When
Saturday
Where
Ice climbing tower
Eligibility
Age Groups
Per UIAA rules, the World Youth Championships include both Difficulty and Speed categories across three age groups:
Youth B (U16)Athletes born 14 or 15 years before the season’s main year
Youth A (U18)Athletes born 16 or 17 years before the season’s main year
Junior (U20)Athletes born 18 or 19 years before the season’s main year
This year's Youth Team Event is open to Youth B (U16) athletes.
To compete in the Adult Category, an athlete must turn 16 years old during the year of competition. Athletes in the Youth A (U18) or Junior (U20) age groups are encouraged to apply and participate in the Adult Lead and Speed tryouts instead.
Format
Youth (U16) Schedule
12:00 PM
2 qualifying routes (top rope) + Speed
4:00 PM
1 final route (top rope)