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Frequently AskeD Questions

  • My child hasn't entered a competition before - is the MYCS suitable for them?
    The competition is open to anyone with some climbing experience, not just those intending to climb in the BMC YCS and competitors can take part in as many rounds as they wish.
  • I have a question regarding the competition
    Please submit your query via the contact us form on this website and one of the team will get back to you.
  • Can you enter just the bouldering rounds?
    Competitors can take part in as many rounds as they wish.
  • How do I pay to enter each round?
    After registering for each round on the MYCS website you will be provided with a link to pay for your entry on the climbing centre's website. To avoid delay, you will not be able to pay on the day of the competition.
  • I wish to cancel my entry in to a future round
    Please message us via the Contact form on this website and your entry will be removed. If you chance you mind you are welcome to re-register. You will need to contact the climbing centre to request a refund of your entry fee, although this cannot be guaranteed. If you have already paid for the round you will need to contact the climbing centre to request a refund. MYCS cannot guarantee that cancelled entrance fees will be refunded.
  • What time do I need to arrive at the venue?
    Approximate times will be published in advance, and all competitors will be emailed with confirmed registrations times during the week before each round.
  • Do I need to supervise my child at the climbing centre?
    You need to remain at the centre during the competition but you do not need to be with you child all of the time.
  • What equipment do I need to bring?
    All entrants are responsible for providing personal climbing equipment i.e. harness, shoes, chalk bag, helmet. There may be some available from the host wall but remember to check first.
  • When are the results for each round published?
    The full results and podium photos are published on this website during the week after the competition. Look out for social media posts confirming the results have been published.
  • Can I brush holds?
    You are welcome to use your own or the climbing centres brush to clean holds, but we do ask that climbers do not climb to brush higher holds, or to jump off the floor, as this will count as an attempt at the climb.
  • How many attempts to do I have at each route?
    For boulder rounds, you will have five attempts to top each route. For rope rounds, each competitor will only have a single attempt at each route.
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