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Edgeworks Climbing Newsletter
April 2010
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2010 T-TOWN CLIMBING CHALLENGE
 
EDGEWORKS CLIMBING
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
APRIL 24, 2010


 
 
6TH ANNUAL T-TOWN CLIMBING CHALLENGE
Format: On-Sight - Sport (Top-Rope & Lead)
Categories: Male/Female - Youth/Adult/Masters
Entry Fee: $35, $40 after April 14th

 
 
SESSION A:
All Female Categories
Iso Check-In: 9:30am
Iso Closes: 10:30am
Rules Meeting: 10:40am
Competition: 11:00am
SESSION B:
All Male Categories
Iso Check-In: 12:30pm
Iso Closes: 1:30pm
Rules Meeting: 1:40pm
Competition: 2:00pm
 
  Speed Competition: 5:00pm
Comp Day Registration Begins at 9:00am
Important Note!: Competitors and Coaches must check into iso on time!
 
   
 
Volunteer Judges/Belayers Needed!
 
 

Edgeworks is in need of volunteers for our climbing competition this Saturday (April 5th). Basically we need Belayers and Judges to help out and make the competition a success.

Edgeworks T-Town Climbing Challenge
Saturday, April 24th, 10am - 5pm
Volunteers Needed:
-Judges: No Experience Necessary
-Belayers: Edgeworks Belay Certification Required

What you get for helping out:
- Edgeworks T-Shirt
- A wonderfully fulfilling lunch supplied by Edgeworks
- A great opportunity to see some of the region’s best climbers.
- Some of the climbers that will be at the comp are nationally ranked; they’re good!

We really appreciate the community support anyone is able to offer!

If anyone is interested, please call our front desk to sign up (253-564-4899).

Thank you!

– Edgeworks Climbing

 
     

2010 Youth Climbing Camps
 
  Edgeworks Climbing is proud to offer both Spring Break Camps and week long Summer Camps for beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers of all ages! Whether you’re looking for a camp to introduce your children to the sport of rock climbing or your climber is looking to push their climbing skills to the next level, Edgeworks’ Climbing Camps are a fun and safe way to enjoy the sport of rock climbing!  
 
Edgeworks Summer Camps:
Sign Me Up!
Indoor Only * Ages 6-10
Indoor/Outdoor * Ages 9-17
Indoor/Outdoor * Ages 10-17
Indoor/Outdoor/Camping * Ages 9-17
Indoor Only * Ages 3-6, 6-9, and 9-17
 
  For more information and registration:
Call 253-564-4899 today!
 
   

Edgeworks Climbing School
 
Edgeworks Climbing School
 

Edgeworks Climbing School offers professional instruction for all levels of climbing. Whether you are just starting out and want to learn the basics, or you've been climbing for years and you want to learn technical outdoor rock skills, Edgeworks Climbing School will help take you to the next level.

With each series of classes the curriculums are designed to progress you through each level of climbing quickly.

 
 
 
Learn the essential skills
 
Advanced technical skills
 
Master outdoor skills
 
Learn crevasse rescue
 
Train to climb hard!
 
Cater your instruction to you
 
  Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes!
Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 
   

SAVE INDEX!: North Cascades Poster
  WCC North Cascades Poster  


ProRock Coaching
 
  Whether you want to work on basic strength and technique or send your first 5.12, if you have a goal, ProRock Coaching is for you! Taught by our professional coaching staff, this training group meets twice a week for a 2 hour session designed to amp up your climbing. Course focuses on fundamental climbing skills and targeted training to eliminate your climbing 'weaknesses'.
 
 
Benefits:
* Professional coaching
* Set yourself up for success
* Meet new climbing partners
* Eliminate your climbing weaknesses
* Become stronger and more fit
* Climb harder!
 
 
Details:
* Duration: Meets twice a week, 2 hour sessions each
* Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
* Cost: $95/month
* Dates/Times: Tuesday/Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 
  Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes!
Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 
  ProRock Coaching  
   

   
  Team Building Events at Edgeworks
  Edgeworks Climbing hosts team building events for companies and groups that build confidence, trust and respect among peers. We use classic team building excercises combined with climbing specific activities to produce a truly memorable event. Our programs are a fun and exciting way to build a group that pulls together to get those tough projects completed.
 
 
Event Details:
* Available 7 days a week
*
2-Hour, Half Day and Full Day Day Events
* Proven confidence and trust building activities
* Problem Solving Games/Activities, Climbing and Rappelling
* All Events Hosted by our Senior Level Instructors
 
  *For more information and pricing (click here) for details.  

BSA Climbing Merit Badge
 
Get your Climbing Merit Badge at Edgeworks! Our BSA counselors teach and explain safety, climbing history, types of climbing, climbing equipment, climbing knots, team work needed to climb successfully, rappelling, and much more.
 
 
Included:
* All requirements covered in a fun, safe environment
* All necessary equipment provided
* Registered BSA counselors
 
 
Details:
* Duration: 6-Hours (two 3-hour time sessions)
* Cost: $50 per Scout
(minimum 5, maximum 12 Scouts)
* Minimum
  Prereq's:
First Aid Merit Badge
Read Climbing Merit Badge Handbook Rappelling Gloves
Proper Clothing
* Reservations: Please call at least two weeks in advance for reservations.

Please Call 253-564-4899 to make your reservation today!
 



This Month at Edgeworks!
 

April may bring rain showers but they won’t close the gym! Take advantage of the Washington rain and train indoors. Summer is coming and we all need to be in shape for climbing. Climbers tip of the month, “always plan your moves before you climb”…Ken Burkart
For our full schedule of this months calendar (click here)!

 
 
Women's Night - 5-10pm, Friday, First Friday of each month
Ladies - Come on in and climb, after 5pm at a discounted rate. Meet lots of new friends and climb hard with old friends. $9 Day Pass.
 
 
College Night - 5-10pm, Friday, Second Friday of each month
Seeking a higher education? Let off some steam and join other students for an evening of climbing at a discounted rate. Day passes are $9 with a valid Washington State College ID (24 years and younger only).
 
 
Family Night - 5-10pm, Friday, Third Friday of each month
Bring the whole family and meet other climbing families! First adult family member pays full price ($15 day pass), additional family members pay $5.
 
 
Military Night - 5-10pm, Friday, Fourth Friday of each month
Edgeworks salutes our active military with a night of climbing just for you! Day passes are $9 with a valid Military ID.
 
  FREE! Clinic: Slacklining - 8-10pm, Friday, Last Friday of each month
Staff members will be available to offer advice to beginners and advanced slackliners. The slackline will stay up until 10pm so you can practice away the wobbly leg.
 

Edgeworks Climbing - 6102 N 9th Street #200, Tacoma, WA 98406
www.edgeworksclimbing.com - 253-564-4899