In 2023, Artline designed a speed hold with children in mind. But a speed competition needs an official route!
Originally the idea was to leave the route design open, but after trying that out in several competitions, the FFME (French climbing federation) decided to standardise the setting, as for the adult version.
THE ROUTE
It is 8 metres high with a 5° angle, comprising 12 hand holds and 4 foot holds. The layout is similar to the official senior route but is shorter and the holds are closer together to suit smaller climbers.
The diagram below shows the senior holds in red and the youth holds in blue. As is shown, the two routes can be set side by side on the same wall.
Using similar holds on a similar layout helps the youth categories prepare for the senior route, improving their speed, motricity and coordination so they can be tomorrow’s champions!
Download the official youth speed route
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