How it Works
Competition format
HSBC 4 FUN will be run over 5 rounds, each comprising 15 bouldering problems. Competitors will accumulate scores over the 5 rounds to determine the HSBC 4FUN Series winners.
HSBC OPEN will run over 4 rounds and a Super Final, each round comprising 12 bouldering problems and a Head to Head final. The top 3 male and female competitors will go through to the Head to Head final. The result of a tied Head To Head will be decided by one or more timed or endurance problems.
Entry to the Super Final is awarded to the male and female winner and runner-up from each round plus the competitors with the highest accumulated scores* over the 4 qualifying rounds until 15 male and 15 female competitors are selected.
In addition, 2 male and female 'wild card' entries are available for British Team members.
* Only scores from the main competition problems count, not Head to Head problems.
Categories
HSBC OPEN
Male
Female
HSBC 4FUN
Junior (must be 15 or under on 13 March 2011)
Adult Male (16 or older)
Adult Female (16 or older)
Mixed Team (must include at least one junior, female or veteran(over 40) member)
Rules
1. Each competitor may attempt a problem as many times as they wish.
2. Scores will be allocated on the following basis
1st attempt - 10 points
2nd attempt - 5 points
3rd attempt - 2 points
more than 4 attempts 1 points
Note – please give way to climbers completing their first three attempts if you have already attempted a problem three times.
3. Some problems will have a bonus hold marked. 1 point will be scored for reaching the bonus hold unless the problem is completed in which case ONLY the completed score will count.
4. Problems may be completed in any sequence
5. Holds may be inspected or cleaned. To do so you must not touch any marked hold or feature on the problem you are cleaning/inspecting or any adjacent problem.
6. Only plastic brushes may be used to clean holds
7. All starts will be marked. Unless otherwise indicated, all problems are sit starts. Both hands must be placed on the start holds. Once the second hand is placed on the start hold the attempt begins with the next movement. Feet and body must be clear of the ground before hands may be moved from the start holds.
8. To finish, hands must be on the marked finish holds and held in control for 3 seconds.
9. Use only the marked holds and features and friction only smears. If you are not sure, ask BEFORE attempting the problem.
10. Only chalk balls and liquid chalk may be used. No resin or loose chalk.
11. If a hold spins during an attempt the attempt will be considered void and the competitor may re-take that attempt.
12. All competitors must use an official scorecard. This must be marked at the end of each attempt and countersigned by one of the event scorers. In the event that a scorer is not available, please ask another competitor to observe your attempt and mark your scorecard.
13. The competition will be a timed event. Once the time has expired climbing must stop immediately. Any competitor that has started a problem may finish the attempt. Scorecards must be completed and handed in to the judges within 15 minutes of the competition end. Late scorecards will not be counted.
13. Cheating will not be tolerated and has the potential to ruin the spirit of climbing competitions. DO NOT be tempted, its not worth it.
14. All decisions by the judges are final.
Entry cost
Pre-registration, via the website, is free of charge. On the day a charge of £5 will be made.
Normal entry charges apply, there are no additional charges for entering the championship.