Sendtember 2025 Rules

Sendtember Rules 2025

1. Competition Format

Style: Redpoint. You have 3 hours to climb as many problems as you like.
Goal: Send the hardest climbs you can — your top 5 completed problems will make up your final score.

2. Scoring

Point Values: Each problem has a point value based on difficulty (higher number = harder problem). The point values are listed on the start holds of each climb.
Successful Completion: Points are awarded only if you control the finish hold with both hands. Partial attempts earn no points.
Top 5 Total: Your total score is the sum of your 5 highest-scored problems.
Tie-Breaker: Total number of attempts will be used to break ties (lower number of attempts wins)

3. Climbing Rules

Judging System: The gym is divided into sections, each with a judge. Hand your scorecard to the judge to enter the queue for that wall.
Start Holds: Marked with tags. One tag = matched start. Two tags = split start. You must begin in control — no running or jumping starts.
On/Off Holds: All holds of the problem’s color are “on.” Volumes and wall features are on unless taped off. The top of the wall may not be used.
Finishing: Both hands must control the “Top” hold (clearly tagged).
Attempts: You may try a problem multiple times.

4. Etiquette & Conduct

Beta: No coaching while a climber is on the wall.
Traffic: If problems intersect, wait until it’s safe. Don’t climb under or over another competitor.
Brushing: Brushing holds is allowed, but only from the ground.

5. Technicals

A “technical” is when something outside your control interferes with the attempt. These do not count as a failed try. Examples:
- A hold spins or breaks.
- Blood on a hold.
Note: If you keep climbing after the issue occurs and then fall, the attempt still counts.

6. Time Management

The round lasts exactly 3 hours.
At time, climbing stops immediately. If you’re already on the wall, you may finish the attempt you started.

7. Scorecards & Results