Competition Rules

KisGeri 24 is a rock climbing competition that must be completed within 24, 12, or 6 hours from the start of the competition, depending on the category. There is no option to pause the competition. Teams are free to develop their own tactics; time management and route selection are entirely up to them. Points can only be scored with the active participation of both team members — one climber and one belayer — and no third party may be involved in a team's competition.

Equipment

Teams may compete using their own equipment . In most places, the tops of the climbing routes have carabiner anchor points, so there is no need to build an anchor, but in some places you will need to build your own. We recommend bringing one 60 cm sling and one screwgate carabiner per team to the competition.

Solo climbing is strictly forbidden during the competition. Climbing is only permitted with a harness and belay device . Since we will be in a blasted quarry, loose holds may occur — wearing a helmet is mandatory for both the climber and the belayer.

Scoring

Points are scored individually, so not every team member has to climb the same route. At the end of the competition, the individually earned points are added together by team, and this gives the team’s final score.

The scoring of routes has been determined based on difficulty, wall height, and protection style. Every climber may attempt any of the listed routes, regardless of their difficulty or length.

The scoring system is based on the UIAA scale. The essence of the system is that route difficulty changes the score quadratically, with +/- grade adjustments, while route length changes the score linearly.

As this is a friendly competition, there will be no judging, so each team records its own points. We trust that, as true climbers, you will enter your points on the score sheet honestly and according to your conscience.

The score sheet will be shared with you digitally via Google Sheets, and you will need to maintain it on a smartphone during the competition. For the duration of the festival, we will set up a Wi-Fi hotspot in the quarry area near the Eső Wall, where you can also sync the points recorded at more distant walls. Internet bandwidth will be limited to certain websites to ensure a smooth connection for you.

We recommend bringing a power bank if possible, so your phone batteries do not let you down during the competition. Charging from the mains will also be available at the central tent, but we strongly ask you to use this only if necessary.

You can earn points as follows:

1. The full score assigned to a route can only be earned by lead climbing it from the start to the top without falling, hanging, or grabbing the carabiners of the intermediate protection points.
   
2. With top-rope climbing, half of the route’s listed score can be earned. In this case too, the climb is invalidated by falling, hanging, holding onto intermediate protection, or being pulled up by your partner. If for any reason you cannot complete the route, lower back to the ground and try again from the beginning.
   
3. Routes climbed with traditional protection using nuts and cams are worth double points , even if the route is partially bolted, for example on the Illúzió Wall, bolted up to the ledge and then trad.
   
4. “Night Shift”: In the 24-hour category, during the night there will be a time period when, except for traditional routes, routes on certain walls are worth triple points . The extra time slot and wall section will be designated by the organizers and announced to competitors during the pre-race briefing.
   

Extra Points

The highline and slackline webbing lines will be available throughout the entire festival. By trying them, you can earn valuable extra points for your team. During the day, there will also be strength and skill competitions , with small surprises waiting for you. Participating in the challenges may earn extra points for your team. It is worth preparing a costume, because if both members of the team climb at least one route in it, the organizers will award extra points based on the creativity of the costume and the difficulty of the route climbed in it.

Start

The start is preceded by registration and a briefing, so please arrive 1 hour before the official start — or, if you plan to start later, half an hour before your planned start — arrive on site . We expect both team members to be present for the on-site explanation of the competition rules!

24-hour

The 24-hour competition starts at the same time for everyone. You may start later as well, but your competition — regardless of your start time — will also end at the official closing time of the 24-hour competition.

12-hour

The start of the 12-hour competition is flexible: from the official start time onward, you may begin at any time. You can collect points for 12 hours from your start time. Your competition — regardless of your start time — ends no later than the closing time of the 24-hour competition.

6-hour

The start of the 6-hour competition is flexible: from the official start time onward, you may begin at any time. You can collect points for 6 hours from your start time. Your competition — regardless of your start time — ends no later than the closing time of the 24-hour competition.

Climbing Procedure

Both members of the team may climb the same route one after the other, but only if the next climber has already put on their shoes and is ready to climb. If another team is waiting in line for the route you are climbing, give them the opportunity after two attempts. Every second counts during the competition, so please be considerate of the other climbers!

Safety First!

This is a 24-, 12-, or even 6-hour competition, so staying awake and maintaining concentration can already be a serious challenge in itself. Do not underestimate the shorter distances either: although the 12- and 6-hour versions are shorter, due to warm weather, serious loss of concentration may still affect you by the end. Pay attention to yourselves and to your partner as well. It is not worth continuing to climb or belay like a zombie. If you are tired, take a rest, talk with the others, or grab a caffeine bomb rather than letting the fun end in injury or even a serious accident.
Do not forget proper hydration either! Drinking water and a buffet will be available in the festival area, so you will not be left without refreshments.

Before every climb, check the knot on both the climber’s and the belayer’s harness, then check whether the rope runs correctly through the belay device and whether the carabiner is screwed shut. Make this a routine!

Everyone climbs at their own responsibility. Participants under 18 may take part with parental consent.

If you find a loose section of rock, or notice that a bolt or anchor is not in proper condition, please contact the organizers. If you feel that someone is behaving in a way that endangers their own or others’ physical safety, warn them or notify the organizers immediately!

Protect the Environment!

The quarry and its surroundings are a strictly protected area. We ask you to pay special attention to your environment: do not litter and do not damage wildlife. Tents may only be set up in the designated areas. Bivouacking and hammocking are allowed anywhere except on the rock walls. Please behave responsibly, because our shared goal is to be able to organize the festival again next year!

Hungarian Rock Climbing Championship

KisGeri 24 is one of the rounds of the Hungarian Rock Climbing Championship, so every KisGeri 24 participant automatically earns points on the overall championship ranking. Participants receive points for successfully completed climbing routes, and at the end of the championship the competitors with the most points win the championship title. At KisGeri 24 — regardless of category — points earned on Saturday between 6:00 and 18:00 count toward the championship score. If you want to take part in the championship as successfully as possible, it is worth planning your tactics so that you earn as many points as possible during this period.

We wish every competitor a successful and fair climb!

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