Start and Finish Times

Registration for the Wanaka, Froggatt Edge and Turakirae Head Competitions starts at 9am sharp. Competition Briefings are  at 9.45am. The Competitions starts at 10am.

For the Spittle Hill Competition, Registration is at 9.30am. Competition Briefing is at 10.15am. The Competition starts at 10.30am.

Registration Fees

NZAC members and students: $15 (please bring relevant ID)

Non Members: $20

Youth 12 years and under: $10

The entry fee must be paid at registration.

Prize Giving

For each Competition there will be a prize giving and barbeque after the end of the climbing.

Locations

• 11th February Wanaka
• 18th February Froggatt Edge
• 25th February Turakirae Head
• 10th March Spittle Hill

COMPETITIONS 

All competitions will run for 5 hours, starting at 10:00am and finishing at 3:00pm (or 10.30am for the Spittle Hill competition)

Competition registration is only available on the day between 9:00am and 9:45am (9.30am and 10.15am for Spittle Hill).  Late registrations will be taken after the competition briefing with no extra time allowed.

Climbers may complete a problem that they are part way up after the final 'hooter' sounds, only if both feet are off the ground at that time.

CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT

If the competition is postponed on the Saturday due to weather, it will be run on the Sunday. If the weather prevents the competition running on this day, it will be cancelled and will not form part of the series. In this case, the series winners will be determined from the best score achieved from their placings over 2 comps. Not 3. The organisers reserve the right to delay the start time of any competition due to weather conditions for up to one hour.

If the weather interrupts climbing after the competition has begun, the number of climbs to determine the placings in the expert and junior categories will be as follows:

1 - 2hrs into competition = postponed / cancelled
2 - 3hrs into competition = best 4 climbs
3 - 4hrs into competition = best 6 climbs.

Extra time may be given if there are short rain interruptions, at the discretion of the competition and series organisers.
Entry fee refunds will be determined by the organisers, at their discretion, should a competition be interrupted by weather.

ETHICS

Down climbs do not count as a completed climb in either the recreational, expert, or junior categories. Flagging is permitted outside of a climb's boundary. Smearing or use of holds outside a climb's marked boundary is not permitted. If a finishing hold is marked for a problem, it must be held for 4 seconds to count as a completed climb. Cheat stones / stacked boulder mats may only be used if a climber is too short to reach the start holds of a problem. If you are too tall you will have to dig a hole.

HONESTY

Climbers are responsible for recording and tallying their own scores. If climbers are unsure of what a certain problem is they should consult a local climber or a competition organiser. If the National Coordinator has reason to believe that a climber's score is incorrect the climber will be asked to either provide a witness to the climbs in question or to re-climb them. If neither of these options are satisfied the climber may be disqualified or their score nullified. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated so please be honest.

PRIZE GIVING

All entrants who fill out a Spot Prize Draw Sheet will be eligible for spot prizes. In doing so they agree to their email address being given to the Sponsors for their database. All prizes. will begiven out at the end of the competition. A prize-giving BBQ will be held for this purpose.

SAFETY AND LIABILITY

Competition organisers, landowners and sponsors indemnify themselves against any personal injury resulting from competing in this series.

Competitors consent to any hospital, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment which may be necessary as a result of his/her participation in the series and agree to accept sole liability for all applicable charges for such medical treatment, including evacuation and/or rescue costs.

In the case of competitors under the age of 18, it is assumed that the parent or legal guardian, in allowing the minor to enter the competition, has read and accepted these rules.

You climb at your own risk and must judge the safety of any particular climb for yourself. If in doubt, don't climb!

Organisers strongly recommend the use of boulder mats and spotters for all climbs at all areas. It is your responsibility to supply a boulder mat (should you wish to follow advice) and to seek a 'spot' from climbers around you. Basic first aid equipment will be available at each event.

REGISTRATION

A registration fee of $20 for adults; $15 for NZAC members and students on presentation of the relevant ID; and $10 for juniors 12years and under is payable at the start of each event – guides, score sheets and spot card draws sheets will be given at this time.