High school climbers from all over Colororado attended the Sport Climbing Center's SOCO High School Series Competition 4 on the evening of February 20. The climbing comp had top rope routes, lead routes, and boulder problems set for all skill levels. The overall winner from Fountain Valley School was Greg Headhey, and the only advanced female competitor went to Theresa Guinart from Legacy. Alex Leathorman of Castle View, and Pine Creek's Michelle Espenlaub took first in the intermediate category. At the top of the recreational category was Ben Calder from Fountain Valley, and Daren Bobkowski of Cherry Creek. Complete results follow.

ABS10 was hosted by the Spot in Boulder on Valentine's weekend. An awe inspired crowd watched as USA's strongest boulderers competed under pressure on extremely hard boulder problems. In the open category first place finishers were Colorado's Daniel Woods, and Alex Johnson.

Chauncey Cox went into the open finals in 9th spot, but surprised her competitors with an overall second place finish! She got heated up after a missed attempt on the finals first boulder problem. Chauncey was the only climber to flash problem 2, then she continued to flash problem 3! Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F-nVhJfTVY to be inspired and view her strength and fluidity! Chauncey also competed in the Youth A category, and took another second place finish. Right behind her, placing third, was Tyler Youngwerth. If you've seen Megan Mascarenas bouldering around at SCC then you shouldn't be surprised that she took a first place finish in the Youth C category! Congratulations Chauncey, Tyler, and Megan who are now on the US Team.

For complete results www.USAClimbing.net

The biggest competition turnout in the history of the Sport Climbing Center was on November 8th at the 10th annual American Bouldering Series Competition. A big thanks to the some 140 climbers who came out to compete. A great job by SCC routesetters, Kyle McFarland, Nick Anderson, Rick Hester, and Austin Geiman for setting a wide range of varied problems with the new Climb It holds. And as always we couldn't have done it without the help of our wonderful sponsors, including Mountain Chalet, La Sportiva, North Face, Clif Bar, eGRIPS, Climbing Magazine, and Mountain Khakis. Congratulations to the overall winners Ian Dory and Chaunenia Cox! For complete results go to http://www.usaclimbing.net/rockcomps/comps/event_details.cfm?&id=1776
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The Sport Climbing Center and the Climbers Association of Colorado College presented the Rumble for Ritt bouldering comp at SCC on May 3. Read more for the results.

Thanks to all of the high school students for coming out to the Sport Climbing Center to compete in the SoCo Climbing Competition. Congratulations to 1st place finishers Thomas Wong and Hannah Hilkey! The results follow:

Overall winners were Luke Bohanon and Megan Mascarenas! Congratulations to them and all of the competitors that bouldered in the U Pump It competition. Special thanks to our local sponsor Mountain Chalet, also 5.10, Bluewater, Osprey, Mountain Khakis, and Voodoo. The comp was followed by a raffle, and an awesome sideshow of Keith Ladzinski's, presented by Brian Rhoades.





The results follow:

A good time was had by the competitors and spectators at the U Pump It bouldering comp held November 30, 2007. Congrats to Scott Stucky and Chauncey Cox, the overall winners!



There was even a special guest appearance by Kevin Branford, who took 2nd place, and former employee, Brian Birks bagged 1st place in the dyno comp.



Prizes were awarded to Scott and Chauncey, then the remainder of the sweet prizes from our generous sponsors were raffled off. Lucky winner, Axel Ulrich, age 5, was surprised to win a Bluewater climbing rope!



Great job by Nick Anderson, Kyle McFarland, and Austin Geiman for routesetting and organizing this fantastic event. The results follow:

The "U Pump It" Climbing Competitions are coming back to SCC! The first event, a bouldering only comp, will be held on Friday, November 30th. The second will combine top rope, lead, and bouldering routes. This comp will take place on Friday, January 11. Our crew of route-setters will be creating dozens of boulder problems and routes for climbers of all ability levels, so come out and have a great time! Several of your favorite climbing equipment manufacturers, retailers and clothing companies will be sponsoring the two events and are providing some excellent prizes. Start training now to fine tune your technique and build up your power and endurance. See you at the 2007 U Pump It!

Entry Fee - $25.00
Registration - 5:30 to 6:00 pm
(pre-registration available at SCC)
Competition - 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Please support these event sponsors:
Mountain Chalet
Osprey
Five Ten
VooDoo Holds
Mountain Khakis
Blue Water Ropes

The USA Climbing Regional Championship was held May 12, 2007 in Boulder. Over a dozen SCC climbers advanced to the divisionals competition coming up next month in New Mexico. Congratulations! For complete results go to usaclimbing.net.

Congratulations to Megan Mascarenas, Jesse and Tyler Youngwerth who competed in the ABS8 Nationals in Maryland. After sending all of the qualifier boulder problems, Megan took 5th overall in the 11 and under catagory. Way to go Tyler, who finished 9th in her age group. The complete list of results of the ABS8 Nationals are at usaclimbing.net.