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Rough Guide to ROCKIT BRYCS Rules
The following is a summary of the BRYCS 2000 regulations. It is intended to help people gain a quick appreciation of the structure and rules of the series and should not be regarded as a replacement for a full understanding of the official regulations.
the series
- 8 regional series take place simultaneously
- climbers may enter one series only
- entrants must enter the series in or nearest to the region in which they live
- the top 3 climbers in each category qualify for the single national final event
the climbers
- each sex has categories for ages 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15
- Competitors must be not less than 7 and not more than 15 on the day of the first event
- all entrants must have some climbing experience
- all entrants must come equipped with their own climbing harness, shoes, etc.
the competitions
- each event comprises 3 routes and 5 boulder problems for each category
- there is to be no isolation - all routes and boulder problems will usually be demonstrated
- age 13-15 categories will lead, other categories will top-rope
- climbers will have one attempt only at each route
- climbers will have three attempts at each boulder problem within a time limit
- an attempt ends if a climber steps back down to the ground
- scores for all climbs are totalled to give overall scores for the competition
- local changes to the format and rules may apply in some regions
safety
- parents should be reminded that wearing helmets in competitions can prevent head injuries that might result from a fall. Inexperienced climbers should normally wear helmets.
risk and responsibility
- parents and young participants should be aware that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Parents and participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. The BMC publishes a wide range of publicity and good practice advice and provides training opportunities for its members.
technical bits
- judging will be broadly along similar lines to the Troll BICC events the climbing order for the first climb is random
- for subsequent climbs the order is rotated so the same climbers don't go first again all holds will be marked with tags or tape to help the colour-blind!
- the highest (or furthest) hold used, held or touched will determine route points gained problems and top-ropes are not finished until the last hold is held with both hands
- in case of a tie the number of route-wins will count
prizes
- there will be trophies or awards for the overall winners in each category in each region there may be additional prizes
the final
- the final will be held on 6 May at the Welsh International Climbing Centre
- the final will be run along similar lines to each of the regional rounds
BYRCS pages
Young Mountaineers
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