Rules and Regulations Videos

Three new inspiring ice videos which cover various aspects of ice climbing competition including route setting, competition rules and training for young competitors have been released by the Youth Commission partnered by UIAA Ice Climbing Commission.

These videos were developed with the support of ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations) to help countries prepare for hosting competitions as well as support their youth and ice climbing competition programmes. They can be shown on a 3m x 3m screen to assist in understanding the rules and scoring prior to competition and can help the audience get the most from the competition.

UIAA Ice Climbing competitions are organised as per the UIAA Ice Climbing Rules & Regulations handbook. The rules and regulations are approved and enforced by the International Commission for Ice Climbing Competitions. These rules include both aspects for the athletes as well as the organisers of the events.

As per UIAA Ice Climbing Rules & Regulations, athletes wishing to compete in Ice Climbing World Cup and World Championship competitions are required to obtain the ICICC International Licence. The athletes can download the UIAA-ICICC International Licence application form from the right-hand panel in order to obtain the required licence to take part in these competitions.

Note:

2013: Read the new amendments in Rules and Regulations.

2012: There is a new amendment for Ice Climbing Speed Competitions.

2011: There is a new amendment for Ice Climbing Speed Competitions.

2010: The Lead and Speed regulations were modified. Please read  the following document carefully.

2009: Spurs and back parts of crampons will not be allowed in lead competitions in the 2009 season -  please check the rules.

Other documents:

Notice to athletes 2009; banning of spurs in 2009;