JCCA 2021 Fall Season Opener at Summit Plano

525 Talbert Drive,Plano TX 75093

02 October, 2021

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Welcome to the 2021 JCCA Rope & Speed Season Opener! This event will be hosted by Summit Climbing Yoga, Fitness in Plano, TX. Welcome to the 2021 JCCA Sport & Speed Season Opener! This event will be hosted by Summit Climbing Yoga, Fitness in Plano, TX. All abilities welcome, 18 and under. No USA Climbing members are allowed. If you are unfamiliar with what rope/speed climbing or have other questions please reference our season guide or talk to your athletes coach.  Competiton InformationCompetitor tickets are $50, this includes a t-shirt and raffle ticket! Spectating is free, however, all spectators MUST have a Summit waiver filled out which can be filled out here. Registration will close on 9/29 at midnight. (Summit COVID Policy: Face masks are required within all Summit locations. This will apply to all competitors and spectators in the gym.) Competition FormatThis is a modified redpoint zone format competition. Each age category/gender will have their own 5 routes, with each route having marked zone holds as the climber goes up the route. They gain points by making it to each zone as well as to the top. Climbers will have 5 attempts at each climb. If they fall, they must come down, each attempt starts from the ground. - Climbers will have 2 hours to climb the routes in their category and should arrive at check-in time to allow for warming up. - Speed climbing will be going on throughout the duration of the modified redpoint and will be done on a non-IFSC route. Climbers have 6 attempts at speed climbing and their best time will be recorded. Categories Competitors will be broken up by age and by birth year for placement, and will compete in sessions divided by gender. The age category breakdown is as follows by birth year: - Born in 2013 or later (youngest) - Born in 2011-2012 - Born in 2008-2010 - Born in 2005-2007 - Born in 2003-2004 (oldest) Schedule There are two available sessions for any climber of any age or gender to attend, however spots are limited for each so register early to reserve your spot in a specific session! Session 1Check-in Opens: 7:15am Rules Meeting: 7:45 am Climbing Begins: 8:00am Climbing Ends: 10:00am Raffle to follow! Session 2Check-in Opens: 10:15 Rules Meeting: 10:45 am Climbing Begins: 11:00am Climbing Ends: 1:00pm Raffle to follow! *Scores will be posted by the end of day Saturday as well as will be sent out in the Youth Programs Newsletter, there will not be an in-person awards ceremony. Volunteer!These events are not possible without the help of volunteers. If you are willing and able to donate your time to help at the competition please follow this link! Other Competitions of the Season Dallas Qualifier - October 23rd Grapevine Qualifier- November 13th JCCA Championship Plano - December 4th Summit Climbing Gym is the Dallas/Fort Worth area’s premiere indoor climbing and fitness center. Our state-of-the-art facility offers both lead and top rope climbing, bouldering, yoga, and a comprehensive fitness area. We offer programs for all ages and skill levels in a safe, professional, and fun environment. Come and experience our brand of adventure filled fitness!