NBS Rules

Recreational Category

Open to any competitor as a 'boulder marathon'. 1 point for each completed climb, regardless of 'V' grade. The results in this division will not count as part of the series.

Expert Category

Open to any competitor. A competitor's best 8 climbs in the 5 hrs of competition will count. Points will be allocated using the 'Fibonacci' number system based on the standard 'V' grading system.

Junior Expert Category

Open to any competitor who is under the age of 16 on the 01/01/09. A competitor's best 8 climbs in the 5 hrs of competition will count. Points will be allocated using the 'Fibonacci' number system based on the standard 'V' grading system.

Competition Points

(expert and junior expert categories only)
Based on a allocation of points using the 'Fibonacci' number system as follows:

VE = 1 pt	V5 = 34
VM = 2 pts	V6 = 55
V0 = 3	V7 = 89
V1 = 5	V8 = 144
V2 = 8	V9 = 233
V3 = 13	V10 = 377
V4 = 21	V11 = 610

Series Points

Series points will only be allocated in the expert and junior expert categories -100 points for 1st place, 99 for 2nd and so on. The person with the highest score, based on their placings over their best 3 competitions, will be the overall series winner. Ties for all places will be allowed in each competition, including 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

The overall series winner will be decided at the final at Spittle Hill. If a tie exists for 1st place after this competition there will be a count back of the competition points, of the competitors best 8 climbs in their best 3 comps as a 'raw' total, regardless of their placing in the individual competitions, determining the series winner.

Climbers may compete in as many or as few of the four series competitions as they wish and still be eligible for a placing in the expert or junior expert categories.
Note: Series points will be posted on the results page after each competition.

Competitions

All competitions will run for 5 hours, starting at 10:00am and finishing at 3:00pm
Competition registration is only available on the day between 9:00am and 9:45am. Late registrations will be taken after the competition briefing with no extra time allowed.
Climbers may complete a problem that they are part way up after the final 'hooter' sounds, only if both feet are off the ground at that time.

Cancellation/Postponement

If the competition is postponed on the Saturday due to weather, it will be run on the Sunday. If the weather prevents the competition running on this day, it will be cancelled and will not form part of the series. In this case, the series winners will be determined from the best score achieved from their placings over 2 comps. Not 3. The organisers reserve the right to delay the start time of any competition due to weather conditions for up to one hour.
If the weather interrupts climbing after the competition has begun, the number of climbs to determine the placings in the expert and junior categories will be as follows:

1 - 2hrs into competition = postponed / cancelled
2 - 3hrs into competition = best 4 climbs
3 - 4hrs into competition = best 6 climbs.

Extra time may be given if there are short rain interruptions, at the discretion of the competition and series organisers.

Entry fee refunds will be determined by the organisers, at their discretion, should a competition be interrupted by weather.

Ethics

Down climbs do not count as a completed climb in either the recreational, expert, or junior categories. Flagging is permitted outside of a climb's boundary. Smearing or use of holds outside a climb's marked boundary is not permitted. If a finishing hold is marked for a problem, it must be held for 4 seconds to count as a completed climb. Cheat stones / stacked boulder mats may only be used if a climber is too short to reach the start holds of a problem. If you are too tall you will have to dig a hole.

Honesty

Climbers are responsible for recording and tallying their own scores. If climbers are unsure of what a certain problem is they should consult a local climber or a competition organiser. If the National Coordinator has reason to believe that a climber's score is incorrect the climber will be asked to either provide a witness to the climbs in question or to re-climb them. If neither of these options are satisfied the climber may be disqualified or their score nullified. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated so please be honest.

Prize Giving

All entrants will be eligible for spot prizes, given out at the end of the competition. A prize-giving BBQ will be held for this purpose.

Safety and Liability

Competition organisers, landowners and sponsors indemnify themselves against any personal injury resulting from competing in this series.

Competitors consent to any hospital, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment which may be necessary as a result of his/her participation in the series and agree to accept sole liability for all applicable charges for such medical treatment, including evacuation and/or rescue costs.

In the case of competitors under the age of 18, it is assumed that the parent or legal guardian, in allowing the minor to enter the competition, has read and accepted these rules.

You climb at your own risk and must judge the safety of any particular climb for yourself. If in doubt, don't climb!

Organisers strongly recommend the use of boulder mats and spotters for all climbs at all areas. It is your responsibility to supply a boulder mat (should you wish to follow advice) and to seek a 'spot' from climbers around you. Basic first aid equipment will be available at each event.

Registration

A registration fee of $15 for adults, $10 for students with student identification, $10 for NZAC Club Members with membership card, and $5 for children 12 years and younger is payable at the start of each competition - guides/score sheets will be given at this time. Payment of this deems that you have read and accepted these rules.

Code of Conduct for Climbers

(adpated from the NZAC Code of Conduct for Rock Climbers)

Permission

The Airstrip and Jardines are on private land and permission has been obtained for the competitions at these venues. If you plan to climb at these venues at other times permission must be obtained. Any agreements made must be strictly followed. Accept that sometimes you may be refused permission to enter the land because of current circumstances, eg. lambing.

Impact

Any rockclimbing must have the lowest possible impact on the crag/boulders and environs. Points to note are:
- No climbing on special areas such as areas of rare wildlife or artefact sites,
- Keep tracks to a minimum
- A crag/bouldering area is often a small area and should not be used as a toilet (toilet facilities will be provided at all of the comps so there is no exuse for this one)
- All rubbish should be taken from the crag/bouldering area, including biodegradables.

Boulder Problem Preparation

Occasionally established or new boulder problems require cleaning/brushing to remove dirt or lichen. This should be kept to a minimum, eg. just enough to allow the problem to be climbed. It is not acceptable to remove plants or vegetation from any rock, there are plenty of rockfaces clear of vegetation to climb!

Behaviour

Remember that your voice may carry some distance from atop boulders. No obscenities or offensive phrases! Remember to:
- Leave gates as you find them,
- Cross fences at stiles preferably or at strainer posts, and cross locked gates at the hinged end,
- Leave you dog at home,
- Do not distress stock.

Camping

Absolutely no camping in bouldering areas, private land or areas not designated for camping.

Safety

Climb as safely as possible and beware of other climbers/people. Spot each other on problems which are difficult, high or have uneven landings.

Remember access to crags/bouldering areas is a privaledge not a right!

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