Our highly anticipated bouldering comp returns this November—come be part of the action!

This year, we’re bringing you two sessions of redpoint climbing, local vendors, and an exciting onsight-format Finals round in the evening. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just curious to try something new, we’ve got routes for every skill level!

Come challenge yourself and have a blast, or stop by to cheer on the climbers and catch the thrilling finals. Grab your climbing shoes and your crew—it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss!

EVENT DETAILS

Add T-Shirt w/ Pre-Registration: $22 | ends Sunday, Nov 3

The best way to guarantee a t-shirt in your size is to purchase one during early bird sign-ups!
Pre-orders close Sunday, November 3. A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase on the day of the comp, but will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis—and we expect them to sell out quickly.

WAIVER
All climbers must complete a signed waiver or have one on file with Edgeworks in order to participate. Waivers must be renewed each year and are available online.

REGISTRATION
Pre-registration by November 19 guarantees access to our exclusive swag bags including an extra raffle ticket and bonus chance at walking away with an incredible raffle prize at the end of the night.

CATEGORIES & DIVISION

Note: **Welcoming all who identify as a woman in a way that is significant to them (cis, trans, genderqueer + non-binary)

SESSIONS + SCHEDULE

Sessions are capped at 100 competitors each, don’t wait to register!
**Open competitors need to sign up for session 1**

AWARDS

Raffle Prizes: 4:30pm
Recreational Division Awards: 5:00pm
Open Division Awards: 7:30pm

CATEGORY WINNERS

Competitors will self-select into one of the four categories at the time of registration:

• Open | Open to All Category
• Open | Women and Non-Binary Category
• Recreational | Open to All Category
• Recreational | Women and Non-Binary Category

For the Open Divisions, the top 3 competitors in each category following the Open Finals are guaranteed to walk away with a prize.

For the Recreational Divisions, prizes will be awarded as follows:

• After the competition, competitors in each category will be ranked by overall performance. Each category will then be divided into flights, and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 competitors in each flight.
• The number of flights and competitors per flight will be determined by the total number of competitors in that category.
• Click the following link to see how that played out last year
  •  2023 SEA SBC | Scoring

Raffle Prizes

Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to win something too; competitors must be present to win.

Prize Sponsors:
Black Diamond • YETI • Rhino Skin • Tenaya/Trango • Arc’teryx • Friction Labs • Joshua Tree Skin Care • Butora • Metolius • Stanley and MORE!

Vendors:
Lighthouse Roasters • Yoka Tea (Boba Tea) • Base Chiro

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Seattle Bouldering Challenge?

The Seattle Bouldering Challenge, or SBC, is a community focused bouldering competition designed to bring out the best climbing in everyone! This annual competition has been running strong for over 20 years! Climbers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate, and the event is filled with exciting challenges, prizes, and a lively atmosphere.

Who can compete?

Almost everyone! All climbers 14 years and older are welcome to compete. We’re expecting up to 100 competitors per session. For their safety and that of others around them, climbers younger than 14 cannot compete on Saturday but they are welcome to try all the new routes as soon as Sunday!

Can parents compete with their kids?

Yes! Sessions are to open to all ages, genders and categories allowing parents to register and compete alongside their kids (ages 14+).

Is this a USAC-sanctioned event?

No, this competition is not USAC-sanctioned, so results won’t count towards USAC rankings or records.

Instead, this event offers a great opportunity to compete with or against others, regardless of age, in a fun, low-stress environment. Youth participants are also eligible to win prizes in their respective categories!

How do I register? 

You can register online through our website. Popular sessions fill up quickly, so we recommend registering as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Which division and category should I choose?

Divisions are based on ability levels, while categories are based on gender identity. If you’re aiming for the excitement of onsight finals and prizes, the Open Division is for you! This division is recommended for our strongest competitors and those who thrive in front of a crowd. If you’d prefer to challenge yourself and compete for prizes without the pressure of finals, the Recreational Division is a great fit.

Competitors should register in the category that best represents their gender identity. The Women and Non-Binary category welcomes anyone who identifies as a woman (cis, trans, genderqueer, or non-binary). The Open to All category is inclusive of all gender identities.

