Competition Formats

  • Modified scramble

    8 problems, max 6 attempts per problem, athletes attempt problems in any order (no running orders)

    Judged comp but no cameras and no appeals

    Youth E results not posted

  • Qualification Round: CEC/IFSC flash format (6 problems per category, athletes climb 3 problems at a time, 5 on/5 off, break between sets of 3 problems, random running order, beta videos provided in advance, beta allowed anytime including in rest chairs but except when climbing)

    Finals Round: IFSC semi-final format (ISO, 4 problems, 5 on/ 5 off, running order last to first)

    Quota to Finals scaled based on # athletes in Qualification Round

 

  • Top-rope

    4 routes, 2 tries per route, random running orders

    First attempt worth more than second attempt

    Youth E results not posted

  • Top-rope for Youth C, Lead for Youth B+

    Qualification Round: 2 routes, flash format (no ISO), running orders random (staggered between two routes), video route preview

    No semi-final round, including at Provincials

    Finals Round: one route, on-sight (ISO) with preview, running order last to first

    Quota to Finals scaled based on # in Qualification Round

 

When an isolation zone (ISO) is in effect:

After check in, competitors will enter an isolation area and will not be permitted to leave until the competition starts. Only competitors, approved OCF coaches and officials are allowed into ISO; parents are not permitted. 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.

  • Coaches and parents MAY NOT engage with a climber while they are competing (including during rest periods between their attempts). Only competition officials may speak to climbers between the time they enter the isolation area and when their climbing round is complete.

  • Parents, coaches and other supporters are encouraged to cheer for their climbers, but they may NOT call out information or advice (referred to as BETA) to attempt to help the climber. Examples of forbidden beta would include “Use the hold by your left foot,” “Breathe,” “Rest now,” or “Use the hold around the corner”.