Participants in Sport Climbing are divided into age appropriate CATEGORIES. As per CEC’ Long Term Athlete Development Model, as well as the IFSC categories standards, here are the Canadian’s sport climbing categories:
- Youth D: 10/11 years old – does NOT compete at Regional nor National Championships
- Youth C: 12/13 years old – does NOT compete at National Championships
- Youth B: 14/15 years old
- Youth A: 16/17 years old
- Junior: 18/19 years old
- Senior: 16+ years old
For the 2022 NACS, eligibility is defined as the age of participant at December 31, 2022, following these years of birth:
- Senior: participants born 2006 and before
For the 2022-2023 CEC Competition Season, eligibility is defined as the age of participant at December 31, 2023, following these years of birth:
- Youth D: participants born in 2012 or 2013
- Youth C: participants born in 2010 or 2011
- Youth B: participants born in 2008 or 2009
- Youth A: participants born in 2006 or 2007
- Junior: participants born in 2004 or 2005
- Senior: participants born in 2007 and before
