Thursday | June 1, 2023 Edgeworks Seattle is thrilled to host a Community Fundraiser Comp in collaboration with Washington Climbers Coalition to support and raise money for conservation projects and toilets in Vantage!
THE BASICS:
REGISTRATION: Competitors must be a registered user on the KAYA Climb app; no additional cost Download the KAYA Climb app to register.
$20 (all proceeds benefit Washington Climbers Coalition)
Open: Now – June 1
Closes: After the first hour of the competition (at 7:00pm) so that flights can be created (see below)
SCHEDULE: Thursday, June 1 | 6pm – 10pm
5pm-6pm: Competitor Check-in + Rules Meeting
6pm-9pm: Climb Time!
9pm-10pm: Awards + Social
FLIGHTS: Instead of self-selecting into a category at the time of registration or guessing which category is right for you, competitors will be placed into “flights” based on their overall performance. Once scoring is complete, flights will be automatically generated within the KAYA app and prizes will be awarded to the top competitors in each flight.
For example, a competition with 100 competitors would result in 5 flights:
Flight A: 1st – 20th place
Flight B: 21st – 40th place
Flight C: 41st – 60th place
Flight D: 61st – 80th place
Flight E: 81st – 100th place
PRIZES: A selection of rad prizes will be awarded to the “top 3 competitors” in each flight, courtesy of The Mountaineers, Petzl, Edelrid, Patagonia, MiiR and Fremont Brewery.
RULES: This a redpoint bouldering competition meaning that each route has been assigned a unique point value that is largely based on the level of difficulty.
Points are gained only if the route is completed.
Competitors will track each attempt in the Kaya app
Tie-breaking scenarios, will be deducted 1 point per attempt up to 25 attempts per climb.
Final scores will be the sum total of their top 5 climbs.
ABILITY LEVELS: All climbers welcome! We’ll have 35+ boulders available for you to climb, designed to challenge competitors at every skill level.
CATEGORIES: There are no categories to sign up for before the competition. Instead categories will be created after the climbing session is over and will be based on the finishing order of all participants.
AWARDS + RAFFLE PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers of each category. Participants do not need to be present to win.
WALL + GYM CLOSURES:
Monday, May 29 | Old 45, Old 30 and New 45
Tuesday, May 30 | Cardiac + Old 45, Old 30 and New 45
Wednesday, May 31 | Walltopia + Cardiac + Old 45, Old 30 and New 45
Thursday, June 1 | Walltopia + Cardiac + Old 45, Old 30 and New 45
After the competition ends, everything is back open!
April 15, 2023 | USAC Qualifying Event at Edgeworks Tacoma
Competitor registration is available on the USAC website. Competitors must have a USA Climbing membership to register. Please register as soon as possible as this helps our facility and coaches plan appropriately for the correct number of climbers.
DETAILS: Session 1: 8:00am – 11:00am | Male B + D, Female Jr Session 2: 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Female B + D, Male A + C Session 3: 4:00pm – 7:00pm | Female A + C, Male Jr
This will be an onsight format and we will host three sessions of youth climbing on Saturday, April 15. The entire gym will be closed to everyone except competitors and spectators during this time.
In order to qualify for Regionals, each competitor will need to compete in at least one qualifying event. Your best results from one event will be used to determine your ranking points. The more competitions attended offers the best chance at qualifying.
WAIVERS: When in doubt, fill one out! All climbers must complete a signed waiver or have one on file with Edgeworks in order to participate. Waivers must be renewed each year. Click here now!
WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE? Registration will be available through the USAC website until Wednesday, April 12 at 10:59PM (PST).
WILL RIBBONS BE HANDED OUT? Yes, ribbons will be awarded to the competitors that place.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT This will be an onsight competition.
In preparation for this full-day of youth competition events, our setting team will need to kick things into high gear and temporary closures will be necessary.
It is our goal to work as efficiently as possible to keep all necessary wall and gym closures to a minimum. Thank you for your patience!
Wednesday, April 12 – Friday, April 14 | WALL CLOSURES: All Day
Wall closures will begin as competition setting takes place; closed areas will include:
Beginning April 12, all sections of the EAST BAY ROPE WALLS will be CLOSED for route removal and setting.
