Competition rules - KisGeri 6

The KisGeri 24 6 hour race competition rules

The KisGeri 6 is a points race that must be completed within 6 hours from the finish. There is no possibility to pause the race. Teams are free to develop their own tactics, timing and choice of routes. Scoring is only possible with the active participation of both members of the team - one climber and one belayer - and no third-party may be involved in a team's race.

Gear

Teams start with their own equipment. The tops of the climbs are carabiner-based anchors in most places, where you don't need to build anything, but some places require you to build your own anchor to get lowered down. It is recommended that you bring one 60cm strap and 1 screwing carabiner per team to the competition.

Solo climbing is strictly forbidden during the competition, climbing is only allowed with a harness and belay device. As we will be in a quarry, loose holds may occur - helmet use is mandatory for both the climber and belayer.

Scoring

Scoring is done individually, so not all team members have to do the same route. The points scored individually will be added up for each team at the end of the race to give the final team score. The routes are scored according to difficulty, wall height and how they are protected. All climbers can attempt any of the routes listed, regardless of difficulty or length. The scoring system is based on the UIAA system, whereby the difficulty of the routes varies quadratically (+/- levels corrected) and their length varies linearly. As this is a friendly competition, there will be no judging, so each team will keep their own score. We trust that, like true climbing faces, you will enter your points on the scoreboard with honour and conscience.

The scoresheet will be shared with you in digital form on Google Spreadsheets, which you will need to keep on your smartphone throughout the competition. A Wi-Fi hotspot will be set up in the quarry area for the duration of the festival (near the Rain Wall), where you can synchronise your scores recorded at the remote walls. Internet bandwidth will be limited to certain websites to ensure a seamless connection for you. We recommend that you bring a mobile power supply if possible, so that the battery on your phones doesn't run out during the race. There will also be mains charging available at the central tent, but we strongly recommend that you only use this if you have a mobile phone.

Scoring rules are as follows:

1. The total score given for the routes can only be achieved by climbing from bottom to the top without falling, sitting in or catching the quickdraws.
   
2. Half of the points for the route can be obtained by top rope. Here too, falling, getting taken, or being dragged up by your partner invalidates the climb. If for some reason you cannot complete the route, get back to the ground and try again.
   
3. Routes climbed as trad (using stoppers/nuts, friends) are worth double points, even if the path is partially bolted (e.g. on the Illusion wall, bolted to the ledge, and then trad).
   

Extra points

Highline and slacklines are available for the entire duration of the festival. Trying these out will earn your team valuable extra points. During the day there will also be strength and agility competitions, with a few surprises. Participating in the challenges can earn extra points for your team. It's worth bringing a costume, because if both team members climb at least one route in it, the organisers will give you extra points for the creativity of the costume and the difficulty of the route you climb. Keep in mind that this climb has to be done by being supervised by at least one organiser.

Start

The latest starting time is Sunday, 7:30am. The end of the race will be at 1:30pm.

KisGeri 6 applies a continuous start. You can start and introduce your costumes in any desired time, but you can get extra scores for your costumes only if you accomplish a climb in it. The introductory climb will take place in the „23 carat court” (23 karátos udvar) and on the „Illúzió” wall where the jury will give scores for your performance.

The order of climbing

All the routes can be accomplished by all the two teammates, but only if the next climber is already having his shoes and gear on, ready to start. If any of the other teams are standing in the queue waiting for the route you are climbing on, you have to pass over the possibility for them after two attempts. Every second counts, so please pay attention and respect all your contestants.

Safety first!

This is a 6-hour climb which is not only a physical but also a mental challenge. It is true that it is only the quarter of its „big brother”, but you can feel strongly deconcentrated at the end of the climb. Take care of yourself and also your climbing partner, it is not worth to continue climbing or belaying totally exhausted. You better take a nap, have a pleasant conversation with others or grab a caffeine bomb, than getting injured or worse! Check the knot on your harness and also on your partner’s before every ascent. Double check, triple check, multicheck your belaying device and the knots on your harnesses. Make a routine of these processes.

