SaturdayNiche Climbing · Edmonton
Modified-Scramble
Open Finals
1000's in Prizes
Open Finals
1000's in Prizes
Open Finals 4:45 PM · $2000 podium
Oct 17 • Niche • Modified Scramble • Open Finals 4:45 PM • $2000 podium • Afterparty • Vendors Village • Register Sept 16 •
Oct 17 • Niche • Modified Scramble • Open Finals 4:45 PM • $2000 podium • Afterparty • Vendors Village • Register Sept 16 •
What it is
The title fight
A modified Scramble-style community competition. 600 climbers across three 2.5-hour timeslots. 14 problems per category, your top 6 count.
Open Finals · 4:45 PM
Top Open qualifiers climb again in front of everyone. $2000 podium.
Outside: the Vendors Village. Community partners, vendors, beer gardens, lounge spaces, food trucks. Come early, stay late.
Comp day
Fight card
Pick your timeslot when you register. Show up 30 minutes early to warm up.
8:30 AM
Gym opens · Timeslot 1 warm-up
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Timeslot 1
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Timeslot 2
2:00 – 4:30 PM
Timeslot 3
4:45 – 6:00 PM
OPEN FINALS
Top Open qualifiers · $2000 podium · everyone welcome to watch
6:00 – 9:00 PM
COMMUNITY CLIMBING AFTERPARTY
Categories
Which one am I?
Pick by the grades you climb most weeks, not your best-ever send.
Recreation
Mostly 2s and 3s
Not yet on 4s.
All genders
Intermediate
Mostly 4s, some 5s
Not working 6s.
All genders
Advanced
Mostly 5s, some 6s
Not working 7s.
All genders
Open
Consistent 6s and up
Top qualifiers go to the 4:45 PM finals. $2000 podium.
Female / Non-binary · Male / Non-binary
→ Feeds Finals
Scoring
Attempts matter
Problem 1 = 100 pts, +20 per problem, up to Problem 14 = 360 pts.
Flash = full points. Each attempt after the first = −10.
Score = your top 6 problems. Ties broken by your next-best problem.
Flash the easier one
Problem 9, 1 attempt
260 PTS
Grind the harder one
Problem 12, 4 attempts
320 − 10 × 3
290 PTS
Rules
Know before you go
You have a 2.5-hour window with unlimited attempts on each problem until you top it. A minimum 30-minute warm-up is recommended before your timeslot.
Start with all 4 taped contact points in a stable, controlled position. An attempt counts once your whole body leaves the ground. You may not use unmarked holds to establish.
Both hands on the marked top hold, controlled. The judge confirms with "TOP!" and a raised clipboard.
Judges may restart a climb for touching the mats after starting, an uncontrolled start, or crossing black-tape boundaries.
Spinning holds and blood clean-up are resolved as soon as possible. No extra time is granted.
Pricing & registration
Registration opens
September 16
$45
Members
$65
Non-members · includes day pass
Member pricing applies to active EFT, prepaid, karma, first week and punch pass holders. Register online or in person at Niche.
Register Now
Opens Sept 16 · three timeslots · waitlist if full
Not climbing? Volunteer as a judge, earn 3 Karma weeks →
Good to know
The fine print
Kids?
Welcome. Routes are set for adult climbers and may not suit smaller reaches.
Prizes
Draw prizes at the end of each timeslot. Cash prize for the Open podium after finals. Prizes from retail and community partners.
Timeslot full?
Check the other timeslots first. A waitlist opens if yours fills.
Cancellations
Full refund through end of day Oct 15 (online). Oct 16: account credit. No day-of cancellations except extenuating circumstances.
Want to judge?
No experience required. Judges earn 3 Karma weeks for a 3-hour shift. Volunteer sign-up →
Non-member?
The $65 price includes your day pass for the whole day, afterparty included.
Questions: community@rockjungleclimbing.ca
Members: heads up
Niche closures, comp week
Wed Oct 14
Partial closure
Finals area · 9 AM – 5 PM
Thu Oct 15
Partial closure
Back bay + comp bay · 9 AM – 5 PM
Fri Oct 16
Full closure
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat Oct 17
Full closure
Comp day, all day
24-hour access shuts down Friday night and reopens after the comp. Factory and Boulders are open as usual.