Last Day of 2008

With 2008 coming to an end, we wonder what's brewing in 2009. Rock On will be back next year after a 2 years hiatus. Republic Polytechnic and SMU will also be opening up their competition on a invitational basis next year. We will also be seeing some sort of boulder league among Rockmaster, Boulderactive and Pumpfest. A group of volunteers are ready to extend their assistance to next year's NSSCC while another group has taken the effort to document climbing routes in SAFRA Yishun in Facebook

2009 will be even more interesting.

Happy New Year!!!

Climbers Laboratory Official Opening

Guests were greeted with luminous climbing routes during the official opening of Climbers Laboratory last weekend.

Allsports Moving

Allsports Equipment will be shifting from Peninsula Plaza to Ubi after 20 Dec 08. Retail business will resume in Jan 09. Address is 52 Ubi Ave 3 #04-44, Frontier. You may call 6848 9489 or email 0464@starhub.net.sg for more details.

Climbers Laboratory Climbing Bash

Climbers Laboratory will be opened to all members for free this coming Sunday, 21 December 08. Members just have flash and leave their membership card at the counter to enjoy a day's free climb from 10am - 7pm..

Non-member who wishes to join in the event, can sign up as member on the very day itself. Membership is $30.00 and they are entitled to 1 free climb pass..

See you at the Lab on Sunday.

Climb.MAX '09

Start: 13 Dec 08, Saturday at 12:00pm
End: 8 Jan 09, Thursday at 3:00pm
Location: REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC,
9 Woodlands Ave 9, Singapore 738964

Contact: Aidil Adli, 91823970
Email: aidilace_@hotmail.com

Ayden Says Hi

Baby Ayden says hi to the climbing community. He arrives on 26 Nov 08, 1155pm.

French School Climbing Competition

Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2009.

Categories
12 years old and under (boys and girls)
14 years old and under (boys and girls)
18 years old and under (boys and girls)

Format
4 boys and 4 girls per age category

Registration Deadline
11th December 2008

Competition info

The Sunday Times - Extreme Performers

A familiar face in today's The Sunday Times

The Sharp End Trailer

Formation of European Climbing Council

The European Council for Sport Climbing (ECSC) was formed during a meeting after the European Championship in Paris.

ECSC will be responsible for the administration, development and furtherance
of sport climbing in Europe.

IFSC European Championship in Paris

The IFSC European Championship will be broadcasted live on the following address:

http://www.orange.fr/bin/frame.cgi?u=http%3A//team.sports.orange.fr/videos/orange-sports-tv/

Singapore time 18/10 from 2:15 to 5:30
Singapore time 19/10 from 2:15 to 5:30

Bouldering will delayed telecast after Lead and Speed.

Climb On! Singapore 2008

Once again Climb On! Singapore us back from 1 - 2 November 2008 at Pasir Ris Park

Registration is now OPEN
Early Bird Prices till 24 Oct only!

Please be reminded to avoid swimming at Pasir Ris beach as water is unclean.

Photos from IFSC World Cup - Imst

Here's some photos of the recent IFSC World Cup in Imst, courtesy of Mr Macro Togni from Italy. More photos can be found on http://www.marcotogni.it/imst2008/

IFSC World Cup Puurs Live

Photo courtesy of http://www.traveladdict.be/

IFSC World Cup Bern Video

WorldCup 2008 Magnet from Jan Sigrist on Vimeo.

IFSC World Cup - Imst

Tomorrow's World Cup in Imst will see Competitors will be spared hours of isolation during the qualification round. The qualifiers will be competing in flash modus over 2 routes. All lead World Cup competitions will be using this format from 2009 onwards.

http://wettkampf.sportzentrum.at/wcimst08/

Route Judge Clinic

There will be a route judges clinic for teachers and coaches to be held at Climb Asia on Saturday, 13 Sept 08, from 1200hrs to 1700hrs.

The aim of this clinic is to
1) provide up-to-date information about Lead Climbing Competition rules,
2) equip them with practical knowledge about conducting and judging lead climbing competitions,
3) build up a pool of trained judges to facilitate future school climbing competitions.

This clinic will be conducted by National Judge, Melvin Low. This clinic is free and participants are encouraged to help out in future climbing competitions as judges in order to reinforce what they will learn from the clinic.

Please email to amuerte@climb-asia.com if interested.

A Muerte - Climbasia

Category
U16, U18, Open , Invitational

Format
Qualification: 3 routes via red-point from 1st to 14th Sep 08
Finals: On-sight on 20th Sep 08

For more beta, kindly visit http://www.climb-asia.com/

Remember to bring your belayer during the qualifiers

IFSC World Youth Campionship - Sydney

Catch the IFSC World Youth Championship live from today

http://www.sportclimbingaustralia.org.au/1.0/WYC/streaming.htm

Asian Youth Cup & Spiderkids 2008

The Asian Youth Cup & Spiderkid 2008 is probably the bigeest regsional youth competition to date. 36 categories, all 3 disciplnes and 6 age-groups. This is the first time we are seeing competitors under 13 years old competiting in a regional event.

The competition saw Thailand winning 2 superfinals over Indonesia in the boulder discipline. Indonesia nevertheless become the overall champion winning 30 out of 36 gold.

Competition for the first day was rather chaotic (staring list was not prepared, competitors were given duplicate number tags). AFSC Delegate, Jury Pres and I had to do everything ourselves. The local judges who are Sydney-bound were not helping as much as we expected them to. For the next few days, I have to double up as results service while Jury Pres have to oversee the isolation. I even have to bring the laptop and printer to my room to finish the work, going to bed only after 2am. As the competition continues, we seek to slowly get back on track starting and ending on time with the luxury of a well deserved rest between the running categories.

