Momentum Climbing Team

ABS 13 Nationals Info and the 2012 SCS Season Schedule

2012-01-24T17:37:00.002-07:00

March 2-4, 2012: ABS 13 Nationals, Colorado Springs City Auditorium

Please click here for information.

The SCS season for Region 202 is as follows:

March 10 - Climbmax Climbing Gym, Tempe, AZ; Local
April 14 - Ogden Front, Ogden, UT; Local
April 14 - AZ On the Rocks, Scottsdale, AZ; Local
April 21 - Rock Haus, Logan, UT; Local
April 21 - Santa Fe Climbing Center, Santa Fe, NM; Local
April 28 - Stone Age Climbing, Albuquerque, NM; Local
April 28 - The Quarry, Provo, UT; Local
May 12 - Momentum Indoor Climbing, Region 202 Finals, Sandy UT
June 9-10 - Mesa Rim, Division 2 Finals, San Diego, CA


Competitors need 2 local events in order to move past Regionals.  If you cannot make it to Ogden on April 14, Rock Haus on April 21 or the Quarry on April 28, there is a comp in Pocatello on April 7.  Climbers may go out of region for local events.

2012-01-09T13:17:00.001-07:00

ABS 13 Division 2 Youth Championships

January 14-15, 2012

the BLOC Climbing + Fitness

Competition Schedule

January 14th - QUALIFIERS: Session 1

7:00am - ISO opens

7:30am - Volunteer Meeting

8:15am - ISO closes

8:20am - Competitor Meeting

9:00am - First Climber

12:44pm - Last climber finishes

1:04pm - Appeals window closes

1:05PM - Gym is emptied out

1:05pm-2:05pm - Routesetting Changeover

2:05 - Gym reopens to spectators

January 14th - QUALIFIERS: Session 2

1:05pm - ISO opens

1:35pm - Volunteer Meeting

2:20pm - ISO closes

2:25pm - Competitor Meeting

3:00pm - First Climber

6:40pm - Last climber finishes

7:00pm - Appeals window closes

7:15PM - Gym is emptied out

January 15th - FINALS: Session 1

7:00am - ISO opens

7:30am - Volunteer Meeting

8:15am - ISO closes

8:20am - Competitor Meeting

9:00am - First Climber

10:56am - Last climber finishes

11:06pm - Appeals window closes

11:06PM - Gym is emptied out

11:06am-12:06pm - Routesetting Changeover

12:06pm - Gym reopens to spectators

January 15th - FINALS: Session 2

12:05pm - ISO opens

12:35pm - Volunteer Meeting

1:20pm - ISO closes

1:25pm - Competitor Meeting

2:00pm - First Climber

2:56pm - Last climber finishes

3:06pm - Appeals window closes

4:00PM - Awards

Results from ABS 13 Region 202 Finals

2011-12-14T10:53:00.002-07:00

Congratulations to all the competitors that traveled to Albuquerque for the Regional competition this last Friday. And a huge thanks to all the parents that made it possible for their kids to get there as well as to Rosane Coleman who organized the bus and hotel, and Karl Shuman that organized all the videographers.

Click here to see the results of the competition. Invitations for Division 2 Finals are not shown.

Click here to view pictures of the competitors at the competition. Thanks to Mark Alston for taking the time to shoot and then post these great images.

Running Order for Qualifying Round, Region 202 Finals

2011-12-07T23:12:00.001-07:00

Please click the following link to view the running order for this Saturday's Qualifying Round:

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102099479535-98/ABS_13_Running_Order.pdf

Team Momentum Fundraiser

2011-11-26T19:09:00.001-07:00

We need everybody's help on Saturday, December 3 from 10pm til 1am. Team Momentum is hosting a $5 Late Night Climb to raise money for the competitive team to get to Albuquerque for Regional competition.

$5 gets you in the door and includes climbing shoes and harness (while supplies last). Each paid entry includes 1 ticket into the raffle that will be going on all evening. Raffle items will include chalk balls, chalk bags, Momentum T-shirts, gift certificates for Beehive Brews and a variety of other items. Additional raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each.

We will also be holding a silent auction on some larger ticket items that will include a 70M, New England climbing rope, a set of 5 Petzl quickdraws, a bouldering crashpad, etc. Silent auction items will go to the highest bidder at midnight*

*minimum bids will be set on all silent auction items.

Quarry ABS Local Scores

2011-11-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

ABS Local-Quarry

Female

Youth-A
Sarah Legg		2945
Rachel Wedge		2850
Katrna Holbrook		2775
Theresa Nielson		2600
Maya Wheeler		1915
Vera Zanker		1535

Youth-C
Camryn Mitchell		2570
Maisy Hayes		2565
Clara Harmon		2330
Aurora Allen		1720
Mckinley Knapp		1370
Sierra Knapp		1220

Youth-D
Madison Roden		2415
Aspen White		1460
Sami Singleton		1440
McKenna Hogan		1040
Lily Maddox		365

Youth-B
Fallon Rowe		2010
Francesca Steiner		1610

Male

Youth-D
Shinfei Quek		2050
Eli Brickey		1820
Victor Baudrand		1785
Xander Butler		1695
Oscar Baudrand		805
Dallin Duce		620
Eli Knapp		615
Zeyan Knapp		455
Keegan Hayes		205

Youth-B
Nathaniel Coleman		4015
Dalton Bunker		2930
Austin Hansel		2885
Tavray Ma'e		2745

Youth-C
Daniel Reavy		2330
Luke Weil		2125
Cade Tyrell		1890
Miles Alston		1860

Youth-A
Eric Coley		2665
Marley Nelson		1670

2011-11-24T12:15:00.001-07:00

Quarry ABS Comp

2011-11-02T11:34:00.000-06:00

Please click here to register for the ABS local competition that will be held at The Quarry on November 19, 2011. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Climbing begins at 9:00 a.m. and goes til noon with awards immediately following. Make sure you select the "ABS" comp on the registration page. Price is $40 for non-USAC members and $35 for USAC members.

