Cody Comp this Saturday the 5th

Really, it's happening. Saturday December 5th, climbing starts at 12 noon. Be there 30 minutes early. Cost is $25. This cost covers gym competition fees only. There most likely will not be a t-shirt or raffle.

The gym is located at Core Mountain Sports just across the street (north) from Wendys, just off of Sheridan Avenue (the main drag.) For those who've never been, expect a smaller gym with tight, unique angles, interesting routesetting, and a crowded atmosphere.

Space Rock Jam

Whew, a huge thanks to all who participated and helped pull together our greatest Rock Jam yet. Nearly 80 competitors coming from Sheridan, Cody, Red Lodge, Bozeman, Helena and of course Billings. We've got big shoes to fill next year to match the excitement had by all. Results are posted at the gym, steepworld.com and soon to be up at usaclimbing.net

Credit goes out to:

Primary Sponsors: La Sportiva, Mad Rock, Black Diamond, Five Ten, Mammut

Steepworld staff: Jim, Katie Joy, & Chris

Routesetters: Joel (head setter) Jay, Nate, Ben, Ryan, Jim, Tanner, Thad

Helping Hands: Miles, Jeremy

Artists: Charlie's dad, Alika's mom & sister

T-shirt design: Joel

Space Rock Jam

Youth: Saturday November 21st - climbing starts at 11am
Adult: Friday November 20th - climbing starts at 7pm - team parents can climb at a discounted rate.

$35 entry fee includes climbing, sweet t-shirt, and raffle

VOLUNTEERS: We've got SPACED OUT plans for this years competition. To fully realize our vision we could use a few parent volunteers Thursday evening or Friday afternoon to take on a couple top secret tasks. Must be comfortable on a ladder and keep a secret. Talk to Joel or Jim to coordinate. Also we are looking for a parent volunteer to coordinate pizza // food sales. Profits go into the communal team fund.

Phipps Photos

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Phipps, USAC, and Bozeman Registration

Senior Team members and others who have some outdoor experience are invited to a tour of the boulders in Phipps Park this Saturday at 11am. Bring your crash pad if you've got one. Also, dress for the weather, bring water, shoes, chalk, etc.....

Online registration for the USA Climbing American Bouldering Series (ABS) is available here. When asked to fill in your team enter "Steepteam" and "Joel Anderson" as your coach.

Online registration for the Bozeman Full Gravity Day is available here. Registering online saves you $5.

USA Climbing Membership

All Steepteam members need to become members of the USA Climbing American Bouldering Series prior to the first competition in Bozeman on November 7th. Click this posting's title to link over to the sign up.

October 27th, 7:10pm - informational meeting.
There will be an all team parent informational meeting the night of the first Practice at 7:10pm. We will go over expectations, schedule, and answer any questions.

FALL TEAM COSTS AND EXPECTATIONS

First Practice - October 27 - Juniors at 6pm - Seniors at 7:15pm - Full Team Parents meeting at 7pm

EXPECTATIONS:
The Steepteam program operates on a no cut policy. The team is divided into two practice sessions;

Senior Team - 7:15pm - 8:45pm
senior team members should be able to boulder V1 or top rope 5.9
Junior: Born in 1991 & 1992
Youth A: Born in 1993 & 1994
Youth B: Born in 1995 & 1996

Junior Team - 6pm - 7:15pm
previous climbing experience is desirable for Junior team members.
Youth C: Born in 1997 & 1998
Youth D: Born in 1999 or later

Junior team members with exceptional technical skill may be moved up to the Senior team at the coaches discretion. Each team member is expected to be present and have all necessary gear (shoes, chalkbag, harness) at each practice and competition.

COSTS:
2009's Fall Session costs are $100 for team fees and $105 for gym fees (3 month gym membership or equivalent). An additional $120 will be needed for a USA Climbing ABS membership ($30) and 3 competitions (~$30 each comp). Team and Gym fees are due at the beginning of each session.

FALL 2009 SCHEDULE

FIRST PRACTICE - October 27th - Tuesday // Thursday
Bozeman Full Gravity Day - Saturday Nov 7th
Billings Space Rock Jam - Saturday November 21st
Cody Bouldering Comp - Saturday December 6th
Clinic with pros Alli Rainey & Kevin Wilkinson - December 15th
REGIONALS - Saturday January 16th - Bozeman
NATIONALS - Feb 12-14 - Alexandria, Virginia

no practice December 24th - 31st

All team members will be expected to join the USA Climbing American Bouldering Series and compete in Bozeman for Regionals. Some weekend outdoor sessions may be announce at practice pending weather and availability of coaches. A tour of Phipps Park bouldering is high on our priority list.