We’re getting down to the wire for 2013.  We have both big and small events going on this weekend.  Make sure you get at least one more comp in before all the eating and celebrating commences!

Friday, December 13, 2013

The Showdown – RockSpot, Boston, MA
Cost: $35 pre-reg, $50 at the door  (Spectators: $10 pre-reg, $15 at the door)
Climbing: Round 1: 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Round 2: 8:00pm – 9:30pm, Round 3: 10:00pm – ??
Categories: Amateur (V0 – V3) and Pro (V4+)

This epic comp combines Friday the 13th with a wild, wild west showdown through 3 rounds of climbing culminating in a “Last Crusher Standing” elimination style finals.  There is a amateur and pro division, but no separate categories or scoring for gender or age.  Men and women will be competing directly against each other.  You must be at least 13 to compete or spectate.  Prizes or cash through 20 places in both divisions!  An after party follows the comp with refreshments, included in entry ticket.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Dark Horse 5.3 – MetroRock, Everett, MA
Cost: $45
Climbing: Youth & Citizens 10am – 1pm, Pro 12pm – 3pm
Categories: MetroRock Youth, MetroRock Junior, Citizens (Rec, Int, Adv) & Pro

We go back to the MetroRock south location for Dark Horse #3 and the last one before the championships!  MetroRock has their own category system, based on age, for determining which “young guns” make finals.  $5 of every entry fee goes to the Urban Peaks charity.

Pumped Out – Of Rock and Chalk, Newmarket, ON

For more info on this bouldering comp, call the gym directly at 905 895 7625.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Infinity Series Dyno Comp – Stone Age Rock Gym, Manchester, CT
Cost: $25
Climbing: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

The gym will be setting at least 20 different styles of dyno problems.  You’ll be jumping for joy at this comp!

Monday, December 16, 2o13

NCBS Comp – Coyote Rock Gym, Ottawa, ON
Cost: $5 + $10 day pass or membership to Coyote gym
Climbing: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Categories: Open, Rec, Youth

This is the second comp in the National Capital Bouldering Series.  There is a cap on this event, so pre-registration is a good idea.  A unique format is used for this series, so make sure you know what’s going on before you get there.

I’ll post the review next week after all the comps!  Just a couple holiday comps after that and then it is time to get in the gym and train for a bit.

I’ll be competing in the Showdown and at Dark Horse.  Sunday I plan on being very tired and sore.  Merry Crushing everyone!