How many people can compete?

We’re planning to have up to 100 competitors per session, so register early to guarantee your spot.

Are there prizes?

Oh, there are a lot of prizes! Thanks to our sponsors including Black Diamond, Rhino Skin, Trango/Tenaya, YETI, Patagonia Seattle, and many, many others, there are some really awesome prize packages. For the Open Divisions, the top 3 competitors in each category following the Open Finals are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. For the Recreational Divisions, the top 3 competitors within each flight will be awarded a prize. Additionally, all competitors are entered into a raffle for a chance to win even more prizes, regardless of their placement.

Can I attend if I’m not competing?

Absolutely! Spectators are encouraged to come and cheer on the competitors, enjoying the competition atmosphere—it’s a fun event for everyone, whether you’re climbing or just watching. Please stop by anytime and stick around for Finals starting around 5:30PM! There will be coffee available throughout the day, along with local vendors in the afternoon, so come join us!

Where should I park?

Parking at the gym will be limited — in addition to our lot and the gravel road behind the gym, there’s parking at the Hiram Chittenden Locks a hundred yards west, and on-street parallel parking on the streets and avenues north of the gym (28th through 32nd Avenues, 54th through 58th Streets).

Why are you guys so awesome?

Well, shucks. We try our best! For us, it’s all about community and passion! We love climbing, we love our members, and we go all out to create fun, inclusive events where everyone can enjoy the sport. We do our best to make every event an unforgettable experience!

WALL + GYM CLOSURES:

Tuesday, November 19th – Friday, November 22nd:
Rolling wall closures will begin Tuesday morning as competition setting begins to take place; closed areas will include:

• Tuesday: Walltopia
• Wednesday/Thursday: Back Realm (Overhanging Crack, Cardiac and New 45)
• Friday: Front Realm (Old 45 and 30)

FACILITY CLOSURE:

Full gym closure ALL-DAY Saturday, November 23rd (Competition Day), including

• All Roped Climbing Areas
• Moon Board + Kilter Board
• Weight Room

Everyone is welcome to participate in the competition and/or spectate.
Climbing will fully reopen on Sunday, November 24th with a large selection of all new competition style boulder routes for everyone to try!

2024 | ALIEN ABDUCTION

CLIMBING + BLACKLIGHT + PRIZES

Get ready to be abducted by the ultimate climbing experience! This October 26, Edgeworks Tacoma is turning down the lights and turning up the neon for our 20th annual Blacklight Bouldering Comp, featuring an otherworldly “Alien Abduction” theme. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or new to the bouldering scene, this competition is a chance to push your limits, have a blast, and compete alongside the Edgeworks community in a glow-in-the-dark setting.

EVENT DETAILS:

Location: Edgeworks Tacoma
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Format: Redpoint

DAY-OF REGISTRATION AVAILABLE:

Morning: 9am – 12pm
Afternoon: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Evening: 4pm – 7pm

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This is not just another climbing competition—it’s a full-on experience. Featuring an all-new boulder set decked out in elaborate blacklight tape art, making every hold and route glow as you climb under UV lights. With a Redpoint format, you’ll have multiple chances to top your favorite problems; the more routes you send, the more points you earn. At the end of the night, we’ll have prizes for each category (including youth!!) and a fun after party to celebrate!

Photos: Check out the photos from the 2023 Blacklight Bouldering Comp!

CATEGORIES & DIVISIONS:

We’ve intentionally designed this event to be open and welcoming for all ages, abilities, and genders.

Adults (ages 18+)

• Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Open**
• Masters (50+), Female, Male, Non-Binary

Youth (ages 7-17)

• Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Open**
• Female, Male, Non-Binary

Note: ** there will be one Open category per gender, all ages 

Non-USAC Sanctioned Event: All Youth Invited!!
This is your opportunity to compete with or against others, regardless of age, in a fun, low-stress competition environment!

• USAC membership not required to compete.
• Youth competitors can choose their category based on ability.
• Youth non-binary category allows athletes to compete in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

NEW THIS YEAR!

• Parent & Kid Option: Parents can register and compete alongside their kids—because why let them have all the fun?
• Youth are also eligible to win prizes in their category!

