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bob123
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ABS8 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Friday, February 16
Adult National Championship
@EarthTreks Timonium, Maryland
Saturday, February 17
Adult National Championship Finals (min $5,000 cash purse)
Youth National Championship
Citizen's Smackdown
@EarthTreks Rockville, Maryland
Citizen's Smackdown Finals (Top 3 male/female from the Citizens' redpoint)
@ EarthTreks Timonium, Maryland
Sunday, February 18
Youth National Championship Finals
@EarthTreks Timonium, Maryland
There is a website specifically for these events: www.absnationals.org
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bob123
Jan 28, 2007, 11:38 PM
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All ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Citizens’ Comp.
Those competitors born in 1991 or before may compete in the Open Category of the ABS National Championship if they meet the following requirements:
1. the competitor is a full-season ABS member
2. at least one of the following:
a. have competed in 2 local ABS8 events and one ABS8 Regional event OR
b. have placed in the top 10 at an ABS 8 Regional event OR
c. be pre-qualified by having competed in the ABS7 Nationals which was held in CO
Youth Nationals are by invitation only.
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jh_angel
Jan 29, 2007, 12:04 AM
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What if a climber was injured at the time of regionals but will be good for nationals, can they still be in Open or are they just screwed 'till next year?
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usacpnw
Jan 29, 2007, 12:23 AM
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For Open Competitors:
To guarantee a spot in the Open division at Nationals, climbers must be a FULL-SEASON ABS8 member and do one of the following (No qualification is required for Amateur divisions: Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters):
1. Compete in at least two ABS8 local comps, and a Regional event (placement is not important - just participation)
2. Place top ten in the Open division at any Regional Championship
3. Have competed in the ABS7 Adult National Competition in the Open Division (held at The Spot in February of 2006)
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jh_angel
Jan 29, 2007, 1:17 AM
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You just restated what was already said. I was asking about extenuating circumstances and if you guys allowed for them or not, because I'd like to enter the division I should be in.
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usacpnw
Jan 29, 2007, 1:27 AM
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You previous post asked about OPEN. Are you in another catagory?
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shockabuku
Jan 29, 2007, 1:45 AM
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I thought you had to be registered by Nov 18 as well.
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jh_angel
Jan 29, 2007, 1:59 AM
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I was talking about Open. I was just wondering if they were hard and fast rules, because I qualify under everything except that I didn't go to regionals because i couldn't climb due to an injury, but I just got back on the wall and I should be back in shape for nationals and I don't think it's right to enter in Advanced if I should be in Open.
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usacpnw
Jan 29, 2007, 2:04 AM
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Only the Youth had a deadline for registration.
The rules are as stated, and no exceptions will be made if you do not meet the qualifications. An OPEN competitor only has to meet one of the listed requirements.
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jh_angel
Jan 29, 2007, 2:15 AM
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Ok, let me clarify. I'm a full season member, I've been to several local comps, I was not at Nationals last year (CO is too damn far away), I did not go to any Regionals this year due to injury and I don't want to sandbag into the Advanced division, but if that's my only choice for Nationals, I will.
I'm mostly asking because last year it was ok with only having gone to 3 locals and having a membership, but you changed them for this year and it screws anyone who for reasons beyond their control couldn't get to Regionals.
Sorry for all the confusion.
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bob123
Jan 29, 2007, 3:12 AM
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It is not correct to say that there are no exceptions to the Adult Open qualifications. There are sometimes extenuating circumstances and sometimes injuries can qualify. ABS members can file an appeal to the Appeals Committee. The Adult Open category is limited to 90 male and 90 female competitors. Historically this maximum limit has not been a problem.
There is the potential of some confusion because there are few if any exceptions made for the Youth Nationals. The ABS 8 Youth Nationals consists of ten categories and is limited to 30 competitors per category. With the potential exception of Female Juniors, all categories are filled with fully qualified competitors.
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jh_angel
Jan 29, 2007, 3:18 AM
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Thanks, good to know, I'll be putting one in. I'm not too worried about Youth Nationals as I just turned 23 today.
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bob123
Jan 29, 2007, 3:22 AM
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Happy Birthday! 23 was a very good year.
Enjoy!
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bob123
Feb 17, 2007, 11:12 AM
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Adult Men Qualifier Results:
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/Men%20F%20running.pdf
Adult Female Qualifier Results
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/Women%20F%20running.pdf
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bob123
Feb 18, 2007, 2:41 PM
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Men's Final Results - ties were broken by looking back to the Qualifyer Round
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/Men%20F%20results.pdf
Womens Final Results - ties were broken by looking back to the Qualifyer Round
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/Women%20F%20results.pdf
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bob123
Feb 19, 2007, 1:36 PM
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Male & Female Youth D Results (Born 1996 or after)
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/YD%20F%20Results.pdf
Male & Female Youth C Results (Birth Years 1994 & 1995)
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/YC%20F%20Results.pdf
Male & Female Youth B Results (Birth Years 1992 & 1993)
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/YB%20F%20Results.pdf
Male Youth A Results (Birth Years 1990 & 1991)
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/MYA%20F%20Results.pdf
Female Youth A Results
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/FYA%20F%20Results.pdf
Male & Female Junior Results (Birth Years 1988 & 1989)
http://www.absnationals.org/07/details/YJ%20F%20Results.pdf
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