Climbers compete, legends emerge — the KAILAS Bouldering Competition is about to begin
Competition Theme.KAILAS Bouldering Competition
II. Organizer:
KAILAS Outdoor Brand
Co-organizer:
Guangzhou Langtu Sports Planning Co., Ltd.
Supporting Organizations:
China Mountaineering Association Guangzhou Extreme & Mountaineering Sports Association
Sponsors:
KAILAS VAUDE MEINDE ENTRE PRISES
III. Competition Dates:
June 6 – June 7, 2015
IV. Competition Venue:
Nan Fung International Convention & Exhibition Center, No. 630, Xingang East Road, Guangzhou
V. Target Participants:
Amateur rock climbers, competitive climbers, international climbers
VI. Competition Content
1. The competition follows the rules of professional bouldering competitions, with preliminary and final rounds:
a. Preliminary round: 4 bouldering problems per category
b. Final round: 4 bouldering problems per category
Each bouldering problem in the preliminary round has a 4-minute climbing time, while the final round uses a 4-minute + 1-minute format.
The top 6 from each group will advance to the finals.
A separate Dyno competition will be held (format TBD) with on-site registration.
2. The competition features four categories, with an expected total of 100 participants.
Professional category: Climbing level V6–V10 (open to climbers of any gender).
Open category – Men: Climbing level V3–V6 (open only to male climbers).
Open category – Women: Climbing level V2–V6 (open only to female climbers).
Dyno competition: Limited to professional category participants only.
3. Competition Schedule
June 6 – Preliminary Round
11:30–11:50 Athlete check-in (Open category, Men)
11:50–12:20 Entry into isolation area (Open category, Men)
12:30–14:00 Open category, Men’s preliminary round
14:00–14:20 Athlete check-in (Women’s and Professional categories)
14:20–14:40 Entry into isolation area (Open category, Women)
14:40–15:40 Open category, Women’s preliminary round
15:40–16:00 Entry into isolation area (Professional category)
16:00–17:30 Professional category preliminary round
June 7 – Finals
09:20–09:30 Entry into isolation area (Open category, Men)
10:00–11:00 Open category, Men’s finals
10:50–11:00 Entry into isolation area (Open category, Women)
11:30–12:30 Open category, Women’s finals
14:00–14:10 Entry into isolation area (Professional category)
14:40–16:00 Professional category finals
16:00–17:20 Speed bouldering competition
17:00–17:30 Awards ceremony (Open and Professional categories)
(On-site lucky draw: Prizes and giveaways for audience and participants.)
Competition Awards:
Top 5 in the Professional category will receive prizes:
First place: 3,000 RMB prize + outdoor gear worth 2,000 RMB + trophy + 2015 Yangshuo Climbing Festival ticket
Second Place: Prize of 2,000 RMB + outdoor gear worth 1,800 RMB + medal + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Third Place: Prize of 1,000 RMB + outdoor gear worth 1,500 RMB + medal + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Fourth Place: Prize of 800 RMB + outdoor gear worth 1,200 RMB + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Fifth Place: Prize of 500 RMB + outdoor gear worth 1,000 RMB + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Top five winners in the Open Category Men’s Group + Women’s Group:
First Place: Outdoor gear worth 1,500 RMB + trophy + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Second Place: Outdoor gear worth 1,200 RMB + medal + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Third Place: Outdoor gear worth 1,000 RMB + medal + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Fourth Place: Outdoor gear worth 800 RMB + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Fifth Place: Outdoor gear worth 700 RMB + 2015 Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival entry ticket
Dyno Competition: Top five winners will be awarded and receive KAILAS outdoor gear
First Place: KAILAS outdoor gear worth 1,200 RMB
Second Place: KAILAS outdoor gear worth 1,000 RMB
Third Place: KAILAS outdoor gear worth 900 RMB
Fourth Place: KAILAS outdoor gear worth 800 RMB
Fifth Place: KAILAS outdoor gear worth 700 RMB
Registration Method:
Register at rock climbing gyms nationwide, at KAILAS retail stores, or online.
Registration Email: market@kailas.com.cn
Successful Registration Benefits:
Professional insurance, competition apparel, lunch during the event, venue beverages and snacks, plus two spectator tickets