Cirque du Climb 2022 – Event Details

Event Details

Date/Venue

  • Cirque du Climb 2022 will be held on the 20th of August in Climb Central Manila

Categories

  • Open to all climbers (5 years old and above)

Format

  • Climbers are to complete as many routes as possible to accumulate points. Amount of points will be dependent on route difficulty. Points accumulated can be used to redeem prizes.

Prizes and Ranking

  • There will be no Top 3 finisher prizes for this event
  • All prizes will be available for redemption using points
  • Major prizes that were not claimed will be raffled off at the end of climbing time.

General Rules

  • The event will be done in one batch.
  • Some of the routes will be newly set; others will be the existing routes in the gym.
  • Only top-rope and auto-belay lines will be open for the event.
  • Participants may "rainbow" climb lanes but must follow color coded routes to earn more points.
  • No belayers will be provided by the organizers, participants are to belay each other.
  • Only registered participants will be allowed to enter beyond the counter.
  • Registration is inclusive of an equipment set if necessary. (Subject to availability)
  • Regular facility rules apply.
  • “Hangdogging”, working the moves on a route is not allowed. At each fall the climber must return to the ground and queue for the lane again.
  • A climber will be asked to terminate his/her climb and be lowered when:
    • The climber pulls on a quickdraw/hanger
    • The climber rests/falls on his/her climbing rope
    • The climber uses a hold other than his/her indicated route to climb
    • The climber uses T-Nut hole on the panels
    • The climber uses artificial aid/equipment to climb the wall
    • The climber exceeds the maximum allocated time during his/her attempt

 

Registration

  • All participants must purchase a ticket (score card) at Php1500 per participant. This counts as the participant's registration, which includes entry into the gym during the time duration of the event, and a chance to win prizes within the climbing time alotted.
  • Registration covers for the entire duration of the event.
  • There will be a limit to the number of participants.
    • One batch (10am to 3pm) - 150 participant max
  • Slots are confirmed upon payment. Interested participants are encouraged to register at Climb Central or online before August 7, 2022 to ensure slot reservation and the event kit.
  • Late registration (August 8 to August 19, 2022) and walk-ins will be accepted but will not receive the event kit.
  • First-time visitors will not be accommodated during the event. There will be no safety briefings conducted as well.
  • Gear rentals are on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Entry during carnival schedule is strictly for registered weekend pass holders only.
  • Children (5-12yrs old) are required to register with an adult to ensure proper supervision. Both the child and the adult will be given a scorecard each.

To Climb

  • Register and submit your indemnity form to receive a scorecard
  • Attend the event mass safety briefing
  • When the event starts, choose a route you would like to try
  • Queue for the lane by submitting your scorecard to the respective judge and wait for your turn
  • When it’s your turn, you must commence your attempt within 60 seconds, or your turn will be forfeited
  • You can only attempt the route once during your turn
  • You will have a maximum of 5 minutes to complete your climb
  • Claim your scorecard before leaving the lane
  • You are allowed to try the route again by re-joining the queue if you have failed to complete the route. You can alternatively try a different route.
  • Each route completed successfully will entitle you to the designated points set for the route.
  • You are allowed to complete as many climbs as possible within the allotted time of 3 hours from the moment your round starts.
  • You may choose to use your points to redeem prizes during the duration of your round schedule.
  • Cut-off of prize redemption at the end of climbing time. No more prize redemptions will be entertained after climbing time.
  • Facility will be emptied after the time slot.

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