The Western Australia - Just Get It Done! - Rope Access Challenge
The Australian - Just Get It Done! - Rope Access Challenge ; WA Championship. Where the best of the best will put their skills to the test!
Date and time
Location
Red Rope Access Training
51 Lancaster Road #17 Wangara, WA 6065 AustraliaRefund Policy
Agenda
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Bump In & Challenger Role Call
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Challenge Task Brief, Pre-Start Toolbox Talk, Q & A
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Equipment Inspection Log Check & Approval
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Competency & Safety Test
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Start of Challenge
About this event
The Australian - Just Get It Done! - Rope Access Challenge
Proudly sponsored by Edelrid, Australia's leading brand in rope access
Bringing the best rope access technicians from all over Australia together to compete in the biggest rope access competition ever hosted in Australia.
A completely new format of rope access challenge, never before done anywhere in the world.
Technicians will be performing challenging manouvres, required to use tools to complete tasks that they would do in the real world, whilst there is Punk Rock music glaring out of the speakers, smoke machines are pumping and the lights, lazers and strobes are shining in their eyes.
There will be 4 state challenges in NSW, VIC, QLD and WA, plus a national final at a mistery location to be announced in August, after the last state competition is completed.
The Rules
- You can do whatever you like, to Just Get It Done!*
*As long as you adhere to these rules:
- Big swings and using hands or feet for work positioning are allowed
- Major discrepancy, like going on a single point for example, will result in immediate disqualification
- 3 minor discrepancies, like unscrewed carabiners for example (you can use auto lock), will result in immediate disqualification on the 3 rd minor.
- Dropped objects such as screws, nuts & bolts etc, or requiring external physical assistance during a manoeuvre, will result in penalty times, as specified in each discipline
- Dropped tools & equipment, including carabiners, will be considered a major discrepancy and result in immediate disqualification.
- The judge’s verdict is final and undisputable
Technicians can participate in one of the following 4 categories:
- Fastest Lady in Town
- Fastest Gun in Town
- Rookie of the year (L1's with less than 1000 hours logged)
- A Blast from the Past (Owners, Directors, Managers, who have been off the tools for at least 5 years)*
*Participants in the Blast from the Past do not require current IRATA or SPRAT Qualification
** All Participants in all categories need to pass a basic competency test before competing
Limited Numbers Available - Be quick to book!
10 Spots - Fastest Lady in Town
10 Spots - Fastest Gun in Town
10 Spots - A Blast from the Past
5 Spots - Rooky of the Year
Prizes - What's in it for the Challengers
There will be great Prizes sponsored by Edelrid, inclding harnesses, descenders and back up devices.
PLUS a total of more than $35,000 in cash prices for podium placements in each of the 4 categories, starting from $100 for 3rd place Rookie of the year, up to $2000 for 1st place at the finals for each of the main challenge categories.
State Championships
Prizes for Fastest Lady in Town, Fastest Gun In Town, A Blast From The Past (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA)
- $1000 Cash, Plus 1 x Edelrid fuse set (RRP $575)
- $500 Cash, Plus 1 x Edelrid megawatt (RRP $399.95)
- $250 Cash, Plus 1 x Wing Man Tool Bag Kit (RRP $297.00)
Prizes for Rookie of the Year (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA)
- $500 Cash, Plus 1 x Wing Man Tool Bag Kit (RRP $297.00)
- $250 Cash, Plus 1 x Wing Man Little Wing Bolt Bag (RRP $88.00)
- $100 Cash, Plus 1 x JGID RAC Hoodie (RRP $77.00)
Australian National Finals
Prizes for Fastest Lady in Town, Fastest Gun In Town, A Blast From The Past (National Finals)
- $2000 Cash, Plus 1 x Edelrid Vertic II harness (RRP $899.95)
- $1000 Cash, Plus 1 x Edelrid Vector X or Y harness (RRP $699.95)
- $500 Cash, Plus 1 x Wingman Tool Bag Kit (RRP $297.00)
Prizes for Rookie of the Year (National Finals)
- $1000 $1000 Cash, Plus 1 x Edelrid Vector X or Y harness (RRP $699.95)
- $500 Cash, Plus 1 x Wing Man Tool Bag Kit (RRP $297.00)
- $250 Cash, Plus 1 x Wing Man Little Wing Bolt Bag (RRP $88.00)
All challengers will receive the following:
- Limited edititon event participation shirt
- One deck of cards with profiles of each challenger (a bit like top trumps or baseball cards)
- Challenge completion certificate
In this competition, there are no losers, only winners.
Nobody aspires to finish last in such an event. For this reason, we will only formally recognise the top three competitors, announcing first, second, and third places.
However, every participant not reaching the podium will be honored with a certificate of achievement for having "Successfully Completed the Australian - Just Get It Done! - Rope Access Challenge."
The essence of this event is enjoyment and providing each participating company and their representatives a chance to enhance their visibility and reputation with their clients and friends alike.
In the spirit of this, we are committed to acknowledging the effort of all who participate. In this way, each participant is a winner in their own right.
Frequently asked questions
Anyone with a current IRATA or SPRAT qualification can compete in this event. *Participants in the Blast From The Past may have expired qualification but they do need to pass the competency test prior to competing.
No. You are not required to reside in the state you compete in. Competitors may even come from overseas.
Yes, this event is open to anyone, from anywhere. International competitors are very welcome to take part in this event.
No. You can only participate in one challenge category, however you can participate in multiple state events.
Yes, you can compete in as many state events as you like.
Yes, companies can send more than 1 challenger, however they can only send 1 challenger per category for each event, except for Fastest Lady In Town, no limit to number of competitors from one company in that category. (Example, Company ABC sends 4 challengers, 1 for each category)
Yes. For insurance reasons, challengers need to compete under the banner of an employing company, regardless of whether the company is paying the challengers to be there or not.
Yes, Companies need to send Certificates of Currency for Workers Compensation and Public Liability prior to the event.
Yes. All Tools will be provided on the day.
Yes. Each Challenger will be given a personalised shirt that they can keep at the end of the event. Finalists will be required to bring their shirts to the Final Event.
No. You can only compete if you wear your event shirt.
Yes. There will be custom helmet stickers made for each company sending competitors to the event.