Rope Burn 2019 Results

2019-04-20T00:07:00.001-04:00

Follow this link to the Rope Burn 2019 Live Results!

https://usactherustbelt.page.link/RopeBurn2019

USAC Climber's Briefing

2017-12-07T17:46:00.000-05:00

This Climber's Briefing is issued by USA Climbing. Please read it thoroughly and notice the items in RED. If you don't already know, this season there is a new zone scoring system for championship events (Regionals, Divisonals, and Nationals), so even if you are a seasoned competitor, please read this carefully as the scoring has changed from past years.

Click here to watch a video on bouldering competition rules, and click here to read the USAC Rulebook (the zone scoring is described on page 41, section 5.18.5).

Travel safely, and see you in Pittsburgh!

** As of 5:45pm December 7, ASCEND: Pittsburgh does not yet have a running order. They will post it on the Facebook Rustbelt Region page as well as the Rustbelt Regionalsinformation page as soon as they have created it so make sure to check those locations. I will email it as soon as I see it posted.

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Rustbelt Regional Championship

Climber's Briefing

Format: 6 problems, 4 minutes climbing each problem

Start

Start holds are marked with two flashes of tape
If two start holds: must have one hand on each hold
If one start hold: must have both hands on that hold
No "flying starts" — must clearly control of start hold(s) before moving to next hold
Once both feet are off the ground, the attempt is recorded
Don't touch non-start holds while on the ground
Brushing is allowed, only by climber, while on the ground not touching the wall

Scoring

Zone holds are marked with flash of tape connected to "5", "10", "15" point signs
Zone holds require only one hand control
Finish hold is marked with flash of tape connected to "25" point sign
Finish hold requires clear two-hand control

Make eye contact with judge to confirm finish (e.g., thumbs up)

On-route / Off-route

Features (e.g., arête) are on
All holds and volumes in your "lane" are on
Top of wall is off; Side edge of wall is off
T-nut holes in wall and volumes are off; Bolt holes in holds themselves are on
Red tape — soft boundary:

Can’t touch tape or beyond with hands
Can't use holds or volumes beyond tape with any part of body
Can flag/smear/hook on wall surface with feet or other non-hand parts of body

Black tape — hard boundary:

Can’t touch tape or beyond with any part of body

Questions about the problem? Ask the judge

“Two Second” Rule

One way to achieve control is to touch a hold for two seconds while in a stable, controlled position
This means:

Must be at least 2 seconds. Any doubt, then no control will be given
Absolutely no movement of hand or body

Technical Incidents (a "technical")

Some occurrences beyond climber's control can be a technical
E.g., spinning/broken hold, collision with another climber, timing system failure
Issues with clothing or hair, twisted ankles, etc. are not technicals
Climber must call a technical immediately and, if judge agrees, climber must cease the attempt or forfeit ability to call technical

Other

No tick marks! No chalking holds or wall
Audio announcement ("Time, time") defines the climbing period
While in the chair you are still in ISO (no communication with coaches, parents or friends, and no turning around to look at the wall)
No beta, coaching or advice while climber is on the wall
Appeals: without overwhelming evidence, the default is to defer to original determination of the route judge
Check with judge before moving any pads to ensure that you don’t endanger a climber on an adjacent problem

After each problem

If you finish problem before time is elapsed, sit in chair for remaining time
If you disagree with judge's score, let them know, but don't argue. Appeal to chief judge when you've finished all climbs. Video is helpful.
You don't need to sign your scorecard.

If you have questions after reading this briefing, let the ISO monitor know and the Chief Judge will come talk to you.

Regionals Waiver Form

2017-12-03T22:05:00.000-05:00

USAC Bouldering regionals is Saturday, December 9 at ASCEND: Pittsburgh. Please fill out their online waiver in advance to save time.

Once you fill out and digitally sign the online portion, check the email address you provided to finalize the process. The waiver is not complete until you confirm your email. You will then receive a second email to confirm that your waiver has been sent to all parties, and you can download a copy for your records.

Click here for additional Regionals information.

Click here to sign up to volunteer.

2017 Heart Burn Results

2017-12-03T22:00:00.001-05:00

Congrats to everyone who competed in the 5th annual Heart Burn at East Falls on December 2, 2017. Here are the results. They can also be found online.

Youth results:

Adult Results:

Governor Dick Mount Gretna Bouldering Comp Results November 19, 2017

2017-11-27T19:49:00.002-05:00

TeamPRG

Rope Burn 2019 Results

USAC Climber's Briefing

Regionals Waiver Form

2017 Heart Burn Results

Governor Dick Mount Gretna Bouldering Comp Results November 19, 2017