Siege The Citadel 2026

Presented by Series Sponsor

Mega thanks to our Bouldering Series Sponsor ORGANIC Climbing for supporting all our bouldering events this year!

We also couldn’t run this competition without our Title Sponsors:

Siege The Citadel 2026

In December 2023, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition—alongside the Access Fund and regional conservation partners—purchased The Citadel Boulders, protecting a world-class climbing resource for generations to come. Today, we are close to paying off the conservation loan, and Siege the Citadel is our rallying cry to finish the job.

This isn’t just a competition.
It’s a stand for access.
A celebration of community.
And a final push to secure this land forever.

Beyond the last ridge lies a place worth fighting for—a bastion of stone shaped by time and protected by those who refuse to let it fall. On March 7th, we gather not to relive the past, but to write the next chapter: a day of grit, fellowship, and quiet defiance against the forces that would see wild places lost. Every move made, every cheer echoed, and every hand on the rock brings us closer to a future where this land remains free, open, and held in trust by those who love it.

STEP 1 : FILL OUT YOUR WAIVER (REQUIRED) – You can’t compete unless you’ve filled out the waiver.

2026 SCC COMPETITION WAIVER

HOLD HARMLESS FOR PARTICIPANTS

I assume all risk of personal injury, including death and damage to myself, and damage to my personal property sustained while at or participating in the “Float the Boat” & “Siege the Citadel” 2026 Bouldering Competition and associated events (hereinafter referred to as the “Event”) or sustained on the Event grounds and property, and hereby waive, release, discharge, and hold harmless the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, Inc., the Southeastern Climbers Coalition Land Trust, Inc., and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, members, sponsors, and promoters (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Releasees”), from any and all liability for any injury, death, or damages suffered to myself or my property while at the Event or on the Event grounds or property, regardless whether or not due to negligence of the Releasees.

I acknowledge that by signing this document, I am agreeing to indemnify, not to sue and release from liability the Releasees, and that I am giving up substantial legal rights. This release is a contract with legal and binding consequences and it applies to all climbing, bouldering, spotting, hiking, scrambling, spectating or volunteering activities at this Event. I have read it carefully before signing, and I understand what it means and what I am agreeing to by signing. I acknowledge that climbing, bouldering, spotting are inherently dangerous activities and fully realize the dangers of participating in this Event and fully assume the risks associated with such participation.

I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my equipment, any equipment provided for my use, and my conduct in connection with the Event.

I agree to indemnify and hold the Releasees harmless from and against any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, losses, costs and expenses including and without limitation all attorney fees and disbursements, damages, liability and fines or penalties in any way arising out of, or relating to, or connected with directly or indirectly, regardless of whether there is active or passive negligence or fault on the part of the Releasees.

I understand that I may be photographed or videoed and agree to allow my photo or video to be used for any purpose by the Releasees, without any requirement of compensation, as they see fit.

Event Liability Waiver

This is required to participate in the 2026 Climbing Participant Events.

Consent
I agree to the "Hold Harmless for Participants" policy.
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Date*
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Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Parent/Guardian Consent
I am the parent or legal guardian of participant whose name is identified in this form ("child"). My Child is fit for the Event, and I consent to my Child’s participation. I have read and I understand the foregoing document. In consideration of allowing my child to participate, I consent to the terms of the foregoing document and agree that its terms shall likewise bind me, my child, our heirs, and legal representatives. I hereby release and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from every claim and any liability that I or my child may allege against the Releasees as a direct or indirect result of injury or death to me or my child because of my child’s participation in the Event, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or others. I promise not to sue Releasees on my behalf or on behalf of my child regarding any claim arising from my child’s participation in the event.
Name of Parent/Legal Guardian

STEP 2 : REGISTER FOR COMPETITION (REQUIRED) – Choose to compete in both events or just one. Either way we are psyched to have you join us!

STEP 3. Use code from Confirmation email to register and join event on KAYA.

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Registration & Scoring Information

This year, we’re partnering with KAYA to manage the Citadel guidebook and scoring across all competition formats. Using KAYA allows us to streamline scoring, reduce paper use and costs, and give climbers an easier way to track their progress throughout the day.

All registered climbers will receive free access to KAYA Pro for a limited time, including the full Citadel digital guidebook to help you navigate the boulderfield during the event.

Prefer paper? No problem. Paper scorecards will still be available upon request for anyone who would rather keep it old-school.

How Scoring Works

Once you complete registration and payment, you’ll receive an access code to join Citadel event inside the KAYA app.

