High Performance Competitions

What are HP Competitions?

HP Competitions are an important component of the CEC’s High Performance Program. These invitation-only events are designed to create a step between Senior Nationals and International competitions. The primary objectives of HP comps are:

1. Present a competition environment that represents the level of international competitions.
2. Provide an additional domestic opportunity to earn CNR points.
3. Provide a development opportunity (benchmarking) for athletes, staff and other CEC officials.

Who is invited to attend HP Competitions?

Invitations for HP Competitions are according to the criteria and process detailed in the National Team Policy.

2025 HP Competition

Dates: January 24-27, 2025
Venue: Richmond Olympic Oval
Disciplines: Boulder, Lead, Speed
Categories: Senior Men, Senior Women

INVITED ATHLETES

Registrations: by invitation only – https://2mev.com/#!/series/2025-high-performance-competitions
Volunteers Sign up: coming soon

Format:

• Boulder: total of 8 problems, divided into two rounds.
  • Round 1 (5 boulders) will be set at a NACS level, Round 2 (3 boulders) will be set at a WC Qualification level
• Lead: total of 3 routes, divided into two rounds
  • Round 1 (2 routes) will be set at a NACS level, Round 2 (1 route) will be set at a WC Qualificaiton level
• Speed: competition format including Qualification and Knockout round

Team Canada Mandatory Meeting:
CEC will be hosting a mandatory Team Canada Meeting during the 2025 HP Competition. This meeting is for all athletes interested in joining Team Canada in 2025 or beyond. We’ll review the process to make the team, what it means to be selected, and discuss the vision and values of the program. A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Boulder / Lead Workshop sessions:
Time will be provided for the athletes to work on each climb over and over again, with the help of the routesetting team. These sessions will take place after each round, and following an initial debrief by the routesetters.

Speed Coached session:
Two elite Speed coaches will assist athletes in refining their skills and practice their runs.

Guests:

• Boulder Head Setter: Jeremy Ho (USAC)
• Lead Head Setter: Mike Bockino (USAC)
• Speed Coaches: to be confirmed

CEC Teams:

• Event Lead: Sebastian Powell
• Jury President: Paul Hughes
• Head Judge: Babak Zia
• Setters: Pedro Corral, Victor Fleutre, Hayden Jones

Preliminary Schedule