CEC Statement re: Para-Climbing National Championships

Oct 21, 2022

Climbing Escalade Canada is committed to establishing a strong Para-Climbing Program within our existing structure. We are committed and excited to bring the Para-Climbing Community together through hosting our first Para-Climbing National Championships event!

Climbing Escalade Canada understands the challenges related to growing this side of our sport. We understand the particular needs and challenges of the para-climbers. We have demonstrated a willingness to listen and learn by creating a Para-Climbing Committee that includes 5 members of the para-climbing community.

Our first Para-Climbing National Championships is scheduled to take place on December 11-12, 2022, in Coquitlam, BC. CEC is committed to this event and is willing to invest up to $20,000 to make it work.

That being said, yes, the rumors are true. There is a specific threshold of participation we need to reach in order to stay within our targeted budget. With 60 participants, CEC would lose (or invest) $29,000 on this one event. We are sure that everyone can appreciate how big of an investment this represents for a small organization like ours.

The Para-Climbing Committee is considering alternatives to help decrease the threshold of participants – we would love to hear your opinion on these alternatives!
Comment on the social media post, or email paraclimbing@climbingcanada.ca with your ideas.

  1. What if we do not run Classification for this event, and rely on athletes self-identifying their Sport Class? We understand this could decrease fairness of the event, but it could also save up to $10,000 in event expenses.
  2. What is the minimum threshold of participants that would make this event worth it for you, the athletes? Would you attend a para-climbing event with only 20 participants?
  3. What if we run a donation campaign? If you can’t attend, would you be willing to donate to help this event take place? Do you know of any sponsors that would like to financially help this project?
  4. Is the date / location a challenge to participation? When/where would this event be more successful?

 

The Para-Climbing Committee is meeting on October 28. A decision will be made at that time regarding the December event.

Until then, CEC urges the community to register for the event! We understand that there is buzz around this event, but if the interest doesn’t equal registrations, we don’t have the proper data to evaluate the situation. Sign up on the CEC site today! (if the decision is to cancel / postpone the event, every registered participant will receive a full refund of their registration and license fees!)

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Do you know how many volunteers we need to run an event the size of Senior Nationals? Close to 75!

We can't express our gratitude enough! ❤️❤️THANK YOU / MERCI / MIIGWECH

Savez-vous combien de bénévoles sont nécessaires pour opérer un événement tel que les Nationaux Sénior? Tout près de 75!

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval 
@arcteryx 

📸 @ji.yvr

Do you know how many volunteers we need to run an event the size of Senior Nationals? Close to 75!

We can't express our gratitude enough! ❤️❤️THANK YOU / MERCI / MIIGWECH

Savez-vous combien de bénévoles sont nécessaires pour opérer un événement tel que les Nationaux Sénior? Tout près de 75!

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval
@arcteryx

📸 @ji.yvr
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CEC is seeking applications for the Culture of Excellence and Athlete Centring Committee. This Committee will provide recommendations and guidance directly to the Board on how CEC can continuously improve to better serve athletes, rebuild and maintain trust within its community, and positively promote the growth, development and wellbeing of the athletes. 

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CEC sollicite des candidatures pour le Comité de la culture de l’excellence et du centrage sur l’athlète. Ce comité fournira des recommandations et des conseils directement au conseil d’administration sur la façon dont CEC peut continuellement s’améliorer pour mieux servir les athlètes, rétablir et maintenir la confiance au sein de sa communauté, et promouvoir positivement la croissance, le développement et le bien-être des athlètes.

CEC is seeking applications for the Culture of Excellence and Athlete Centring Committee. This Committee will provide recommendations and guidance directly to the Board on how CEC can continuously improve to better serve athletes, rebuild and maintain trust within its community, and positively promote the growth, development and wellbeing of the athletes. 

Link in bio / Lien en bio

CEC sollicite des candidatures pour le Comité de la culture de l’excellence et du centrage sur l’athlète. Ce comité fournira des recommandations et des conseils directement au conseil d’administration sur la façon dont CEC peut continuellement s’améliorer pour mieux servir les athlètes, rétablir et maintenir la confiance au sein de sa communauté, et promouvoir positivement la croissance, le développement et le bien-être des athlètes.
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Start Lists for the 2023-2024 Senior National Championships have been posted on the Event Central Page!

*Boulder athletes - make sure you find your name on BOTH Course A (problems 1-2-3) and Course B (problems 4-5-6)!

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Les listes de départ pour les Championnats nationaux seniors 2023-2024 ont été affichées sur la page centrale d'événement !

*Athlètes de Bloc - assurez-vous de trouver votre nom sur les DEUX parcours A (problèmes 1-2-3) et B (problèmes 4-5-6) !

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval

Start Lists for the 2023-2024 Senior National Championships have been posted on the Event Central Page!

*Boulder athletes - make sure you find your name on BOTH Course A (problems 1-2-3) and Course B (problems 4-5-6)!

Link in bio / Lien en bio

Les listes de départ pour les Championnats nationaux seniors 2023-2024 ont été affichées sur la page centrale d'événement !

*Athlètes de Bloc - assurez-vous de trouver votre nom sur les DEUX parcours A (problèmes 1-2-3) et B (problèmes 4-5-6) !

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval
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