The Climbing Works has announced that attendance at the upcoming Climbing Works International Festival (CWIF) this weekend will be restricted to registered competitors only following government advice to minimise the spread of the novel coronavirus. Spectators can follow the action via the livestream instead.
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An email sent to competitors reads:
After much consideration, we have decided to scale back this year's CWIF in light of the UK Government's move today to increase efforts to contain and delay the spread of Coronavirus. We recognise the commitment made by all those travelling to Sheffield for the comp and understand the value CWIF contributes to athletes preparedness for the wider season. CWIF 2020 will now be a closed event, for registered competitors and we will be asking spectators to watch via the online live stream only. We value your support communicating this via your personal channels to encourage audiences to watch remotely. Thanks for your understanding in these unusual circumstances. Any questions please email dan@climbingworks.com
Kind regards,
The Climbing Works
All proceeds from spectator tickets are donated to Climbers Against Cancer. If you require a refund, email info@climbingworks.com
The Climbing Works will continue to remain open after the weekend with additional hygiene measures and signage.
Watch the livestreams below:
Sunday - 11:55 and 18:20 for semis and finals respectively.
Comments
Sensible decision - though going to be weird for the competitors.
Can the audience live steam their encouragement? ;)
Like, if an organiser sets up a group Skype call, rigs it up to the speaker and everyone just dials in. I can see that working...
I think this year most sportspeople are going to have to get used to that, whatever the sport.
Against government advice... Really? There were 60,000 people at Cheltenham today.
The 60,000 folk at Cheltenham were predominantly wealthy and included the Queen and other Royals, how could this possibly have been cancelled!