Momentum's ABS Comp Scores

2011-10-17T11:55:00.002-06:00

If you would like to view the scores from Momentum's ABS comp that was held on October 8, please click here

Coach's Tip of the Week

2011-10-12T09:20:00.002-06:00

This week's coaching tip is about gas. That's right, gas. Not gas you get from eating chili or $4.00 a gallon gas, but energy-for-routes gas! Three ways to conserve gas on a route are:

Breathe-most people tighten up when they do routes and don't breathe enough. Relax and breathe

Shake out-let your arms hang down loosely, not at the same time of course, and shake them vigorously. Let the blood flow back into your arms and get the lactic acid out!

Rest on the route-look for ways to roll your weight over on your feet and legs; try to hang straight-armed letting your body go loose. Think of ways you can rest on the easier sections of the route and save gas for the harder sections.

Register Here for Momentum's ABS Local

2011-09-19T21:55:00.003-06:00

Click here to register for Momentum's ABS Local Competition

Coach's Climbing Tip of the Week

2011-09-19T07:24:00.002-06:00

You be the Coach!

A great way to gain a better understanding of climbing movement is to watch how others do it. For this next week, whether you are belaying or spotting, try to observe your climbing partner's technique and offer some advice.

In the news

2011-09-12T10:46:00.000-06:00

Aurora and Xander from Team Momentum were on a KSL newscast this summer about rock climbing in Utah! Derek, Michelle, and Chris were also featured in the news story!

Check it out here.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=16351530

American Bouldering Series Schedule

2011-08-08T09:29:00.003-06:00

Here is the schedule for the Bouldering comps for our region (Region 202) for the 2011-2012 season. Please take a look and pick out the comps that you will attend.

Momentum ABS Local

Sat, October 8, 9am – 1pm

Momentum Indoor Climbing, Sandy, UT ()

Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. and climbing begins at 9:00 and goes til 1:00 p.m.

ClimbMax ABS Local
Sat, October 22, 10am-2pm
Tempe, AZ

Santa Fe Climbing Center - ABS Local

Sat, October 29, 12pm – 3pm

Santa Fe Cimbing Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico ()

The Quarry - ABS Local

Sat, November 19, 9am – 1pm

The Quarry Climbing, Provo, UT ()

AZ on the Rocks ABS Local

Sat, November 19, 9am – 12pm

AZ on the Rocks, Scottsdale, AZ ()

ABS 13, Region 202 Finals

Sat, December 10, 2011, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Stone Age Climbing, Albuquerque, NM ()

Region 202 Finals will be held at Stone Age Climbing, Albuquerque, NM. Time is to be determined but will start early. Anybody may enter but in order to be eligible to advance to the Division 2 Finals in January, 2012, competitors must be members of USAC and have competed in 2 sanctioned, local competitions. For more information, email Michelle Legg, michelle.legg (at) momentumclimbing.com.

USAC Division 2 Finals

Saturday, Jan 14, 2012

To be announced

This competition will be held at a venue in Boulder, Colorado or Tucson, AZ.
Entry in this competition is by invitation only for eligible competitors that finished in the top 6 of their category at their respective Region Finals. More details to come.

2011 Divisional comp

2011-08-04T09:01:00.001-06:00

2011 Divisional comp, a set on Flickr.

Here are some shots from the Divisional comp held at Momentum in July. Go find your favorite move.

1 Step closer to the Olympics

2011-07-18T09:37:00.001-06:00

The IOC has added Sport Climbing to the short list for the 2020 Olympics.
Here is what the IFSC had to say about it...

Closer to our dreams

On July 4, 2011 the IOC Executive Board announced the sports shortlisted for the 2020 Olympic Games. The announcement was made ahead of the 123rd IOC session in Durban, South Africa.

The sports included are: baseball, karate, roller sports, softball, sports climbing, squash, wakeboard and wushu, one of which could be added to the 2020 summer sports program.

Baseball and softball were dropped after 2008 and are looking for reinstatement, while karate, roller sports and squash are not new to the shortlist. Only sport climbing, wushu and wakeboard are for the first time being considered for the Olympic programme.

IFSC President Marco Maria Scolaris welcomed the decision as a step forward in the development of the sport and in the pursuit of the vision that always guided the efforts of the IFSC, which has from the outset set forth a vision for sport climbing to be an Olympic sport.

The questionnaires, sent at the end of April 2011, were evaluated on the basis of the athletes’ profiles in gender, number and demographic spread, the participation and contribution from the Youth, the measures undertaken for Anti Doping, the Sustainability and Legacy of the sport and the Media development.

From 2007, when the IFSC was formed, sport climbing has seen tremendous growth, with an increase in the number of National Federations, an increase in the number of licensed clubs and most of all an increase in the number of registered climbers across all five continents.The IFSC also committed from the start to the strictest compliance with WADA anti-doping Code, and has devoted great efforts to guarantee gender equality at all levels.

The final decision on the inclusion of one of the shortlisted sports in the 2020 Olympiad will be taken during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires in 2013. “Another hard route has been climbed, and a new starting point has been set” - commented President Scolaris, who announced the formation of a committee specially dedicated to the tasks connected to the Olympic Bid, and thus named IFSC Olympic Dream 2020 Bid Team.

"With the support of the whole IFSC EB - says Scolaris - I asked Li Zixhin (Representative for the Asian Council) and Keith Ferguson (Representative for the Pan American Council) to help me in this fantastic adventure. While we are all excited, I also want to thank the IOC Programme Commission and the IOC Executive Board for this amazing recognition to our athletes and to the sport."

The comments by IOC President Jacques Rogge on the inclusion of slopestyle events in skiing and snowboarding in 2014 may sound as a good omen for sport climbing."It is growing very fast - said Rogge. You have young, dedicated, spectacular athletes..." which may as well apply to our sport.