REGISTRATION:

Pre-Registration: $50/members; $65/community | ends October 23
Day-of Registration: $80 for everyone
Member Discount: Save $30 with pre-registration before 10/23/2024

GET READY TO CLIMB!

Grab your neon gear and your climbing shoes—it’s going to be an out-of-this-world event! This competition is perfect for those looking for a fun challenge and a chance to connect with other climbers. Don’t forget to register before October 23 to take advantage of our pre-registration pricing!

Registration Now Open!

Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just want to have fun under the blacklight, the Edgeworks 2024 Blacklight Bouldering Competition promises to deliver an unforgettable experience. See you on October 26!

WALL + GYM CLOSURES

Tuesday, Oct 22th – Friday, October 25th:
Rolling wall closures will begin Tuesday morning as competition setting and tape art begins to take place; closed areas will include:

• Tuesday – Friday: Old Lead Cave, Sunshine Wall, Wall of Love, and Gallery
• Thursday – Friday: All bouldering will be closed

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | GYM CLOSED:
All Day. With 3 sessions of Community Competition running throughout the day, the facility will be closed for climbing to non-competitors.

TUESDAY | MARCH 19, 2024

Edgeworks Bellevue is stoked to host our first bouldering competition since 2015!

Join us in Bellevue for this fun community event, featuring an all-new boulder set, tons of great prizes, a raffle, and 10 gear vendors on-site helping us build the stoke and bring the fun – you won’t want to miss it!

All competitors must register in advance. Registration is $30/each, with proceeds benefiting the Washington Climbers Coalition (WCC).

South Bouldering Bay will be open to competitors only but all other areas of the gym will remain open to other climbers.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If registration link doesn’t load via the Instagram link, please access through the web browser on your phone or computer.

THE BASICS:

Date: Tuesday, March 19
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Edgeworks Bellevue
What: Climb for a cause; all proceeds benefit WCC and their work to make Washington a better place to climb through advocacy, stewardship, and education.

REGISTRATION:

• Cost: $30/competitor
• Available: Now – March 17, 2024
• Day of registration may be available if space remains; all proceeds benefit WCC. 

DETAILS:

• Climbing Discipline: Bouldering
• Format: Modified Redpoint, no finals

CATEGORIES:
Male/Female (sign up with the gender category you identify with)

• BEGINNER – (V0-V3)
• INTERMEDIATE – (V3-V6)
• ADVANCED – (V6+)

PRIZES:
We’ve compiled an excellent collection from prizes from our event sponsors, including crash pads, backpacks, hangboards, and more! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 competitors in each category who will also each receive extra raffle tickets for additional prizes for a chance to take home more.

SPONSORS:
Huge shoutouts to: Aura Bora Water, Black Diamond, Butora, Camp, Cotopaxi, Edelrid, Friction Labs, Joshua Tree, KAVU, La Sportiva, Liberty Mountain, Metolius, Mountaineers Books, Outdoor Research, Petzl, Rhino Skin, Scarpa, Sterling, Trango/Tenaya.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I need a new waiver?

Always! When in doubt, fill one out. All competitors must complete a signed waiver or have a current one on file with Edgeworks in order to participate. Waivers for climbers under the age of 18 require the signature of their parent or legal guardian.

What is a Modified Redpoint format?

A Modified Redpoint format provides select amount of climbing routes in your grade range.  Points are gained only if the route is completed. If you can not complete a climb, you try again but most check off the attempt. Climbers are given 1.5 hours to complete as many routes as as possible within your category; with a climber’s top 5 adding up their final score. Falls will be used to determine tie-breakers.

Ability Levels:
All climbers age 14 or older are welcome to compete! We’re planning to have up to 80 competitors and a variety of comp-style boulders designed to challenge competitors at every skill level.

Team & Youth Programs:
Youth 14 and older are invited to compete but it is not a USAC sanctioned event.

WALL + GYM CLOSURES:

We will work to keep the closures as minimal as possible.

• Sunday, March 17 (evening) | South Bay stripped and prep for setting
• Monday, March 18 | Zenith and Twin Peaks setting begins
• Tuesday, March 19 | Setting, forerunning and competition
• Wednesday, March 20 | Walls and new sets reopen to everyone!

