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Before a USA Climbing flash round starts, what must climbers be shown?

A demonstration of the routes or boulders.

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  2. The scores from last year
  3. A demonstration of the routes ✔

Why: In a flash round, climbers get information first. The rules require a demonstration before the round, and coaches may give tips between attempts.

Huh, didn't know that: In a flash round, coaches and other climbers may share route information between attempts, but not during one.

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Why did the flash round bring a camera? It heard there would be a demonstration.
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Answer: A demonstration of the routes. In a flash round, climbers get information first. The rules require a demonstration before the round, and coaches may give tips between attempts.

  1. USA Climbing Rulebook 2026-2027 (rule 5.5) usaclimbing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/USA_Climbing_Rulebook_2026-2027.20260901.pdf
    a demonstration of the routes/boulders must also be made prior to the start of the round
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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