REGISTER TO COMPETE!
 

DAY OF SCHEDULE

April 25th, 2026

Gym opens: 8AM

Session 1: 9AM - 12PM

  • Open, Advanced, Intermediate, Recreational Categories

  • ALL Open competitors MUST climb in Session 1

Session 2: 1PM - 4PM

  • Advanced, Intermediate, Recreational Categories

Open Category Finals: 7PM

  • 6:30PM - Doors Re-open (Get a drink and find your spot!)

  • 7PM - FINALS BEGIN!!!

Winners Ceremony: 9PM - 10PM

  • 9PM - Raffle Drawings Begin

  • 9:30PM - Announcement of Winners (All Categories)

Final Raffle Drawings & General Festivities: 9PM-10:30PM

Gym Closes: 11PM

CATEGORIES

The categories that competitors can compete in are listed below.

If you aren’t sure what category to register for, ask yourself the hardest grade you project and send in 1-2 sessions. 

Climbers who seem to be in the wrong category will be bumped based on scoring.

  • Recreational (V0-V3)

  • Intermediate (V4-V6)

  • Advanced (V6-V8)

  • Open (Suggested V8+)

GENERAL RULES

You are REQUIRED to register for the competition on Pebble Climbing app prior to April 25th, as this is how you will track your climbs during sessions 1 & 2. Click here for information on how to register and sign up.

Climbers are only eligible for finals if they register as “Open” competitors. Climbers in all categories are eligible for prizes. 

Approximately 40 Boulder problems, numbered in order of difficulty and point value

Climbers may try any boulder problem they want, as many times as they want 

Competitors have 3 hours to finish the 5 hardest boulders they can climb

  • Only the top 5 boulders will be counted toward the competitor’s score total

In order for a top to count, climbers must have 1 witness on the Pebble scorecard

Climbers must attempt the problem from the ‘start’ for each attempt, they cannot work moves in isolation

  • Please be courteous to those around you! If you fall, please allow someone else to attempt the boulder before trying again

A climb is finished when competitors show control with two hands on the marked finished hold(s)

Climbs set on the top out boulder are considered finished once the competitor ‘tops out’ the boulder

Every attempt (4 points of contact off the ground)  is counted on the Pebble scorecard:

  • If a climber flashes the problem, it counts as 1 attempt

  • False starts (ie. flying start)  also count as an attempt

  • Attempts will be used in the event of a tie

Ranking is determined by the highest score

  • We reserve the right to bump competitors out of their categories based on their scores

Any errors or improperly marked Pebble scorecards will result in disqualification

FINALS

The top 6 competitors with the highest scores who competed in the open category will compete in finals

4 boulders per category (Male/Non-Binary & Female/Non-Binary)

Competitors will have 4 minutes to complete their boulder problem

Scoring:

  • Start: 4 points of contact

  • Zone: Must show control with progressive movement

  • Top: Must show control with both hands

  • Attempt: when all 4 points leave the ground

Ranking is based on the number of tops, zone, and attempts

GENERAL FAQS

  • Online registration only until the day of competition (or until capacity is reached for each session). $50 for Members, $60 for Non-Members.

    You must also sign up on Pebble Climbing prior to the comp date to use the virtual scorecard.

    Need help? Follow this link for more information on how to register for the comp on Pebble.

  • Must be at least 13 years old

  • If you aren’t sure what category to register for, ask yourself the hardest grade you project and send in 1-2 sessions. 

    Anyone hoping to compete in the finals round should register for the Open Category, and register for Session 1.

    Climbers who seem to be in the wrong category will be bumped based on scoring

  • You may only adjust your category prior to the event. If you would like to do so, please email joshlombino@vitalclimbinggym.com before the day of the event. Anything after April 24th will not be accepted.

  • If you can not make the event and would like a refund, please contact joshlombino@vitalclimbinggym.com no later than one week prior to the event. Refunds will not be issued after April 24th

  • Some sections of the gym will remain open the week leading up to the comp, such as the mezz, fitness area, and the yoga studio! Keep an eye on our IG and your email for closure updates.

  • Everyone is welcome to attend. Come support the climbers and vibe with us. You do not need to be a member!

  • We will email all winners of their category shortly after the sessions are over to notify them if they made finals or should come back to celebrate and receive their prize! Scores will be posted in the gym for the next week after the competition is over. We will also email all of the registered competitors a link to the results after the competition.

  • Yep! If after 3 attempts to call the number go unanswered we will move on to another drawing.

  • We will have prizes from TheNorthFace, Static, RedBull, and plenty more but what each specific category and place get is still being determined. Prizes will not be publicly known before the awards ceremony.