Open
* For competitors who are 16 yrs and over as of Dec 31, 2008
* Points are tracked
* Mostly bouldering
* Eligible for National Open Bouldering Team.
Competitive (Youth)
* For competitors up to 19 yrs as of Dec 31, 2008
* National Team Points are tracked
* Top roped for U14 and Lead for 14-19yrs.
* Eligible to apply for National Youth Difficulty Team.
Recreational Tier 1 (Youth)
* For competitors up to 19 yrs as of Dec 31, 2008
* National Team Points are not tracked
* Top roped for U14 and Lead for 14-19yrs.
* Can compete on the same routes as competitive (Youth) Category.
* Not eligible for National Youth Difficulty Team.
Recreational Tier 2 (Youth)
* For beginner or first time competitors up to 19 yrs as of Dec 31, 2008
* National Team Points are not tracked.
* Top roped climbing only.
* Not eligible for National Youth Difficulty Team.
NOTE: These descriptions are general. For more detailed information
please visit the Membership area on this website.
Competitions you register for through this site will be automatically be
notified of your t-shirt size if you qualify for a t-shirt. Be sure to keep this
up to date as the short order for you will be based on this data. Note, all
sizes may not be available with every comp due to suppliers. You will be alerted
at time of competition registration.
You must complete all of the parent/Guardian information in order to have your account/registration activated.
Your parent or guardian will receive an email with a link to activate your account. They will also be copied
by email on all competition registrations.
Important!
You must complete all of the parent/Guardian information in order to have your
account/registration activated. Your parent or guardian will receive an email
with a link to activate your account. They will also be copied by email on all
competition registrations.
Competition Climbing Canada/Competition d'escalade Canada (CEC) is the governing body for competition climbing in Canada
and is a section of the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC). The CEC is supported by the ACC and is run by volunteers
(climbers, coaches, gym owners, parents) from across the country. The CEC is comprised of an Adult and Youth Divisions.
The CEC is the only sanctioning body for competition climbing in Canada recognized by the IFSC.
Membership in the CEC is required when representing Canada at International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) sanctioned competitions.
The CEC encourages and sanctions competitions across Canada.
The CEC provides competition information and application packages to individuals or organizations who would like to hold a
sanctioned competition. It reviews these applications and provides sanctioning for competition at the local, regional and national levels.
The CEC ensures that these sanctioned events are run safely, fairly, equitably, consistently and according to the CEC Rules and Regulations.
Please visit the �Selection Criteria� page for information on how selection to a National Team is determined.
This competition year, volunteers on the CEC Committee are preparing statutes and bylaws.
These will cover such items as elections of directors and the management and direction of the CEC committee and the CEC in general.
The CEC is growing fast and can no longer depend on the current slate of a few dedicated volunteers who contribute literally thousands
of hours of their personal time to make help make this sport better. It is time for our organization to take on a more structured existence
with an executive board and a strong hierarchy of working committees. We hope to have statutes and bylaws ready for review in the spring
of 2009 with elections following shortly thereafter.
It is an exciting time for competition climbing in Canada. Please do consider how you can contribute and put up your hand. As always, your overworked committee will welcome you with open arms.
Thank you for your continued support and keep on Climbing!
Sincerely,
Your CEC Committee
HOW TO JOIN
How To Join - Youth Membership
Registrants must register on line through the CEC website AND mail in their 2 part application:
1) the completed ACC Waiver (See Below); and 2) the Registration Fee.
The mail in registration application must be postmarked within 2 weeks of registering on line or the online registration will be
terminated and any points accumulated will be cancelled. It is suggested that you mail in your information immediately following
registering online.
Mailing instructions Youth Membership:
Mail the: 1) the completed ACC Waiver (See Below); and 2) the Registration Fee to the following address:
CEC c/o Alpine Club of Canada
PO Box 8040 Stn Main,
Canmore, AB, Canada
T1W 2T8
Waiver instructions Youth Membership:
Please read the "Release of Liability Waiver" and the following instructions on how to fill in the waiver carefully before signing.
Sign on page 2 if you understand and accept the waiver's terms and conditions.
If you are a minor your parent or guardian must also sign the waiver. The witness of the signatures must NOT be a family member.
A new membership is required each year. A valid CEC membership number is required to compete at all sanctioned competitions.
Please be advised that points will only be counted
from and after the time the applicant submits the online registration HOWEVER the following information must be received within 2 weeks
of the on line registration or the online registration will be terminated and all points accumulated from the date of the online
registration will be cancelled: 1) the completed ACC Waiver (See Above); and 2) the Registration Fee.
Competitive Youth and Open Memberships also includes membership in the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) and will receive additional benefits. Please
click here for additional
information on membership in the Alpine Club of Canada.
CATEGORIES
Competition Climbing Canada (CEC) membership is mandatory to compete in CEC competitions.
The CEC governs National Team selection as well as International licensing for two divisions:
Open (16 yrs and older) and Youth (19 yrs and younger). The Open and Youth Divisions are separate entities,
each with their own competition calendar and National Ranking Table.
All CEC competitive categories are separated by age and gender, and consistent with International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC)
categories for international events.
Birth year rather than current age determines a competitor's correct age category.
The season falls across two calendar years, running from Nov 1 of one year to Nov 1 of the following year.
Age category is calculated on the climber's age at Dec. 31st. See the age category Chart below.
Non-Canadians are welcome to the join the CEC and compete up to and including the Canadian National Championships.
However, only Canadian citizens with valid Canadian Passports may apply to represent Canada at international competitions.
Birth Year chart for the 2009/2010 Season
Category
Birth Years
Youth 11 & Under
'99 or later
Youth 12/13
'97 or '98
Youth B (14/15)
'95 or '96
Youth A (16/17)
'93 or '94
Junior (18/19)
'91 or '92
Open
'93 or earlier
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
First time competitors have a one-week grace period following their first CEC competition to become a CEC member.
1. U14 (Spiderkids) Membership
Two age categories:
11 and under [Birth Year '99 or later]
12/13 [Birth Year '97 or '98]
Competition results are tracked on the National Ranking Table
SpiderKids have the opportunity to be selected to National Youth Teams for Continental/Pan-American Championships.
which occur every two years
contingent on these age categories being offered by the host country.
These categories are NOT governed by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC)
There is a one week grace period to join as an Open CEC Competitive Member.
Open Climbers have 1 week after a Local competition to join as a competitive member to have their points count for that comp.
If they don�t join within that week then they can�t count the points for that comp.
This would apply to Local comps only and would only apply for this competition year.
Climbers 16 and older may compete in this division. [Birth Year '93 or older]
Two levels: Competitive and Recreational
Competitors aged 16 - 19 may hold memberships in both Youth and Open, but may compete in only one division at any one
competition.
A: Competitive
For competitors 16 yrs and older at Dec 31 each competitive season
Competition results are tracked on the National Ranking Table
