Weekend Preview: Dec 13 – 16

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!

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Weekend Review: Dec 7

Well, it was one busy Saturday!   1 Tour de Bloc stop and 3 ABS Youth Regionals happened here in the northeast.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

ABS Youth Regionals – Gravity Vault, Chatham, NJ Reg 502 Results 2013
Region: New England West, Division: 5

ABS Youth Regionals – Central Rock Gym, Worcester, MA Reg 503 Results 2013
Region: New England East, Division: 5

ABS Youth Regionals – Philadelphia Rock Gym, Valley, PA Reg 501 Results 2013
Region: Capital, Division: 5

First round invitations to ABS Youth Divisionals have been issued.

Tour de Bloc – True North, Toronto, ON
Open Results     Friendly Results      Youth Results
Finals Pics from Bonuel Photography
Finals Pics from Bojan Uzicanin
TdB True North 12.7.13 W Open Winners    TdB True North 12.7.13 M Open Winners
Beth, Kerry & Marieta on the podium!                              Sebastien, Dylan & Ayo on the podium!
Congrats to everyone who qualified for finals and to everyone who competed.

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Weekend Preview: Dec 7

This weekend is about serious competition.  In the US, we have the youth competing in regionals where they will have a chance to qualify for divisionals and get one step closer to making nationals!  In Canada, we have the next stop on the Tour de Bloc.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

ABS Youth RegionalsGravity Vault, Chatham, NJ
Region: New England West, Division: 5

ABS Youth RegionalsCentral Rock Gym, Worcester, MA
Region: New England East, Division: 5

ABS Youth RegionalsPhiladelphia Rock Gym, Valley, PA
Region: Capital, Division: 5

Registration for ABS Regionals has closed.  These are all day events.  Check a gym’s schedule for when an age group is climbing and check the running order to find a specific climber.  These gyms are still looking for volunteers.  If interested, please contact the gym directly and let them know.

Tour de Bloc – True North, Toronto, ON
Cost: $45
Climbing: 1:00pm – 4:00pm for Exp, Rec & Youth, 10:00am – 1:00pm Open Quals, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Open Finals
Categories: Open, Exp, Rec, Youth

The next TdB stop is here!  True North is hosting and, if the teasers on Facebook are any indication, it should be an amazing comp!

I’ll be climbing in my very first Tour de Bloc this weekend and I am so excited.  I had to rest quite a bit over the Thanksgiving holiday due to injury and illness.  I’m hoping I have the stamina for this event.  I’m also hoping that the injuries stay on the healing path and don’t detour into further aggravation.  So, did I rest too much?  too little?  just enough?  We shall see.

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