Mar 23 - Added Isolation Zone reminders and Qualification Round Start Lists posted
Mar 22 - Final schedule posted, clarification added to Results section about the Senior category (being tracked as part of selection process for Fall 2023 Senior Boulder Nationals)
Mar 20 - Map added with info about parking, spectator entrance and separate ISO entrance for athletes and coaches
Mar 18 - Added link for spectator ticket purchase, updated waiver requirement: only athletes need to sign waivers
The top 20 athletes after our two Boulder Qualifiers have qualified to compete at Boulder Provincial Championships.
This will be a one day event for each category. Youth D, Youth A, Junior and Adult will compete on Saturday, and Youth C and Youth B will compete on Sunday. Qualification Rounds will be in the morning, and Final Rounds will be in the afternoon.
We encourage athletes and families to come for the entire weekend to cheer on athletes across all categories!
Qualified Athletes
The ranking used to select the top 20 is based on each athlete’s best result at a Qualifier in the discipline. Please see Section 6 of our Rules for more detail.
Registration
Register at: https://member.climbontario.ca
First round registration deadline: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 5:00pm (for top 20 athletes).
Top 20 athletes wishing to compete must register by the first round deadline. After this date, we will offer unclaimed spots to the next athletes in the rankings.
Final registration deadline: Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Volunteer!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help make this a great event by volunteering to judge.
Signup: https://signup.com/go/euBbvDq
If you are new to judging, please review our Judge Pathway at https://www.climbontario.ca/judging, complete the online training in advance of the competition, and note your experience level in the signup.
Spectators
There will be a $5 spectator fee for this event. The ticket will be valid for both Saturday March 25th and Sunday March 26th.
Spectators are asked to register and purchase their tickets in advance using the following link: https://bit.ly/ProvincialSpectators.
For both the Qualification and Final Rounds, the gym will not open for spectators until ISO closes (please see the schedule for exact times).
Waivers - Athletes only
Only athletes need to sign a facility waiver for this event.
Please complete your Boulderz Climbing Centre waiver online prior to the event: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5fc52de328a64/web
Parking & Gym Access
Spectators and volunteers will enter the gym through the main entrance throughout the weekend.
Athletes and coaches will enter through the South West entrance on both days of the competition and for all rounds of the competition (both Qualification Rounds and Final Rounds).
Format
Qualification Round: Onsight 5 problem 5on/5off with Isolation Zone
**Note**: Qualification Round format is a change from published rules. After consultation with the host facility, the OCF has decided to use the Onsight Format for all Rounds at Bouldering Provincial Championships. As a result, OCF Rule s. 11.9 will be suspended for that event, and s. 11.10 will apply instead. Note: The rest of our Rules governing bouldering competitions will continue to apply to this event.
Final Round: Onsight 4 problem 5on/5off with Isolation Zone
For full details, please see Section 11 of our Rules (https://www.climbontario.ca/rules).
Final Schedule
This final schedule replaces the previously published provisional schedule.
UPDATED - Final Schedule (pdf)
Saturday March 25 - Youth D, Youth A, Junior and Adult
Qualification Round
8:00am ISO opens for all athletes
9:00am ISO closes for all Youth D, Youth A, Junior and Adult athletes
9:00am Gym opens for spectators
9:15am Judge meeting
9:30am Start of Qualification Round
2:30pm End of Qualification Round
2:45pm Gym closed for changeover
4:00pm ISO opens for all finalists
4:30pm ISO closes for all Youth D, Youth A, Junior and Adult finalists
4:30pm Gym opens for spectators
4:45pm Judge meeting
5:00pm Start of Final Round for Youth A/Junior/Adult
5:25pm Start of Final Round for Youth D
7:05pm End of Final Round
Awards to follow
Sunday March 26 - Youth C and Youth B
Qualification Round
8:00am ISO opens
9:00am ISO closes for all Youth C and Youth B athletes
9:00 Gym opens for spectators
9:15am Judge meeting
9:30am Start of Qualification Round
1:50pm End of Qualification Round
2:00pm Gym closed for changeover
Final Round
3:30pm ISO opens
4:00pm ISO closes for all Youth C and Youth B finalists
4:00pm Gym opens for spectators
4:15pm Judge meeting
4:30pm Start of Final Round
6:10pm End of Final Round
Awards to follow
Isolation Zone Reminders
Competitors will enter an Isolation Zone (ISO) when they arrive at the gym. This is so that no one sees the boulders before it is their turn to climb.
