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OCF Boulder Local #2: The Core Climbing Gym, November 23 & 24, 2019

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We are excited to see our Youth E, D and C athletes again this weekend at The Core Climbing Gym for Boulder Local #2!  

Saturday November 23rd: Youth D & E  
Sunday November 24th: Youth C  

Location: 

The Core Climbing Gym 
500 Jamieson Parkway 
Cambridge, Ontario 
www.thecoreclimbing.ca 

Athlete Registration: 

Register at https://member.climbontario.ca. 

Registration closes on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th at 5:00PM.   

Gym Waivers: 

Participants and spectators must complete gym waivers. The Core Climbing Gym waiver can be found here. 

Judging: 

We cannot run our competitions without the generous support of our volunteer judges. Please refer to https://archive.climbontario.ca/judging/ for further information on how you can become a judge. 

Judge signup can be found at https://signup.com/group/1046782930072. We appreciate your help and support! 

Competition Format: 

Youth D/E 

  • Judged scramble comp (attempt problems in any order athlete wants)  
  • 8 problems to choose from, maximum 6 attempts per problem  
  • No video system (appeals only for scoring entry errors)  
  • 90 minutes climbing time  
  • E results not posted  

Youth C 

  • Judged IFSC Isolation style comp  
  • Qualifier round for each category is 5 problems, 5 on / 5 off  
  • Final round for each category is 4 problems, 5 on / 5 off (IFSC semi-final format)  
  • Quota to finals is 6 in each category  

An isolation zone (ISO) will be in effect for the Youth C competition:  

  • All competitors must be checked into ISO by 8:30am, regardless of what time they are scheduled to compete in the running order 
  • Only competitors, coaches with OCF privileges and officials are allowed into ISO; parents are not permitted 
  • Once competitors enter ISO, they will not be permitted to leave until it is their turn to compete 
  • Competitors and coaches are not allowed to communicate with anyone outside of ISO (electronic communication devices, including Bluetooth devices, are not permitted in ISO) 
  • Once in the competition area, competitors may not communicate with anyone other than officials until they are finished competing 
  • Parents, coaches and other supporters are encouraged to cheer for their climbers, but they cannot call out information or advice (referred to as “beta”) to a climber while they are competing (including during rest periods between their attempts)  
  • Examples of forbidden beta would include “Use the hold by your left foot,” “Breathe,” “Rest now,” or “Use the hold around the corner” 

Provisional Schedule: 

The final schedule (and running orders for the Youth C competition) will be posted on Wednesday November 20th, after registration closes. Here is the provisional schedule for both days: 

Saturday: E & D Category 

Doors open at 9am 
Check-in and warm-up from 9am onward 
10:00am – 11:30am – Round 1 – E category & D Girls 
12:30pm – 2:00pm – Round 2 – D Boys 
Results & Awards to follow 

Sunday: C Category 

Qualification Round 

7:30am – ISO Opens 
8:00am – Technical meeting for coaches 
8:30am – ISO Closes 
8:35am – Judge briefing 
9:00am – Qualification Round Starts 
2:00pm – Qualification Round Ends (approx. time, depends on number of competitors) 

Final Round 

3:00pm – ISO Opens (1 hour after end of Qualification Round) 
4:00pm – ISO Closes  
4:30pm – Finals 
Results and Awards to follow 

Qualifying for Provincials:  

This competition is the second and last opportunity for Youth D & C athletes to qualify for OCF Provincial Bouldering Championships. Please see https://archive.climbontario.ca/ocf-series/ for full details on eligibility and qualifying requirements. 

Questions: 

Please contact us at info@climbontario.ca with any questions about the competition!