The google calendar has been updated for the fall session. Click on the link on the right sidebar.
Also the Butte Bouldering Bash is Saturday October 13th. A couple of us are planning to go and make a weekend out of it (weather permitting). If you're interested talk to Joel. More info can be found here.
Wednesday, October 3
Monday, September 10
Final 2012 Fall Expectations, Schedule, and Costs
The Steepteam board board met last week and finalized the fall program.
EXPECTATIONS
The 2012 Fall Winter Session focuses on indoor competition climbing. The team participates in the USA Climbing American Bouldering Series (ABS). All competitions are bouldering competitions, meaning climbs are 10-15 feet tall and climbers do not use ropes. Steepteam attends competitions in Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, and other locations as climbers qualify their way to the ABS Youth National Championships usually hosted in the front range of Colorado around the end of February.
All team members are expected to be a member of USA Climbing, regularly attend practices, attend two local competitions (Missoula, Bozeman, or Billings) and compete at the Regional Championship in Bozeman. If climbers are looking for a more casual climbing experience Steepworld hosts a less intensive Steep School program. Call the the gym for more info.
SCHEDULE
Sep 27th - Team signups and registration at Steepworld 6pm - 7:30pm
Oct 2nd - Team Starts regularly scheduled practice Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Oct 13th - Optional Senior Team trip to the Butte Bouldering Bash outdoor bouldering competition.
Oct 27th - Missoula Competition at Freestone Climbing Gym.
Nov 10th - Bozeman Competition at Spire Climbing Center
Nov 17th - Billings Competition at Steepworld. This event will also be the grand opening of the new expansion at Steepworld.
Dec 8th - Regional Championship in Bozeman at Spire Climbing Center !!!
Jan 12-13th - Divisional Championship in Portland at Clubsport
Jan 28th - Last official team practice of the season
Feb 2nd - Montana Bouldering Championships in Billings at Steepworld
Mar 1-3rd - National Championships in Colorado Springs
COSTS
The total cost is broken down below.
Gym fees: $135 for a 4 month gym membership. Annual and family memberships are also available.
Competition fees: To be determined. USA Climbing is the governing organization for youth climbing. Their membership fee is $80. You can sign up here. Climbing competitions have entry fees around $25-$45 per competition. These prices are set by the host gym and cover the costs for routesetters to set and prepare for the comp as well as t-shirts, awards, gym time, etc.
Team Fee: $150 Fees cover coaches time and travel for a minimum of25 practices plus coaching at competitions, uniforms, insurance, administration, and other necessities needed to run the Steepteam non-profit program.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Steepteam offers need based scholarships. Inquire with Thad or Joel.
EXPECTATIONS
The 2012 Fall Winter Session focuses on indoor competition climbing. The team participates in the USA Climbing American Bouldering Series (ABS). All competitions are bouldering competitions, meaning climbs are 10-15 feet tall and climbers do not use ropes. Steepteam attends competitions in Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, and other locations as climbers qualify their way to the ABS Youth National Championships usually hosted in the front range of Colorado around the end of February.
All team members are expected to be a member of USA Climbing, regularly attend practices, attend two local competitions (Missoula, Bozeman, or Billings) and compete at the Regional Championship in Bozeman. If climbers are looking for a more casual climbing experience Steepworld hosts a less intensive Steep School program. Call the the gym for more info.
SCHEDULE
Sep 27th - Team signups and registration at Steepworld 6pm - 7:30pm
Oct 2nd - Team Starts regularly scheduled practice Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Oct 13th - Optional Senior Team trip to the Butte Bouldering Bash outdoor bouldering competition.
Oct 27th - Missoula Competition at Freestone Climbing Gym.
Nov 10th - Bozeman Competition at Spire Climbing Center
Nov 17th - Billings Competition at Steepworld. This event will also be the grand opening of the new expansion at Steepworld.
Dec 8th - Regional Championship in Bozeman at Spire Climbing Center !!!
Jan 12-13th - Divisional Championship in Portland at Clubsport
Jan 28th - Last official team practice of the season
Feb 2nd - Montana Bouldering Championships in Billings at Steepworld
Mar 1-3rd - National Championships in Colorado Springs
COSTS
The total cost is broken down below.