Everybody is climbing on his own responsibility. Every attendant under the age of 18 need to show their parents’ permission.

If you notice a loose rock on the wall, or you are not sure about the condition of a bolt or a top anchor, please let the staff know about the issue. If you see that somebody is not behaving properly, endangering his or others’ health, warn him or inform the staff about his behaviour immediately.

Take care of the environment!

The quarry and its surrounding is an increased conservation area. We are calling for your attention of your environment - do not litter, and do not make any harm to the flora and fauna. Building a tent will be allowed only on appointed places. Feel free to bivaque and sleep in hammock everywhere, but you will need the organizers’ permission to dot it in bolts or top anchors.

Team leaders will get the conservation regulations. Please find some time to study it and share the document with your teammates as well.

We are asking you not to behave irresponsibly since our common aim is to be able to repeat this festival next year.

Equipment test

Climbing gears offered for test can be taken for some time. The maximum period of time for using one stuff is 2 hours, so other attendants will have the opportunity to try them too. If you are not sure about the proper functioning of the gear, ask someone who can show it to you adeptly, or turn to the organizers.

We would like to get back the test equipment in proper condition. The amortization of these stuffs is a natural process, but if the damage of any gear is crucial, please inform the organizers as soon as possible!

We wish you a successful and fair competition!

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Competition rules - KisGeri 12

The KisGeri 24 12 hour race competition rules

The KisGeri 12 is a points race that must be completed within 12 hours from the finish. There is no possibility to pause the race. Teams are free to develop their own tactics, timing and choice of routes. Scoring is only possible with the active participation of both members of the team - one climber and one belayer - and no third-party may be involved in a team's race.

Gear

Teams start with their own equipment. The tops of the climbs are carabiner-based anchors in most places, where you don't need to build anything, but some places require you to build your own anchor to get lowered down. It is recommended that you bring one 60cm strap and 1 screwing carabiner per team to the competition.

Solo climbing is strictly forbidden during the competition, climbing is only allowed with a harness and belay device. As we will be in a quarry, loose holds may occur - helmet use is mandatory for both the climber and belayer.

Scoring

Scoring is done individually, so not all team members have to do the same route. The points scored individually will be added up for each team at the end of the race to give the final team score. The routes are scored according to difficulty, wall height and how they are protected. All climbers can attempt any of the routes listed, regardless of difficulty or length. The scoring system is based on the UIAA system, whereby the difficulty of the routes varies quadratically (+/- levels corrected) and their length varies linearly. As this is a friendly competition, there will be no judging, so each team will keep their own score. We trust that, like true climbing faces, you will enter your points on the scoreboard with honour and conscience.

The scoresheet will be shared with you in digital form on Google Spreadsheets, which you will need to keep on your smartphone throughout the competition. A Wi-Fi hotspot will be set up in the quarry area for the duration of the festival (near the Rain Wall), where you can synchronise your scores recorded at the remote walls. Internet bandwidth will be limited to certain websites to ensure a seamless connection for you. We recommend that you bring a mobile power supply if possible, so that the battery on your phones doesn't run out during the race. There will also be mains charging available at the central tent, but we strongly recommend that you only use this if you have a mobile phone.

Scoring rules are as follows:

1. The total score given for the routes can only be achieved by climbing from bottom to the top without falling, sitting in or catching the quickdraws.
   
2. Half of the points for the route can be obtained by top rope. Here too, falling, getting taken, or being dragged up by your partner invalidates the climb. If for some reason you cannot complete the route, get back to the ground and try again.
   
3. Routes climbed as trad (using stoppers/nuts, friends) are worth double points, even if the path is partially bolted (e.g. on the Illusion wall, bolted to the ledge, and then trad).
   