Go to http://www.ifsc-climbing.org/iscrizione_newsletter.php to signup for their free newsletter.

Nationals 2011 Finals

2011-07-10T18:16:00.000-06:00

The latest news from Atlanta now that Nationals is finished.

Team Momentum performed REALLY well. Sarah got 10th, Nathaniel 5th, and Ben 4th on Finals day today!

This puts Ben on the US Team to compete internationally.
He will be attending a 2 week training camp before heading off to Austria to compete at worlds.

Great job everybody!!!

Day 3 Youth Nationals 2011 Semi Finals

2011-07-09T20:15:00.000-06:00

It's day 3 already and there are 3 Team Momentum members moving on to the finals!

Ben finished the highest of the 3. He's sitting in 2nd place in MYB.

Nathaniel is in 4th in MYB and Sarah is tied for 5th in in FYB.

The finals start at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Eastern time. Go team!
We wish you success!

Day 2 Youth Nationals 2011

2011-07-08T14:56:00.000-06:00

Hello,

After another long day at Stone Summit, Team Momentum has 7 of its 11 competitors moving on to the Semi-Finals!

Nathaniel and Katie both flashed MYB and FYB respectively. They are both tied for first place in their categories going into the semis
Sarah (17th) and Ben (4th) fell going to the final hold on FYB and MYB respectively. There were 13 flashes on the FYB Q2 route today and 2 competitors that were given usable surface on the final hold.
Ellise (7th), Tavray (12th) and Maisy (14th) were all within a few holds of finishing their routes and are advancing to the Semi-Finals
Cade, Madison, Rachel, and Sam all did great on some very challenging routes. The competition was tough!

Semi-Finals start at 9:00 a.m. EDT tomorrow.

Michelle

Nationals Day 1

2011-07-07T21:43:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to give you a quick update in case you hadn't heard. 9 of the 11 kids flashed their Q1 routes today. Sam and Cade were the 2 that didn't.

Common consensus was that the FYB route was 11a so, way to easy for a National championship. There were only 5 girls of the 36 in that category that didn't flash it. The rope drag was so bad that it was weighing Sarah down quite a bit and she struggled trying to pull enough rope to clip the last draw on her route. Most of the girls were struggling near the end to pull the rope.

Nathaniel and Ben both hiked the MYB route. Nathaniel gave it a 12b rating which seems about right for a Q1 route at Nationals.

I didn't see any of the youth D kid routes but apparently Cade's foot popped off 4 holds from the top or he would have flashed too.

MYA was apparently the most difficult route of all the routes today. Sam feels he didn't warm up enough and got flash pumped around clip 10 of the 14 bolt route.

Tav cruised through his route pretty easily while the 2 kids from the Front didn't finish it. They had the long roof route today.

All in all, it was a good day. Today's routes are only weighted at 5% while tomorrow's are 10% so we'll see what tomorrow brings.

Have a good night.

Michelle

Youth Nationals starts today!

2011-07-07T10:22:00.001-06:00

Youth Nationals starts today in Atlanta Georgia at Stone Summit. There are several of our team that are participating and we wish you all have a fun and successful time!
Check out the link below for Running Orders and more information.
http://www.scsnationals.org/

Also, congrats to all of Team Momentum who have participated in any of the comps! Keep up the good work and keep climbing! We're proud of you all for the progress you make.

We'll post news of the comp here and on the Team's Facebook page.

GriGri 2 Recall

2011-06-23T14:13:00.003-06:00

In order to make sure all our climbers are safe, we want to make sure you all know about the recall from Petzl on the Grigri 2.

While there have not been any reports of injuries, there have been a few devices that have ended up being stuck with the handle all the way open. However, this takes a lot of pressure on the handle to make it 'break' and do this.

This is not much of an issue if you keep your hand on the 'brake' side which is recommended for all belay devices, but still important to be sure your equipment is functioning properly.

Here is the link to Petzl's page about the recall.

http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/us/recall-replacement-grigri-2

It concerns Grigri 2 devices with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136.

Please spread the word to remind everyone to check your safety gear regularly, as well as your safety methods. (Always keep your brake hand on the rope!)

Running Order for D1 Finals Round-June 12

2011-06-11T20:07:00.004-06:00

ISO opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 a.m. Climbing begins at 10:30 a.m.

Block #1 - MYD, FYD

Cade Tyrell
Filip Bras
A.J. Brundage
Gavin Robertson
Geoffrey Engel
Seth Rogers
Jonathan Ruana
Dylan Meyerhoffer
Mirko Caballero
Lukas Strauss-Wise
Ronya Strom
Maisy Hayes
Bella Derby
Alex Plotnikoff
Kamryn Cupal
Natalia Grossman
Madison Roden
Cameron Thomson
Laili Couper
Cameron Mason

Block #2 - FYC, MYC

Serena Smith
Amelia Hunt
Tayler Traughber
Maison Cline
Caroline Brekkan
Shani Keene
Talia Bowles
Haley Ulleseit
Ellise Shuman
Cierra Graham
Hanna Grossman
Melina Costanza
Kaden Roettger
Brett Walker
Ryan Patridge
Nate Linden
Austin Hansel
Jack Groh
Axel Dillman
Gavin Dixon
Rudolph Ruana
Charles Barron
Tavray Ma'e

Block #3 - MYB

Zak Surma
Cole Bradburn
Eli Janusch
Nathaniel Coleman
Garrett Conover
Tristan Helmich
Joseph Diaz
Connor Everton
Kale Perrone
Nicholas Bradley
Sean Bailey
BenIsaac Tresco

