaclimbing.net/home.cfm.