Extra points

Highline and slacklines are available for the entire duration of the festival. Trying these out will earn your team valuable extra points. During the day there will also be strength and agility competitions, with a few surprises. Participating in the challenges can earn extra points for your team. It's worth bringing a costume, because if both team members climb at least one route in it, the organisers will give you extra points for the creativity of the costume and the difficulty of the route you climb. Keep in mind that this climb has to be done by being supervised by at least one organiser.

Start

Before the competition there will be an entry ceremony, where all the teammates are expected. This will be the opportunity to present your costumes. You can get extra scores for your costumes only if you accomplish a climb in it. The introductory climb will take place in the „23 carat court” (23 karátos udvar) and on the „Illúzió” wall where the jury will give scores for your performance.

The order of climbing

All the routes can be accomplished by all the two teammates, but only if the next climber is already having his shoes and gear on, ready to start. If any of the other teams are standing in the queue waiting for the route you are climbing on, you have to pass over the possibility for them after two attempts. Every second counts, so please pay attention and respect all your contestants.

Sections of climbing

You can accomplish the 12-hour competition in two sections. You can freely choose the ratio of the sections’ length including one break. At the start of the break please forward your scoresheet to the organizers which you will get back at the end of it. On the graphics below you can find an example for splitting your competition time.

Safety first!

This is a 12-hour climb which is not only a physical but also a mental challenge. It is true that it is only the half of its „big brother”, but you can feel strongly deconcentrated at the end of the climb. Take care of yourself and also your climbing partner, it is not worth to continue climbing or belaying totally exhausted. You better take a nap, have a pleasant conversation with others or grab a caffeine bomb, than getting injured or worse! Check the knot on your harness and also on your partner’s before every climb. Double check, triple check, multicheck your belaying device and the knots on your harnesses. Make a routine of these processes.

Everybody is climbing on his own responsibility. Every attendant under the age of 18 need to show their parents’ permission.

If you notice a loose rock on the wall, or you are not sure about the condition of a bolt or a top anchor, please let the staff know about the issue. If you see that somebody is not behaving properly, endangering his or others’ health, warn him or inform the staff about his behaviour immediately.

Take care of the environment!

The quarry and its surrounding is an increased conservation area. We are calling for your attention of your environment - do not litter, and do not make any harm to the flora and fauna. Building a tent will be allowed only on appointed places. Feel free to bivaque and sleep in hammock everywhere, but you will need the organizers’ permission to dot it in bolts or top anchors.

Team leaders will get the conservation regulations. Please find some time to study it and share the document with your teammates as well.

We are asking you not to behave irresponsibly since our common aim is to be able to repeat this festival next year.

Equipment test

Climbing gears offered for test can be taken for some time. The maximum period of time for using one stuff is 2 hours, so other attendants will have the opportunity to try them too. If you are not sure about the proper functioning of the gear, ask someone who can show it to you adeptly, or turn to the organizers.

We would like to get back the test equipment in proper condition. The amortization of these stuffs is a natural process, but if the damage of any gear is crucial, please inform the organizers as soon as possible!

We wish you a successful and fair competition!

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Competition rules - KisGeri 24

The KisGeri 24 rules

The KisGeri 24 is a points race that must be completed within 24 hours from the finish. There is no possibility to pause the race. Teams are free to develop their own tactics, timing and choice of routes. Scoring is only possible with the active participation of both members of the team - one climber and one belayer - and no third-party may be involved in a team's race.

Gear

Teams start with their own equipment. The tops of the climbs are carabiner-based anchors in most places, where you don't need to build anything, but some places require you to build your own anchor to get lowered down. It is recommended that you bring one 60cm strap and 1 screwing carabiner per team to the competition.

Solo climbing is strictly forbidden during the competition, climbing is only allowed with a harness and belay device. As we will be in a quarry, loose holds may occur - helmet use is mandatory for both the climber and belayer.