Block #4 - FJR, FYB, FYA

Kirsten Oldroyd
Taylor Barcom
Lila Neahring
Clara Dixon
Rachel Wedge
Sarah Legg
Taylor Kinch
Jacquelyn Wu
Katrin Gentry
Bridget Creel
Katelin Shuman
Sera Busse
Samantha Scharenberg
Hannah Donnelly
Alexa Nazarian
Kira Aszman
Emmaline Durand Lutzenhise
Allie Warren
Julia Bakun
Inge Perkins
Shannon Russell
Ana Stirniman
Hannah Le
Audrey Hsu

Block #5 - MJR, MYA

Elliott Springer
Andy Jensen
Shane Vasquez
Keenan Roettger
George Pollock
Larkin Flodin
John Longacre
Will Roderick
Zach Chalmers
Jesse Warren
Eric Sanchez
Alex Fritz
Dylan Drescher
Alexander King
Tucker Stone
Lloyd Lamoureux
Sam Wolff
Palmer Larsen
Rick Gentry
Sam Tresco
Sebastian Villaneuva
Arah Kagen
Joshua Levin

Male and Female Jr - Qualifying Scores: Sport

2011-06-11T16:55:00.004-06:00

Male and Female A - Qualifying Scores: Sport

2011-06-11T16:54:00.002-06:00

Male and Female B - Qualifying scores: Sport

2011-06-11T16:51:00.003-06:00

Male and Female C - Qualifying Scores: Sport

2011-06-11T16:47:00.003-06:00

Male and Female D - Qualifying scores: Sport

2011-06-11T16:36:00.002-06:00

Qualifying Round-1st Heat Running Order

2011-06-09T01:05:00.001-06:00

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AM Running Order

Start Time	FYD	MYC	FYB	FYA	MYA
9:00 AM	Mckinley Knapp	Forrest Meyer	Samantha Scharenberg	Kira Azman	Sam Steuart
9:06 AM	Natalia Grossman	Brett Walker	Sera Busse	Theresa Nielson	Ricjard Weltz
9:12 AM	Laili Couper	Weston Bradburn	Hannah Donnelly	Mckenzie Stock	Dylan Drescher
9:18 AM	Clara Harman	Kaden Roettger	Bridget Creel	Daisy Proksch	Aran Kagen
9:24 AM	Quinn Mason	Aiden Zappone	Sarah Legg	Shannon Russell	Austin Wrem
9:30 AM	Kamryn Cupal	Austin Hansel	Taylor Kinch	Valerie Hooper	Palmer Larsen
9:36 AM	Cameron Thomson	Anthony Willins	Fallon Rowe	Dakotah Apperson	Alexander King
9:42 AM	Madison Roden	Forrest Anton-Erik	Clara Dixon	Hannah Le	Joshua Levin
9:48 AM	Grace Vogel Palmer	Rudolph Ruana	Rachel Wedge	Audrey Hsu	Soren Bliss-Miller
9:54 AM	Sami Linden	Ryan Patridge	Jaquelyn Wu	Kathleen Stone	Julian Druzdzel
10:00 AM	Bella Derby	Charles Barron	Elly McClane	Inge Perkins	Sebastian Villaneuva
10:06 AM	Gwendolyn Roberts- Armstong	Cameron Read	Katelin Shuman	Julia Bakun	Sam Wolff
10:12 AM	Revan Florn	Gavn Dixon	Sequoia Meyer	Allie Warren	Andrew Dixon
10:18 AM	Maisy Hayes	Jack Groh	Katrin Gentry	Ana Stimiman	Michael Cohen
10:24 AM	Ronya Strom	Nate Linden	Adria Bowles	Alexa Nazarian	Rick Gentry
10:30 AM	Piper Thrams	Tavray Ma'e	Vera Zanker	Hanna Kamm	Lloyd Lamoureux
10:36 AM	Alex Plotnikoff	Justin Frank	Anna Farrell-Sherman	Emmaline Durand Lutzen	Jonas Abdo
10:42 AM	Cameron Mason	Riley Griner	Rebecca Vincent		Sam Tresco
10:48 AM		Mathew Wintersteen	Rachel Weltz		Jack Currie
10:54 AM		Axel Dillman			Tucker Stone

Qualifying Round-2nd Heat Running Order

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PM Running Order

Start Time	MYD	FYC	MYB	FJR	MJR
12:15 PM	Wyatt Price	Lienne Cupal	Austin Stranahan	Kirsten Oldroyd	Andy Jensen
12:21 PM	Devin Hammonds	Madison Cline	Jack Schwarze	Taylor Barcom	John Longacre
12:27 PM	Kieran Hadley	Serena Smith	Bryden Robertson	Lila Nearhring	Will Roderick
12:33 PM	Cade Tyrell	Hanna Grossman	BenIssac Tresco		Larkin Flodin
12:39 PM	Eli Brickey	Delaney Sigler	Connor Everton		Zach Chalmers
12:45 PM	Filip Bras	Dakota Angeli	Joseph Diaz		Jesse Warren
12:51 PM	Seth Rodgers	Ellise Shuman	Anthony Krichevskiy		Elliott Springer
12:57 PM	Jonathan Ruana	Dallas Hmmonds	Garrett Conover		George Pollock
1:03 PM	Tristan Dias	Siobhan Duffy	Mel Roderick		Keenan Roettger
1:09 PM	Aiden Sleavin	Melina Costanza	Dylan England		Alex Fritz
1:15 PM	Lukas Strauss-Wise	Carolline Brekkan	Nathaniel Coleman		Eric Sanchez
1:21 PM	A.J. Brundage	Tayler Traughber	Zak Surma		Shane Vasquez
1:27 PM	Dylan Meyerhoffer	Kayla Culmback	Kale Perrone
1:33 PM	Gavin Robertson	Cierra Graham	Alex Tresco
1:39 PM	Geoffrey Engel	Emily Forsberg	Tristan Helmich
1:45 PM	Xander Butler	Talia Bowles	Eli Janusch
1:51 PM	Stuart Rinehart	Mae Bradshaw	Sean Bailey
1:57 PM	Aiden Le	Amelia Hunt	Nicholas Bradley
2:03 PM	Mirko Caballero	Aurora Allen	Eric Low
2:09 PM		Shani Keene	Cole Bradburn
2:15 PM		Haley Ulleseit
2:21 PM		Olivia Durrant

SCS 2011 Division 1 Finals Schedule, June 10-12

2011-06-02T21:07:00.004-06:00

FRIDAY June 10

6:00 – 10:00 pm Check in at Momentum Indoor Climbing

June 11

SATURDAY SPORT CLIMBING QUALIFIERS

ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!!!!

