2017 Black Light Comp
Saturday, October 28, 2017
2017 Black Light Bouldering Competition + Party
ADULT RESULTS ←(click the link for ADULT RESULTS)
YOUTH RESULTS ←(click the link for YOUTH RESULTS)
Registration: $35 ($45 after 10/24) | EW Members: $25 ($35 after 10/24)
PRE-REGISTRATION: Now Closed! | VOLUNTEER INFO
IN-PERSON day-of registration will open for SESSION 2 at 11:00am, Saturday – October 28.
Session 1 is FULL! Contact us to be added to the waitlist. 253-564-4899
AWARDS – RAFFLE PRIZES – COSTUME CONTEST – MUSIC/DJ – FOOD TRUCK – AFTER PARTY
We say this every year but it’s true — each year is better than the last! 13 years of hard work and experience have gone into getting this thing dialed, yet we never stop looking for new or different ways to mix things up – from the route setting, props, decor, DJ, pre-registration bags, and awards – 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 2015!←(click the link to watch).
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COMPETITION DETAILS:
Saturday, October 28, 2017
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 Oct. 10th) •
| SESSION 1: FULL • Categories*: ALL USAC YOUTH • Check-In: 9:30am • Rules Meeting: 10:30am • Competition: 11:00am-2:00pm |
SESSION 2: • Categories*: ADULTS • Check-In: 1:30pm • Rules Meeting: 2:30pm • Competition: 3:00pm-6:00pm |
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* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category; i.e. youth in Session 1, adults in Session 2.
* 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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ADULT Categories: Male/Female
Recreation (v0 -v2) | Intermediate (v3-v4) | Advanced (v5-v6) | Open (v7+) | Masters (45+ yrs)
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 TRUCKS (11am-4pm)
Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Johnny Devine and grab a bite from a 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/cider. Comp 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 event that a youth participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes they 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.
USAC Membership/Number: All YOUTH competitors must have a current USAC membership or purchase a USAC Day-member pass to compete. Day passes must be purchased online the day before, or the day of the event; a USAC Day-member Pass is only good for 24 hours and cost $10.00.
Waivers: When in doubt, fill one out! All competitors must have a current waiver on file and any waivers completed for last year’s comp are now expired. Click here now!
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WALL and GYM CLOSURES:
Wedneday – Friday, October 25th – 27th:
Wall closures will begin as competition setting takes place.
Friday, October 27th: Gym closes at 8pm.
Saturday, October 28th:
The gym will be open to competitors only. All programs and fitness classes will be cancelled. Spectators are welcome!
The good news is the gym will reopen on Sunday, October 29 with a HUGE selection of brand new routes for you try!
Photos:
2016 BLB Comp + Party
2015 BLB Comp + Party
2014 BLB Comp + Party
