The event is open to non-climbers as well as those more experienced

There are no specific Age Categories but the minimum age for competing is 12 (in the year of the competition)

There are 9 para categories:

1. Using Upper and Lower Limbs (any number)

2. Using Upper Limbs Only

3. Using Upper Limbs Only (that have impairments)

4. Athletes with Sensory Impairments

5. Athletes with Learning Disabilities

6. Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

7. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

8. Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)