Competitors must remain in ISO until it is their turn to climb.
Only competitors, certified OCF coaches and OCF Officials will be allowed into ISO. Everyone must be checked into ISO before it closes. No late entry will be allowed.
There will be a suitable warm-up area inside ISO as well as washrooms, a large area for relaxing and hanging out, and a water bottle refill station.
While in ISO, competitors and coaches are not allowed to communicate with anyone outside of ISO (the use of phones or other communication devices is not permitted).
Once competitors move into the competition area, they remain subject to isolation conditions
Athletes may not communicate with anyone other than Officials until they are finished competing.
Spectators are encouraged to cheer for the athletes but cannot provide advice (“beta”) – both while a climber is on the wall climbing and during rest periods between their attempts.
Examples of forbidden beta include “Use the hold by your left foot!”, “Breathe”, “Take a rest”, or “Use the hold around the corner”.
The atmosphere in ISO can be quite fun as long as you are prepared! If you are later in the Start List, consider bringing:
Snacks and a meal
Cozy clothes (some athletes also bring a pillow and blanket)
Non-electronic entertainment (books, cards, board games, homework?!)
Qualification Round Start Lists
Athletes will compete according to the order in the posted Start Lists. For the Qualification Round, the Start List order is based on the top 20 ranking for Provincials, with the highest ranked competitor climbing first, in accordance with Rule 11.10e.
Youth A/Junior/Adult Start List (2 pages) or A/Jr/Adult Start List (single page)
Youth C & Youth B (2 pages) or Youth C & Youth B (single page)
Final Round Start Lists
Athletes will compete according to the order in the posted Start Lists. For the Final Round, the order is based on the results of the Qualification Round, in reverse order such that the lowest ranked competitor climbs first, in accordance with Rule 11.10f.
Final Round Start Lists to be posted after the Qualification Rounds each day of the competition, along with any special instructions for finalists.
The quota to finals for each category will be determined by Rule 11.12. Based on registrations, we expect the quotas to be as follows:
Youth D Female - 7
Youth D Male - 6
Youth C Female - 6
Youth C Male - 7
Youth B Female - 6
Youth B Male - 7
Youth A Female - 6
Youth A Male - 6
Junior Female - 6
Junior Male - 6
Adult Female - 5
Adult Male - 6
Coaches
Only OCF certified coaches will be given coaching credentials for this event. Please see our website for additional information: https://www.climbontario.ca/coaches.
Please have your 2022/2023 OCF coach badge ready to show at the entrance to ISO. If you are not entering ISO, please show your OCF coach badge at the front desk check-in to avoid spectator fees.
Coaches who will be picking up their badges for the first time at Provincials: your badges will be waiting for you at the ISO check-in.
Results
Results will be posted at https://compseason.com.
Please note: We will score/rank a Senior category at this event, however we will not be awarding Senior category medals. The Senior category combines Youth A, Junior and Adult into a single combined category. The Senior results will be tracked to help manage our selection process for Senior Boulder Nationals in Fall 2023 in accordance with our published Selection Policy.
Recommended Hotel
Boulderz has secured a block of rooms at Stay Inn (560 Evans Avenue, Toronto, ON M8W 2W1). There are two room options ($179 for a King Bed and $199 for 2 Queen Beds).
Please contact the hotel at (416) 259-7899 to book and mention Boulderz Climbing Centre.
Rooms must be booked by March 12th to take advantage of this offer.
Questions
Please reach out to us with any questions at info@climbontario.ca.
Competition Officials
Jury President: Jeff Whattam
Head Judge: Brendan Schaefer
Technical Delegate: Tim Vince