Mar. 23 UPDATE - Finals Start Lists
Mar. 22 UPDATE - Qualification Start Lists; ISO Information for Athletes & Coaches; Spectator Information (Venue Capacity)
Mar. 21 UPDATE - Final Schedule
Mar. 20 UPDATE - Waivers; Spectator Information
Mar. 16 UPDATE - Volunteers
Mar. 15 UPDATE - Draft Schedule
Mar. 14 UPDATE - Format; Qualification List (clarification regarding Foreign Nationals)
Mar. 12 UPDATE - Application Process
Mar. 11 UPDATE - Registration; Qualification List; Accommodation
SPECTATORS (VENUE CAPACITY)
The Core and the OCF are aware that the allocation of spectator spots in the online booking system is now full, while some individuals have not yet been able to purchase a ticket.
Given the capacity limitations of the facility and the flow needed for the athletes during the competition, we are asking all spectators to arrive 10 minutes prior to your athlete climbing, and do your best to depart as soon as their climbing is complete. This is essential in order to ensure athletes are able to have family members watch them compete while keeping everyone safe in the event of an emergency.
This will also allow those who have not been able to purchase a ticket in advance online to be able to purchase a ticket upon arrival to the gym. We thank you for your understanding as we try and ensure our athletes all have their spectators support them during their time on the wall!
ISOLATION INFORMATION
Please note that athletes and coaches will be in an ISO area that is in the unit next door (Unit #2) to The Core Climbing Gym (Unit #1). Athletes and coaches will enter through the main entrance of this unit to check in, and will be there until it is their turn to climb. Athletes will be escorted out of the back of Unit #2 and brought to the competition area through the back entrance of Unit #1.
This ISO area will have a washroom and a portable climbing wall has been installed for warmup. We encourage athletes to bring warm clothing as the unit, while heated, is otherwise empty and so is quite cool.
Please see the image below for a visual representation.
Registration
This event is open to all D, C, B, A, Junior and Adult athletes with an OCF Competitive Membership who qualified for Boulder Provincials.
Registration for all qualified athletes is now open. Please click here to register.
Please note the registration deadline for all qualified athletes is Monday, March 18 @ 5pm. Following that date, quota spots will be allocated to the next athlete in the qualification list.
Qualified Athletes
The OCF will allow Foreign Nationals to compete in Boulder 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 V2
Youth C Male
Youth D Female V2
Youth D Male V2
Application Process
The OCF is opening an application process for anyone who was unable to attend both Boulder 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 15 at 5pm.
Please click here to submit your application.
Schedule
FINAL SCHEDULE
Saturday March 23, 2024
Qualification Round
Qualification Round - Youth D and Youth B
7:30am ISO opens for all athletes
8:30am ISO closes for all athletes
8:30am Gym opens for spectators
8:30am Judge meeting
8:45am Athlete Briefing
9:00am Start of Qualification Round
12:30pm End of Youth D & Youth B Qualification Round
1:00pm Gym closed for changeover
Qualification Round - Youth C and Youth A/Jr/Adult
2:00pm ISO opens for all athletes
3:00pm ISO closes for all athletes
3:00pm Gym opens for spectators
3:00pm Judge meeting
3:15pm Athlete briefing
3:30pm Start of Qualification Round
8:30pm End of Youth A/Junior/Adult Qualification Round
Sunday March 24, 2024
Finals Round
Finals Round - Youth D and Youth B
8:00am ISO opens for all athletes
9:00am ISO closes for all athletes
9:00am Gym opens for spectators
9:00am Judge meeting
9:15am Athlete briefing
9:30am Start of Finals Round
11:30pm End of Finals Round
12:00pm Gym closed for changeover
Finals Round - Youth C and Youth A/Jr/Adult
12:30pm ISO opens for all finalists
1:30pm ISO closes for all finalists
1:30pm Gym opens for spectators
1:30pm Judge meeting
1:45pm Athlete briefing
2:00pm Start of Finals Round
5:00pm End of Finals Round
Awards to follow
Format
Qualification Round
IFSC semi-final format
ISO, 5 problems per category with 5 minutes on/ 5 minutes off
