The bouldering competition will take the form of a Scramble and will bring together climbers of all levels in 2 categories:
On an 80-foot portable wall, our team will set 30 qualifying boulder problems so you can give it a try and maybe even qualify for the finals.
The 12 finalists (6 women and 6 men) in the OPEN category with the best results during the qualifiers will face off in an ultimate "rush" format battle on Saturday evening, September 14.
The finals will proceed as follows: divided into 2 waves of 3 climbers, without isolation, the finalists will have to complete as many problems as possible to get on the podium and try to win the title of Jackalope 2024 champion and a share of the $10,000 prize.
Designed for Jackalope, this format guarantees a final like a show, where every attempt is crucial, and the intensity is pushed to the max. Last summer was crazy, and this final gathered the largest crowd ever seen in Canada for a climbing competition. So, save the date - cause, it's free for the public.
Want to try a new competition format?
Let’s do it! This year, we’re offering a variation of speed climbing: Speed Bouldering - It’s speed climbing but on a bouldering wall. As with the routes, the problems will be side by side and identical. The objective is simple: the first one to top the problem wins the duel.
The "matches" take place live with a lot of intensity! Like the scramble, speed climbing is open to everyone (the problems will be of moderate difficulty: blue tape / V4). The rules are simple:
1/ the tournament: you will first be randomly drawn into one of the 4 qualifying groups (16 spots for women / 24 spots for men)
2/ the qualifications: you will need to compete against all members of your group at least once. Then, the top 2 from each group will advance to the finals.
3/ the finals: the finalists will face off in a 1-to-1 format - the winner will move on to the next duel - until we have a champion!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13:
6:00pm - 8:30pm : qualifications - all categories (60 participants) > heat #1
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14:
12:00pm - 2:30pm : qualifications - all categories (60 participants) > heat #2
2:30pm - 5:00pm : qualifications - all categories (60 participants) > vague #3
20h00 - 21h30 : finales - OPEN
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15:
12:00pm - 1:00pm : speed bouledering - women qualifs
2:00pm - 3:00pm : speed bouledering - men qualifs
4:00pm - 4:45pm : speed bouledering - finals
*please note : this schedule may be subject to change depending on the weather
**during September an e-mail with detailed information will be sent to you
BOULDERING COMP I 55$ : REGISTER
SPEED BOULDERING I 15$ : REGISTER
Don't forget, the ultimate goal of the competitions is to inspire challenge and provide fun for the local climbing community, so have fun!
*all climbers wishing to take part in the competitions are welcome to register in the category that correspond to their level of climbing / competitors can only register for 1 qualifying heat (number of places limited) / we reserve the right to change a competitor's category if it tourn or that their level is not suitable.
Join our team of volunteers and experience Jackalope from the inside. Whether it's greeting participants, acting as coordinator or judging.
In exchange for your help, an Arc'Tryx cap, climbing passes for Allez UP and snacks / softs during your workday.
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