Weekend Preview: Nov 28 – 29

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Sue Brumm

A mixed bag of comp choices this weekend.  Are you in?

Saturday, November 28, 2014

Gobble Wobble – Garden State Rocks, Morganville, NJ
Cost: $20 pre-registered, $25 day of
Climbing: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Categories: Beg, Int, Adv

This bouldering comp probably has the best name of the year.  And their tagline is awesome…Come work off the wobble wobble from too much gobble gobble!!  Do you need anything else?

USAC Youth Local – Carabiner’s, New Bedford, MA
Cost: $35, $5 fee for non-USAC members
Climbing: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Categories: Youth D, C, B, A, & Jr

If you need another bouldering local before regionals, here’s one, redpoint format!

UBS Comp – Gravity Climbing Gym, Hamilton, ON
Cost: $40 + tax
Climbing: 9:00am – 6:00pm (check schedule to see when your category climbs)
Categories: Beg, Int, Open, UBS Alumni

After having to cancel the last UBS, the excitement is high for this comp!  Don’t miss it!

Saturday, November 28 – Sunday, November 29, 2014

Coupe Quebec & Nationals Series Comp – Delire Escalade, Sainte-Foy, QC
Cost: $40.25 – $74.75 (depending on category)
Climbing: Sat Quals: Youth A & B 10:00am – 12:00pm, Jr & Open 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Sun Scramble: 9:00am – 12:00pm, Finals: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Categories: Youth D, C, B, A, & Jr, Open, Sport, Maitre, Veteran

This bouldering comp is the second stop for the Quebec Cup, as well as the National Series event for Quebec.  Citizens and Youth D & C will have a one round scramble comp.  Open, Youth B, A and Junior will have quals and finals, both in ISO format.  Throw down with the best in Quebec and beyond!

FYI – Many gyms in the US are running Thanksgiving/Black Friday promos, so check out what your local gym is doing. A penny saved is a penny more for your next climbing endeavor!

 

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Weekend Review: Nov 19 – 22

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Sue Brumm

It was a busy weekend and some results are out.  There are also some amazing photo galleries. Check it out!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Reset Comp – Rock Spot, Lincoln, RI

Friday, November 20, 2015

OCC Benefit Comp – Kent State University, Kent, ON

Add-On Tournament – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Dark Horse – Metro Rock, Newburyport, MA   Results
Photos from Gkwan Photo

Bloc Party – Virginia Beach Rock Gym, Virginia Beach, VA

Bloc Party – Virginia Beach Rock Gym, Virginia Beach, VA

Endurathon  – Evolution Rock & Fitness, Concord, NH

OCF Comp – The Hub, Markham, ON   Results
Photos from Elena Zaralieva

Mt Gretna Bouldering Comp – Governor Dick Park, Mt Gretna, PA

The Brawl – New Jersey Rock Gym, Fairfield, NJ

TdB comp – Altitude Gym, Gatineau, QC   Results
Photos from Lg Lab Photography/Video  Mens Finals   Womens Finals

New Kid on the Bloc – Seven Bays Bouldering, Halifax, NS   Results

Add On Comp – Stone Age Rock Gym, Manchester, CT

Sunday, November 22, 2015

The Ascent – Loyola University, Baltimore, MD

Bloc on the Rock – Wallnuts, St. John’s, NL   Quals Results

I had a super fun time at the TdB at Altitude this Saturday.  I made my first TdB finals of the season, woohoo!  And although I have had better finishes in the past, I felt that this was one of my better comps overall, particularly in quals.  (I was pretty shaky by the time finals rolled around.)  I climbed well on all styles…what on the same day!?!?!  I hit two dynos (one in quals and one in finals) and both were flashes.  I’ll give you a moment to recover from that; I should have warned readers to sit down.  And 5 of my 6 scoring quals climbs were flashes…of course I made up for that with about a zillion attempts on that 6th climb….  I have a few new bumps and scrapes from the day’s efforts, as well as a especially impressive bruise on my forearm.  Super psyched for the next one (TdB, not bruise)!

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Weekend Preview: Nov 19 – 22

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Sue Brumm

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Reset Comp – Rock Spot, Lincoln, RI
Cost: $5 + day pass/membership
Climbing: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Categories: ??

Rock Spot has been doing a great job with celebrating consistent boulder problem turnover with fun mini-comps!

Friday, November 20, 2015

OCC Benefit Comp – Kent State University, Kent, ON
Cost: $10
Climbing: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Categories: ??

