Team Newsletter | Feb 2023
Boulder Season and Divisional Recap
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)
Click below for more information and to register!
USA Climbing Competition Schedule
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.
Team Edgeworks Overnight Lock-In!
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