TIME Morning Session - FYD, MYC, FYB, FYA, MYA

7:30 AM ISO opens for AM competitors and coaches ONLY, bouldering area open for warm-up

8:00 AM Judges Meeting

8:30 AM ISO closes.

8:30 AM Competitor Rules Meeting

8:30 AM Gym opens for spectators

8:45 AM Route preview

9:00 AM Sport climbing begins, 2 routes per competitor, universal clock of 5 min climbing time with 1 minute transition; 1 cycle rest

11:30 AM End of morning session for sport climbing

Afternoon Session - MYD, FYC, MYB, FYJ, MYJ

10:45 AM Check-in opens for PM competitors and coaches ONLY, bouldering area open for warm-up

11:15 AM Judges Meeting

11:45 AM ISO closes.

11:45 AM Competitor Rules Meeting

12:00 PM Route preview

12:15 PM Sport climbing begins, 2 routes per competitor, universal clock of 5 min climbing time with 1 minute transition; 1 cycle rest

2:45 PM End of afternoon session for sport climbing.

SATURDAY SPEED CLIMBING QUALIFIERS

Speed Climbing Qualifiers- AM categories: FYD, MYC, FYB, FYA, MYA

1:45 PM Judges Meeting

2:00 PM All AM categories check-in

2:30 PM Competitors Meeting

2:45 PM Begin AM categories Speed Qualifiers

4:00 PM Finish AM categories Speed Qualifiers

Speed Climbing Qualifiers- PM categories: MYD, FYC, MYB, FYJ, MYJ

3:30 PM All PM categories check-in

4:00 PM Competitors Meeting

4:15 PM Begin PM categories Speed Qualifiers

5:30 PM Finish PM categories Speed Qualifiers

As soon as climbing is over the gym must empty out!

June 12

SUNDAY SPORT CLIMBING FINALS

ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!!!!

TIME Morning Session

9:00 AM Iso opens, all competitors

9:30 AM Judge's meeting

10:00 AM Iso closes, gym opens for spectators

10:00 AM Competitor Rules Meeting

10:15 AM Route preview begins

10:30 AM Sport climbing begins, 1 route per competitor, rolling clock with 6 minutes climbing time allowed

12:30 PM End of sport climbing finals

SUNDAY SPEED CLIMBING

12:00 PM Judges Meeting

12:15 PM All Speed categories check-in

12:45 PM Competitors Meeting

1:00 PM Begin Speed Finals

2:30 PM Finish Speed Finals

4:00 PM Awards Ceremony – Hilton Garden Inn, 277 West Sego Lily Drive, Sandy, UT

Awards Ceremony and ALL OTHER DETAILS are subject to change!!!!!

Next Competition - May 7, 2011

2011-04-18T14:03:00.000-06:00

Our next competition is May 7, 2011 at The Quarry in Provo, UT

Details will be posted when I have them.

Momentum SCS Youth Local-April 9

2011-04-04T17:34:00.004-06:00

Please click here to register for Momentum's SCS youth local on April 9, 2011. Parents, you can also register for the Masters of Top Rope through the same link. Please take the time to do this ahead of time to save time at check-in on Saturday. Check-in is at 8 a.m. and climbing begins at 9 a.m. and will go til at least noon.

Register Here for Pocatello!

2011-03-17T13:54:00.006-06:00

Please click here to register for the SCS Youth comp that will be at Reed Gym, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho on April 2, 2011.

Reed Gym is not able to take online payment at this time so I will be collecting registration during check-in at the comp. Cost of the comp is $35 per competitor for USAC members and $40 for non-USAC members. Registering online will enable me to have competitors in the system, print out scorecards ahead of time and expedite check-in the day of the competition.

For a map and directions to Reed Gym, click here.

Final Standings

2011-02-23T16:03:00.003-07:00

Congratulations to Nathaniel Coleman for finishing 4th in the Male Youth B division and making the US Team!!!

Here is how the rest of the team placed:

Nathaniel - 4th MYB
Ben - 7th MYB
Maisy - 11th FYD
Ellise - 16th FYC
Sarah - 26th FYB
Kat - 33rd FYA

ABS 12 Youth Nationals - Standings after qualifying round

2011-02-18T22:16:00.003-07:00

These are the results of today's qualifying round:

Nathaniel - tied for 1st MYB, advances to Semi-finals
Ben - 8th MYB, advances to Semi-finals
Sarah - 26th FYB
Kat Holbrook - Not sure of her placement FYA
Ellise - 12th FYC, advances to Semi-finals
Maisy - 11th FYD, advances to Semi-finals

The running order and official standings will be posted late tonight on www.absnationals.org

Go Team Momentum!

2011-02-17T08:03:00.011-07:00

Good luck at ABS Youth Nationals!

Qualifying climbing times - 2/18

Ellise Shuman: 9:00 a.m.
Maisy Hayes: 11:24 a.m.
Nathaniel Coleman: 3:00 p.m.
Sarah Legg: 3:04 p.m.
Ben Tresco: 3:48 p.m.
Kat Holbrook: 6:44 p.m.

