Aim of the Event
To run an exciting competition for all abilities, bringing climbers from a variety of companies together. To give the taste of competition climbing to many boulderers most of whom have probably never entered a competition before.
Most importantly the aim is to have fun!
If you have never entered a competition before do not fear! Think of it more of a marathon or road bike race, you know there will be professionals sneaking around in the ranks, those that might stand a better chance of winning than you, but you’re excited by the amount of people around you and the vibe of the crowd, it’s the taking part and meeting other like minded people who you can struggle along with that makes these events.
Think of a competition as an excuse to try some funky problems, try really really hard, have a laugh and have a good excuse for a beer afterwards.
Overview of the Day
| Day | Friday 8th August 2014 |
| Time | Welcome Meeting/Briefing 6.30pm Round 6.45 – 8.45pmFinal 9pm – 10pm |
| Competition Style | Qualification Round Redpoint (1 point per move, 20 problems)Infinite attempts, best score counted.Final4 men, 4 women – 6 final problems
Standard Rules |
| Types of Winners | Men – 1st, 2nd and 3rdWomen – 1st, 2nd and 3rdGroup/Team – 1st, 2nd and 3rd(Total overall points scored by any Team) |
| Team Details | 3 People in each team Unlimited teams per company |
Timeline for the event
| Time | Sub Event |
| 0 – 15min | Full group briefing, how the comp works, staff introductions, plan for the day, how scoring works, handing out score cards. |
| 15min – 2hr 15min | Competition round (staff helping and taking photos, collecting score cards whenever finished). |
| 2hr 15min – 2hr 30min | Rest, break before final – staff to tally up scores. |
| 2hr 30min – ~3hr 30min | Final |
| ~3hr 30min – 4hrs | Presentation for winners and group winners, photos. De-brief, thanks etc. |
Prizes and Winners
Individual Winners
| Male | Prize | Female | Prize |
| 1st Prize | TBA | 1st Prize | TBA |
| 2nd Prize | TBA | 2nd Prize | TBA |
| 3rd Prize | TBA | 3rd Prize | TBA |
(Collections of T-shirts, brushes, free entries, chalk etc)
Team Winners
| Winning Team | Prize |
| 1st Prize | TBA |
| 2nd Prize | TBA |
| 3rd Prize | TBA |
Music, Drinks, Food and Staying Open Late
Throughout the event the cafe will run as normal, plus we will source other fine food for you to feast on. After the competition or until the final (except those that are in it!) we will have some of the finest locally brewed ale and cider on sale in the cafe.
On your team register form there is a box to tick if you would like to pay for and order food/beer for after the event to guarantee availability and reduce any waiting times, this is to be paid along with you team entry fee.
Our normal opening hours are 12 – 10pm, however for this event we will being staying open until the last of you are gone, you are more than welcome, in fact we encourage you, to carry on climbing (if you haven’t had any beer) or to stay to chat and socialise and have a few beers and some food.
We would love to see you all here enjoying yourselves.
Registering for the Competition
Please Email stevewinslow@blocclimbing.o.uk to register your interest, you will then receive a team register form, you will need to fill this in and return it via email.
The cost of the event is £30 per team of three. If any team member wishes to pre-order food please add £4.95 (Pie and Salad) and for a Beer add £3.40 (see food/beer section below for more info).
Group (team) payments will need to be made at least 3 days before the competition, this can be done at reception or over the phone anytime during our normal opening hours.
