The comp was a bit of a trail run, with the organizers and participants not knowing what to expect (or even if it would happen at all due to police intervention). It is still in very early stages but from how well the weekend went and how well received the event was I think there is scope either for an annual competition or series.
A major issue is the building owners consent. I believe there are two ways to run a comp like this. First, to keep it unofficial but risky (as it may be slowed due to legal issues), which was the approach of the comp on Saturday or, second, gain permission from a few locations to make it more official (if anywhere would let us).
I personally do not enter serious or official competitions as I enjoy the informal/less serious approach to climbing and it may be a shame if this competition lost its street edge. It may be a good thing to have a comp run in this way. However, it could be a major event in the climbing calendar as the quality of many builder problems cannot be argued. It depends on the direction Caed and the other organizers want to take.
How would the climbing population want to see this run, thoughts/suggestions?
