Comps
USAC Youth Bouldering Qualifying Event
October 19, 2024
We’ve been selected as the host gym for an upcoming USAC Youth Bouldering Qualifying Event on Saturday, October 19th. This is a great opportunity to watch some of the strongest youth climbers in the region compete for a spot at USAC regionals.
Per USAC regulations, we will be closed all day on October 19th.
Want to help out? sign up to volunteer! You'll get some sweet perks and you'll be helping out the awesome folks at USAC.
Want to watch the action? Come check it out. It's a great day of climbing and a great preview into the future of our sport!
Want to climb or use the fitness room? We'll be closed, you can use one of your CLIMB Pass visits at other gyms.
Full details about schedule, closures, volunteering, CLIMB Passes, and competition registration are listed below.
Details
Info for members & guests
Whetstone community, as we prepare for the USAC event, please keep the following details in mind:
Setting: October 14th - October 18th. As the boulders are set throughout the week, they will be off limits until after competition.
Gym Closure: We'll be closed for climbing all day on October 19th. Come watch or volunteer! No experience is necessary.
Spectator Entry Fee: $10
Free Day Pass: Remember, all Whetstone members get a free day at any of the CLIMB Pass gyms. As Just show your scan tag to their front desk staff when you arrive!
Volunteer Perks: Two free day passes to the gym for future use, Breakfast/lunch during the competition, and free spectating for yourself and a guest (good all day).
Info for competitors
Athletes and parents, here's what you need to know to sign up to compete.
Registration Opens: Friday, September 20th at 6:00pm
Registration Closes: Wednesday, October 16th at 12:00 pm
Registration Fee: $65
Registration Cap: 40/category
Click here for the full info sheet from USAC. If you need any additional information or instructions, click here. Contact events@usaclimbing.org with any registration issues.
Competition Schedule
Session 1
Categories: U13-F, U15-M, U17-F, U19-M, U20-F
7:45 AM: Volunteer Check-In
8:00 AM: Session 1 Competitor Check-In Opens
8:10 AM: Judges Meeting
8:50 AM: Competitor Technical Meeting
9:00 AM: Session 1 Climbing Starts
Noon: Session 1 Climbing Ends
Session 2
Categories: U13-M, U15-F, U17-M, U19-F, U20-M
11:45 AM: Volunteer Check-In
Noon: Session 2 Competitor Check-In Opens
12:10 PM: Judges Meeting
12:50 PM: Competitor Technical Meeting
1:00 PM: Session 2 Climbing Starts
4:30 PM: Session 2 Climbing Ends