Speed
Speed competitions normally consist of a qualification round and a final round. The routes are climbed on toprope.
The climbing time is determined by mechanical-electric timing (the competitor strikes a switch at the top of the route) but manual timing is also possible. When mechanical-electric timing is used, the climbing time shall be measured with an accuracy of 0.01 second.
The route(s) will be demonstrated, first at slow speed and then at race speed. After the demonstration of the routes there will be an observation period of 4 minutes. During the observation period, competitors are allowed to touch the first holds without leaving the ground with both their feet.
