Apr. 6 UPDATE - Finals Start Lists
Apr. 5 UPDATE - Start Lists
Apr. 4 UPDATE - Parking
Apr. 3 UPDATE - Draft Schedule
Mar. 29 UPDATE - Volunteers
Mar. 26 UPDATE - Application Process
Mar. 15 UPDATE - Waivers; Clothing Sale
Mar. 14 UPDATE - Qualification List (Expansion for Youth A Male, Youth B Female and Youth B Male AND clarification regarding Foreign Nationals)
Mar. 5 UPDATE - Qualification List; Registration; Format; Accommodations
This event is open to all D, C, B, A, Junior and Adult athletes with an OCF Competitive Membership who qualified for Difficulty Provincials.
Registration
Registration for all qualified athletes is now open. Please click here to register.
Please note the registration deadline for all qualified athletes is Wednesday, March 27 @ 5pm. Following that date, quota spots will be allocated to the next athlete in the qualification list.
Qualified Athletes
Please note that, in accordance with our rules, any athlete who participated in the one (1) B/A/Jr/Adult Difficulty Qualifier event held is eligible to attend Provincials, including those who did not finish in the Top 20. The changes affect athletes in Youth A Male, Youth B Female, and Youth B Male. The lists below have been updated to reflect this change.
Additionally, the OCF will allow Foreign Nationals to compete in Difficulty Provincials where they qualify. Where a Foreign National takes the spot of an Ontario resident athlete, we have extended the qualification to include all quota spots by Ontario resident athletes. The lists below have also been updated to reflect this change.
Adult Female
Adult Male
Junior Female
Junior Male
Youth A Female
Youth A Male V2
Youth B Female V2
Youth B Male V2
Youth C Female
Youth C Male
Youth D Female V2
Youth D Male
Application Process
The OCF is opening an application process for anyone who was unable to attend one or both of the Difficulty Qualification events. Note that there would need to be significant extenuating circumstances for the OCF to grant permission for an athlete who did not participate in a Qualifier to then attend Provincials. If you feel this applies to you, the application link is below, and the deadline is Friday, March 29 at 5pm.
Please click here to submit your application.
Schedule
This is a two-day event with all activity taking place on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024.
DRAFT SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Qualification Round
Youth B and Youth D
8:00am B and D athlete check in and warm up
9:00am Judges' briefing
9:15am B and D athlete briefing
9:30am Climbing begins for B and D
12:00pm Climbing ends for B and D
Youth A/Jr/Adult and Youth C
11:30am A/Jr/Adult and C athlete check in and warm up
12:30pm Judges' briefing
12:45pm A/Jr/Adult and C athlete briefing
1:00pm Climbing begins for A/Jr/Adult and C
4:30pm Climbing ends
5:00pm Everyone out of the building for routes turnover
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Finals Round
Youth D and Youth B
8:00am ISO opens for all athletes - athlete and coach check in
9:00am ISO closes for all athletes
9:15am Judges' meeting
9:30am Athlete briefing (all athletes)
9:45am Route previews for A/Jr/Adult and C
9:55am Route previews for B and D
10:00am Finals begins for B and D
11:30am Finals begins for A/Jr/Adult and C
1:30pm Finals ends
Awards immediately following
Format
Qualification Round
2 routes, flash format (no ISO)
Randon running orders random (staggered between two routes)
Video route preview
Finals Round:
One route, on-sight (ISO) with preview
Running order last to first
The eight (8) highest ranked athletes from the Qualification Round in each category shall advance to the Finals Round.
Start Lists
Youth D Female and Male
Youth B Female
Youth B Male
Youth C Male and Female
Youth A/Jr/Adult Female
Youth A/Jr/Adult Male
Youth D Female and Male Finals
Youth B Female and Male Finals
Youth C Female and Male Finals
Youth A/Jr/Adult Female and Male Finals
Accommodations
Junction Climbing Centre has secured a block of hotel rooms for athletes and/or their parents to reserve. Below is the link for booking rooms under our preferred rate at the 4 Points by Sheraton, 1150 Wellington Rd, London. This offer expires Monday, March 18. You can also book by phone using the Group Booking for the Ontario Climbing Federation.
Book your group rate for Ontario Climbing Association
Event Summary: Ontario Climbing Association
Start Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
End Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Last Day to Book: Monday, March 18, 2024
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Four Points by Sheraton London for 180 CAD - 230 CAD per night
Book your group rate for Ontario Climbing Association
Spectators
Spectators will be allowed based on the facility’s capacity. Any limits and/or spectator fees will be announced prior to the event.
Volunteers
We have a list of volunteer needs for this event to ensure the best possible climbing event for our participants! If you can help out, please find a time slot that works for your schedule.
Click on this link to register to volunteer!
Waivers
Everyone entering the building MUST have a waiver signed, whether you are an athlete, coach, or spectator. Please click here to sign your waiver in advance and ease congestion at registration.
Coaches
Only OCF certfied coaches will be given coaching credentials for this event. Further updates to the coaching requirements will be announced shortly.
Event T-Shirts!
Junction will have event clothing on sale at the event! Here is the link through which you can pre-order your shirts, crew necks or hoodies:
https://positiveidentity.com/junction/index.html
Pre-ordering guarantees size and colour choice, but shirts will also be available to be purchased and printed during the Saturday of the competition.
Parking
Please note the parking details for the competition days below. Junction staff will be out to assist with managing parking for athletes, parents, volunteers, officials, and staff. Please follow their direction.