Our ALL NEW Community Challenge is similar to our Boulder Series (or leagues) of the past but amped up in a whole new way!
Designed to be 2 competitions in one(seasoned pro or newbie), prizes will be awarded for top overall winners; recognition for “most improved”, “most recommendations” and “most unique routes”; plus a variety of weekly flash challenges worked in for added fun.
Regardless of your climbing ability (strong or newbie), this is sure to be a fun social experiment – er, EXPERIENCE – for everyone involved.
WHY ARE WE USING THE KAYA APP?
The KAYA Climb app may be new to the Tacoma community but is used by climbers all around the world and its features help us better facilitate the challenge by:
Making it easier for us to track participation and progress.
Giving you real time standings to see where you’re at, how your progress compares to others and exactly what you need to do to WIN!
CHALLENGE DETAILS:
Here’s all that you really need to know.
BOULDERING:
Four categories: (prizes for 1st place in each category + most improved) – Intro VB -V1 – Beginner V1 – V3 – Intermediate V3 – V5 – Advanced V5 – V+
ROPES:
Elevation Comp: (most feet climbed during comp; top 3 win prizes) – 25 ft for West Bay (ropes) – 40 ft for East Bay – 50 ft for Lead Prow
OVERALL PRIZES:
Flash Challenges
Most recommendations
PRIZES AWARDED DURING OUR NEXT MEMBER SOCIAL: AUGUST 3RD!
Edgeworks has always been dedicated to providing opportunities for youth climbers to advance their skills and become strong competitors on a local, regional and national level. That is why we’ve chosen to partner with USA Climbing and other gyms in our region to offer a Virtual Youth Climbing Competition, November 9-23.
In preparation, we’re also excited to announce a new combined effort of Edgeworks and Stone Gardens route setters who will be working to reset both our boulder and rope walls!
Starting November 2, you’ll notice focused attention on our boulder walls as these teams work to reset for the competition. The benefit will be 60+ new competition problems for all to enjoy! You don’t have to be a youth climber to get your hands on these stellar new routes.
And, while we’re working with other coaches and climbing teams to reduce any impact on our reservation system, it’s important to note that during the 2-week comp period (Nov 9-23) reservations for ZONE 4 could fill up faster than usual.
Please make sure to adjust your plans accordingly.
Since 2004, Edgeworks has been incorporating the CHALLENGE and MOTIVATION of a climbing competition with the CREATIVITY, STOKE and FUN of black lights. Our stellar team of route setters craft 55 of the best problems of the year and our creative team of staff and volunteers decorate the walls to make them glow. No matter your skill level, you can’t help but feel the EXCITEMENT when the lights go out.
From the route setting, black light tape decor, costumes and DJ; to the pre-registration swag bags, awards and raffle prizes, each year keeps getting better because we never stop looking for new or different ways to mix things up.
Edgeworks Members: $25 ($40 after 10/23) Community: $35 ($50 after 10/23) Pre-registration closes at 12pm, Wednesday, October 23rd IN-PERSON day-of registration opens at 9:30am, Saturday, October 26
Registration Includes: BEST ROUTES of the year • Black light FUN • AWARDS •RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth) COSTUME CONTEST• After PARTY (21+) BLACK LIGHT Tee or Tank (add’l $15, must register by Oct. 9th)
Call to be added to the waitlist for Session 1. (253) 564-4899
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – * Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category; i.e. youth in Session 1, adults in Session 2. * Youth under 18 who wish to compete in session 2 must sign up for OPEN categories; no youth under 16 allowed to compete in the Adult session. _______________________________________________________________________
AWARDS and RAFFLE PRIZES: Instead of cash prizes, we choose to invest that money into some pretty sweet swag that everyone has a chance to win! The top 3 competitors in each ADULT category are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to win something too. Competitors must be present to win. Raffle prizes will be given out after the Adult Awards (approx 7pm) and will include a sweet Grand Prize drawing!
COSTUME CONTEST – 6:30pm Compete dressed as your favorite super hero, celebrity or animal; or just decorate yourself in the best glow imaginable and be entered to win a fun prize in our Costume Contest.
MUSIC/DJ(all day) and FOOD TRUCKS(11am-4pm) Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Johnny Devine and grab a bite from the Sirius Wood Fired Pizza food truck between sessions. There’s a lot going on, we want make sure you stay fueled and entertained.
FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us upstairs for FREE beer/cider. Comp registration not required.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors in all Adult Categories will receive a sweet product prize from one of our event sponsors.
USAC Credit and OPEN Category: USAC Competitors CANNOT get credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category. In the event that a USAC participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes they must register for and climb in both sessions. Yes, that means they have to pay twice.
Climbing Time: Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 3 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 3 hour mark.
USAC Membership/Number: All youth competitors must have a current USAC membership or purchase a USAC Introductory Membership ($30) to compete. Memberships must be purchased online before the competition begins. Introductory Memberships can be used at multiple local events; you do not need to purchase a new one for each local event.
Waivers: When in doubt, fill one out! All competitors must have a current waiver on file and any waivers completed for last year’s comp are now expired. Click here now!
Wednesday – Friday, October 23rd – 25th: Wall closureswill begin as competition setting takes place; closed areas will include all of the bouldering walls as well as most of the top rope walls in the West Room. The top rope and lead walls in the East Room will remain open to members and customers throughout the comp!
Saturday, October 26th | Gym Hours 10am – 8pm The entire right side of the gym will be open to competitors only (including ALL of the climbing walls in the West Room, weight area, upstairs lounge, yoga and instruction rooms). The cardio area and all climbing walls in the East Room will remain OPEN to members and customers throughout the day!All youth programs, climbing school courses and fitness classes will be cancelled. Our parking lot will be full so please plan ahead! Spectators are welcome in the competition area.
Even better news is the gym will fully reopen on Sunday, October 27th with a HUGE selection of brand new boulder problems for everyone to try!
For 14 years our Black Light Bouldering comps have been known as one of the MOST FUN climbing events in the region – this comp delivers CREATIVITY, STOKE and FUN unlike any other climbing competition in our area. From the route setting, black light tape decor, costumes and DJ to the pre-registation swag bags, awards and raffle prizes, each year keeps getting better.
And, if you haven’t been to Edgeworks in a while you can expect some otherexciting changesas well… our expansion project will be complete just in time for the comp. Please pay attention to the signs directing you where to go, because some things will be different (better!) than in previous years.
While you’re here, be sure to check out the VIDEOfrom a previous Black Light comp!←(click the link to watch). _________________________________________________________________________ COMPETITION DETAILS:
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Competition Format: Red point; no finals.
Registration Includes: •BEST ROUTES of the year • Black light FUN • AWARDS •RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth) • • COSTUME CONTEST• After PARTY (21+) • •BLACK LIGHT Tee or Tank (add’l $15, must register by Oct. 10th) •
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category; i.e. youth in Session 1, adults in Session 2.
* Youth under 18 who wish to compete in session 2 must sign up for OPEN categories; no youth under 16 allowed to compete in the Adult session. _______________________________________________________________________
AWARDS and RAFFLE PRIZES: Instead of cash prizes, we choose to invest that money into some pretty sweet swag that everyone has a chance to win! The top 3 competitors in each ADULT category are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to win something too. Competitors must be present to win. Raffle prizes will be given out after the Adult Awards (approx 7pm) and will include a sweet Grand Prize drawing!
COSTUME CONTEST – 6:30pm Compete dressed as your favorite super hero, celebrity or animal; or just decorate yourself in the best glow imaginable and be entered to win a fun prize in our Costume Contest.
MUSIC/DJ(all day) and FOOD TRUCKS(11am-4pm)
Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Johnny Devine and grab a bite from the Sirius Wood Fired Pizza food truck between sessions. There’s a lot going on, we want make sure you stay fueled and entertained.
FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs for FREE beer/cider. Comp registration not required.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors in all Adult Categories will receive a sweet product prize from one of our event sponsors.
USAC Credit and OPEN Category: USAC Competitors CANNOT get credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category. In the event that a USAC participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes they must register for and climb in both sessions. Yes, that means they have to pay twice.
Climbing Time: Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 3 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 3 hour mark.
USAC Membership/Number: All USAC competitors must have a current USAC membership or purchase a USAC Introductory Membership ($20) to compete. Memberships must be purchased online before the competition begins. Introductory Memberships can be used at multiple local events; you do not need to purchase a new one for each local event .
Waivers: When in doubt, fill one out! All competitors must have a current waiver on file and any waivers completed for last year’s comp are now expired. Click here now!
Wednesday – Friday, October 24th – 26th: Wall closureswill begin as competition setting takes place; closed areas will include all of the bouldering walls as well as most of the shorter top rope walls. The new/taller top rope and lead walls will remain open to members and customers throughout the comp!
