IFSC Wall Requirements

Regarding IFSC Rules the Climbing Walls must comply with the European Standard : EN 12572-1 / EN 12572-2 / EN 12572-3 and The Speed License Rules

Lead

Height = 15 meters (min 13 m to max 16 m) Width = 12 meters (4 routes in same time, one route is 3 meters width minimum) Overhang = 9 meters (min 7 m to max 11 m) Profiles = average inclination close to 30° (min 10° to max 60°) Orientation (if outdoor) = North (or North East) in Northern Hemisphere, South (or South East) in Southern Hemisphere Covering = at least 1 meter minimum + raindrop 15° Specifications = - Horizontal distance between anchors () must be less than 1m in order to create routes curvilinear. - Angles between two panels should not exceed 120° Hangers = Hangers should be easy to remove and replaced with a countersunk bolt Anchors = single bolt

Bouldering Climbing Wall

Height = 4.5 meters of climbing surface (from the top of mattress to the TOP); minimum 4.5 m to maximum 5 m (with same colour indent line indicating the limit of 4.5 m for routesetting purposes) Width = 35 meters (10 routes at the same time, considering one route approximately 3 meters width minimum and 2.5 m more on each side) Overhang = various profiles Profiles = average inclination close to 30° (min +5° to max 60°) Orientation (if outdoor) = North in Northern Hemisphere; South in Southern Hemisphere Covering = Mats + raindrop 15° Mats =2.5 meters in every direction from the most advanced point (EN 12572-2). Thickness 0.4m Stage =

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- Height: 0.5m to 1.5m - Width: stage wide enough to leave extra 0.5 m space around mats Specifications = - Vertical and positive panels should not have inserts (t-nuts). - Coating should not have sand on it. - No T-nuts on the wall. Definitely not in slab

Speed Climbing Wall (refer to the IFSC Speed Rules)

Height = 16.7 meters (15m at 5° + extra) Width = 6 meters (2 lanes 3 meters wide) Overhang = 1.3 meters Profiles = 5° Orientation = North, East, West, South Specifications = - Manufacturer must be certified. - Speed Holds must be certified - Automatic Speed System must be certified - Timing System Device must be certified

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