Avertical World
Avertical World – 3rd October
Round 1 – Avertical World, Dundee
Avertical World
Round 1 and what a way to start the series! There was a great turnout from young to old and everything in between.
The guys at Avertical had worked really hard in the run up to the comp and had created some fantastic problems ranging from the relatively easy right through to the almost impossible! The problems were a mixture of low level, technical bouldering routes and pumpy top roped routes.
There was a great atmosphere throughout the day and it all built up to the final in which the top three competitors from each category battled it out for the win. The final route started in the bouldering cave and involved several strenuous moves before pulling out over the lip onto the steep upper wall and finally moving onto a free-hanging horizontal log and onto glory at the final lower off clip. The route stretched the already tired climbers to breaking point and only one competitor managed to complete the route; Robbie Phillips.
Results now online here
Registration from 09.15 in preparation for briefing at 10.15. The competition will start at 10.30 until 14.30. The days final will be from 15.00 until 17.00.
Tel: 01382201901 ask for Dave, Ross, Simon or Ian.
| Places: Please pre book to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
Timing: Registration 9.15am to 10.15am. Briefing at 10.15am. Comp start 10.30am to c. 2.30pm (dependant on No of entrants). Finals c.3pm to c.5pm. Qualifier Round: A total of 18 problems, 10 top roped routes and 8 boulder problems. Scoring: Top rope routes; 1st try 10 points, 2nd try 7 points, 3rd try 5 points. Finals: Depending on Nos in first round, between 2-4 will qualify in each category for the final. This will involve one Lead route for Adults and one Top rope route for Juniors. In the event of a tie, 1st round scores will count. Belaying: Climbers will pair up and belay each other, belaying is NOT provided by centre staff. Equipment: All climbers must wear helmet, protective glasses, and 4 season winter boots (these should be clean of mud etc) and gloves. Belayers must wear helmet and protective glasses at all times. Hire Gear: Avertical World has a limited stock of axes to hire which can be hired for the comp on a first come basis (includes, Nomics, Takoons, Monster Xs, Quarks, Najas) prepaid and a deposit required on arrival (Wallet etc). Additionally: Protective glasses and gloves can be hired for £2.50. Harnesses & Helmets are available to hire for £2. All tools must have spikes padded. Adzes & hammers must be removed & padded. Padding provided by Avertical World will be charged at £2 per axe. |
