Question From Anthony

Here is a great question from one of our members, Anthony Sebrowski,

He writes:

Q) I am wondering how the Tier system works. I am a little confused to how I go about registering myself in a Tier. How do I know which Tier I am in? I have done a half marathon and finished the race in one hour and 45 minutes, my fastest 5 km is 19:50, and I have done one stair race, which I finished in 13 minutes. Can you point me in the right direction??

A) Great question Anthony! You are very fit indeed. Our Tier system is divided into four "levels" if you will. Each level has different requirements that you must fulfill. Here is a breakdown of our Tier system:

Tier 1 - Beginner stair climber. Someone who has NEVER competed in a stair climb event or any type of endurance sport. This is of course not you Anthony.

Tier 2 - Intermediate Stair climber. This is someone who has finished any type of endurance event or placed Top three in Tier #1. This is not you Anthony.

Tier 3 - Advanced Stair Climber - Any participant that has completed any stair race in the world and has finished top 10 in their respective age category. Or anyone from Tier 2 that finishes TOP 3. This would be where you fit in Anthony, Tier #3

Tier 4 - The Elite Athletes - Our Pros! The best of the best race at this level. Come out and see some amazing stair climbers push their bodies to the limits and burn some rubber on the stairs! - To qualify to enter the Elite category you must finish TOP THREE in the advanced category.

Of course you if you compete with us and finish in the top three of your category you are automatically qualified to represent Canada on "Team Canada" Very exciting stuff!

I hope that clarifies what Tier you should register in! I look forward to seeing you at our events soon!!! Thanks for the great question!

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