Saturday, October 27th | Gym Hours 10am – 8pm
The right half to two-thirds of the gym (including the bouldering area, upstairs lounge, yoga and instruction rooms) will be open to competitors only but the new/taller walls will remain OPEN to members and customers throughout the day!All youth programs, climbing school courses and fitness classes will be cancelled. Our parking lot will be full so please plan ahead! Spectators are welcome in the competition area.
Even better news is the gym will fully reopen on Sunday, October 28 with a HUGE selection of brand new boulder problems for everyone to try!
Wednesday Nights: March 7th – April 11th
8:00pm – 9:30pm | FREE for Members
RESULTS: Final ←(click the link for CURRENT RESULTS)
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Compete with friends on the newest problems in the gym with our 3rd Annual Spring Bouldering Series!
This 6-week series is designed to be 3 competitions in one with trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners; recognition for “most improved”, “most inspirational”, etc; and a variety of weekly challenges worked in to each competition.
Regardless of your climbing ability (strong or newbie), this is sure to be a fun social experiment – er, EXPERIENCE – for everyone involved.
If Wednesday nights aren’t your thing, we’ll have other options to join the competition throughout the week but with a bit less structure and community. Simply collect your scorecard from the desk and follow the route labels for the week.
Wednesday, April 18 @ 8:00pm
Join us for a FUN NIGHT of celebration including custom made trophies for category winners and outstanding participant recognition. Plus, some free beer because… why not?
Registration: $35($45 after 10/24) | EW Members: $25($35 after 10/24)
PRE-REGISTRATION:Now Closed! |VOLUNTEER INFO IN-PERSON day-of registration will open for SESSION 2 at 11:00am, Saturday – October 28. Session 1 is FULL! Contact us to be added to the waitlist. 253-564-4899
AWARDS – RAFFLE PRIZES – COSTUME CONTEST – MUSIC/DJ – FOOD TRUCK – AFTER PARTY
We say this every year but it’s true — each year is better than the last! 13 years of hard work and experience have gone into getting this thing dialed, yet we never stop looking for new or different ways to mix things up – from the route setting, props, decor, DJ, pre-registration bags, and awards – this comp delivers STOKE and FUN unlike any other climbing competition in our area! Open to ALL ages and abilities.
Click hereto sign up for Volunteer Opportunities and be sure to check out the VIDEOfrom 2015!←(click the link to watch). _________________________________________________________________________ COMPETITION DETAILS: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Registration Includes: • BEST ROUTES of the year • Black light FUN • AWARDS • RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth) • • COSTUME CONTEST • After PARTY (21+) • • BLACK LIGHT Tee or Tank (add’l $15, must register by Oct. 10th) •
SESSION 1: FULL • Categories*: ALL USAC YOUTH • Check-In: 9:30am
• Rules Meeting: 10:30am
• Competition: 11:00am-2:00pm
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category; i.e. youth in Session 1, adults in Session 2.
* Youth under 18 who wish to compete in session 2 must sign up for OPEN categories; no youth under 16 allowed to compete in the Adult session. _______________________________________________________________________
AWARDS and RAFFLE PRIZES: Instead of cash prizes, we choose to invest that money into some pretty sweet swag that everyone has a chance to win! The top 3 competitors in each ADULT category are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to win something too. Competitors must be present to win. Raffle prizes will be given out after the Adult Awards (approx 7pm) and will include a sweet Grand Prize drawing!
COSTUME CONTEST – 6:30pm Compete dressed as your favorite super hero, celebrity or animal; or just decorate yourself in the best glow imaginable and be entered to win a fun prize in our Costume Contest.
MUSIC/DJ (all day) and FOOD TRUCKS (11am-4pm)
Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Johnny Devine and grab a bite from a food truck between sessions. There’s a lot going on, we want make sure you stay fueled and entertained.
FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs lounge for FREE beer/cider. Comp registration not required.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors in all Adult Categories will receive a sweet product prize from one of our event sponsors.
USAC Credit and OPEN Category: Youth CANNOT get USAC credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category. In the event that a youth participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes they must register for and climb in both sessions. Yes, that means they have to pay twice.
Climbing Time: Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 3 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 3 hour mark.
USAC Membership/Number: All YOUTH competitors must have a current USAC membership or purchase a USAC Day-member pass to compete. Day passes must be purchased online the day before, or the day of the event; a USAC Day-member Pass is only good for 24 hours and cost $10.00.