If you have projects to send in on the tall rope walls, now’s the time to get after them!
Ropes and boulders in the WEST ROOM will remain OPEN to members and guests throughout the week.
Saturday, April 15 | GYM CLOSED: 8am – 7:30pm
Because the USAC event will run as an onsight competition format, the gym will be CLOSED to non-competitors from 8am – 7:30pm, including:
All climbing walls, weight area, upstairs lounge, yoga and instruction rooms.
All youth programs, climbing school courses and fitness classes will be canceled.
Our parking lot will be full so please plan ahead!
Spectators are welcome in the competition area.
Saturday, April 15 | GYM RE-OPENS: 7:30pm – 10pm
We will re-open to members only for post-comp climbing and access to all areas of the gym.
Sunday, April 16 | Return to normal operations!
Climbing will fully reopen with a selection of all new competition style rope routes for everyone to try!
Edgeworks is committed to increasing equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience; working to build a culture where difference is valued, innovation thrives and adventure is accessible to all.
As part of this commitment we’ve developed a scholarship program for participation in the following Youth Programs:
Mini Rockers (6 weeks)
Beginning Climbers (6 weeks)
Junior Climbers (1 year)
Club Climbers (1 year)
Team Edgeworks (1 year)
4 scholarships are awarded per location, each one includes:
100% of program fees
Rental gear during program: shoes, harness, belay device
Edgeworks membership benefits for the duration of the program
Click the link below to learn more about the application and selection process.
Congrats to all of our competitors this season! We had awesome performances by every climber and will be sending two athletes to the Youth National Championships this July.
Our focus has shifted to ropes in preparation for the first competition in March. If you are a parent interested in belaying at competitions, please see below for info about a belay clinic this weekend at Vertical World North.
Items in this newsletter:
Practice Registration Links
Competition Belay Clinic Info
Summer Camp Opportunities!! (Highly Recommended)
Competition Schedule / USA Climbing Membership Information
Try-Outs & Summer Schedule
Team Lock-In!!
Family Contact Form
Team Handbook
As always, feel free to email the coaching staff at your location with any questions.
Practice Registration Links:
Thank you to everyone for using the practice registration system! This has been a huge help in managing the Team and ensuring our practices are staffed appropriately.
Please check your email for registration links.
Competition Lead Belaying Clinic
If you have been interested in belaying at competitions, please check out the clinic happening this weekend at Vertical World North. USA Climbing Chief Belayers Laura Domoto and Don Mason, will conduct this instructional clinic covering all aspects of lead belaying for competition. Clinic participants will participate as both climber and belayer.
Registration is required; please check your email for more info.
NEW! Adventure Rock 5 – Overnight Summer Camp
Designed for young adults, Adventure Rock 5 offers an overnight format. Campers will enjoy FIVE DAYS CLIMBING OUTDOORS at various locations in western Washington and four nights of car camping under the supervision of our professionally trained guides. Your climber will tour a handful of climbing areas, develop camping skills, and learn about outdoor leading and multi-pitch climbing.
Campers should be able to top rope belay, lead climb at least 5.9 in the gym, and have general experience outdoors.
Ages: 14 – 17 Skill Level: Advanced Outdoor Days: 5 days | 4 nights Price: $1098 members | $1220 non-members
Dates: August 7 – August 11 (departs from Edgeworks Bellevue) August 14 – August 18 (departs from Edgeworks Seattle)
The rope competition schedule has been posted. Please be sure to register as soon as possible as these events will fill up fast!
In order to qualify for Regionals, each competitor will need to compete in at least two competitions. Your best results from two competitions will be used determine your Ranking Points. I strongly recommend attending as many competitions as possible to have the best chance at qualifying.
Mar 11: Summit, Everett – (Registration Opens Saturday!) Mar 18: Insight Climbing & Movement, Bainbridge Mar 25: Vertical Word North, Lynwood Apr 1: Riverfront Rock Gym, Wenatchee Apr 8: High Steppe Climbing Center, Yakima Apr 15: Edgeworks Tacoma!! May 13: Riverfront Rock Gym, Wenatchee (Regional Championships) Jun 10 – 11: Alaska Rock Gym, Anchorage (Divisional Championships)
IMPORTANT! Competitor Membership
In order to compete in a USA Climbing event, all athletes will need to obtain a competitor level membership. This membership will be $105 and covers the entire 2022-2023 competitive season. Follow the link below and complete your membership as soon as possible.
