Climbing: Championships 2023-24 (Part of BUCS Nationals)

DATES

Saturday 24^th February 2024

VENUE

The Climbing Works  

Unit B2, Centenary Works,

150 Little London Road,

Sheffield,

S8 0UJ

REGISTRATION

Participants should register prior to their allocated session, which can be found in the accepted entries tab above. Participants should not arrive at the venue earlier than their registration time/route judging session, to avoid overcrowding. Registration times for each session will be as follows:

Session 1 Registration: 08:00am-08:30am

Session 2 Registration: 11:35am-12:05pm

Session 3 Registration: 15:05pm-15:35pm

TIMETABLE

8:00-8:30 Registration 1

8:30-8:40 Briefing

8:40-11:25 Climb 1

11:35-12:05 Registration 2

12:05- 12:15 Briefing

12:15-15:00 Climb 2

15:05-15:35 Registration 3

15:35- 15:45 Briefing 

15:45- 18:30 Climb 3

18:30-20:00 Score count, Setting for final and isolation

20:00-21:30 Finals

PROGRESSION TO FINALS

Progression to the finals in the evening will be calculated using scores from your climbing session. The top 4 male and female climbers progress to the final. Competitors are welcome to stay and spectate – There will be an area set aside to accommodate this.

For the finals, we have a two judges outside of an institution to remove any bias and this will allow for a seamless yet gripping final!

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will take place immediately after the final climb-offs, at around 21:30. Presentations will be made for the Male & Female Winners, and the Male & Female Team Overall Team Winners.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

You can find the rules and regulations for BUCS Climbing events here.

WITHDRAWALS

Withdrawals can be made through an institution administrator, via email, to Jodie Lawrence.

Withdrawals made after the Institution Administrator deadline (2 February 2023 at 23:59pm) but at least 7 days prior to the event will still be charged the entry fee, but will not incur any further fines.

Withdrawals made less than 7 days prior to the event will still be charged their entry fee and will also be charged a £25 withdrawal fee, due to the proximity to the event.

Any no shows for route judges will incur a £15 fee per institution.

PARKING

The Climbing Works is situated in Centenary Works, which has its own free car park. Spaces are on a first come first serve basis, although there is also free roadside parking available outside of Centenary Works, should the car park be full but please be mindful and considerate of residents, please avoid Athol Road but Smithy Wood Road and Woodseats Road are ideal. There will also be parking available at Robert Sorby Tools over the road to the climbing works. Please ensure you park considerately and only in marked bays if in the car park.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event.

BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue.

BUCS POINTS

BUCS Points will be awarded to the top 4 competitors in the Men’s and Women’s Individual competition.

Team Points will also be awarded to the top 8 teams from both the Men’s and Women’s competition. This is awarded by taking the top 3 scores of entrants from each institution to form an extracted leader board.

A full breakdown of points can be found in Appendix 1  

SUSTAINABILITY

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact:

• All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport
• We have used local suppliers where possible
• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas:

• Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste
• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport
• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information

CLOTHING

It is requested that any vests/university branded clothing is worn, particularly for the finals should you qualify for this. Please, if possible, bring any university kit to wear and represent your institution!

PARTNERS

BUCS are delighted to announce three supporting partners for Nationals 2024; 

• New Balance – shop the look and grab your Nationals merchandise online here or at the event 
• AmeriCamp – offering the opportunity to coach your sport at summer camp in the USA for $2000 
• Milk Every Moment – campaign showcasing the nutritional value of milk for sport students 

As BUCS’ kit provider, New Balance are giving you as BUCS athletes the chance to access a range of bespoke and personalised Nationals 2024 kit. To purchase this new range, please head to the online shop here or to the merchandise stands based at EIS, Ponds Forge and the Canon Medical Arena during the event.  

AmeriCamp are offering BUCS athletes the summer of a lifetime, providing you with the opportunity to earn a minimum of $2000 working at a summer camp in the USA, using the skills and experiences gained from your sporting background. For the exclusive offer of £50 off your program fees, use the code BUCS50 when securing your place, as well as a placement guarantee as a BUCS athlete. To find out more, please head to the AmeriCamp stands at EIS and Ponds Forge, or head to americamp.co.uk/bucs. 

Milk Every Moment is a new campaign showcasing milk, the timeless classic in your fridge, it is more than just a beverage, it's a nutritional powerhouse. Loaded with essential nutrients, it's a top-notch source of high-quality protein, all you need to build and repair muscles after a workout. Whether you're gearing up for BUCS Nationals or looking to recover post event, that a look at the website for more information and useful recipes. 

All partners are excited to be here supporting you as you take on a thrilling weekend of sport and competition. You can find them located across EIS, the Canon Medical Arena and Ponds Forge, where they'll be offering the opportunity to win some exclusive giveaways and to find out more about what they have to offer.  

This event will be used as qualification for the FISU World University Sport Climbing Championships 2024 in Koper, Slovenia with competition dates of the 9 September 2024 to 12 September 2024.

All athletes who wish to be considered for selection must submit an online registration on the BUCS website by 11.59pm on Tuesday 22 February with nominations open from Monday 12 February.

Any athlete who fails to complete the online registration and submit the supporting document (IANA & CAE form) by the deadline may not be considered for selection. Please note that this process will necessitate your university confirming your eligibility in writing on a template form, and this being received by BUCS by the stated deadline. 

Selections are scheduled to take place w/c 11 March 2024  with selected athletes notified by email w/c 25 March 2024.

QUESTIONS

All questions should be communicated by an institution’s athletic union or students’ union staff member to: Jodie Lawrence, BUCS event lead.