Scoring

Scoring is done individually, so not all team members have to do the same route. The points scored individually will be added up for each team at the end of the race to give the final team score. The routes are scored according to difficulty, wall height and how they are protected. All climbers can attempt any of the routes listed, regardless of difficulty or length. The scoring system is based on the UIAA system, whereby the difficulty of the routes varies quadratically (+/- levels corrected) and their length varies linearly. As this is a friendly competition, there will be no judging, so each team will keep their own score. We trust that, like true climbing faces, you will enter your points on the scoreboard with honour and conscience.

The scoresheet will be shared with you in digital form on Google Spreadsheets, which you will need to keep on your smartphone throughout the competition. A Wi-Fi hotspot will be set up in the quarry area for the duration of the festival (near the Rain Wall), where you can synchronise your scores recorded at the remote walls. Internet bandwidth will be limited to certain websites to ensure a seamless connection for you. We recommend that you bring a mobile power supply if possible, so that the battery on your phones doesn't run out during the race. There will also be mains charging available at the central tent, but we strongly recommend that you only use this if you have a mobile phone.

Scoring rules are as follows:

1. The total score given for the routes can only be achieved by climbing from bottom to the top without falling, sitting in or catching the quickdraws.
   
2. Half of the points for the route can be obtained by top rope. Here too, falling, getting taken, or being dragged up by your partner invalidates the climb. If for some reason you cannot complete the route, get back to the ground and try again.
   
3. Routes climbed as trad (using stoppers/nuts, friends) are worth double points, even if the path is partially bolted (e.g. on the Illusion wall, bolted to the ledge, and then trad).
   
4. "Night Shift": there will be a period – for teams who are participating in the 24-hour category – during the night when – with the exception of traditional routes, – there will be triple score on certain walls. The extra time slot and the wall section will be designated by the organisers and will be communicated to the teams at the pre-race briefing.
   

Extra points

Highline and slacklines are available for the entire duration of the festival. Trying these out will earn your team valuable extra points. During the day there will also be strength and agility competitions, with a few surprises. Participating in the challenges can earn extra points for your team. It's worth bringing a costume, because if both team members climb at least one route in it, the organisers will give you extra points for the creativity of the costume and the difficulty of the route you climb. Keep in mind that this climb has to be done by being supervised by at least one organiser.

Start

Before the competition there will be an entry ceremony, where all the teammates are expected. This will be the opportunity to present your costumes. You can get extra scores for your costumes only if you accomplish a climb in it. The introductory climb will take place in the „23 carat court” (23 karátos udvar) and on the „Illúzió” wall where the jury will give scores for your performance.

The order of climbing

All the routes can be accomplished by all the four teammates, but only if the next climber is already having his shoes and gear on, ready to start. If any of the other teams are standing in the queue waiting for the route you are climbing on, you have to pass over the possibility for them after two attempts. Every second counts, so please pay attention and respect all your contestants.

Free- and relay climb

During the day you can climb with the other party of your team parallelly, independently from the other two teammates. The time management is also up to you until 8pm. At that time, a relay climb starts which means that only one fixed party per team is allowed to climb at once. Good tactic is crucial, the climbed routes may not be too far from each other which would cause a long time outage for the team. During the relay climb, it is allowed to reserve a chosen route: as long as the active party is still on the wall, the lead climber of the inactive party can look for an optional route and reserve it until the end of the other party’s climb. The belaying person of the inactive party is the courier: at the moment the last climber of the active party is reaching the top anchor or finishes his climb, the courier goes back to his climbing partner and starts to belay him. From now on, they are composing the new (active) party. The relay climb finishes at 6 in the morning when you are allowed to climb parallelly again.

Safety first!

This is a 24-hour climb which is not only a physical but also a mental challenge. Take care of yourself and also your climbing partner, it is not worth to continue climbing or belaying totally exhausted. You better take a nap, have a pleasant conversation with others or grab a caffeine bomb, than getting injured or worse! Check the knot on your harness and also on your partner’s before every climb. Double check, triple check, multicheck your belaying device and the knots on your harnesses. Make a routine of these processes.

