# @usaclimbing on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C4GVLeZAlYl
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58692544-usaclimbing-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-03-04T16:27:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** USA Climbing (@usaclimbing) — https://gondola.cc/usaclimbing

## Caption

Kyle Long from the Paraclimbing National Team answers common questions about the upcoming National Championships, happening March 9-10 at sportrock in Gaithersburg, MD. 

Kyle's about to make the trip to Nationals, and Finals will be livestreamed through outsidewatch. Stay tuned for streaming info!

Q: "How is everyone categorized?"

A: "Everyone is categorized based on the disability that they have. Some people are upper limb amputees, some people are lower limb amputees. Some people have neuromuscular impairments, some people have visual impairments. Depending on how your disability manifests itself, you'll be categorized accordingly."

Q: "How is the competition run?"

A: "Day one is a Modified Redpoint format, in which each individual in each category will have a chance to score as many points as they can (and qualify for day two) by topping the 3 climbs available to them. On day two, we have an Onsight Format. So you go into isolation, and then when it's your time, you climb as hard as you can, and then we'll know where everyone finishes."

Have more questions? Feel free to drop them in the comments 👇

#USAClimbing #Paranationals

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