The running order is based on the rankings of the qualified athletes in that category and gender
Finals Round
IFSC semi-final format
ISO, 4 problems per category with 5 minutes on/ 5 minutes off
The running order is from last to first based on results from the Qualification Rounds
Quota to Finals is scaled based on the number of athletes in the Qualification Round
Start Lists
Qualification Round
Youth D Male and Female
Youth B Male and Female
Youth C Male and Female
Youth A / Junior / Adult Male and Female (1 page)
Youth A / Junior / Adult Male and Female (2 pages)
Finals Round
Youth D Male and Female
Youth B Male and Female
Youth C Male and Female
Youth A / Junior / Adult Male and Female
Quotas to Finals:
Youth D Male = 6
Youth D Female = 7
Youth B Male = 7
Youth B Female = 7
Youth C Male = 6
Youth C Female = 7
Youth A Male = 6
Youth A Female = 6
Junior Male = 6
Junior Female = 6
Adult Male = 6
Adult Female = 4
Accommodations
We have 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 Hilton Garden Inn, 746 Old Hespeler Rd in Cambridge.. This offer expires Monday, March 18. You can also book by phone using the Group Booking for the Ontario Climbing Federation.
Booking Link: Please Click Here
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Kitchener/Cambridge
Group Name: OCF Boulder Provincials
Arrival Date: 2024-03-22
Departure Date: 2024-03-24
Rate: $159.00 CAD
Google Map Link
Volunteers
Please click here to register as a volunteer!
We are working with The Core Climbing Gym and registering volunteers for Provincials. The Core is kindly offering both lunch AND a free day pass to all volunteers.
We will need the following roles filled throughout both days of the event, given the format:
ISO Monitors for both the mornings and afternoons - this is a vital role at Provincials which requires substantial help. We will move people around so individuals are able to watch some of the climbing.
Competitions Judges: 40 for each of the morning and afternoon on Saturday, and 32 for the morning and afternoon on Sunday!
Anyone can join as a judge, and we will ensure any new judges will be paired with someone with experience, and that you will be able to watch your child climb if you are there to watch them.
The online training is FREE - please click here for more information
Other roles: volunteers to help with registration and scoring, though the roles above are critical to get volunteers to sign up.
Please click here to register as a volunteer!
Spectators
The Core and the OCF are aware that the allocation of spectator spots in the online booking system is now full, while some individuals have not yet been able to purchase a ticket.
Given the capacity limitations of the facility and the flow needed for the athletes during the competition, we are asking all spectators to arrive 10 minutes prior to your athlete climbing, and do your best to depart as soon as their climbing is complete. This is essential in order to ensure athletes are able to have family members watch them compete while keeping everyone safe in the event of an emergency.
This will also allow those who have not been able to purchase a ticket in advance online to be able to purchase a ticket upon arrival to the gym. We thank you for your understanding as we try and ensure our athletes all have their spectators support them during their time on the wall!
Saturday
Notes: Rates below are for ONE time slot - either the morning OR afternoon
Individual (1 spectator) - $7.50
Taxes included
Family - $10.00
Only includes the athletes immediate family
Taxes included
Sunday
Notes: Rates below are for FULL DAY spectator entry so that individuals can come back for the awards. We ask that spectators only stay to watch their family/friends and come back for the awards, due to limited space at the. gym.
Individual (1 spectator) - $15.00
Taxes included
Family - $15.00
Only includes the athletes immediate family
Taxes included
Spectators can purchase ahead of time to secure their spot at the link below!
https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=c5f84eac0a0b41f0bb35ff4f0226b4ec
Waivers
Everyone walking into the gym MUST have a waiver signed. This includes athletes, coaches, spectators, and volunteers. Please click here to sign the 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.