BMC Paraclimbing Selection Event 2018

Posted by Peter Burnside on 29/01/2018

The BMC Paraclimbing Selection Event is for those competing in recognised IFSC categories and is for those hoping to compete internationally. The event will take place on Saturday 24 February 2018 at Awesome Walls Sheffield.

Details

Those wishing to compete in recognised IFSC paraclimbing competitions in 2018 will have to apply for the BMC Paraclimbing Selection Event taking place at Awesome Walls Sheffield on Saturday 24 February. The GB Paraclimbing Team for this year will be selected from those attending the event.

The selection event will consist of two qualification routes and one finals route, all will be completed on the same day.

Entry fee

All entrants must register online prior to the event. Entry to the event with BMC, MS or MI membership is £20, and non-members £25.

Please note that competitors are responsible for bringing their own carer and support workers appropriate to the competitors disability, to assist them to participate in the event. The BMC is not responsible for providing support workers appropriate to each competitors disability, but the staff and volunteers involved in the competition will do their best to help and support competitors to compete the best they can.

How to apply

Please complete the online entry form by no later than 20 February 2018.
Parental consent must be given for any competitor under 18 years on the day of the event.
All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Zoe Spriggins (BMC Competitions Programme Manager) tel: 0161 438 3313 / email: zoe@thebmc.co.uk

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