SCS Nationals: Come Watch the Pros Climb

For the third consecutive year Momentum will host the prestigious SCS (sport climbing) Adult National Championship
Friday-Saturday January 22nd and 23rd.

Some areas of the gym will be closed off during these days, and during the week prior (we begin routesetting for the event on Monday, January 18th).

On the 22nd and 23rd, the gym will be open for CLIMBING according to the
following schedule:

-Friday January 22nd: 6:00 AM- 9:30 AM; 7:00 PM- 11 PM

(that's right, we're staying open late!)

-Saturday January 23rd: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM.

SPECTATOR hours those days will be as follows:

Friday Sport Climbing Qualifiers: Spectating opens at 11:30. Competition
begins at noon; ends at 6:30. The gym will then be cleared before reopening
to the public at 7:00 PM. All spectators are free this day during the
competition hours.
Saturday Speed Climbing, and Sport Climbing Finals. Some parts of the gym
will remain open for climbing during the speed climbing segments, so all
spectators (other than competitor family members) will need to purchase a
day pass or have a membership to be in the building during the hours 10:00
AM- 4:00 PM. When spectating reopens for the Sport Climbing Finals at 6:30
PM, Momentum members, competitors, day pass purchasers and competitor family
members are free; all others pay $5.

ABS 11 Big Sky Region Finals

Since the ABS 11, Big Sky Region schedule was set back in August, we've been worrying and complaining about having to drive to Bozeman, Montana in the middle of January to compete in the Big Sky Region Finals.

Since we competed in our last local competition at The Quarry in November, we've been watching the weather and driving conditions, biting our nails and hoping for a January thaw.

Finally, not only did Mother Nature deliver by holding off any storms that were supposed to hit, she posted temperatures in the low to mid 40's this weekend in Bozeman. Yes, it's true...Bozeman was warmer than Salt Lake this weekend and apparently the temperatures had dropped to near -20 in Bozeman last weekend so we really lucked out.

Not only did Mother Nature deliver, so did Team Momentum. It was a long day at Spire Climbing Center, as the first round of competitors checked into isolation starting at 7:30 Saturday morning with Qualifying beginning at 8:30 a.m. Of the 49 competitors at today's comp, 15 of them were Mo' Team members. While these 15 were readying themselves for competition, 4 more of Team Momentum's stars were in Boulder, at the Boulder Rock Club waiting their turn to show the Colorado/New Mexico Region what Utah is made of.

Despite a bad case of nervous stomach for Katie, some unsettling Mexican food at lunch for the Tresco brothers, and a long day for all, Team Momentum received invitations to ABS 11 Nationals in 4 of the 8 divisions we had competitors in. Following are the competitors and the places they finished:

Female Youth A:

• Aspen Sanderson-2nd, Bozeman
  

Male Youth A:

• Hunter Duffin, Boulder
  

Female Youth B:

• Rachel Wedge-1st with an inviation to Nationals, Bozeman
  
• Amanda Starwalt-2nd, Bozeman
  
• Sarah Legg-3rd, Bozeman
  
• Sage Knapp-4th, Bozeman
  

Male Youth B:

• Palmer Larsen-1st with an invitation to Nationals, Bozeman
  
• Ben Tresco-3rd with an invitation to Nationals, Boulder
  
• Cole Bradburn-4th, Bozeman
• Sam Tresco-4th, Boulder

Female Youth C:

• Katie Shuman-3rd, Bozeman
  

Male Youth C:

• Nathaniel Coleman-1st with an invitation to Nationals, Bozeman
  
• Tavray Ma'e-3rd with an invitation to Nationals, Bozeman
  
• Conner LaFleur-5th, Bozeman
• Alex Tresco, Boulder
• Weston Bradburn, Bozeman
  

Female Youth D:

• Ellise Shuman-1st with an invitation to Nationals, Bozeman
• Maisy Hayes-2nd, Bozeman

Male Youth D:

• Caleb Bloodworth-3rd, Bozeman
  

In addition to the kids placing well, Team Momentum was, once again, given the Team Champion Award for the Big Sky Region. These kids did an amazing job and we're proud of all of them. It takes a lot of guts and hard work to compete.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the help and support of the amazing parents that tirelessly and many times thanklessly, bring their kids to practices as well as drive them around the country in order to attend these competitions.

Also behind the scenes are the gyms, gym owners, managers, staff, routesetters (thanks Molly! We love your routes and problems!), and everyone that works to coordinate these events. Thanks to all of you!

ABS 11 National competition will take place in Alexandria, VA, February 12-14. Good luck to everyone that received invitations to Nationals!

A complete list of final scores and places should be posted within a day or so at www.usaclimbing.net

Countdown to Regionals...

As we draw closer to ABS 11 Big Sky Region Finals, the obvious question of driving conditions is at the forefront of the minds of most parents. The driving forecast for January 14 if you're traveling then is a 20-30% chance of snow between Butte and Bozeman. On Friday, January 15, there is a slight chance of precipitation but it will be anywhere from mostly sunny to mostly cloudy the majority of the trip.

Here's a link to check the driving conditions. Interstate Driving

If you are going to Boulder instead of Bozeman, you can click on the same link above and enter I-80 or I-70 as the interstate you'll be driving.

Please keep in mind that Saturday, January 9, is the deadline for registration for this competition. Here's the link: register

Countdown to Regionals...

As we draw closer to ABS 11 Big Sky Region Finals, the obvious question of driving conditions is at the forefront of the minds of most parents. Looking at the 10 day forecast, which shows up through January 14, it looks like the drive on I-15 should be clear most of the way but there is a 60% chance of snow in the Butte area (where I-15 connects with I-90). On I-90 between Butte and Bozeman, the 60% chance of snow decreases to 40%.

Here's a link to check the driving conditions. Interstate Driving

Tomorrow we will be able to see the 10 day forecast through Friday, January 15, which is when most people will be traveling.

Please keep in mind that Saturday, January 9, is the deadline for registration for this competition. Here's the link: register

Important ABS Region Info

Please click on the link below to access the schedule for Regionals:

Big Sky Region Finals Schedule

Countdown to Regionals...

For the schedule for Big Sky Region Finals, click here

...13 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 1/3/10:

Today's high: 34* F
Tonight's low: 21* F

Forecast: AM clouds with PM sun and a high today of 34*

mostly cloudy tonight and a low of 21*


To register for Big Sky Region Finals, click here.
Registration is $83.50 for one child.
Deadline for registration is Saturday, January 9.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

...16 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 1/1/10:

Today's high: 38* F
Tonight's low: 28* F

Forecast: Cloudy with a high today of 38*

with a few snow showers overnight and a low of 24*


To register for the
Big Sky Regional Championsip, click here.

Registration is $83.50 for one child.