Asian Youth Cup 2008 can be described as catastrophic, but the experiences obtained is definitely much more than a well orchestrated competions as it forces one to think first and learn quickly from the limitations. Comparing day one and the last day of the competition, I could proudly said that we have done a good job.

Bali Here I Come

Am now boarding my plane to Bali for the Asian Youth Cup judging assignment. This competition will feature the youth categories and the first ever spiderkid categories (13 years and under). All 3 disciplines will be included.

The IFSC International Judges & Routesetter Course will take place in Sydney next week. Applicants will have to see for a theory test and practical training in the World Youth Championship. Chee Yeong will be the only person attending the Judges Course while Rozihan (Yan) will be going to the Routesetter Course. Wish them all the best and look forward to hearing their experience.

There's been a lot of discussion with regards to the recent NSSCC. Issues ranges from judging and routesetting issues, format, quota etc. This has prompted part of the climbing community to hold a dialogue session with SMF to see how both groups can complement each other and work together next year. We look forward to a better NSSCC next year.

Wrap it Up Like This

Using a video compilation is probably the best way to wrap up a comp...

NSSCC 2008

Here are some pictures of the NSSCC that took place over this weekend. Semis and Finals will be held next weekend.

Rockamania XIV

Open Pro Men
Yam
Foo Xiu Quan Haroz
Md Hazlee

Open Pro Women
Sue Ann
Alyssa Tang
Sarah Jean Toh

Open Intermediate Men
Adrian Looi
Shaun Goh
Mohd Shahizan

Open Intermediate Women
Fong Weiling
Mayafirhana Bte Hairulhassan
Celine Goh

Open Novice Women
Md Faliq
Treven Tan
Muhd.Fitri

Open Novice Men
Zhang Bin Bin
Ainul Aqilah
Amelia Tay Mei Sze

Speed Men
Muhammad Ridzuan
Uzair
Mohd Hanif

Speed Women
Chloe Tan Yi Ting
Ng Li Janice
Sarah Jean Toh

World Championship Coming to Asia

World Championship 2009 will move to Qinghai, China after it was cancelled by the Swiss Alpine Club. This should enable more Asian Federations to take part in next year’s championship as it is now more affordable to travel to China instead of Switzerland.

Asia will be hosting 2 International Championships next year; World Games 2009 (Kaohsiung, TPE) and World Championship 2009 (Qinghai, China).

Everything Is Rising

First it's rice, then it's petrol. Now the price of climbing has also increase. Starting 1 July, the rate of Safre Yishun climbing wall will be increased to $8 (before GST) for SAC members who are now paying $4 (before GST). Next time you head down to the wall, remeber to climb twice as hard to get your value for money.

Rockamiania XIV

Climb Adventure Closure

Climb Adventure will cease operation with immediate effect.
Any latest development will be updated in Climb Adventure website.

SNCS climbing instructors can call Geraldine for purchase of course certificates.

Rockmaster 13 Results

Open Men
1 Hafzanizam
2 Yam Choon Hian
3 Muhammad Zaki

Open Women
1 Siti Rohani Binti Rosli
2 Salfarina
3 Sarah-Jean Toh Min Ler

Intermediate Men
1 Terry Lim
2 Muhammad Hafiz
3 Leong Chee Hong Leon

Intermediate Men
1 Alyssa Tang Meiyan
2 Clara
3 Uyanga Otgonbayar

Novice Men
1 Muhammad Izzuan Bin Sa'adon
2 Hilman
3 Don Tantono

Novice Women
1 Lin Kaishi Doris
2 Ng Li Janice
3 Nur Ayuni Bte Sudirmaji

Climbing In Yangshuo

Was chatting up with a climbing friend recently when he spoke about climbing in Yangshuo, China.



Rock climbing in Yangshuo was first put on the map by the late Todd Skinner who visited in 1992 establishing a number of classic lines such as "Moonwalker" which traverses the famous Moon Hill arch.

There are around 200 documented routes in Yangshuo with new routes being established daily by visiting foreign climbers or expatriates residing close by. While most routes are single-pitch bolted sport climbing routes, a growing amount of multi-pitch sport routes are beginning to appear as climbers venture above the first anchor. There is also great potential for traditional climbing.

GRIGRI - Belaying the leader

Petzl has uploaded a video to demostrate the correct technique to belay the leader with a Grigri.It's worth to take a look especially if you are a Grigri owner. The longer you live, the longer you get to climb.

GRIGRI - Belaying the leader
Uploaded by Petzl-crew

Rockamaster XIII

Pumpfest 2008

Venue: Kallang Leisure Park

30th May 2008 - Qualifiiers
Novice (School)
Novice Men
Novice Women
School Team
Intermediate Women

31st May 2008 - Qualifiers
Intermediate Men
Open Women
Open Men

1st June 2008 - Finals

Registration are to be made before 18th May 2008. There will also be a registration booth set upat Climbasia on 10th May and next 17th May from 12 noon to 7pm.

Climbing in Perth

While visiting his relatives inn Perth last month. Stan took the opportunity to travel to some of the local crags an gym. More information of the climbing location can be found at http://www.rockclimbing.com/

Deep water solo at Black Wall Reach...I see no water though

The Churchman's Brook

"The Hang Out" in the Estate of Bayswater in Perth.

Statham's Quarry

Statham's Quarry

National Schools Sport Climbing Championship 2008

Dates: 19 July to 27 July 2008
Venue: Meridian Junior College
Category: Individual & Team

More information will be announced in May.

Exponent Asia

Here's a preview of the newest climbing gym located in the west.