IFSC

Design: Specialized tight-fitting shoes with smooth rubber soles (no tread pattern) designed to maximize friction and precision on small footholds. Downturned (cambered) toe profile for hooking and pulling on holds.; Restrictions: No minimum or maximum sole thickness. No mechanical aids (springs,...

Key Fact: Climbing shoes must be specialized tight-fitting shoes without tread patterns or mechanical aids.

Dry chalk: Magnesium carbonate (MgCO&sub3;) in powder or block form. Carried in a chalk bag worn on the waist (lead) or placed at the base of the wall (bouldering).; Liquid chalk: Magnesium carbonate suspended in alcohol solution. Applied to hands before the attempt; the alcohol evaporates, leavi...

Harness: Standard climbing harness meeting EN 12277 or UIAA safety standards. Worn for Lead and Speed climbing. Athletes provide their own harness.; Rope (Lead): Dynamic climbing rope provided by the organizer. Typically 10–11 mm diameter. Belayed by trained and certified staff using assisted-bra...

National federation competition uniform at Olympic events; Competition bib or number must be visible on the back (lead/boulder) or front (speed); No jewelry that could catch on holds or equipment

Height: 15.0 m (49.2 ft); Angle: 5 degrees overhanging from vertical; Route: Completely standardized — identical hold types, sizes, positions, and spacing at every IFSC competition worldwide. The route was designed in 2007 and has never been changed, allowing direct comparison of times across all...

Purpose-built climbing walls.

Height: 12–15+ m (39–49+ ft). Routes typically extend at least 15 m in climbing distance (including traverses and overhangs).; Angle: Varying angles of overhang, typically 15–45 degrees from vertical in different sections. The wall profile may include slabs (less than vertical), vertical sections...

Height: 4.0–4.5 m (13.1–14.8 ft) maximum; Angle: Varies by problem — from slightly less than vertical (slab) to severely overhanging (45+ degrees). Roof sections (horizontal or nearly horizontal) are common.; Problems: 4 or 5 problems set per round (qualification, semifinal, final). Each problem ...

A critical element of competitive climbing venues: Purpose: Athletes are held in a designated isolation area before their competition round to prevent them from seeing other competitors climb the routes/problems. This ensures all athletes face the routes with equal information.; Facilities: Must ...