Save the dates for this NEW top rope climbing event in Sydney!
WHAT IS THE SYDNEY CLIMBING SERIES?
Each round features a pumpfest style competition, with the new addition of Flash Lines – unique routes with points awarded at various stages. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience competition climbing in a fun, supportive environment.
Whether you're aiming to compete at state titles or just looking to have fun, this series is for you!
INTRODUCING FLASHLINES:
- At each event there will be 2 routes per category with points awarded at different stages up the route. These are the Flash Lines.
- Throughout the pumpfest, every climber has 1 attempt (only) at each of the 2 Flash Lines (Youth E will only have 1 Flash Line) specified for their category. The climber adds their scores on the Flash Lines to their score sheet.
- The Flash Line routes will be similar grades to state titles. Giving the climbers a taste of the grades and the setting style.
- The scoring on the Flash Lines is similar to Olympic format scoring with points getting exponentially higher as the climb progresses.
- Scoring holds will clearly marked so the climbers and spectators can see the points as the climbers progress.
PUMPFEST:
- In addition to their attempt on the Flash Line, climbers also complete their 5 highest scoring routes from the rest of the climbs in the gym.
- Points are only gained from completing the climb in one attempt from the bottom.
- Standard Pumpfest rules apply; no hanging to work moves, unlimited attempts providing the climbers waits their turn in the queue.
- Self-scoring is used for both the Pumpfest and the Flash Line routes with the climbers adding up their own score at the end
EVENT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
29th June Climb Fit, St Leonards - EVENT PHOTOS HERE
27th July Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym, St Peters - get tickets
17th August Climb Fit, Kirrawee - Register on the day
1st September Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym, Villawood - get tickets
CATEGORIES:
- Open - open to all climbers
- Rookie- open to all climbers with less than 1 year’s experience climbing on ropes
- Inclusive- open to all climbers
- Masters – born 1984 and before
- Youth A – born 2007/2008
- Youth B – born 2009/2010
- Youth C – born 2011/2012
- Youth D – born 2013/2014
- Youth E – born 2015 or after (note: experienced younger climbers who wish to compete at a higher level are welcome to join in with the youth D category)
TIMING:
- Youth E Category - 90 mins climbing time (only 1 Flash Line for Youth E)
- Youth Categories (Youth A, Youth B, Youth C and Youth D) - two hours climbing time.
- Adult Categories (Open, Rookie, Inclusive and Masters) - two and a half hours climbing time.
TIMETABLE ON THE DAY:
2:00pm Youth Categories start
3:30pm Youth E finish climbing
4:00pm Youth Categories finish followed by presentation
5:00pm Open Categories start
7:30pm Open Categories finish followed by presentation
FINAL ROUND - AT VILLAWOOD
The final round will be hosted by SICG Villawood with the Flash Lines being used in a fun finals format.
- To qualify for an overall ranking, climbers must compete in all rounds.
- Ranking points for the series are not able to be transferred between categories.
- All Youth climbers may also compete in the Open competition in the evening however they will need to pay another entry fee.
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Tickets available now, or register on the day.
$30 per event - SEE BELOW
ROUND 1 | 29.6 Climb Fit, St Leonards - EVENT PHOTOS HERE
ROUND 2 | 27.7 Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym, St Peters - get tickets
ROUND 3 | 17.8 Climb Fit, Kirrawee - Register on the day
ROUND 4 | 1.9 Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym, Villawood - Buy ticket
