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Participation & Planning
Participation & Planning
Participate in MCS planning and coordination meetings.
Notify the MCS Planning Committee of competition dates by September 1 prior to the MCS season.
The series will provide a minimum of 45 days’ notice if a host withdraws.
Marketing & Sponsorship
Marketing & Sponsorship
Assist in promoting MCS by posting series flyers, promoting through social media, and other outreach efforts.
Support sponsorship solicitation. All outdoor brands must be approached on behalf of MCS. Local sponsors, such as restaurants and other small businesses may also be contacted.
Host universities are responsible for promoting all competitions and are encouraged to submit photos to the MCS Photo Archives within one week.
Competition Operations
Competition Operations
Adhere to MCS Competition Rules, utilize the MCS Scoring Template, and follow the MCS pricing structure.
The format for each competition (bouldering, top rope, or hybrid) is determined solely by the hosting university.
Competitions may be held off-site (commercial gym or local crag), but the host university is responsible for securing permits, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance.
Host universities may set entry fees at their discretion; however, the student rate must be applied to all students.
Submit competition results within 48 hours of the event.
Share participant lists, including email addresses, with MCS.
Unless approved otherwise by the Planning Committee, events must be open to all participants, regardless of student status, membership, or climbing ability. Accommodating community members and youth is highly encouraged.
Staffing & liability
Staffing & liability
Each hosting university is responsible for safety and risk management; liability is not shared.
Each competition site must provide:
A rules meeting prior to the climbing competition
Trained and qualified staff for belaying (if belayers are used)
At least one professional staff member on site, clearly identifiable and trained in the host school’s climbing wall policies and procedures, with final decision-making authority for competition questions and concerns
Liability insurance and adherence to safety and risk management protocols
Enforcement of no alcohol or drug consumption prior to and during climbing
facility requirements
facility requirements
Climbing wall and host site must:
Be associated with a university
Host a minimum of 60 climbers
Set at least 35 different routes of varying grades (5.6 – 5.14d or V0 – V12+)
Utilize changeable holds (not required)
Host a sponsorship area and prize area
Be independently inspected on an annual basis
Resources
Resources
Download on to flash drive, display during comp
Scorecards
Top Rope Competition
Hybrid Competition
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