10/14/23 Whetstone Boulder QE Info Sheet


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3	Saturday, October 14, 2023
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5		R42 WHETSTONE CLIMBING
6		YOUTH BOULDER QUALIFICATION EVENT
7		SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
9		COMPETITION INFORMATION
10		Competition specific information is listed in the host facility local time zone. Registration open/close information is listed in Mountain Time (MT).
12		HOST FACILITY	Whetstone Climbing		Facility Waiver *
13			220 Smokey St, Fort Collins, CO		[Google Map]
14			(970) 795-8356		info@whetstoneclimbing.com
15			* Waivers required for all competitors, coaches, volunteers and spectators. Please fill out waiver before arrival to ensure a smooth check-in process.
16		SCHEDULE & RESULTS	Detailed Competition Schedule		Results
17			Regional Ranking		How to Read Boulder Scores
18			The schedule is subject to change based on registration numbers and is considered final by the Sunday prior to the competition. If changes to the schedule are necessary after this point due to unforeseen circumstances, notification will be sent out to competitors who are registered for the event.
21		REGISTRATION	Event Registration Page		Event Entry List
22			Registration Opens: Saturday, September 16 at 6:00pm (MT)
23			Registration Closes: Wednesday, October 11 at 12:00 pm (MT)
24			Registration Fee: $65		Registration Cap: 350 total ; 40/Category
25			QE Registration Information & Instructions
26			Contact events@usaclimbing.org with any registration issues.
27			Please submit your refund requests to refund@usaclimbing.org (include event name and competitor name) prior to the registration deadline. Refunds requested after the deadline will NOT be granted. (USA Climbing Refund Policy)
28		VOLUNTEERS	Volunteer Sign-Up Page
29			Refer to Detailed Competition Schedule for competition day meeting information.
30			Judges will need to use a personal, fully-charged internet-connected device for scoring unless directed otherwise.
31			Volunteers will recieve 2 free spectator passes (good all day), 2 free day passes to Whetstone, and Breakfast/Lunch.
36			VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
37			USA Climbing Volunteer Guide		USA Climbing Rulebook
38			USAC Judge Summary Guidance		USA Climbing Judging Videos
42		COMPETITION OVERVIEW	Format: Modified Redpoint		Number of Boulders per Category: 8
43			Number of Sessions: 2		Maximum Attempts per Boulder: 10
44			Routesetting will start on:	Monday, October 9, 2023
45			Per Rulebook Section 3.13.4 access to the gym is restricted prior to the competition. Competitors should be familiar with the rule, in particular: 1) Competitors may not touch / contact any climbing surface or hold designated for competition use 2) Competitors may not be in the gym during routesetting and forerunning 3) Competitors should try to avoid viewing the routes in person during the routesetting period
46			Per Jury President discretion, photos of the boulders may be provided prior to the competition. If so, a link will be provided no later than 11:59pm MT, the night before the event.
47			COMPETITION BOULDER PHOTOS
48			Link to Competition Boulder Photos
52		COMPETITORS	Competitors must check in within 90 minutes of the start of the competition or risk being marked as DNS (Rulebook Section 8.11.1)
56			Competitors from later sessions may enter the gym prior to their sessions, but will NOT check-in until the time designated on the schedule.
59			For any competitor or coach requesting an accommodation (e.g., color-blindness, Type-1 Diabetes, serious allergies, neurodivergence, physical disorders or disabilities that require a Competitor Aide, etc.), it is the responsibility of the requesting individual to make the request 30 days prior to the event by following the process in the USA Climbing Accommodations Policy; questions can be directed to accommodation@usaclimbing.org
60		COACHES	Link to Certified Coaches List
61		COACHES	Only USA Climbing-certified Level 1 or Level 2 Coaches may access Coaches-only areas at the competition or file an appeal on behalf of a competitor. (USA Climbing Membership Policy)
64		ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	SPECTATORS
65		ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	All non-competitor individuals 16 or older will need to purchase a $15 Spectator Pass. Volunteers will recieve 2 free Spectator Passes.
79		HEALTH/SAFETY	USA Climbing SafeSport Page		USA Climbing COVID Resources
81		CONTACT	General event questions:	region42@usaclimbing.org
82			Registration issues: events@usaclimbing.org
83			Cancellation and refund requests: refund@usaclimbing.org
84			Accommodation requests: accommodation@usaclimbing.org
85		RESOURCES	USA Climbing Rulebook and Policies		USA Climbing Volunteer Guide
86			Competitor & Parent Youth Series Guide		USAC Judge Summary Guidance
87			QE Registration Information & Instructions		USA Climbing Judging Videos
88			Region 42 Webpage		How to Read Boulder Scores
89			Region 42 Facebook Group		Guide to Appeals
91		COMPETITION OFFICIALS
92		Jury President	Mike Sprague
93		USAC Judge
94		Chief Routesetter	Matt Birch
95		Host Representative	Darrell Gschwendtner; Goldie Szto
96		Event Organizer	Mike Sprague
98		Volunteer Coordinator	Kirsten Meymaris
99		Head Scorekeeper	Kristi Pikiewicz
100		Regional Coordinator(s)	Jess Sato, Mike Sprague, Kristi Pikiewicz, Kirsten Meymaris
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5	R42 WHETSTONE CLIMBING
6	YOUTH BOULDER QUALIFICATION EVENT
7	220 SMOKEY ST, FORT COLLINS, CO
8	SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
9	COMPETITION SCHEDULE
10	All times are listed in Mountain Time Zone (MT)
12	SESSION 1 CATEGORIES: MYD, FYC, MYB, FYA, MJr
13	7:30 AM	Volunteer Check-In
14	7:30 AM	Session 1 Competitor Check-In Opens
15	8:00 AM	Judges Meeting
16	8:50 AM	Competitor Technical Meeting
17	9:00 AM	Climbing Starts
18	Noon	Climbing Ends
19	SESSION 2 CATEGORIES: FYD, MYC, FYB, MYA, FJr
20	Noon	Volunteer Check-In
21	Noon	Session 2 Competitor Check-In Opens
22	12:30 PM	Judges Meeting
23	1:20 PM	Competitor Technical Meeting
24	1:30 PM	Climbing Starts
25	4:30 PM	Climbing Ends
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