ITCC

Throwline

The throwline is a timed event that tests the contestant's ability to accurately place a throwline and climbing line in a tree at heights between approximately 10 and 20 meters (32.8 and 65.6 feet). Contestants attempt to toss a throwline through two of eight targets. Targets can be located in a single tree, four on each side; or in multiple trees as long as there are two distinct sets of four targets. The targets are worth 10, 7, 5, and 3 points, respectively, depending on the difficulty of the throw. Each contestant is allowed unlimited throws within 6 minutes, but a contestant can score in only one target on each side of the tree.

The throwline may be manipulated in the tree. This includes attaching more than one throwline or climbing line together to perform manipulation techniques. A throw is considered legal and scores only when the throwline or climbing line is isolated within the target area and both ends of the line are touching the ground. Additional points may be earned for installing a climbing line through one target on each side of the tree. The climbing line must be pulled through the target with both ends of the rope touching the ground in order to score additional points. The value of these additional points depends on the difficulty of the throw. Installing a line in a 10 point throw is worth 5 additional points. Installing a line in a 7 point throw is worth 4 additional points, a 5 point throw - 3 points and a 3 point throw - 2 points.