Spring Bouldering Series 3

Wednesday Nights: March 7th – April 11th
8:00pm – 9:30pm | FREE for Members

RESULTS: Final ←(click the link for CURRENT RESULTS)
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Compete with friends on the newest problems in the gym with our
3rd Annual Spring Bouldering Series!

This 6-week series is designed to be 3 competitions in one with trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners; recognition for “most improved”, “most inspirational”, etc; and a variety of weekly challenges worked in to each competition.

Regardless of your climbing ability (strong or newbie), this is sure to be a fun social experiment – er, EXPERIENCE –  for everyone involved.

If Wednesday nights aren’t your thing, we’ll have other options to join the competition throughout the week but with a bit less structure and community. Simply collect your scorecard from the desk and follow the route labels for the week. 

SIGN UP ONLINE or AT THE FRONT DESK!

Competition Categories:

(Male and female categories split into 3 difficulties)
V0 – V2   |   V3 – V5   |   V6+

Format:

4 redpoint competitions (in which points are gained only if the problem is completed)
2 surprise category comps

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AWARDS NIGHT!

Wednesday, April 18 @ 8:00pm
Join us for a FUN NIGHT of celebration including custom made trophies for category winners and outstanding participant recognition. Plus, some free beer because… why not?

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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)  •

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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

VOLUNTEERS: We Need You!

It takes a lot of support from the entire Edgeworks community to pull off something as awesome as the Black Light Bouldering Comp – a climbing competition unlike any other in our area. If you have some time to spare and maybe some creative energy to boot, we’d love to have your help!

COMPETITION JUDGES:

The Job:  Help manage routes, competitor queues, scoring and spotting as needed.
No experience necessary! Must be 18 or older.
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017 (Comp Day!)
Session 1: 10:15am-2:00pm  |  Session 2: 2:15pm-6:00pm  |  All Day: 10:15am-6:00pm
Single Session Volunteers: $25 EW Gift Card, FREE comp t-shirt & Karma points.
Double Session Volunteers: $50 EW Gift Card, FREE comp t-shirt, pizza & DOUBLE Karma points.
Sign Up Now!

ART DECOR VOLUNTEERS:

The Job:  Bring your creative energy and/or taping skills to the gym! No experience necessary. 
When: Wed 10/25: 5pm-10pm  |  Thurs 10/26: 12pm-5pm & 5pm-10pm  |
Fri 10/27: 12pm-5pm & 5pm-10pm  |

Rewards increase with your time!
2 hrs = Karma points and (1) FREE Day Pass
5 hrs = FREE Comp T-shirt (if you sign up by 10/10/17!)
8 hrs = $25 EW Gift Card
8+ hrs = Rock Star status and a swag bag!
Sign Up Now!

ADULT RESULTS ←(click the link for ADULT RESULTS)
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)  •

* 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/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 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

Spring Bouldering Series

Wednesday Nights: May 4th – June 8th
8:00pm – 9:30pm | FREE for Members

Compete with friends on the newest problems in the gym!  Jimmy has a designed this 6-week series to be 3 competitions in one with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners; recognition for “most improved”, “most inspirational”, etc; and, weekly challenges will be worked in to each competition. Regardless of your climbing ability (strong or newbie), this is sure to be a fun social experiment – er, EXPERIENCE –  for everyone involved.

Sign up at the front desk!

Competition Categories:

(Male and female categories split into 3 difficulties)
V0 – V2   |   V3 – V5   |   V6+

Format:

4 redpoint competitions (in which points are gained only if the problem is completed)
2 surprise category comps

RESULTS ←(click the link for results)

2015  Blacklight Bouldering Competition + Party

Saturday, October 24, 2015
$25 Edgeworks members | $35 non-members thru 10/11/15; $40 after

Watch the VIDEO!←(click the link to watch)

We’re back with the 11th Annual Blacklight Bouldering competition – known to many as one of the MOST FUN climbing events in the region! This unique event combines the VISUALLY STIMULATING appeal of black lights with the EXCITEMENT and ENERGY of a climbing competition, making it just as cool to watch as it is to participate.

Last year’s improvements to sessions, flow, and decor were a huge success and this year is sure to be even better with the addition of the one and only Zootown DJ as the event emcee; as well as the return of DJ Johnny Devine!

Open to ALL ages and abilities – check out the competition details below. Volunteer Opportunities are also available so be sure to check out the additional info at the end of this post.

FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM
Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs lounge for FREE beer and the musical selections of the one and only, DJ Johnny Devine.
Comp registration not required.