All proceeds from this bouldering comp will go to support the Ohio Climbers Coalition.

Add-On Tournament – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $5
Climbing: 7:30pm
Categories: ??

This crazy event (a top-rope, add-on DE tournament) sounds like a lot of fun.  Info session is at 7:00pm, so get there early to hear all the details.  All proceeds go to support the Rutgers Climbing team.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Dark Horse – Metro Rock, Newburyport, MA
Cost: $55 ($50 for USAC members or if you register as part of a group of 5 or more)
Climbing: Quals: Junior & Youth 10:00am – 1:00pm, Citizens & Pro 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Finals: Junior & Youth 4:45pm – 5:45pm, Pro 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Categories: For finals determination & MetroRock scoring: Junior (12&U), Youth (13-15), for USAC scoring: Youth D, C, B, A, & Jr, for adults: Citizens (Rec, Int, Adv), Pro

The next stop of Dark Horse, one of the biggest bouldering series in the northeast, is here! $12 will get you the Season 7 t-shirt!  Remember $5 of every registration goes to support Urban Peaks.

Bloc Party – Virginia Beach Rock Gym, Virginia Beach, VA
Cost: $40 + tax
Climbing: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Categories: Youth D, C, B, A, & Jr

A USAC Bouldering youth local comp.

Bloc Party – Virginia Beach Rock Gym, Virginia Beach, VA
Cost: $25 + tax
Climbing: 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Finals 7:00pm
Categories: Beg, Int, Adv, Open

A bouldering comp for the citizens!

Endurathon  – Evolution Rock & Fitness, Concord, NH
Cost: $20, $10 for Evo members
Climbing: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Categories: Beg, Int, Adv

Get ready to feel the burn as you try to see how many feet you can climb in 9 hours…Better bring some snacks!!!

OCF Comp – The Hub, Markham, ON
Cost: registration is closed
Climbing: 8:30am
Categories: Youth D, C, B, A, & Jr

This bouldering comp is being run as one round ISO format (World Cup qualifying round format).  Check the running order for specific climbing times.

Mt Gretna Bouldering Comp – Governor Dick Park, Mt Gretna, PA
Cost: $20
Climbing: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Categories: Nov, Int, Adv, Open, Junior (12&U), Stone Masters (40+)

All the proceeds from this awesome outdoor bouldering comp will go back into supporting the park.  Great climbing, great cause!

The Brawl – New Jersey Rock Gym, Fairfield, NJ
Cost: $40 citizens, $45 Open
Climbing: 4:30pm – 7:30pm, Finals 8:30pm
Categories: Nov, Int, Adv, Masters, Open

The first stop of the first annual Tri-State Bouldering Series is here, but The Brawl has been around for awhile.  Remember, you must compete in at least 2 of the 3 regular comps to be eligible for the Championship Comp (this applies to citizens and pros).

TdB comp – Altitude Gym, Gatineau, QC
Cost: $50.85
Climbing: Rec, Exp, Youth, Adaptive: 10:00am – 1:00pm, Open: 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Finals: 6:00pm?
Categories: Rec, Exp, Youth, Adaptive, Open

One of two tour stops this weekend!  Don’t miss out on some of the best bouldering around!

New Kid on the Bloc – Seven Bays Bouldering, Halifax, NS
Cost: ?
Climbing: Jr: 8:30am – 10:30am, Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm, Rec/Exp: 2:30pm – 5:30pm, Finals: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Categories: Junior (15&U), Rec, Exp, Open

This is the other tour stop!  Crushing at a comp is a great way to welcome this new gym to TdB!

Add On Comp – Stone Age Rock Gym, Manchester, CT
Cost: ??
Climbing: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Categories: ??

The traditional gym game of add-on is going competitive!

Sunday, November 22, 2015

The Ascent – Loyola University, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $25
Climbing: 9:30am – 1:30pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm, Finals: 7:00pm
Categories: ??

This top rope comp is open to all college students and the registration fee includes a t-shirt.  Proceeds will benefit GEDCO.  Qualifiers are being held in two flights (pick which one is better for you) and the top climbers (regardless of which flight) will make finals.

Bloc on the Rock – Wallnuts, St. John’s, NL
Cost: Youth: $26 + tax, Adults: $31 + tax
Climbing: Youth: 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Adults: 9:00am – 12:00pm, Finals: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Categories: Youth (U12 & U19), Adult (Open & Rec)

A bouldering comp for all!  Don’t miss it!

 

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