Gym Map

SBC 2023 RESULTS!

Thank you to all of our 120+ competitors, spectators, vendors and amazing Edgeworks crew who helped to make this year’s Seattle Bouldering Challenge one to remember! From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Due to the flights being distributed incorrectly (actual scores correct), the podiums for some flights were also incorrect. Folks that received prizes on the day of the comp will not be asked to return them. 

• We will be contacting the flight winners directly and will have their prizes available for pick up starting Wednesday, November 22nd.

We apologize for the error and we will look to be better in the future.

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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!

AWARDS:
The top 3 competitors in each flight and open categories will be awarded a prize.

FREE AFTER PARTY! 6:30pm-8:00pm
Once the competition ends, competitors and guests are invited to join us for the after party! Please note: all climbing will shut down at the conclusion of the community comp session; post-comp climbing sessions will not be available during this time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can compete?

All climbers age 16 or older are welcome to compete; we’re planning to accommodate up to 200 competitors split across two sessions. For the sake of fair competition, youth climbers participating in Saturday’s USAC Bouldering QE won’t be allowed to compete in SBC as well.

What format is the competition?

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. Participants will track each attempt, and for tie-breaking scenarios, will be deducted 1 point per attempt up to 25 attempts per climb. The participant’s score will be the sum total of their top 5 climbs.

We’ll have 35+ boulders available for you to climb, designed to challenge and thrill competitors at every skill level!

For Recreational competitors, there are no categories to sign up for before the competition. Instead flights will be created after the climbing session is over and will be based on the finishing order of all participants.

How do “flights” work for the recreational division?

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. We believe this encourages every competitor to try their best and mitigates unsporting sandbagging. Once scoring is complete, flights will be generated and prizes will be awarded to the 3 top competitors in each flight.

For example, a competition with 200 competitors would result in 5 flights:

• Flight A: 1st – 40th place
• Flight B: 41st – 80th place
• Flight C: 81st – 120th place
• Flight D: 121st – 160th place
• Flight E: 161st – 200th place

*The actual number of flights and number of competitors within each flight will be determined based on the total number of competitors.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers of each category. Participants do not need to be present to win.

How much does it cost?

Sign up early to save! Pre-registration prices are $35 for members and $45 for guests; ending Tuesday, 11/7 at midnight. Day of registrations will cost $60 for everyone.

How do I make sure that I get an SBC t-shirt?

The best way to ensure you get a t-shirt in your size is to purchase it during early bird sign ups. Pre-purchases for t-shirts close on October 23rd. We will order a limited number of shirts to purchase on a first come first served basis on the day of competition, but we do anticipate them to sell out. T-shirts will be sold for $20.

Can I watch but not compete?

Absolutely! Please come by anytime and stick around for Finals starting around 5pm! We expect the two earlier sessions to be pretty full, which might make spectating difficult. There’s going to be coffee throughout the day, and local vendors and a food truck in the afternoon, so come join us throughout the day!

Where should I park?

Parking at the gym will be limited — in addition to our lot and the gravel road behind the gym, there’s free parking at the Hiram Chittenden Locks a hundred yards west, and free on-street parallel parking on the streets and avenues north of the gym (28th through 32nd Avenues, 54th through 58th Streets).

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WALL + GYM CLOSURES

There will be rolling closures starting Tuesday, Nov 7 – Sunday, November 12th.

• Tuesday, Nov 7: Walltopia
• Wed/Thus, Nov 8 & 9: Back Realm + Walltopia
• Friday, Nov 10: Front Realm, Back Realm + Walltopia

FACILITY CLOSURES: (Day of Comp 8am-8pm)

Full gym closures all-day Saturday and all-day Sunday, including

• All roped climbing areas
• The Dojo, Moonboard and Kilter board
• Weight room

Everyone is welcome to participate in the competition and/or spectate!
Climbing will fully reopen on Monday, November 13th with a large selection of all new competition style boulder routes for everyone to try!

RETURNING! OCTOBER 28, 2023

Black Light Bouldering made its grand return! After a brief hiatus, we’re thrilled to have hosted the year’s most creative bouldering competition.

