USAC Youth Bouldering Qualifying Event 2023
October 14, 2023
We’ve been selected as the host gym for an upcoming USAC Youth Bouldering Qualifying Event on Saturday, October 14th. This is a great opportunity to watch some of the strongest youth climbers in the region compete for a spot at USAC regionals. Come check it out, or even better yet, sign up to volunteer! It's a great day of climbing and a great preview into the future of our sport! Full details about schedule, closures, volunteering, 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 9th - October 13th. 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 14. Come watch or volunteer! No experience is necessary.
Volunteer Perks: 2 free spectator passes for each volunteer shift and two free day passes to come back and climb whenever you'd like.
Spectator Entry Fee: $10
**** Free Day Pass: Whetstone members get a free day at Ascent Studio between October 9th and 14th. Just show your scan tag to their front desk staff when you arrive!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA9AE2AA7F49-58699724-whetstone#/
Info for competitors
Athletes and parents, here's what you need to know to sign up to compete.
Registration Opens: Saturday, September 16 at 6:00pm
Registration Closes: Wednesday, October 11 at 12:00 pm
Registration Fee: $65
Registration Cap: 350 total (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: MYD, FYC, MYB, FYA, MJr
7:30 AM: Volunteer Check-In
7:30 AM: Session 1 Competitor Check-In Opens
8:00 AM: Judges Meeting
8:50 AM: Competitor Technical Meeting
9:00 AM: Climbing Starts
Noon: Climbing Ends
Session 2
Categories: FYD, MYC, FYB, MYA, FJr
Noon: Volunteer Check-In
Noon: Session 2 Competitor Check-In Opens
12:30 PM: Judges Meeting
1:20 PM: Competitor Technical Meeting
1:30 PM: Climbing Starts
4:30 PM: Climbing Ends