You asked and we listened! Team Edgeworks will be hosting overnight lock-ins at each of our facilities on May 5, 2023.
These events will be held from 10pm to 7am the following morning and will consist of open climbing, games, instruction, and movies. Registration is now open and Team members are welcome to attend any location.
Please check your email for registration links.
TEAM EDGEWORKS Try-Out Dates & Summer Schedule
Try-Outs: (registration will open May 1st) July 21st | Tacoma July 28th | Bellevue August 4th | Seattle
No Practice: July 4th | All locations: early gym closure due to holiday July 9th – 16th | All locations: summer break for National Championships and admin July 21st | Tacoma only: try-outs during the day July 28th | Bellevue only: try-outs during the day August 4th | Seattle only: try-outs during the day
* A summary of social media messages distributed by Edgeworks in Summer 2020. *
Edgeworks stands in solidarity with those speaking out against systemic racism in our country, demanding justice and change.
In the days, weeks and months following George Floyd’s murder, Edgeworks staff and management took time to pause, read, listen, watch, learn, discuss and plan. Understanding that in order to instill the changes we want to see for Black people in our country, we must first explore and embrace the work of anti-racism ourselves. Work that is not always externally visible but critically important.
Accountability through visibility is also important.
For that reason, we began to share our action based initiatives on our website and social media. Additionally, we committed to continuing the use of our platforms to amplify BIPOC voices and representation in both the climbing community and outdoor spaces.
In 2020 we marched, held signs and posted our DEI statements. Now, we will continue to hold ourselves accountable.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been an unprecedented number of violent attacks against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our communities, throughout the country and beyond. We can no longer stay silent. Help us to unite and rise above racism by calling out these injustices and bringing attention to them.
Additional information and resources can be found here.
Justice, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion
Diversity fuels the spirit of our staff and community. Our commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience builds a culture where difference is valued, innovation thrives and adventure is accessible to all.
Our job as staff is to stay grounded in these initiatives and hold space for them through implementation, conversations and adaption. Perfectionism is not the goal; our work in these areas is ongoing.
If we misstep along the way, we invite you to correct us. Please feel free to reach out to our leadership staff here.
Featuring treats, clinics, fun challenges, evening social and our 1-Day Membership Sale.
We value our members and designed a special day just for them!
Morning, afternoon, and night, we’ve put together a schedule of fun featuring all the best Edgeworks has to offer. Stop by the gym for the 1-DAY MEMBERSHIP SALE and stick around for the fun activities.
Click the link for your home gym to view what they have planned for you! Space is limited so be sure to sign up early.
Starting at 6:00am, we’re kicking things off with fun morning treats for all of our early bird members.
FREE! Climbing Clinics
Clinics are for members only. Space is limited; sign up online!
From afternoon to evening, we’ve created another line-up of FREE climbing clinics designed to help improve your technical skills and offer a glimpse into the possibilities that our Climbing School courses have to offer.
Each location will feature a different schedule so be sure to click the link for your home gym to view what they’ve planned for you!
Here to help you finish your week strong and roll into the weekend ready for whatever life throws your way, a few of our favorite fitness instructors will be here to offer a special Friday line-up of classes and clinics.
Test your skills and speed against those of other members and staff.
ROPE COILING: See how fast you can coil a 60 meter rope. The fastest time will win a free rope from our Pro Shop!
KNOT TYING CHALLENGE: Tie as many different knots as you can in 60 seconds while wearing a bandana over your eyes. The most correctly tied knots will win a free cordelette and prusik cord from our Pro Shop!
MEMBER SOCIAL!
Community is the thing that keeps people coming back to Edgeworks. It happens naturally among climbers and through the monthly events, clinics, socials and meet up groups that help bring everyone together.
We invite you to come find “your people”… because they’re also “our people”.
The social begins 7:00pm and will feature free drinks, friendly climbing banter and plenty of smiles. Please bring your best climbing gym etiquette and join us for the celebration!
