GROWL ROUND 3 only 1 Week Away!!!

Just one week (and a day) until the 3rd round of our Great Rock Over Winter League. Come down for great music, delicious food, fun & friendly atmosphere, and world-class route-setting.

40 New routes for all ages and abilities, from V0 for age 4+, to V8+ for the beasts among you!
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Setting by Ian Vickers, Simon Chevis and Tom Lloyd

Dry Tooling will follow the main event, from 5pm, again anyone welcome.

So come on down and join the Party!!!!

Tom L

GROWL Round 2

On Saturday 3^rd December Rock Over Climbing held the second round of the GROWL!  Was a great turnout and with over 100 competitors competing in 10 different categories!

With 42 fantastic problems set by Ian Vickers, Simon Chevis and Tom Lloyd (each category attempting 30) everyone had their work cut out and people were soon getting their teeth stuck in.  The infamous ‘Death Star’ once again made an appearance and provided a huge amount of swinging amusement, it was surprisingly easy to use however finishing the problem was a different matter altogether!

The scores across the categories this round were really close with Craig Bailey and Jack Rotherham tying for 1^st place in the Male Open with a whole bunch of climbers hot on their heels it was down to the speed final to decide the overall winner for the round.

The top climbers from the open and 11-15 yr old junior categories went through to our speed final to decide the winners of the round.  The competitors were allowed to view the route before they each got one attempt at climbing it against the clock.  The route meandered across our new steep wall before transferring over onto the comp wall; it started easy and then increased in difficulty to a super hard move right at the very end.  Despite some valliant attempts, particularly Yin (who seemed to forget the idea was speed!) nobody managed to complete the route and so the winners were decided on time:

Male Open – Jack Rotherham

Female Open – Jen Wood

Male 11-15 – Connor Byrne

Female 11-15 – Ellissa Bryant

Full results and league scores can be found on our website:

http://www.rockoverclimbing.co.uk/news/growl-round-2-scores/

Gallery

We also have 2 cash prize problems at each round, the male and female problem each have a prize pot of £50 to be split between whoever can get up them.  Despite the male problem looking super hard, Jack Rotherham quickly dispatched it second go and the money looked safely his right up until the last minute when strong junior Connor Byrne also managed to top the problem leaving them with £25 a piece.  The female problem also looked tough however it was no match for Charlotte Garden who walked away with the full £50.

As part of the GROWL we are also holding the BOREAL improvers league with the most improved Adult, Junior and Beginner from each round, winning a pair of BOREAL rock boots.

Adult – Karen Mpetha

Beginner – Luke Donnelly

Junior – Michelle Murray

After the finals had finished it was time to start the Dry Tooling competition, this consisted of 5 routes set by Simon, 2 long boulder traverses which started easy and progressively got harder and harder, and 3 top rope routes.  There was a huge variety in the routes with some being long and pumpy whilst others were super technical and tenuous and others were just great fun! 

We had a good turnout but we are keen to get more people to have a go, remember it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any kit or if you have never even held an ice axe before, we have the equipment you can use and we can show you how to use it!

There was a wide range of abilities in the Dry Tooling comp from complete beginners, super strong boulderers (who have never used an axe before!), seasoned winter climbers and even one of Britains top winter climbers Andy Turner, all competing and having a laugh alongside each other.

Andy managed to pretty casually flash all five of the routes and so at the end of the comp it all came down to latecomer Ben Humphris.  Ben had managed to flash 4 out of the 5 routes and so the pressure was on as he started the last long boulder traverse, despite some incredibly sketchy moments on the final tenuous moves he managed to pull it out of the bag and got the flash making it a joint 1^st place.

The next round of the GROWL is being held on Saturday 7^th January and we guarantee that it will be even better than before with fantastic routes and prizes  and a great fun atmosphere!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! J

Last Thursday, 8^th December, saw the second Jordan & Naomi Buys coaching night take place. The 12 spaces filled up fast, with a 50:50 split giving an instructor ratio of 1:6. The night was a great success, with all the students gaining a lot of coaching both on the night, and to take away with them to work on! At the end of the session we were already being asked when the next one is (late January).

A great session, by two fantastic coaches!

Tom L

Last Saturday saw over 100 Rock Over Climbing climbers enter the GROWL, 'Great Rock Over Winter Bouldering League'. The youngest was 3 years old and she scored points!!!!!!! It was an amazing day, with everyone contributing to a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

A full report and pics will follow shortly.

Scores can be found at /news/growl-round-2-scores/

Remeber that anyone can join in the fun and win prizes. You do not have to compete, but there are over 40 new problems to go at some come join the fun. The next round is Saturday 7th January.

Rock Over Climbing Christmas offers 2011!

We have a great range of products on offer for you to choose from, ranging from coaching & inductions to Hoodies and Climbing shoes!!!

All offer are only valid until 23^rd December 2011

Improver Bouldering Course Was £60 Now only £50

Consists of three[3] 1hour coaching sessions, designed to help the beginner/ intermediate learn and develop new climbing skills and techniques.  It is delivered one to one, so the student and instructor can maximise the learning outcomes. 

Intro to bouldering package Normally £45.80, Now only £25

(1 induction, 1 years membership, 2 free climbs, kit hire included)

This makes an amazing gift for the Christmas/ New Year, allowing you a full taste of climbing. The induction teaches you the basics of bouldering, how to use the wall safely and how to get the most out of your climbing sessions. You then get 1years membership, which means after your 2 free entries, you get discounted entry any other time you climb at Rock Over Climbing.

On completion of the induction adults are able to use the centre unsupervised and can also sign in up to 2 other climbers or supervise 2 child climbers.

Family Induction Normally £45, Now only £35

Family Induction £45 2 Adults & 2 Children

Looking for a great treat for the family this winter? Then this is the one for you!

This session is for Adults and Children with no experience of bouldering. The aim is to teach you the basics of bouldering, how to use the wall safely and how to get the most out of your climbing sessions. You will be taught by one of our experienced instructors. The course is one hour long, and after the session you can stay on climbing for as long as you wish, which can make a great day out.

T-Shirt & Hoodie combo Normally £24 Now £20

All our T-Shirts & Hoodies are hand-printed, each with a bespoke design. Have a look on our website or pop in and see what we have. They make brilliant stocking fillers, and each one is a unique piece of Art!!!!

Climbing Shoes & Chalk Bag starter pack £70

Just started climbing? Want to get your own shoes and chalk bag? Well this is for you. Choose from our Evolv Defy & Elektra, Boreal Joker and Scarpa Vantage shoes and any chalk bag (including chalk ball) for only £70!! The shoes RRP at £72.50, chalk bags £15 & chalk £2.50, making a saving of £20!

Performance Shoes 15% off

Stepping up a grade? Want more performance from your shoes? Want to replace your old ones? Well this is for you, choose from our Evolv Optimus Prime & Pontas, Boreal Crux and Scarpa Vapour shoes and get 15% off.

Beat the rain tomorrow and head down to Rock Over Climbing for our GROWL round 2. Ian Vickers and Simon are currently setting new routes for the comp, plus we have raffles, food, beer and a whole new Comp Wall set to get stuck in to!

Tom L