Everybody is climbing on his own responsibility. Every attendant under the age of 18 need to show their parents’ permission.

If you notice a loose rock on the wall, or you are not sure about the condition of a bolt or a top anchor, please let the staff know about the issue. If you see that somebody is not behaving properly, endangering his or others’ health, warn him or inform the staff about his behaviour immediately.

Take care of the environment!

The quarry and its surrounding is an increased conservation area. We are calling for your attention about your environment - do not litter, and do not make any harm to the flora and fauna. Building a tent will be allowed only on appointed places. Feel free to bivaque and sleep in hammock everywhere, but you will need the organizers’ permission to dot it in bolts or top anchors.

Team leaders will get the conservation regulations. Please find some time to study it and share the document with your teammates as well.

We are asking you not to behave irresponsibly since our common aim is to be able to repeat this festival next year.

Equipment test

Climbing gears offered for test can be taken for some time. The maximum period of time for using one stuff is 2 hours, so other attendants will have the opportunity to try them too. If you are not sure about the proper functioning of the gear, ask someone who can show it to you adeptly, or turn to the organizers.

We would like to get back the test equipment in proper condition. The amortization of these stuffs is a natural process, but if the damage of any gear is crucial, please inform the organizers as soon as possible!

We wish you a successful and fair competition!

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FAQ

What and where is KisGeri?

Kisgeri is a climbing festival held in the Hungarian "Kis-gerecsei" quarry.

How do I get there? Where do I park?

With car from Budapest:
M1 highway(requires vignette) > Zsámbék > Szomor > Tarján > Tardos and then towards Süttő. After passing Bikolpuszta turn right after the bridge. Left from the red line on the map. Continue on the road in the forest until the parking which will be on the right side. (Marked as P on the map) Leave the car at the parking lot.
After this, continue your journey on foot. From the road, turn right into the forest and on the National blue trail. After continuing around 800m uphill on the trail you will pass a small hut sized rock on your left. After passing, turn right to cross a ditch and continue uphill on a small hill. You will reach the Anonymus-wall. (On the map: blue line)
The center of the festival will be at the Illúzió-wall.
GPS 47.6895166 18.4932166

How about ridesharing?

We suggest if you have a car with free space to share it with others and advertise this in the facebook event. Similarly, if you don’t have a car, ask for a seat in the facebook event.

When will the program start and end?

You are welcome to join us from Friday afternoon. We ask the competitors participating in the 24 hour format to arrive by 16:30. The competition will start at 18:00 on Friday and will end at 18:00 Saturday. We would like it if you could stay for the party on Saturday evening. On Sunday at 10:00 we will start packing everything.

When will the competition start?

The competition starts at 18:00.
For the competitors of the 24h format this is the only starting time. You can start registering from 16:00 and by the latest arrive at 16:30.
The 12h and 6h format competitors can arrive later but the competition ends at Saturday 18:00 for everyone.

What does your admission fee entail?

With the admission fee, you can participate in the competition, you will get a route map, goodie bag, and based on your chosen competition format meals as well.
The admission is completed, when we receive your admission fee. You can send the fee here:

Bivak Alpin Sportegyesület
Account number: 16200223-10127560
Message: Your team name

When is the admission deadline?

May 24th.

Is there a possibility for admission on the spot?

Unfortunately no.

Who will be awarded?

The first 3 competitors will be awarded in each format.

What should I know about the 6 hour format?

The rules of the 6 hour format can be found HERE.
In the 6 hour format, you can participate in a team of 2. You can collect your points for 6 hours from your start. You can decide when you start from Friday 18:00 to Saturday 12:00.

What should I know about the 12 hour format?