I'll post results and Semi-final times as I get them

SCS 2011 Competition Schedule

2011-02-04T21:08:00.002-07:00

The following are the dates and venues of the competitions that Team Momentum will be competing in as a team:

April 9 - Momentum Indoor Climbing, Sandy, Utah (local)
April 16 - Spire Climbing Center, Bozeman, Montana (local)
May 7 - The Quarry, Provo, Utah (local)
May 14 - Spire Climbing Center, Bozeman, Montana (Big Sky Region Finals)
June 11-12 - Momentum Indoor Climbing, Sandy, Utah (Division 1 Finals)
July 7-10 - Stone Summit, Atlanta, Georgia (SCS Youth Nationals)

All competitors desiring to qualify for divisionals and nationals must be registered members of USA Climbing and have competed in three local events prior to Big Sky Region Finals. If you cannot attend one of the local competitions listed above, please contact Michelle for alternatives.

Momentum Climbing Club

2011-02-01T19:18:00.000-07:00

***STARTS APRIL 11, 2011***

Ages: 7-19 years old

Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays -- 4:30-6:30 pm

First practice is free to try it out

This is a non-competitive team, membership is open to anyone.

Pricing: Gym membership - $49 (for an individual membership)

Team dues - $75 per month

*Members must have their own climbing gear (harness, shoes, belay device,

chalk, and chalk bag).

Base Camp Team

2011-02-01T19:01:00.000-07:00

Ages: 7-10 years old

Practices: Mondays or Thursdays -- 4:30-6:30 pm

First practice is free to try it out

Pricing: Team dues - $60 per month

*Monthly dues include the use of a harness and the first four

weeks of climbing shoe rental. After the four weeks are up,

team members must either rent climbing shoes from the gym

or have purchased their own shoes.

**Team members are also welcome to wear tennis shoes.

Youth Recreational Team

2011-02-01T18:45:00.000-07:00

Ages: 11-19 years old

Practices: Wednesdays -- 4:30-6:30 pm

First practice is free to try it out

Pricing: Team dues - $60 per month

*Monthly dues include the use of a harness and the first four

weeks of climbing shoe rental. After the four weeks are up,

team members must either rent climbing shoes from the gym

or have purchased their own shoes.

**Team members are also welcome to wear tennis shoes.

Jr. Competitive Team

2011-02-01T18:43:00.000-07:00

Ages: 6-10 years old

Practices: Tuesdays & Thursday -- 4:30-6:30 pm

Saturdays (optional) -- 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Team members must have their own climbing gear (harness, shoes, chalk bag, and chalk).

Pricing: Gym membership - $49 per month (for an individual

membership)

Team dues - $100 per month

Climbing gear, team uniform, competition fees, sanctioning fees,

travel, and outdoor climbing trips cost extra.

*Placement on this team is by coach's recommendation only.

A/B Competitive Team

2011-02-01T16:48:00.001-07:00

Ages: 11-19 years old

Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays -- 4:30-7:00 pm

Fridays (optional) -- 4:30-7:00 pm

Saturdays (optional) -- 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Team members must have their own climbing gear (harness, shoes, chalk bag, chalk, and rope for ages 13 and up).

Pricing: Gym membership - $49 per month (for an individual

membership)

Team dues - $100 per month

Climbing gear, team uniform, competition fees, sanctioning fees,

travel, and outdoor climbing trips cost extra.

*Placement on this team is by coach's recommendation only.

The Facebook Page is here!!

2010-09-17T18:41:00.003-06:00

Team Momentum now has a facebook page! Click here to friend us!

Upcoming Dates and Events

2010-09-08T09:54:00.005-06:00

Competitive Team All-Nighter - Saturday, September 18, 10:00 p.m.-September 19 8:00 a.m.

Boulder, Colorado Comp - Saturday, September 25 at The Spot

Boise, Idaho Comp - Saturday, October 2 at The Front

Sandy, Utah Comp - Saturday, November 6 at Momentum

Division 1 Qualifying Results

2010-06-12T22:40:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to the Team Momentum members that made it through qualifying today. Moving on to the finals tomorrow are: Hunter Duffin, Ben Tresco, Sam Tresco, Alex Tresco, Palmer Larsen, Nathaniel Coleman, Tavray Ma'e, Rachel Wedge, Katie Shuman, Ellise Shuman, and Maisy Hayes.

Results from Nampa Comp - May 8

2010-05-18T11:04:00.000-06:00

1	* Mack, Elric		Male Youth-D	670.000

1	Cupal, Lienne	14397833	Female Youth-D	1,270.000
2	Cupal, Kamryn	14397832	Female Youth-D	1,040.000
3	* Holscher, Dani		Female Youth-D	890.000
4	* Baumann, Seryna		Female Youth-D	210.000
Place	Name	ID	Event Division	Points
1	Rowe, Fallon	12124991	Female Youth-C	1,590.000
2	* Brown, Madison		Female Youth-C	760.000
Place	Name	ID	Event Division	Points
1	Crotteau, Kevin	7580256	Male Youth-B	1,955.000
2	Schwarze, Jack	7610733	Male Youth-B	1,670.000
3	Currie, Jack	12161403	Male Youth-B	1,480.000
4	Steiner, Joshua	14404363	Male Youth-B	1,250.000
5	* Wrem, Austin		Male Youth-B	450.000

1	Crotteau, Megan	7580263	Female Youth-B	1,300.000
2	Crotteau, Robin	7580259	Female Youth-B	1,160.000
3	** Fritz, Mikki		Female Youth-B	930.000
Place	Name	ID	Event Division	Points
1	** Kronberg, Cole		Male Youth-A	2,310.000
	Guerra, Ryan	7602148	Male Youth-A	2,310.000
3	Pollock, George	7575216	Male Youth-A	1,750.000
4	* Kiley, Taylor		Male Youth-A	1,610.000
5	Townsley, Kevin	7600737	Male Youth-A	1,590.000
6	* Debelius, Peter		Male Youth-A	1,380.000
7	* Gonzales, Robert		Male Youth-A	1,280.000
8	* Oberlindacher, Alex		Male Youth-A	430.000
Place	Name	ID	Event Division	Points
1	*** Fultz, Matt	7030091	Male Junior	2,450.000

1	** Lovelace, Katie		Female Junior	1,695.000
Place	Name	ID	Event Division	Points
1	** Hjelt, Aaron		Male Adult	2,210.000

Rock Haus SCS Local Comp Results

2010-05-01T18:27:00.007-06:00

A big "Thanks!" to Trevor and his team of routesetters that worked all night Friday to set routes for Saturday's competition at Rock Haus in Logan.