THANK YOU to everyone who competed, all the volunteers for sharing their time and talent (we couldn’t have done it without you!) and huge shout out to our photographer, Cameron Anderson, for capturing such great moments from the community comp.

THE EXPERIENCE

Since 2004, Edgeworks Tacoma has combined the thrill and motivation of climbing competition with the creative, exhilarating magic of black lights.

Our exceptional team of route setters meticulously crafts the year’s most captivating boulder problems, while our creative staff and dedicated volunteers transform the walls into vibrant, glowing artworks. No matter your skill level, the excitement that fills the room when the lights go out is impossible to ignore.

From the routes and black light tape decorations to the imaginative costumes and pulse-pounding beats of our DJ, every aspect of our event is designed to amaze. Join us and be part of the excitement as we continue to push the boundaries of fun and adventure!

THE REGISTRATION

Pre-registration by October 24th, guarantees access to our exclusive swag bags including an extra raffle ticket and bonus chance at walking away with an incredible raffle prize at the end of the night.

Location: Edgeworks Tacoma
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Pre-registration (ends 10/24): $35 members, $45 community
Shirt Order w/ Registration (ends 10/10): $20
Day-of registration: $60 everyone

BLB 2023 | T-Shirt Design

Make your experience even more lit by adding this limited edition BLB 2023 t-shirt. Not only will the design glow under the black lights but this shirt will provide memories for years to come.

$20 with pre-registration by October 10; limited purchases day-of the event.

Order now to guarantee the size you want!

THE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY SESSION: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

• Categories: All
• Judges Meeting: 3:15pm
• Competitor Check-in: 3:30pm
• Competitor Rules Meeting: 3:50pm
• Climbing: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

AWARDS + AFTER PARTY: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

• Raffle Prizes: 7:30pm
• Awards: 7:45pm
• Social: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

All climbers must complete a signed waiver or have one on file with Edgeworks in order to participate. Waivers must be renewed each year and are available online.

THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

It takes a lot of support from our entire community to pull together a climbing competition like Black Light Bouldering. If you have some time to spare, we’d love to have your help!

BLB 2023 | TAPE ART VOLUNTEERS
The Job: Bring your creative energy and/or taping skills to the gym! No experience necessary.
Dates/Times:

• Wed, October 25: 12pm-5pm or 5pm-10pm
• Thur, October 26: 12pm-5pm or 5pm-10pm
• Fri, October 27: 12pm-5pm or 5pm-10pm

BLB 2023 | COMP VOLUNTEERS
The Job: Help manage routes, competitor queues, scoring and communication of rules as needed.

• Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
• Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

WALL CLOSURES

As competition setting starts to take place, wall closures will be necessary. Here’s the closure schedule to help you help plan ahead:

• Tuesday, October 24: Old Lead Cave
• Wednesday, October 25: OLC, Sunshine, Wall of Love + Gallery
• Thursday – Friday, October 26-27: All bouldering walls

Ropes in the EAST Room will remain open to members and guests throughout the week!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 | ALL DAY:

LIMITED CLIMBING AVAILABLE.
CLOSED areas include:
• ALL of the climbing walls in the WEST BAY; including all boulder and lower level rope walls.
• Weight + Cardio areas; including Campus Board
• Upstairs area; including lounge, yoga studio and Kilter Board

OPEN areas include:
• The EAST BAY will be OPEN for rope climbing.

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.

MORE DETAILS

While you’re here, be sure to check out the VIDEO from a previous Black Light comp! ←(click the link to video watch).

Climb With a Purpose

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.

EVENT DETAILS:

SCHEDULE
5:00pm-6:00pm | Competitor Check-in + Rules Meeting
6:00pm-9:00pm | Climb Time!
9:00pm-10:00pm | Awards + Social

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!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

Building on the ENERGY, STOKE and FUN of our previous October bouldering competitions, Edgeworks Tacoma is excited to introduce the TACOMA BOULDER CHALLENGE!

A Redpoint-style citizen comp designed to build community, ignite the joys of climbing and reimagine your climbing ability on a stellar selection of competition style boulders. 