Gym fees: $135 for a 4 month gym membership. Annual and family memberships are also available.
Competition fees: To be determined. USA Climbing is the governing organization for youth climbing. Their membership fee is $80. You can sign up here. Climbing competitions have entry fees around $25-$45 per competition. These prices are set by the host gym and cover the costs for routesetters to set and prepare for the comp as well as t-shirts, awards, gym time, etc.
Team Fee: $150 Fees cover coaches time and travel for a minimum of25 practices plus coaching at competitions, uniforms, insurance, administration, and other necessities needed to run the Steepteam non-profit program.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Steepteam offers need based scholarships. Inquire with Thad or Joel.
Tuesday, August 21
Ten Sleep - Labor Day Weekend
This labor day weekend, a group of Billings climbers will be heading down to the sport climbing mecca of Ten Sleep to climb and camp. Senior team climbers and their families are welcome to join us. This is not an official trip, so climbers will be expected to be responsible for their climbing within the group, bring their own food and camping gear. Team gear (ropes, anchors, and draws) will be available for use if needed.
The plan is to drive down Saturday morning, meet up at the climbing around 1pm, and then head back to town Monday after sending all the hard routes. :-)
We are camping at Ten Broek Campground in town. $19 a campsite.
Here's a map if you're unfamiliar with the area.
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200742174671143511684.0004c76e1d77f0b887107&msa=0&ll=44.094489%2C-107.345695&spn=0.159779%2C0.308304
If you are planning to attend, or have questions, please let me know via phone. Joel phone: 860-7616
The plan is to drive down Saturday morning, meet up at the climbing around 1pm, and then head back to town Monday after sending all the hard routes. :-)
We are camping at Ten Broek Campground in town. $19 a campsite.
Here's a map if you're unfamiliar with the area.
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200742174671143511684.0004c76e1d77f0b887107&msa=0&ll=44.094489%2C-107.345695&spn=0.159779%2C0.308304
If you are planning to attend, or have questions, please let me know via phone. Joel phone: 860-7616
Saturday, August 11
Cody, August 11th
Even with the rain this morning, the forecast looks good for the rest of the day. We will still climb, see you in Cody.
Tuesday, August 7
Cody Trip - Saturday August 11th
We'll meet at the Parking area at 11:00am and climb till 3-4pm. See you there!
Wednesday, July 18
Cody Trip - Saturday July 21st
We'll meet at the Parking area at 11:00am and walk in. The walk in is
along the side of the road through two tunnels and is potentially the
most dangerous part of our trip. The walk and
climbing base area is flat and lawn chair friendly. Some of the climbing is in the shade, bring plenty of water and food. If the weather
forecast looks bad we will make phone calls Friday night. We will climb till 4pm or when the kids tire out, whichever comes first. It's about a 2 hour drive from Billings.
A map showing where to meet and climb is located here.
A map showing where to meet and climb is located here.
August and Rescheduled Dates
Due to yesterday's weather cancellation (or lack of it) below are the remaining dates for the summer.
July
Sat 21 - Cody - 11am
Tue 24 - Gregory Hills 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
Mon 30 - Phipps Park Bouldering 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
August
Thr 2 - Gregory Hills 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
Sat 11 - Cody - 11am
Thr 16 - Gregory Hills 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
September
Labor Day Weekend - Unofficial team meetup in Ten Sleep. No Guides. Senior Team only.
July
Sat 21 - Cody - 11am
Tue 24 - Gregory Hills 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
Mon 30 - Phipps Park Bouldering 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
August
Thr 2 - Gregory Hills 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
Sat 11 - Cody - 11am
Thr 16 - Gregory Hills 5pm jrs, 6:30pm srs.
September
Labor Day Weekend - Unofficial team meetup in Ten Sleep. No Guides. Senior Team only.
Tuesday, July 17
Practice cancelled for tonight.
Due to pending storms. Tonight's practice will be rescheduled. Info on the rescheduled date and Saturdays Cody trip will be posted tomorrow.
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