Welcome to First Light, our first annual bouldering competition at Horizon Climbing!
Register by March 15th if you would like to receive a competition t-shirt.
The entire gym will have special new competition boulders for the event!
Divisions
Beginner: VB-V2
Intermediate: V3-4
Advanced: V5-6
Open: V7+
Masters: age 45 + up
Point Chaser
Youth Recreational: VB-V4
The top 3 climbers in each Advanced and Open category after the modified redpoint round will advance to compete in finals!
Masters: There will be no separate difficulty divisions or categories. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will win a prize! If you are 45+, you are not required to select the Masters category, but it is an option if you are not interested in competing in finals.
Point Chaser: Climb as many boulders as possible to acquire as many points as possible. The winner from the Point Chaser category will be the person with the most points! The 1st place winner will receive a prize.
Pricing
Horizon Members
Adult: $45 | Youth: $25
+$10 if you would like a competition t-shirt
*Members of The Proving Ground bouldering gym in Bloomington, IL, can register at the member price. Please email proof of membership to info@climbhorizon.com upon registration. Thank you!
Non-members
Adult: $55 | Youth $30
+$10 if you would like a competition t-shirt
Categories
Adult Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Open Divisions:
Women
Non-Binary
Men
Youth Recreational Competition Height Divisions:
< 3ft tall
3-4ft tall
4-5 ft tall
> 5 ft tall
Schedule
Youth Recreational Competition - Grades VB-V4
ages 16 and under
Check in: 8:30am
Climb: 9-10:30am
Podium: 10:45am
Wave 1 - Adult intermediate, advanced, and open divisions
Check in: 10:30am
Climb: 11am-2pm
Wave 2 - Adult beginner, intermediate, and advanced divisions
Check in: 2pm
Climb: 2:30-5:30pm
*Competitors in the Open category must compete in wave 1
*Competitors in the Beginner category must compete in wave 2
*Competitors in the Intermediate, Advanced, Masters, and Point Chaser categories may choose either wave
Advanced and Open Onsight Finals will be held at 6:30pm
Finals are free to spectate!
Registration fee includes:
Modified Redpoint Bouldering Competition + Onsight Finals for Advanced and Open categories
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all categories and most divisions. 1st place prize for the Point Chaser division.
A chance to win prize draw items from our sponsors
Age restrictions:
Youth Recreational Comp: 16 and under
Adult competition
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Open, Point Chaser: 17+
Masters Division: 45+
Frequently Asked Questions
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In a modified redpoint style competition, each division will be assigned a set number of boulders to climb, and you will count all of them toward your cumulative score. You will be awarded partial credit if you make it to certain points on the climb. You can try to boulders as many times as you’d like in the three-hour time period. However, you won’t be allowed to “project” the climbs move by move; you have to climb them from the start on every attempt.
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We recommend signing up for the division that reflects the grade range you can successfully climb (send) in a single climbing session.
Keep in mind you will have three hours to try all the boulders in your division!
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Yes! We have a beginner category that includes grades VB through V2. This is the perfect category for beginner climbers! You do not need to have been climbing for a long time to participate in a community competition. This will be a fun event for everyone!
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Yes!
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We will have a food truck outside with foods available for purchase!
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You can purchase a t-shirt ticket on the registration page if you did not purchase your initial ticket with a t-shirt. T-shirts will be available for purchase until March 15th.