The rules of the 12 hour format can be found HERE.
In the 12 hour format, you can participate in a team of 2. You have 12 hours to collect your points. You have a flexible start as well, and you can take a break which won’t count towards your 12 hours. The organizers have to be notified about the start and the end of your break. Of course you can take a rest in your 12 hour climbing too, but this will count towards that.

What should I know about the 24 hour format?

The rules of the 24 hour format can be found HERE.
In the 24 hour format, you can participate in a team of 2. It’s up to you how much you climb and how much you rest or participate in various activities.

How do teams get points?

You can get the full amount of points via lead climbing only. You do not get the points if you fall, sit in or hold on to quickdraws. If you climb via toprope you get half the points. If you climb trad you get 2x the points. Check for these routes on your scoresheet. During the night on Saturday there will be a timeslot where you get triple points. The organizers will announce this at the briefing. You can get extra points via dressing and climbing in costume, slackline, highline, Bring Sally up challenge and other challenges during the day.

How do you calculate the points for each route?

The points for each route is quadrupled based on the difficulty of the route in the UIAA scale and multiplied by the length (in meter). We give more info for enrolled teams about the points.

Who will give you the score?

Since this is a friendly competition, you will keep the score yourself. We believe that you will be fair and correct with this.

What is the Bring Sally Up challenge?

The Bring Sally Up challenge is a push up challenge where you have to do push ups, and keep yourself in position for the song titled Flower by Moby. It is only 30 push ups, but it is not easy! You should try it to collect some extra points.

What is the slackline?

A strip of webbing fixed above the ground by 0.5-1m between two trees where you can try your balance skills. If you can cross one of these your team will get extra points.

What is a highline?

The big brother of slackline. Narrower (2.5cm) webbing and fixed above much higher. You can try this with a harness on. It will be in the 23 carat section at 30m high. Everyone can try it and you can get extra points with it too.

Can I participate in the festival without competing?

Yes, you are welcome to join us! You can participate for a 6000 HUF admission which will cover your meals on Saturday. Without this we cannot guarantee any services/meals.

What other activities will take place beside the competition?

You can climb outside of the competition, try slackline and highline, the Bring Sally Up challenge and other challenges.

Can I climb without climbing equipment?

Yes! There will be some equipment for testing that you can try for some deposit.

Will there be rock climbing training?

Yes, so don’t stay home if you are a beginner. During Saturday there will be basic rock climbing training with an instructor. The price of the workshop is 3000 HUF.

Where can I sleep during the festival?

The quarry and the surrounding area is a nature conservation. Please don’t litter and cause harm to the flora and fauna. You can only fix tents in the appointed locations. Bivouac and hammock are allowed anywhere with the exception of the walls. Bring your own camping equipment.

If you are not a dirtbag climber there is also a possibility to sleep in this tourist hotel in a castle: Serédi-castle. The price for this is 10 000 HUF/night which has to be paid to the castle’s caretaker.

Can I go home to sleep during the festival?

We advise you to always stay there, but if that is not possible you can choose otherwise. It’s important to know that you cannot ride in your car on the forest route between 20:00 and 5:00.

What kind of meal possibilities will be at the festival?

If you are a competitor, then:
24 hour: Friday dinner, 3x on Saturday and Sunday morning.
12 hour: 3x on Saturday
6 hour: Saturday lunch and dinner.
If you register to participate: 3x on Saturday.
If you don’t register we can’t provide meals.
During the festival there will be unlimited drinking water and a drink bar too. We try to minimize the waste so please bring reusable cups.

Will there be medical assistance?

Yes.

How about electricity?

Yes, we will have solar panels and to charge around 10 phones at the same time. If possible please bring a power bank.

What about hygiene?

You can use the clean water tank to wash yourself, but please don’t use much as this is also for drinking and cooking.
There will be mobile toilets during the festival.

How is the trash collected?

There will be a separate collection for the trash. Please use the designated points for this. Please don’t throw it away and keep the area clean as we would like to organize the festival next year too!
Thank you!

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