Waivers: When in doubt, fill one out! All competitors must have a current waiver on file and any waivers completed for last year’s comp are now expired. Click here now!
It takes a lot of support from the entire Edgeworks community to pull off something as awesome as the Black Light Bouldering Comp – a climbing competition unlike any other in our area. If you have some time to spare and maybe some creative energy to boot, we’d love to have your help!
COMPETITION JUDGES:
The Job: Help manage routes, competitor queues, scoring and spotting as needed. No experience necessary! Must be 18 or older. Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017 (Comp Day!) Session 1: 10:15am-2:00pm | Session 2: 2:15pm-6:00pm | All Day: 10:15am-6:00pm
Single Session Volunteers: $25 EW Gift Card, FREE comp t-shirt & Karma points. Double Session Volunteers: $50 EW Gift Card, FREE comp t-shirt, pizza & DOUBLE Karma points. Sign Up Now!
ART DECOR VOLUNTEERS:
The Job: Bring your creative energy and/or taping skills to the gym! No experience necessary. When: Wed 10/25: 5pm-10pm | Thurs 10/26: 12pm-5pm & 5pm-10pm |
Fri 10/27: 12pm-5pm & 5pm-10pm |
Rewards increase with your time!
2 hrs = Karma points and (1) FREE Day Pass
5 hrs = FREE Comp T-shirt (if you sign up by 10/10/17!)
8 hrs = $25 EW Gift Card
8+ hrs = Rock Star status and a swag bag! Sign Up Now!
We’re back with the 12th Annual Black Light Bouldering Competition! Over the years we’ve worked hard to get this thing dialed – from the breakout of sessions and competitor flow, to the route setting, decor and DJ – this comp delivers STOKE and FUN unlike any other climbing competition in our area! Open to ALL ages and abilities.
Click hereto sign up for Volunteer Opportunities and be sure to check out the VIDEOfrom last year!←(click the link to watch). _________________________________________________________________________ COMPETITION DETAILS: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Registration Includes: • BEST ROUTES of the year • Black light FUN • AWARDS • RAFFLE PRIZES (Adult & Youth) • • COSTUME CONTEST • After PARTY (21+) • • BLACK LIGHT Tee or Tank (add’l $15, must register by 10/13) •
SESSION 1: FULL • Categories*: ALL USAC YOUTH • Check-In: 9:30am
• Rules Meeting: 10:30am
• Competition: 11:00am-2:00pm
* Competitors must register for the assigned session for their category.
* Youth under 18 who wish to compete in session 2 must sign up for OPEN categories; no youth under 16 allowed to compete in the Adult session. _______________________________________________________________________
AWARDS and RAFFLE PRIZES: Instead of cash prizes, we choose to invest that money into some pretty sweet swag that everyone has a chance to win! The top 3 competitors in each ADULT category are guaranteed to walk away with a prize. Beyond that, our raffle prize system ensures that every competitor has a chance to win something too. Competitors must be present to win. Raffle prizes will be given out after the Adult Awards (approx 7pm) and will include a sweet Grand Prize drawing!
COSTUME CONTEST – 6:30pm Compete dressed as your favorite super hero, celebrity or animal; or just decorate yourself in the best glow imaginable and be entered to win a fun prize in our Costume Contest.
MUSIC/DJ (all day) and FOOD TRUCK (11am-4pm)
Enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Johnny Devine and grab a bite from the Stacks food truck between sessions. There’s a lot going on, we want make sure you stay fueled and entertained.
FREE AFTER PARTY! 6PM – 8PM Once the competition ends, everyone 21+ is invited to join us in the upstairs lounge for FREE beer/cider. Comp registration not required.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors in all Adult Categories will receive a sweet product prize from one of our event sponsors.
USAC Credit and OPEN Category: Youth CANNOT get USAC credit for the comp if they compete in the OPEN Category. In the unusual case that a youth participant wants to compete for BOTH USAC credit AND prizes must register for and climb in both sessions. Yes, that means they have to pay twice.
Climbing Time: Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 3 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 3 hour mark.
The gym will be open to competitors only on the day of the comp and sections of the boulder and top rope walls will be closed 2-3 days ahead to time to allow time for our setters to put up all new routes. Learn more
The good news is the gym will reopen on Sunday, October 30 with a HUGE selection of brand new routes for you try!
