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Then check out the events pages for details on the challenge. We are there to support everyone and with three levels Novice, Expert and Premier at the Open events so nobody should struggle with the events we are running this year. The College events only open to Students in education have two categories, Student Climber and Premier.

3ATC Open Levels are explained below:

Novice Climber Ideal for students or newer climbers this may be the category choice for you. Following several entries from more advanced climbers we are changing the novice category to an optimumn time event. We will run the climb and work out what an optimumn time would be for a novice climber to carry out the climb correctly and achive all the stations. This "optimumn time" will be kept confidential and at the end of the contest the closest three climber's to this time will win the event. Unlike the Expert level your climb will not be based on fastest time so should encourage best practice and safe climbing. Your climb will starting from a top station you will complete a number of simple tasks in the canopy before returning to the ground.

Expert Climber Come on, you have been climbing for a couple of years we know you can do it! This should be a walk in the park for you I know just like another day at work but well worth it for the goodies on offer. This event is based on the fastest safe climber's time. Your time is reduced for some tasks so make sure you know what to do.

Premier Climber As a premier climber you should be able to access the tree from the ground install your own anchor point access the trees canopy and finish the climb.

We expect every competitor to follow industry best practice and Health and Safety protocols whilst competing deviation may lead to disqualification.

Competitors may only enter one category this is the only climb that will count towards prizes. Further climbs in other categories may be made to practice or simply to try and beat your own time and score but again the first climb is the only one that will be registered.

Winners

If you have been placed first second or third in a previous event you will be asked to move up to the next level allowing new climbers a chance to win at the next location. There are better prizes for the Premier climbers to its in your own interest ot practice plenty before entering.

This years challenge's are all run on a first come first serve basis so book in advance or early on the day to avoid disapointment. Climbing kit will be available on the day if you fancy your chances and if we can fit you in.

Good luck !!

Lastly a big thank you to the team, Paul Searl, Tony Darbyshire, Nigel Fagg, Ben Connon, Mark Merritt, Jon Treasure, Elaine Pott and Nick Pott and all the other helpers for their support in running these events.

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The next events...

Northern 3ATC College Climbing Competition 24th 25th May Cragside Northumbria

Northern 3ATC OPEN 26th May Cragside Estate Northumbria

To enter a team for your college download and complete our CCC entry forms.