The annual Sheffield Schools Bouldering Competition will be running for its 4^th year on the 5^th July 2012. Previous competitions have been held at The Climbing Works but this year we have teamed up once again with Links School Sports Partnership and now Thornbridge Outdoors and The Cliffhanger team to run the competition in Graves Park as part of the build up to The Cliffhanger Outdoor Show, which will be hosting amongst many other outdoor sports, The British Bouldering Championships.
 

Competition Format:

The competition is open to both Primary and Secondary schools in Sheffield who can bring a team of 4 – 6 climbers made up of both male and female competitors (Years 5-6)/(Years 7-9).

Teams will be required to book a pre comp preparation session at The Climbing Works before the event which is included in the team entrance cost, (if you would like your school to have more sessions please email michelle@climbingworks.com).

Schools will be given a 90min time slot between 10am - 4pm on the 5^th July to come a try as many of the 10 climbs set specifically for the competition. Points will be awarded on how few attempts it takes the participants to complete each climb. The top 4 individual scores from each school will be added together to produce the school’s score. There will also be individual male and female places.

The presentation will take place at approx 6pm on the Saturday 7^th July with prizes being presented by members of The British Bouldering Team. Schools with winning participants will be informed on Friday 6^th.

Cost: Pre comp prep and entrance to the competition

£30 = 4 competitors / £40 = 6 competitors

All Participants will receive a goody bag with a family ticket to Cliffhanger worth £12 and a certificate. Prizes have been generously donated by The North Face, Alpkit, Wildcountry, Red Chilli and DMM.

There are limited places available and schools have already started booking their place. To avoid disappointment please contact michelle@climbingworks.com and BOOK NOW.

We are encouraging Secondary schools to bring a team from one of their local Primary schools to help with transport.

Read about last year’s comps here:

The Uk’s biggest outdoor event is back, Cliffhanger will be held in Graves park on the 7^th and 8^th July. The highlight for all climbers will be the British Bouldering Championships with the senior’s competition on the Saturday and juniors on the Sunday.

Once again The Climbing Works will be providing adult climbing coaching for all abilities on the coaching walls round the back of the main wall in the big tent.

Watch this space to find out more.

The 3^rd annual Yorkshire Emergency Services (YES) bouldering comp will be taking place on the 11^th July from 7.30pm – 10.00pm. The friendly comp is open to all emergency and NHS staff in the South Yorkshire area and is open to all abilities with the format allowing complete beginners the chance to rack up some points.

Format:

3 circuits, each containing 40 problems will be selected from the problems that already exist at The Climbing Works, climbers will have 2 hours to complete as many of the 40 climbs as possible. The scoring will go as follows:

Easy Circuit (consists of selected greens and spotty problems):-

1st go – 5 points, 2nd go – 4 points, 3rd go – 3 points, Bonus – 1 point.

Medium Circuit (consists of selected black and purple problems):-

1st go – 7 points, 2nd go – 6 points,3rd go – 5 points, Bonus – 1 point.

Hard Circuit (consists of selected wasp and pink problems):-

1st go – 10 points, 2nd go – 9 points,3rd go – 8 points.

You choose which circuit to climb in order to score the most points for your team.

Teams:

To enter your team make sure you have a team of four climbers (Mixed Genders)

2/4 of climbers must be registered members of The Climbing Works. To become a member you need to either be a member at another bouldering/climbing wall or have climbed at The works or another bouldering wall at least 4 times. Alternatively you can book an induction course (all those taking part in the YES will receive a 25% discount.

The top 3 scoring male and female climbers from the circuit round will battle it out to become Y.E.S 2012 champions on the 3 problems selected for the finals.

Cost:

£10 per team - All money raised will go to charity

To register a team please email michelle@climbingworks.com

Check out last years comp here
 

Our annual Young Climbers Festival will take place on Thursday 30^th August, this fun competition is open to climbers aged 7 - 15 years who taken part on our summer holiday courses or who climb regularly at The Works.

Keep an eye on our website for updates on the summer holiday course we will be running this August.

Booking for the YCF 2012 will open on the 1^st July

More details on the YCF to follow, read last year’s review here