While this year’s comp will not be black light, we remain committed to delivering many of the same essentials as before, including:

•   BEST ROUTES of the year   •   AWARDS + RAFFLE PRIZES   •   DJ DEVINE   •   AFTER PARTY (21+)

Please note our full weekend comp schedule and see below for planned wall closures:
• Saturday, October 29 | USAC Youth Qualifying Events
• Sunday, October 30 | TBC Community Comp

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TBC | COMPETITION DETAILS:

Location: Edgeworks Tacoma
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022
Session 1: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Session 2: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Awards + After Party: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Climbing Discipline: Bouldering
Format: Redpoint, no finals

Categories:
Female/Male: Recreation | Intermediate | Advanced | Open | Masters (45+ yrs)
Non-Binary: All climbing abilities

Ages: Competitors must be 16 years or older
Cost: Sign up early to save!
• Pre-registration: $45/members or $55/ non-members, before 10/26
• Day-of registration: $60/everyone 

Prize Sponsors: 

Deuter • Patagonia • Metolius • Sterling • Asana • Petzl • Scarpa • Butora / 8b+ • Yeti • Rock Junkies • Outdoor Research • Friction Labs • Mammut • Pusher Holds • Comfortable Adventures • Stoked

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TBC | COMP DAY SCHEDULE:

SESSION 1: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Categories: Non-binary: All | Beginner: Men | Intermediate: Women | Advanced: Men | Open: Men
*Both sessions are open to all competitors, though these categories are recommended.

Competitor Check-in: 10:30am
Competitor Rules Meeting: 10:50am
Climbing: 11:00am – 2:00pm

SESSION 2: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Categories: Masters: All | Beginner: Women | Intermediate: Men | Advanced: Women | Open: Women 
*Both sessions are open to all competitors, though these categories are recommended.

Competitor Check-in: 2:30pm
Competitor Rules Meeting: 2:50pm
Climbing: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

AWARDS + AFTER PARTY: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Beverages, Fun + Games: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Raffle Prizes: 6:15pm
Awards: 7:00pm
After Party (21+): 6:00pm – 8:00pm

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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!

AWARDS + 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 category are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to walk away with a prize; competitors must be present to win. Raffle prizes will start at 6:15pm and continue throughout the awards!

FREE AFTER PARTY! 6pm – 8pm

Once the competition ends, competitors and guests who are 21+ are invited to join us for the after party! Please note: all climbing will shut down at the conclusion of the community comp; post-comp climbing sessions will not be available during this time.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Who can compete?

All climbers age 16 or older are welcome to compete. We will have up to 60 competitors in each session, a total of 120 competitors throughout the day.

What is a Redpoint format?

A Redpoint format provides many different climbing routes. Each route has a different level of difficulty and a unique point value commensurate to the level of difficulty. Points are gained only if the route is completed. If you can not complete a climb, you may return your scorecard to the queue and try again. Climbers are given 3 hours to complete as many routes as desired; with a climber’s top 5 adding up their final score. Falls will be used to determine tie-breakers. 

Do you need help?

Yes, we’re looking for volunteers for both sessions. Find out more about what is needed and how you will be rewarded your for your time here. Volunteering is the best way to get a front row seat to all the action!

How much does it cost?

Sign up early to save! Presale prices are $45 for members and $55 for guests; ends Wednesday, 10/26.
Day-of registration cost is $60.

Can I watch but not compete?

Yes! Spectators are welcome throughout the day or you can volunteer to help with competitor queues and judging, giving you a front row seat to all the action!

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WALL + GYM CLOSURES:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th:

WALL CLOSURES

Competition setting will begin to take place Monday evening; closed areas will include all of the bouldering walls as well as some of the top rope walls in the West Bay.

The top rope and lead walls in the East Bay will remain open to members and customers during this time.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 | ALL DAY:

LIMITED CLIMBING AVAILABLE.
CLOSED areas include:
• ALL of the climbing walls in the WEST BAY; including all boulder and lower level rope walls.
• Weight + Cardio areas; including Campus Board
• Upstairs area; including lounge, yoga studio and Kilter Board

OPEN areas include:
• The EAST BAY will be OPEN for rope climbing.

