Friday, September 18th

• 5:00pm-9:00pm - Open Qualifying Round
  • 5:00pm - 5:50pm: Check-in
  • 5:50pm - 6:00pm: Rules
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm: Qualifiers

Saturday, September 19th

• 7:15am-11:00am - Citizen Wave 1 (Youth + Adult)
  • 7:15am - 7:50am: Check-in
  • 7:50am - 8:00am: Rules
  • 8:00am - 11:00am: Competition
• 10:15am-2:30pm - Citizen Wave 2 (Adult Only)
  • 10:15am - 11:15am: Check-in
  • 11:15am - 11:25am: Rules
  • 11:30am - 2:30pm: Competition
• 1:45pm-6:00pm - Citizen Wave 3 (Adult Only)
  • 1:45pm - 2:45pm: Check-in
  • 2:45pm - 2:55pm: Rules
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Competition
• 6:00pm-7:45pm - Awards and Prizes
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Vendor Village Fun + Games
  • 6:45pm - 7:15pm: Citizens' Awards Ceremony
  • 7:15pm - 7:45pm: Raffle
• 7:00pm-10:00pm: Open Final Round
  • 7:00pm - 7:45pm:  Check-in
  • 7:45pm - 8:00pm: Rules
  • 8:00pm - 10:00pm: Finals

Categories

This year, we're hosting 11 different categories. We encourage you to choose the category that best fits your ability and identity.

Male/Female Divisions

• Beginner: V0-V3
• Intermediate: V4-V6
• Advanced: V7-V8
• Open: V9+

Mixed Divisions

• Youth (2012-2017 birth year, Wave 1 only)
• Master (45+ years or older)
• Non-Binary

*We require a minimum of 6 participants to run each category

Open Category Qualifiers Format: Modified Redpoint

• Climbers will have three hours to climb the available boulders at their own pace, in any order.
• Each competitor will be allowed a maximum of ten attempts on each of the eight boulders.
  • Any contact with a climb will be counted as an attempt. This includes, but is not limited to: falling, false starts, foot slips, one hand finishes, bailing off the route, etc.
• Boulders must be begin with a controlled start in order to count toward scoring
• Competitors may receive help from others during the competition.
  • They are permitted to discuss the routes, beta, and any aspects of the climb with others.
• Scoring
  • Points can be earned by reaching the designated zones or top of a boulder, valued at 5, 10, and 25
  • Each attempt will amount to a 0.1 point reduction

Open Category Finals Format: Onsight

• Finals will be preceded by a boulder preview of two minutes per boulder.
• Finals will be “Single Boulder Rotation” format.
  • Each boulder will be tried by all competitors in reverse order of placement (6th place, then 5th, then 4th, ect.)
  • Each boulder will be tried by all competitors before moving onto the next boulder.
• Each boulder will be attempted on a four minute plus clock.
  • If a competitor is on the wall after their four minute time clock expires, they may complete that attempt.
• After completing all attempts on a boulder, competitors will return into isolation.
  • After their four minute time clock expires, they will return to isolation.

Format, rules, and scoring will be discussed in greater detail during the 15 minute rules meeting preceding your categories competition.

FAQ's

• I fit into multiple categories, which one should I choose?
  • We recommend signing up for the category that best suits your ability or identity.
  • We will monitor for athletes that sign up for the wrong category, and reserve the right to move them into the correct category.
• Can I compete in multiple Categories?
  • You can compete in both the Open and Citizen Categories, and you will need to register for both.
  • You cannot sign up for multiple citizen's categories, e.g. "Masters" and "Advanced"
• Does it matter which wave I choose?
  • Adults (2011 birth year or older) may sign up for any wave, while youth (2012-2017) are restricted to Wave 1.
  • There are no other differences between waves

Please be mindful of parking signs!

The 4 Noses Brewery and their adjoining businesses will tow your vehicle; however, the G1 lot and street parking are free. There will be overflow parking in the business lots on the south side of G1. G1 Climbing + Fitness is not responsible if your vehicle gets towed.

Competitor Perks
Every competitor competing in the Citizen's Category of Moon Rock will recieve all day entry to the competition, entry into the Open Category Finals round spectation, one raffle ticket, one free beer (21+), and a chance to win prize bundles from our sponsors!