The ORKA Rope Climb Challenge is a competitive fitness event where athletes perform maximum valid rope climbs within a fixed time under standardized rules and verification.

Anyone can participate — from beginners to advanced athletes — as long as they meet the safety and competition requirements.

The primary format is maximum rope climbs in 3 minutes, where athletes aim to complete as many valid climbs as possible.

Yes, participants compete in gender categories to ensure fair competition.

Participants must use:

• A rope of 15 feet length
• Proper anchor setup
• Safety mat (mandatory)

Yes, leg support is allowed unless a specific category requires strict upper-body-only climbing.

A valid climb includes:

• Starting from the ground
• Reaching the top marker
• Returning to the ground under control

Invalid attempts include:

• Not touching the top marker
• Partial climbs
• Unsafe descent
• Jump-assisted starts

Yes, all attempts must be recorded in a single-take video for verification.

The video must clearly show:

• Full rope
• Athlete’s full body
• Top touch point
• Timer

Yes, multiple attempts are allowed, but only verified and approved performances will count.

Performances are verified by the District Ambassador and/or the ORKA system.

Your score is based on the total number of valid climbs completed within 3 minutes.

Incomplete climbs at the end of time will not be counted.

Yes, including:

• Proper warm-up
• Use of safety mat
• Controlled climbing and descent
• Stopping if fatigue becomes unsafe

For official rankings, participation must be done through an ORKA Training Partner to ensure verification and safety.

You can improve your ranking by:

• Increasing climb count
• Maintaining consistent performance
• Submitting better verified attempts

Yes, athletes receive:

• Rankings (District/State/National)
• Badges and titles
• Qualification for higher-level competitions

You may be disqualified for:

• Edited or fake videos
• Unsafe practices
• Violating equipment or format rules

This challenge provides a platform to:

• Test your real strength
• Compete at multiple levels
• Build recognition and ranking
• Be part of a structured sports ecosystem