Getting Started with KAYA

Download KAYA from the App Store or Google Play
Create a free account
Use the links below, search for “Siege the Citadel,” or navigate to the Citadel area and select Events
Join your event(s) using the access code sent in your confirmation email
During the event, log your sends directly in the app—simple as that

Event Links in KAYA

Standard (Points-Based Categories)
https://app.kayaclimb.com/share/challenge?id=1761

Endurance (Iron Man / Iron Maiden)
https://app.kayaclimb.com/share/challenge?id=1762

Endurance Team (Iron Team)
https://app.kayaclimb.com/share/challenge?id=1763

You may join multiple challenges depending on the categories you’re registered for

STEP 4. Review the COMP RULES listed at the bottom of this page

STEP 5. This goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway… GET STOKED

Parking Info

CARPOOL!!

We will send out parking options soon. Please follow posted signs as your arrive on Citadell Rock Rd and follow directions from parking area to the main parking lot.

in depth map coming soon

Where to Check-in: SCC Tent at The main Citadel Parking Lot.

Event Timeline

8:30am- Registration @ Citadel Boulders begins

9:15am- Announcements Start

9:30am- Climbing Starts

3:00pm- Climbing Ends

3:30pm- Scorecard Deadline

AFTER PARTY: Fort Payne Rotary Pavillon

We are psyched to partner with The City of Fort Payne to host our after party at the Fort Payne Rotary Pavillion. We will have food trucks and drinks as well as games and other shenanigans.

There is plenty of event parking available nearby. Keep your eye out for a competitor email with a parking map.

4:00pm – Shenanigans Begin

5:00pm – Games

5:30pm- Raffle #1

6:30pm – Awards start

7:00pm – Raffle #2

SCC is stoked to see you all out there on Saturday for SIEGE THE CITADEL. Please remember everything is on CENTRAL TIME.

If you have any questions feel free to email us at maddi@seclimbers.org

We’re so excited to share the stoke with all of you. See you at SIEGE THE CITADEL!

RULES

TWO (2) WITNESSES MUST SIGN OFF ON SCORECARD TO GET CREDIT.
YOU MUST HAVE PROBLEM NUMBER, GRADE AND SCORE WRITTEN IN THE APPROPRIATE BOX. PLEASE HAVE GOOD HANDWRITING.
ALL PROBLEMS ARE MARKED ON THE ROCK WITH A LABEL: MAP LOCATION, NAME, DESCRIPTION, AND POINTS.
ALL PROBLEMS TOP OUT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. YOU CANNOT DO THE CRUX MOVE AND JUMP OFF. DAB’S (TOUCHING A FOOT) AND JUMP/RUN STARTS DO NOT COUNT UNLESS PROBLEM CALLS FOR JUMP START.
SOME PROBLEMS HAVE BOUNDARIES. PLEASE BE AWARE!DO NOT CROSS BOUNDARY – IF SO, IT DOES NOT COUNT.
BE AWARE OF SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS TO START PROBLEM AS LISTED ON THE LABEL.
IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT A PROBLEM WAS COMPLETED, YOU WILL DO THE PROBLEM AGAIN AT THE END OF THE COMPETITION IN FRONT OF EVERYONE.
IN THE CASE OF A TIE, WE WILL TALLY UP YOUR NEXT 2 HIGHEST POINTED PROBLEMS.
DO NOT BOULDER WITHOUT A SPOT FROM MULTIPLE PEOPLE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SPOT PAD OR GROUP, FIND ONE!!!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED A SPOT, ASK A JUDGE OR VOLUNTEER
BEFORE YOU TURN IN YOUR SCORECARD, CIRCLE YOUR TOP 10 PROBLEMS AND ADD UP YOUR TOTAL SCORE.
YOU WILL GET BUMPED IF YOU CLIMB ENOUGH POINTS TO CROSS INTO THE NEXT THRESHOLD. DON’T ARGUE WITH US. WE LOVE YOU THO.
IRON MAN/MAIDEN (FULL MONTY): COMPLETE AS MANY PROBLEMS IN ALLOTTED TIME. HIGHEST POINTS WINS.
IRON TEAM (2 PERSON FULL MONTY): TWO-PERSON TEAMS COMPLETE AS MANY PROBLEMS IN THE ALLOTTED TIME. ONE TEAM MEMBER CLIMBS V3 AND BELOW, THE OTHER CLIMBS V4 AND ABOVE. HIGHEST COMBINED POINTS WINS.

CATEGORIES

You will choose a category when you receive your scorecard the morning of the competition. See grades below.

Categories for Siege The Citadel:

YOUTH*: Ages 12 & under (all grades)

BEGINNER: V0-V2

INTERMEDIATE: V3-V5

ADVANCED: V6-V8

OPEN: V9+

NON-BINARY: All grades

IRON MAN/IRON MAIDEN: ALL GRADES

IRON TEAM: One team member climbs V3 and below and the second team member climbs V4 and above

ROCK GODS: Ages 45 & Up (All grades)