Here is the provisional timetable for National Cup Round 1 Hamilton this weekend.

Please keep an eye on this page as the times may be tweaked.

Click here to view start lists

Saturday: Lead Qualification and Finals

7.45 am. Facility opens for warm up

8.15 am. Briefing and Demonstration – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/Masters

8.30 am. Qualifying Round 1 Starts – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

10.00 am. Qualifying Round 1 Ends– Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

10.00 am. Qualifying Round 2 Starts – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

11.30 am. Qualifying Round 2 Ends – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

11.30 am. Briefing and Demonstration – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

11.45 am. Qualifying Round 1 Starts – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

1.00 pm. Qualifying Round 1 Ends – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

1.00 pm. Qualifying Round 2 Starts – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

2.15 pm. Qualifying Round 2 Ends – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

2.15 pm. Isolation Opens – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

2.30 pm. Isolation Closes – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

2.45 pm. Viewing

3.00 pm. Finals Starts – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

4.15 pm. Finals Ends – Youth D/Youth C/ Youth B/ Masters

4.15 pm. Isolation Opens – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

4.30 pm. Isolation Closes – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

4.45 pm. Viewing

5.00 pm. Finals Starts – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

6.15 Finals Ends – Youth A/Juniors/ Opens

6.45 pm. Prize Giving

Sunday: Bouldering Qualifications and Finals

 

7.15 am. Facility opens for warm up

7.45 am. Briefing and Demonstration

8.00 am. Qualification Starts 8 problems: All Female Categories and Masters

 

9.45 am. Qualification Ends

9.45 am. Briefing and Demonstration

10.15 am. Qualification Starts 8 problems: Male: Youth B/Youth A/Opens

 

12.15 pm. Qualification Ends

12.00 pm. Isolation Opens:  Female: All Categories and all Masters

12.15 pm. Isolation Closes:

1.15 pm. Finals Start: Female: All Categories and all Masters

2.45 pm. Finals End

2.30 pm. Isolation Opens:  All Male Categories

2.45 pm. Isolation Closes:

3.15 pm. Finals Start: All Male Categories

4.45 pm. Finals End

5.00 Prize Giving

For 2017 National competitions the ‘Free entry to the next competition’ Prize – which was formerly only awarded to Opens Category climbers will now be awarded to the winners of all categories.

For Youth B and older the prize will be awarded to the highest placed combined Lead and Bouldering climber.

For Youth C and D be awarded to the winner of Rop Rope/Lead.

In the event of a tied score for combined the prize will be split with each climber eligible for free entry in their winning discipline.

The prize only applies to each subsequent comp – eg. if you win in Hamilton you get free entry to Rotorua only.

The prize rolls over to the first comp of 2018.

Climb hard everyone!

 

Many thanks to Pelorus Trust who have given us a grant to cover medals expenses for this year’s Nationals.  Cheers!

Big welcome to Outfitters/Rab who are confirmed as Platinum Sponsor for the 2017 National Competition Series.  Cheers!

Delighted to welcome on board The North Face as confirmed Gold Sponsor for this year’s Nationals.  Cheers!

Just over a month to go to the first National Cup Lead and Bouldering event for 2017 to be held at Hamilton Extreme Edge.

Registrations are now open for this event via the National Competitions tab.

It’s going to be an exciting year of climbing competitions ahead of us so train hard and looking forward to seeing you all in action on the walls.

Happy climbing!

 

Keen for one more comp before the end of the year?

Registration has opened for the Wellington regional climbing competition to be held on Sunday 4th December at Hangdog in Lower Hutt.
Go online to register at: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/wellington-regional-climbing-competition-2016/wellington


Early bird entry is only $20 if you register before 1 December – after that it’s the standard rate of $30.

There are five categories: 
- ‘Beginner’ – max age 14, no minimum age, male and female categories, top rope only. 
- ‘Youth Intermediate’ – max age 18, male and female, top rope only, grade 21 and below. 
- ‘Youth Advanced’ – max age 18, male and female, lead climbers only, grade 20 and above. 
- ‘Open’ – 16 and over, male and female, lead climbers only, grade 22 and above. 
- ‘Masters’ – 35 and over, top rope only.
There will be spot prizes, food stall, and great climbing on the day.

Climbing New Zealand is seeking applications from people interested in the position of NZ Youth Team (NZYT) Assistant Coach for the 2017 NZYT who will compete at IFSC Youth World Championships in Innsbruck (Aug 30 – Sept 10) and at the Oceania Championships in Noumea later in October (date TBC).

Please note there is no remuneration attached to this position, however travel and accommodation expenses associated with training camps will be paid by CNZ and those associated with competitions will be covered by the team.

The parents or guardians or any person who has a direct family relationship with any qualified athlete shall not be eligible for this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The NZYT Assistant Coach will provide support and assistance predominately to the NZYT Head Coach and also support and assist the NZYT Manager as required.

The Assistant Coach should:

• Be available to travel with the team officials and athletes during the specified time outlined by CNZ and other team officials
• Be familiar with the IFSC code, rules and regulations for competitions
• Provide coaching assistance to the head coach as required
• Help monitor progress of the athletes leading up to competitions when possible
• Attend all CNZ National competitions and training sessions when possible
• Ensure nutritional guidelines and fitness for the athletes are maintained
• Represent New Zealand and CNZ in a positive and professional manner

Ideally the NZYT Assistant Coach is someone who:

• Can communicate effectively
• Is positive and enthusiastic
• Is well organised
• Has previous youth coaching experience

Please include in your application a description of your coaching experience and philosophy, and a brief account of your strengths and weaknesses.

Please email your letter of application to  or post to President CNZ, 73 Holloway Rd, Wellington.

Application closing date: November 20^th 2016

If you have any further questions please contact David Sanders 027 373 7336 or Peter Lofthouse

Now that the CNZ calendar is over for the year – big shout out again to all our sponsors and particularly Black Diamond – our main sponsor for the National Cup 2016. Cheers! For 2017 sponsorship opportunities please email . Happy climbing!