Judges are responsible for scoring each climber the same as all the other climbers in the same group/category.

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The runner’s role is to collect scores from the judges to allow the updating of online and in arena scoring systems, to allow people outside the event to monitor the progress of the competitors.

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To ensure the safe and fair running of isolation in line with the competition rules.

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Judges are responsible for scoring each climber the same as all the other climbers in the same group/category.

Belayers are responsible for the safety of the athlete, while climbing. They are also needed to ensure that they do not give an advantage or disadvantage to the athlete through there belaying.