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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.
B · Beginner · 4 rules · Step 1 of 4The boulder and the score
- How does a bouldering competition work?Climbers take on a set of short climbs, called boulders, without a rope and above thick matting.
- What is a zone in bouldering?A zone is a marked hold partway up a boulder.
- What counts as finishing a boulder in competition?Both hands on the marked finishing hold at the same time, in a stable position and with clear control of the hold, before the time expires.
- How is bouldering scored?Each boulder is worth up to 25 points.