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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022 | ALL DAY:

LIMITED CLIMBING AVAILABLE.
CLOSED areas include:
• ALL of the climbing walls in the WEST BAY; including all boulder and lower level rope walls.
• Weight + Cardio areas; including Campus Board

OPEN areas include:
• The EAST BAY will be OPEN for rope climbing Sunday, October 30.
• Upstairs area; including lounge, yoga studio and Kilter Board

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 30, 2022 | 8:00am-9:00pm

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After two looong years of pandemic, competition bouldering returns to Ballard! For 2022, SBC is going BIG!! We’ll have two sessions of modified redpoint climbing, a social in the parking lot, morning coffee and food trucks, and onsight-format Finals round in the evening. Come compete against others in your category, or just stop by to socialize and watch finals!

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COMPETITION DETAILS:

Location: Edgeworks Seattle
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 8:00am – 9:00pm

Climbing Disciplines: Bouldering
Format: Modified Redpoint
Categories: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters, Open
Genders: Female, Male, Non-Binary
Ages: Competitors must be 16 years or older

SCHEDULE:

SESSION 1
Categories: Non-binary: All | Beginner: Men | Intermediate: Women | Advanced: Men | Open: Men
Competitor Check-in: 7:00am
Judges Meeting: 7:30am
Competitor Rules Meeting: 7:45am
Climbing: 8:00am-11:00am

SESSION 2
Categories: Masters: All | Beginner: Women | Intermediate: Men | Advanced: Women | Open: Women
Competitor Check-in: 11:00am
Judges Meeting: 11:30am
Competitor Rules Meeting: 11:45am
Climbing: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Awards: 5:00pm(outside)

Transition Walltopia Room to Finals:
Fun/Games + Food Truck: 3:00pm-5:45pm

SESSION 3: FINALS!
Finals Setup: 3:00pm
Iso Check-in window: 4:30pm-5:00pm
Competitor Rules Meeting: 5:45pm
Climbing: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Awards: 8:30pm

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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!

AWARDS + 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 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 Awards (approx 5pm)!

FREE AFTER PARTY! 3:00pm-9:00pm
Once the competition ends, competitors and guests who are 21+ are invited to join us for the after party! Please note: all climbing will shut down at the conclusion of the community comp session; post-comp climbing sessions will not be available during this time.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Who can compete?

All climbers age 16 or older are welcome to compete; we’re planning to have up to 200 competitors split into 2 sessions.

What format is the competition?

Sessions 1 and 2 will be modified redpoint format — this means that we will set a collection of climbs in the grade range for that category, and competitors are scored based on their tops, zones, and attempts on that collection of climbs. The top six competitors in each of Open – Men and Open – Women will qualify for the Finals round.

Finals round will be onsight format for the 6 competitors in each category. Finals competitors will each have a 4 minute turn to attempt each climb.

Do you need help?

Yes, we’re looking for volunteers for all three sessions! Find out more about what we need and what perks we’re offering here.

How much does it cost?

Sign up early to save! Presale prices are $45 for members and $50 for guests; they end Wednesday, 4/27. Later signups will cost $55 for members and $60 for guests.

Can I watch but not compete?

Yes, please come by for our social starting at 2:30pm, and stick around for Finals at 6pm! We expect the two earlier sessions to be pretty full, which might make spectating difficult, but if you volunteer to judge, you’ll have a front row seat!

Where should I park?

Parking at the gym will be limited — we’re using several spots for coffee, food trucks, and gathering space. In addition to our lot and the gravel road behind the gym, there’s paid parking is available at the Hiram Chittenden Locks a hundred yards west, and free on-street parallel parking on the streets and avenues north of the gym (28th through 32nd Avenues, 54th through 58th Streets).

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WALL + GYM CLOSURES:

• Monday, April 25: Walltopia Room Closed.

• Tuesday, April 26 – Friday, April 29: Walltopia Room closed. Realm and Front Room partially closed. The Wave, Bulge, Roof, Vert are OPEN!

• Saturday, April 30: All climbing closed to non-competitors

• Sunday, May 1: Gym Re-Opens to Everyone!

Climbing will fully reopen on Sunday, May 1st with a large selection of all new competition style boulder routes for everyone to try!