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COMPETITION DETAILS: 

Saturday, October 24, 2015
COST: $35 through 10/11/15 • $40 after
Edgeworks Members: $25

Registration Includes:
•  BEST ROUTES of the year  •  Black light FUN  •  AWARDS  •  RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth)  •
•  COSTUME CONTEST  •  After PARTY (21+)  •
•  BLACK LIGHT Comp T-Shirt (add’l $10, must register before 10/11)  •

* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category.
* Youth A is the only category being offered in both sessions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Comp Format:
• Red point; no finals.

Prizes:
• 1st Place 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, you 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. (This is a change from previous years when we allowed climbers to finish the climb that they were in line for at the buzzer.)

Gym Closure:
• 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 route setters to do their job setting all new routes. The good news is the gym will reopen on Sunday, October 25 with a HUGE selection of brand new routes for you try!

COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS:
We Need You!

The Job: Competition Judges – No experience necessary! Help manage routes, competitor queues, scoring and spotting as needed.
Session 1: 10:15am-2:00pm –– Session 2: 2:15pm-6:00pm –– All Day: 10:15am-6:00pm
Single Session Volunteers: $25 EW Gift Card, comp t-shirt & Karma points.
Double Session Volunteers: $50 EW Gift Card, comp t-shirt, pizza & DOUBLE Karma points.
SIGN UP ONLINE!

We will also need ART DECOR VOLUNTEERS Wednesday, Thursday and Friday prior to the comp. If you are interested, please talk to one of the friendly faces at the front desk.

RESULTS ←(click the link for results)

2014 ABS 16 Blacklight Bouldering Competition + Party

Join us for the 10th Annual Blacklight Bouldering competition – also known as, one of the BEST climbing events in the region! This unique event combines the FUN of black lights with the EXCITEMENT and ENERGY of a climbing competition making it just as fun to watch as it is to participate. Improvements to sessions, flow, and decor will make this a year not to be missed! And, did we mention the DJ?! Open to ALL ages and abilities – check out the competition details below. (Volunteer Opportunities available, see additional info at the end of this post.)

COMPETITION DETAILS: 

Saturday, October 25, 2014

COST: • $35 through 10/16/14 • $40 after 10/16/14 • Edgeworks Members: $20

REGISTRATION CLOSED
Day of registration will be available on Saturday at Edgeworks.
(limited space is available in Session 1)

Competitor Registration Includes: •  BEST ROUTES of the year  •  Black light FUN  •
•  $1500 CASH purse (OPEN Categories)  •  PRIZES and RAFFLE (Adult & Youth)  •
•  After PARTY (21+)  •  BLACK LIGHT Comp T-Shirt (add’l $10, must register before 10/16) 

FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM
Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs lounge for FREE beer and the musical selections of the one and only, DJ Johnny Devine. Comp registration not required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 
Prizes:
• Open Category Prizes: 1st-$450, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100. (Male & Female OPEN Categories)
• 1st Place in any other adult category will receive a product prize.

USAC Credit and OPEN Category:
• Youth CANNOT get USAC credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category for prize money. In the unusual case that a youth participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prize money, you 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. (This is a change from previous years when we allowed climbers to finish the climb that they were in line for at the buzzer.)

COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS:

Competition Judges (no experience necessary) Single Session Volunteers: $25 EW Gift Card, comp t-shirt & Karma points.      Session 1: 10:15am-2:00pm   OR   Session 2: 2:15pm-6:00pm

Double Session Volunteers: $50 EW Gift Card, comp t-shirt, pizza & DOUBLE Karma points.      All Day: 10:15pm-6:00pm

We will also need ART DECOR VOLUNTEERS Wednesday, Thursday and Friday prior to the comp. If you are interested, please talk to one of the friendly faces at the front desk.

We are super psyched, and proud, to recognize all of the EW team kids who have been absolutely crushing it this comp season.  At our own Blacklight Comp, 7 kids placed in the top 5 in their category with two 1st place finishes.  The weekend before, at Northwest Boulderfest, 3 kids placed in the top 4 – again with a 1st place finish. And, just this past weekend at the South Sound Pull Down, another 1st place finish was achieved. Congratulations to all the kids who are climbing and competing!

Northwest Boulderfest, Seattle
Alex Petty: 1st place, MYD
Kylee Beam; 2nd place, FYD
Sophia Terrill: 4th place, FYD

Edgeworks Blacklight Comp, Tacoma
Alex Petty: 1st place, MYD
Kylee Beam: 1st place, FYD
James Corbett: 2nd place, MYA
Hal Warren: 3rd place, MYC
Grace Wilkerson: 4th place, FYD
Elliott McDonald: 4th Place, MYC
Terah Gruber: 5th place, FYD

South Sound Pull Down, Olympia
Kylee Beam: 1st place, Youth