CEC is currently undergoing a complete independent review of its High Performance Program, and the recommendations from the consultant are expected to be delivered to CEC by January 15, 2024.
Due to the timing of this review, the High Performance Committee recommends a status quo in the selection process for the 2024 Season. This means that the current HPP, CNR, and Team Selection Policy will be utilized for 2024 selections. Note that only the single-discipline CNR will be used in 2024, not the Combined CNR.
The High Performance Committee also recommends that CEC utilize all quotas available to Canada, throughout the 2024 IFSC season. All quotas will therefore be offered in priority order to athletes within the High Performance Program.
Taking into consideration the aforementioned, the High Performance Committee reserves the right to make small adjustments to the selection process following the recommendations from the independent consultant. Should there be any adjustments, they will be clearly communicated, along with an implementation timeline, and will not affect the selection process retroactively, but rather moving forward from the date of the change.
More significant changes to the selection process, based on the recommendations from the consultant, will be implemented for the 2025 World Cup Season.
More information regarding High Performance Competitions, as well as the 2024 North American Cup Series, will be communicated by the end of 2023.
For questions or concerns, please contact the Chair of the High Performance Committee, Melanie Marier, at [email protected] Alternatively, athletes can also reach out to their Athletes’ Commission co-chairs: Babette Roy and Michael Finn-Henry at [email protected]
2025 Quotas for Canada
| Base Quotas | Additional Quotas | Total | |
| Boulder Men | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Boulder Women | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Lead Men | 2 | (1) | (3) |
| Lead Women | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Speed Men | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Speed Women | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 Calendar of Selection
| EVENTS | Boulder | Lead | Speed | SELECTION STARTS on... | CNR as of... |
| CEC HP Competition - Jan 23-27, 2025 | x | x | x | December 1 | n/a |
| IFSC World Cup in Keqiao, China | 9 to 10 April | Boulder | Feb, 15 (because of China visa app) | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Wujiang, China | 12 to 14 April | Lead, Speed | Feb, 15 (because of China visa app) | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Salt Lake City, USA | 3 to 5 May | Boulder, Speed | April 1st | ||
| Second High Performance Program Intake* | May 6th for all disciplines | ||||
| First OQS Event, China** | 16 to 19 May | B&L, Speed | Qualification through IFSC | ||
| Second OQS Event, Budapest** | 20 to 23 June | B&L, Speed | Qualification through IFSC | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria | 26 to 30 June | Boulder, Lead | May 25th | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Chamonix, France | 12 to 14 July | Lead, Speed | June 15th | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Briançon, France | 17 to 19 July | Lead, Speed | June 15th | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Koper, Slovenia | 6 to 7 September | Lead | August 1st | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Prague, Czech Republic | 20 to 22 Sept | Boulder | August 15th | ||
| IFSC World Cup in Seoul, South Korea | 2 to 6 October | Boulder, Lead, Speed | September 1st |
*HPP Selection criteria available HERE
**Olympic Qualifier Series
In addition to the selection criteria outlined in the Event Team Selection Policy, Speed Athletes must comply with Minimum Performance Times. For reference, you can find the 2023 Stats below.
2024 Speed Minimum Performance Times
| Category | HPP Minimum Performance Times | Speed Nationals Recommended Minimum Performance Times | Speed Nationals Automatic Performance Time | Youth World Championships Qualifying Times | |
| 15m Wall | 15m Wall | 10m Wall | 15m Wall | 15m Wall | |
| Senior Women | 8.281 | 9.20 | 6.13 | 8.781 | n/a |
| Senior Men | 6.193 | 7.10 | 4.73 | 6.393 | n/a |
| Junior Women | n/a | 9.30 | 6.2 | 8.8 | 10.74 |
| Junior Men | n/a | 7.20 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Youth A Women | n/a | 10.70 | 7.13 | 9.7 | 11.24 |
| Youth A Men | n/a | 8.60 | 5.73 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Youth B Women | n/a | 11.20 | 7.46 | 10 | 11.74 |
| Youth B Men | n/a | 9.10 | 6.06 | 7.9 | 9.9 |
2023 SENIOR Speed Performance Times (reference)
| Category | Minimum Time Round of 16 WCH | Fastest Time WCH | WC Season Best | World Record |
| Senior Women | 7.481 | 6.38 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| Senior Men | 5.393 | 4.97 | 4.97 | 4.90 |
2023 YOUTH Speed Performance Times (reference)
| Category | Minimum Time, Round of 16 YWCH | Fastest Time YWCH |
| Junior Women | 11.43 | 7.91 |
| Junior Men | 7.743 | 5.728 |
| Youth A Women | 10.01 | 7.43 |
| Youth A Men | 7.61 | 5.92 |
| Youth B Women | 10.04 | 7.58 |
| Youth B Men | 8.42 | 5.69 |
