Over the next week or so we'll be putting together and hopefully putting up a few new volumes for the bouldering wall and main walls.
Whilst all work on the walls will be carried out in what is usually our quiet times; disruption if you are in shouldn't be bad. Please have patience whilst we endeavour to keep things new and fresh.
Cheers
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Monday 14 September 2009
New Circuit on the Bouldering Wall
I've finally tried my hand at setting a proper circuit on the bouldering wall for all you training beasts. Don't worry you don't need fingers and inch thick and forearms of steel as each problem is V3.
There is a separate problem on each board (roof, 45, barrel, etc.). They link either at the top of the climb (with a couple of holds traverse) or at the bottom. All are sit starts and you can use features for hands and feet. More specific rules are on a red note on the bouldering grade display in the wall.
Now its up to you: either climb the whole circuit up one problem then down the next and so on or down climb the same problem, pop off the wall and up the next.
Feedback is welcome.
Enjoy...
There is a separate problem on each board (roof, 45, barrel, etc.). They link either at the top of the climb (with a couple of holds traverse) or at the bottom. All are sit starts and you can use features for hands and feet. More specific rules are on a red note on the bouldering grade display in the wall.
Now its up to you: either climb the whole circuit up one problem then down the next and so on or down climb the same problem, pop off the wall and up the next.
Feedback is welcome.
Enjoy...
Winter Warm Up results
Well what can i say about the comp on Saturday? Exciting, Intense, Humorous, Tiring...
I think all have their place as competitors fought it out on 15 problems in the two hours available to try the problems. Each participant scored their own cards much like the winter league. Points were awarded for each attempt: 10 for sending it on the 1st go, 7 for the 2nd, 5 for the 3rd and 3 points for getting it on any other attempt.
With only the bouldeirng wall available to use for the problems things may have been a little more condensed than usual but i think it was a great way to slow folks down and let them rest between attempts.
There were a good mix of problems from power, to endurance and technique with everything from mantling on features above the roof, to big slopers on the barrel and crimping like a demon on the 45 board.
Some of the more straight forward problems put up a fight with the technical feature route up the vertical wall requiring a great deal of flexibility and concentration.
Make sure you get along to the winter bouldering league (1st Round on the 2nd October) for more great problems and loads of goodies. We'll have nibbles and refreshments after each comp.
Results:
Junior:
Rhys Maslen 85
Christopher Matthew 65
Matthew Johnsone 30
And a couple of others who weren't feeling the love...
Female:
Anna Wells 100
Eva Sparreboom 82
Caroline Sham 53
Abbey Niven 40
Male:
Stuart Munn 117
Ashley Dean 101
Mark Chambers 84
Ben Adams 77
Gary Wood 35
Michael Payne 20
David Lumsden 20
I think all have their place as competitors fought it out on 15 problems in the two hours available to try the problems. Each participant scored their own cards much like the winter league. Points were awarded for each attempt: 10 for sending it on the 1st go, 7 for the 2nd, 5 for the 3rd and 3 points for getting it on any other attempt.
With only the bouldeirng wall available to use for the problems things may have been a little more condensed than usual but i think it was a great way to slow folks down and let them rest between attempts.
There were a good mix of problems from power, to endurance and technique with everything from mantling on features above the roof, to big slopers on the barrel and crimping like a demon on the 45 board.
Some of the more straight forward problems put up a fight with the technical feature route up the vertical wall requiring a great deal of flexibility and concentration.
Make sure you get along to the winter bouldering league (1st Round on the 2nd October) for more great problems and loads of goodies. We'll have nibbles and refreshments after each comp.
Results:
Junior:
Rhys Maslen 85
Christopher Matthew 65
Matthew Johnsone 30
And a couple of others who weren't feeling the love...
Female:
Anna Wells 100
Eva Sparreboom 82
Caroline Sham 53
Abbey Niven 40
Male:
Stuart Munn 117
Ashley Dean 101
Mark Chambers 84
Ben Adams 77
Gary Wood 35
Michael Payne 20
David Lumsden 20
Thursday 10 September 2009
Warm up comp change of plans
Guys,
Sfor the last minute change but due to logistics etc.... the comp format on Saturday will change to an open comp running from 15:30 to 17:00. We'll set around 15 problems for you to try and we'll have a few goodies for the top few in each category. Registration still at 15:00. We've had to cancel the after event much to our and I'm sure your disappointment. Don't be too sad though as we'll re arrange it for some time soon.
Cheers
Sfor the last minute change but due to logistics etc.... the comp format on Saturday will change to an open comp running from 15:30 to 17:00. We'll set around 15 problems for you to try and we'll have a few goodies for the top few in each category. Registration still at 15:00. We've had to cancel the after event much to our and I'm sure your disappointment. Don't be too sad though as we'll re arrange it for some time soon.
Cheers
Sunday 6 September 2009
Bouldering Comp Wall closure reminder: 12th Sept
Just a wee reminder everyone that the Bouldering wall will be closed on Saturday 12th for the Winter Warm Up comp. We'll also be stripping it late on Friday evening so there might be some disruption but hopefully not too much.
The bouldering area will only be open to those that are in to climb in the competition from 15:30 on the Saturday. It doesn't cost any extra to enter so why not get involved?!
Cheers
The bouldering area will only be open to those that are in to climb in the competition from 15:30 on the Saturday. It doesn't cost any extra to enter so why not get involved?!
Cheers
Thursday 3 September 2009
Transition Winter Bouldering league 2009/10
Its that time already! No sooner have i posted info about an end of summer comp am i quizzed about the Winter League. I'm glad folks are keen and raring to go as we're as keen if not more so!
The comps run on five dates:
Oct 2nd, Nov 6th, Dec 11th, 15th Jan, 5th Feb.
All abilities are welcome as there are fun categories too and raffles as well as giveaways each night. The main league prizes will be awarded after the final fifth night. First place for the competing categories will also get a wee goodie at each comp to encourage you hardened few.
Categories as usual:
14 - 17 Juniors (may split into boys and girls), Male Elite, Female Elite, Male Fun, Female Fun and Veterans (45yrs and over).
They prove to be popular as ever and promise to offer exciting problems to both climb and watch; so even if you're not climbing come along!
Registration is at 18:00 each comp night and it costs £3 to register as well as normal entry fees (memberships and session cards can be used for entry fee). The comp runs from 18:30 to 21:30 and prize giving will be at 21:45.
The Roped walls on each day will be closed from 15:00 whilst the bouldering wall is closed all day.
Give me an email if you have any questions about the comp:
See you there!
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Sunday 20th September
Please note that on Sunday 20th September the centre will be closing at 6pm. Its time again for the Transition team to be plugged into the charger and recharged.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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