2nd & 3rd August
Registration opens on the 20th June 12 pm
What is Youth Plywood Masters?
Youth Plywood Masters was conceived to create an opportunity for those not old enough to compete in the Plywood Masters, but still want to experience the unique fun and friendly atmosphere where the top youth climbers battle it out for the title of Youth Plywood Master.
We aim to create an enjoyable, challenging and motivating experience for those new to formal competitions and those with years of experience.
What to expect?
- Open to U13, U15, U17 & U19 (table below).
- Separate girls and boys categories.
- Scramble qualification across 10 blocs (specific blocs for each category).
- IFSC style final for each category with up to 10 athletes (minimum 4, see table below for breakdown).
- High-quality branded t-shirts for competitors.
- Problems set by Dave Barrans, Alex Fry, Alice Thompson & Nathan Phillips.
- Regular Plywood Masters host George Lonsdale will be hosting the event and providing commentary for finals.
Age Categories
| U13 | |
| 2014 | 2013 |
| U15 | |
| 2012 | 2011 |
| U17 | |
| 2010 | 2009 |
| U19 | |
| 2008 | 2007 |
Number of final athletes
| No of athletes in category | No of athletes in final |
| 0-10 | 4 |
| 11-20 | 6 |
| 21-29 | 8 |
| 30+ | 10 |
Provisional Time & Dates
Please note timings are subject to change.
Saturday 2nd August (U13 + U17)
08:00: Open
U13 schedule
08:00 – 08:30: Registration
09:30 – 12:00: Qualification round
13:00: Qualification results
13:45: Isolation opens
14:15: Isolation closes, athlete briefing
15:00: Finals – athlete presentation
15:10: Finals – climbing starts
16:15: Finals – podium presentation
U17 schedule
11:00 – 11:30: Registration
12:30 – 15:00: Qualification round
16:00: Qualification results
16:00: Isolation opens
16:30: Isolation closes, athlete briefing
17:30: Finals – athlete presentation
17:40: Finals – climbing starts
18:45: Finals – podium presentation
Sunday 3rd August (U15 + U19)
08:00: Open
U15 schedule
08:00 – 08:30: Registration
09:30 – 12:00: Qualification round
13:00: Qualification results
13:45: Isolation opens
14:15: Isolation closes, athlete briefing
15:00: Finals – athlete presentation
15:10: Finals – climbing starts
16:15: Finals – podium presentation
U19 schedule
11:00 – 11:30: Registration
12:30 – 15:00: Qualification round
16:00: Qualification results
16:00: Isolation opens
16:30: Isolation closes, athlete briefing
17:30: Finals – athlete presentation
17:40: Finals – climbing starts
18:45: Finals – podium presentation
Rules
All rounds
- Each problem has a four point starting position. Starting and finishing holds will be clearly marked with the same coloured tape.
- Each problem will have a zone hold which will be clearly marked.
- Brushes may be used by competitors to clean holds that can be reached from the ground. Brush sticks are available.
- A technical incident is defined as; a broken or loose hold, or any other occurrence that results in a disadvantage or unfair advantage to a competitor, which is not the result of an action on the part of the competitor. The problem must be repaired and the competitor allowed another attempt on the problem.
Qualifying Round
- Each category will be assigned 10 blocs.
- There is no isolation for this round. Competitors may watch and communicate with others.
- Blocs will be judged, competitors give judges their score card before an attempt.
- Competitors are allowed 5 attempts on each problem.
- After the qualifying round the competitors shall be ranked in order of the total number of tops, zones, attempts to top then attempts to zone.
- The top 6 – 10 from each category will progress to the finals.
Final Round
The final will be the same format as a final in a European Youth bouldering competition with the rules set out on the IFSC website.
Spectator / Parental Info
- 1 adult can accompany each competitor during qualification rounds. (An additional parent can attend if volunteering to judge.)
- Only athletes and judges allowed on mats during all rounds.
- Additional spectators are welcome to come and watch finals.
- Parents or guardians of Youth D athlete’s must remain on the premises.
- If any parent or guardian would like to volunteer to join our judging team please contact: info@boulderuk.co.uk for more info.
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