Of the 49 competitors, 27 were Team Momentum members. Following are the results of the competition:

Male Open

Aaron Hjelt - 6175

MJR

Graeme Smith - 5475

MYA

Hunter Duffin* - 6175
George Pollock - 5925
Adam Gianforte - 5900

FYA

Aspen Sanderson* - 5500
Hannah Hall* - 5275

MYB

Ben Tresco* - 6250
Scott Adair - 6175
Sam Tresco* - 6175
Chandler Leachman - 6075
Palmer Larsen* - 5900
Brian Davidson - 5900
Peter Obermeyer - 5850
Cole Bradburn* - 5775
Charles Zimmerman* - 5775
Sam Watts* - 5125
Kade Leachman - 5025
Matt Jorgensen - 4450

FYB

Rachel Wedge* - 5775
Sarah Legg* - 5725
Sage Knapp* - 5600
Amanda Starwalt* - 5550
Vera Zanker* - 4850

MYC

Nathaniel Coleman* - 5975*
Tavray Mae* - 5800
Alex Tresco* - 5600
Weston Bradburn* - 5500
Conner LaFleur* - 5450
Thomas meador - 5125
Matt Wintersteen - 4875
Jared Ramos - 4275

FYC

Katie Shuman* - 5600

MYD

Mitch Adair - 5600
Daniel Reavy* - 5500
Kieran Hadley - 4600
Nikhil Kolluri* - 4400
Wyatt Price - 4175
Xander Butler* - 3325

FYD

Ellise Shuman* - 5500
Maisy Hayes* - 4725
Cammi Mitchell - 4500
Clara Harmon - 4175
Lorea Zabaleta - 4175
Josie Price - 4175
Sierra Knapp - 3400
Madison Roden* - 3300
Aislin Meegan* - 1575
McKinley Knapp - 950

Thanks as well to all the parents and other volunteer belayers that took time out of their schedules to be available to help as well as Bobby Gardner for making the amazing chocolate brownie/cake.

We have one more local competition in Nampa, Idaho next Saturday, May 8 and then Big Sky Region Finals will be held May 15, at The Quarry in Provo. I will be posting the schedule for that shortly. See ya in Provo!

*Team Momentum Member

*Just a note that there was a scoring error that I was made aware of after I originally did this blog post. In the MYC division, Nathaniel Coleman wasn't given credit for a route he completed. His official final score was 5975 and Tavray Ma'e's was 5800.

Momentum SCS Local Comp Results

2010-04-30T19:46:00.003-06:00

MJR

Graeme Smith - 5575

MYA

Walter Funke - 5920
Adam Gianforte - 5890
Hunter Duffin* - 5875
Qunitin Swart - 5475

FYA

Aspen Sanderson* - 5695
Hannah Hall* - 5370

MYB

Ben Tresco* - 6220
Sam Tresco* - 6145
Palmer Larsen* - 5995
Jackson Bodtker - 5875
Chandler Leacham - 5875
Kevin Crotteau - 5800
Scott Adair - 5795
Cole Bradburn* - 5700
Charles Zimmerman* -5700
Jack Currie - 5525
Jack Schwarze - 5475
Peter Obermeyer - 5375
Colter Peterson - 5300
Sam Watts* - 4175
Matthew Jorgensen - 1045

FYB

Sarah Legg* - 5825
Andie Creel - 5800
Amanda Starwalt* -5670
Rachel Carr - 5625
Sage Knapp* - 5470
Vera Zanker* - 5400
Megan Crotteau - 5375
Robin Crotteau - 5245

MYC

Nathaniel Coleman* - 6050
Tavray Mae* - 5975
Alex Tresco* - 5815
Weston Bradburn* - 5325
Conner LaFleur* - 5275
Max Carr - 5250
Ryan Obermeyer - 5100
Jared Ramos - 4615

FYC

Bridget Creel - 6050
Katie Shuman* - 5825
Bridget Beyer - 5595

MYD

Mitch Adair - 5650
Daniel Reavy* - 5440
Nikhil Kolluri* - 5050
Wyatt Price - 5050
Xander Butler* - 4625
Jarrett Butts* - 4625

FYD

Ellise Shuman* - 5750
Lienne Cupal* - 5095
Kamryn Cupal* - 5025
Clara Harmon - 5025
Cammi Mitchell - 5025
Maisy Hayes* - 4870
McKinley Knapp - 4625
Aislin Meegan* - 4625
Sierra Knapp - 4615
Josie Price - 4325

Bozeman SCS Local Comp Results

2010-04-10T20:31:00.003-06:00

The annual Spring Fling in Bozeman, Montana at Spire Climbing Center was, once again, a successful and fun event. With the SCS local youth event on Saturdays, the party kicks off on Friday evenings each year with an adult comp so the routes can be fore run to make sure they are suitable for the youth the next day. A big thanks to Jeff Ho, owner/operator of Spire, for basically shutting down his gym for 3-4 days in order for this event to take place.

Saturday's youth comp was attended by 45-50 kids from around the Big Sky Region. The Helena Thunder Chickens, Bozeman Climbing Team, and Billings Steep Team made up the majority of competitors, with the John Jackson Rock Stars out of Boise, and Team Momentum rounding out the field.

Team Momentum was represented by two-A Team members, two-B Team members, and two-Jr. Competitive Team members. All six girls made an impressive showing and represented Momentum well.

