2016 Black Light Comp

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YOUTH RESULTS ←(click the link for YOUTH RESULTS)

Saturday, October 29, 2016
2016  Black Light Bouldering Competition + Party

Registration: $35 ($45 after 10/25/16)
Edgeworks Members: $25 ($35 after 10/25/16)

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!   |  VOLUNTEER INFO (Click)
AWARDS – RAFFLE PRIZES – COSTUME CONTEST – MUSIC/DJ – FOOD TRUCK – AFTER PARTY

We’re back with the 12th Annual Black Light Bouldering Competition!  Over the years we’ve worked hard to get this thing dialed – from the breakout of sessions and competitor flow, to the route setting, decor and DJ – this comp delivers STOKE and FUN unlike any other climbing competition in our area! Open to ALL ages and abilities.

Click here to sign up for Volunteer Opportunities and be sure to check out the VIDEO from last year!←(click the link to watch).
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COMPETITION DETAILS:
Saturday, October 29, 2016

Registration Includes:
 BEST ROUTES of the year   Black light FUN  •  AWARDS   RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth)  
•  COSTUME CONTEST  •  After PARTY (21+)  
  BLACK LIGHT Tee or Tank (add’l $15, must register by 10/13)  

SESSION 1: FULL
• Categories*: ALL USAC YOUTH
• Check-In: 9:30am
• Rules Meeting: 10:30am
• Competition: 11:00am-2:00pm
SESSION 2: FULL
• Categories*: ADULTS
• Check-In: 1:30pm
• Rules Meeting: 2:30pm
 Competition: 3:00pm-6:00pm

* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category.
* Youth under 18 who wish to compete in session 2 must sign up for OPEN categories; no youth under 16 allowed to compete in the Adult session.
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AWARDS and RAFFLE PRIZES:
Instead of cash prizes, we choose to invest that money into some pretty sweet swag that everyone has a chance to win! The top 3 competitors in each ADULT category are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to win something too. Competitors must be present to win. Raffle prizes will be given out after the Adult Awards (approx 7pm) and will include a sweet Grand Prize drawing!

COSTUME CONTEST – 6:30pm
Compete dressed as your favorite super hero, celebrity or animal; or just decorate yourself in the best glow imaginable and be entered to win a fun prize in our Costume Contest.

MUSIC/DJ (all day) and FOOD TRUCK (11am-4pm)
Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Johnny Devine and grab a bite from the Stacks food truck between sessions. There’s a lot going on, we want make sure you stay fueled and entertained.

FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM
Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs lounge for FREE beer/ciderComp registration not required.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Comp Format: Red point; no finals.

Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors in all Adult Categories will receive a sweet product prize from one of our event sponsors.

USAC Credit and OPEN Category: Youth CANNOT get USAC credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category. In the unusual case that a youth participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes  must register for and climb in both sessions. Yes, that means they have to pay twice.

Climbing Time: Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 3 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 3 hour mark.

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WALL and GYM CLOSURES:

The gym will be open to competitors only on the day of the comp and sections of the boulder and top rope walls will be closed 2-3 days ahead to time to allow time for our setters to put up all new routes. Learn more

The good news is the gym will reopen on Sunday, October 30 with a HUGE selection of brand new routes for you try!

Photos:
2015 BLB Comp + Party
2014 BLB Comp + Party

 

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