How Zone Day Works
1. Sign-In & Induction.
The day kicks off between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM with school sign-ins. Before any climbing begins, all participants receive a full facility induction and a judges’ briefing at 9:40 AM to ensure everyone understands the safety rules and competition flow.
2. Boulder Bash.
The main event, known as the “Boulder Bash,” runs for a high-energy two-hour window starting at 10:00 AM. During this time, students are free to explore the gym and attempt various boulder problems at their own pace.
3. Scoring & Judges.
Judges are stationed at every Boulder Station throughout the gym. When a student is ready to attempt a route, they hand their scorecard to the judge, who officially marks down every successful climb.
4. Mastering the “Top”.
To successfully “top” a climb and earn points, a student must demonstrate a “match finish” by holding the final hold with both hands under control for at least two seconds. On the café boulder, students can also “top out” by climbing over the wall.
5. Strategic Climbing.
Strategy is key, as only a student’s six highest-scoring climbs count toward their final total. Climbers must follow a single colour of holds from start to finish; using a hold of a different colour results in a disqualification for that specific attempt.
6. Prize Giving.
After the climbing ends at 12:00 PM, we hold a session for spot prizes and fun challenges while scores are tallied. The day concludes with a prize giving at 12:45 PM, where we award individual medals and the prestigious School Cup to the overall winning team.
Competition Guide