Kami and Lienne Cupal, both in division D (10 years old and under) were both brand new to competition and had their first experience climbing on routes marked with tape instead of the constant colored holds that they are used to. It took a little bit for them to get used to it but then they did great.

Vera Zanker has competed in a few bouldering comps during the bouldering season but this was her first sport comp. Once a climber is in division B (13-14 years old), they lead climb in competition but it isn't required in local competitions. Since Vera has just recently started lead climbing, nobody expected that she would try it at the comp. However, she decided to surprise us all and she did a fantastic job! It is obvious that she has had a great instructor. Way to go Vera!

One lead route was set that was worth 950 points which made it about a 5.9-5.10a grade route. It was a fairly juggy route up an overhanging wall. There was a challenge given that if a climber could campus the route, they would receive 1200 points instead of the 950 you'd get if you used your feet. At the adult comp Friday night, there were two men that tried campusing the route. One of them made it. On Saturday, there were a couple of older teenage boys that tried campusing the route. One of them made it to the chains as well. For Amanda Starwalt, the gauntlet had been thrown down. There was no way that she was going to let this comp end without trying to campus that route. While Amanda didn't quite make it to the chains, on her first go, (yeah, she tried it more than once) she was only a couple holds shy of finishing it. Had it been a couple hours earlier, she would have made it. Amanda followed up that feat by getting on the route that climbs the steepest wall of the gym and then proceeds to traverse the roof section.

While Rachel Wedge opted to not take the challenge of campusing, she did tackle the route on the steep wall and proceeded out onto the roof as well. Twice.

Sarah Legg started out strong, keeping pace with Rachel and Amanda but she came into this comp spending the week fighting off yet another cold. Tack on a long (high energy) drive, a late night babysitting, and a fairly sleepless night shivering under a very thin blanket. Still, she hung in there and gave it all she had.

Following are the places the girls finished in their respective divisions:

Female Youth B:

Rachel - 2nd
Amanda - 4th
Sarah - 5th
Vera - 6th

Female Youth D:

Kami - 2nd
Lienne - 4th

Great job ladies!

As soon as I figure out how to edit video off my phone (I need a program that will read it), I will post some video of the comp.

Next Saturday, Pocatello! New routes AND lead climbing: what more could you ask for?

SCS 2010 Schedule

2010-04-06T14:59:00.031-06:00

The sport season is upon us and comps are coming up quickly. Here's the schedule:

April 10 - Spire Climbing Center, Bozeman, Montana (click on link for registration and comp information)
April 17 - Reed Gym, ISU, Pocatello, Idaho. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. with climbing from 10:00am-1:00pm. New routes this year including lead climbing (no bouldering).
April 24 - Momentum Indoor Climbing, Sandy, Utah (registration and comp information will be posted on Momentum's website soon)
May 1 - Rock Haus, Logan, Utah (Comp information to follow shortly. Click on the link for waiver)
May 8 - Nampa Recreation Center, Nampa, Idaho (waiver comp information to follow shortly)
May 15 - Big Sky Region Finals, The Quarry, Provo, Utah
June 12-13 - Division 1 Finals, Club Sport, Tigard, Oregon (by invitation only)
July 8-11 - SCS Youth Nationals, Stone Summit, Atlanta, Georgia (by invitation only)

A couple of things to keep in mind as we get ready for competition:

Most gyms require a new waiver every year for anyone that will be going into the gym. If you are under 18 years of age, the waiver must be signed by your parent or legal guardian. (no, coaches don't count as legal guardians) Don't get caught without one and have to forfeit competing.

Team Momentum members are required to wear their uniforms at competitions.

Local competitions are "redpoint" format while Regional, Divisional and National competitions are "onsite" or "modified onsite" format.

Competitions are run mostly by volunteers. Parents, if you are qualified to belay, consider helping out for a little while at competitions that you attend. Also, be sure to thank the people that make the competition possible.

Some gyms have preregistration and others don't. Gyms that offer preregistration often offer a discount to those who do.

If you haven't registered your climber with USAClimbing but you want their scores to count and/or you want them to be able to receive an invitation to Divisionals and Nationals, you will have 72 hours after the first of the three required local comps to get them registered.

If you don't plan on registering your climber with USAClimbing, there is an additional $5 day use fee added on to each competition.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions that you may have.

Team Momentum Competes at ABS 11 in Alexandria, Virginia!

2010-02-18T12:29:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to the following Team Momentum members who competed February 13th and 14th in the ABS Youth Nationals at Sportrock in Alexandria, Virginia:

Ellise Shuman, 8th place FYD
Tavray Ma'e, 12th place MYC
Nathaniel Coleman, 6th place, MYC
Rachel Wedge, 24th place, FYB
Ben Tresco, 12th place, MYB
Palmer Larsen, 17th place, MYB

Each field was comprised of at least 30 of the nation's best, so the competition was very stiff! We are so proud of our athletes, who in most cases, were competing against kids with much greater big-comp experience. Because of their efforts, Team Momentum was 14th overall in the team competition. Next year's goal is to crack the top ten, and to place at least two athletes on the US Team. We can do it!

Don't Miss this Special Event!

2010-02-08T14:59:00.003-07:00

"The Disciples of Gill"

film premiere and bouldering comp

February 20, 2010

Check-in for comp begins at 3:00 pm

Competition begins at 4:00 pm

Film begins at 8:00 pm

2010-01-22T11:13:00.001-07:00

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

2010-01-16T21:16:00.014-07:00

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...

2010-01-06T06:59:00.002-07:00

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...

2010-01-05T11:50:00.006-07:00

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

2010-01-02T18:46:00.003-07:00

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

Big Sky Region Finals Schedule

Countdown to Regionals...

2010-01-02T12:28:00.003-07:00

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!!!!

2010-01-01T13:56:00.002-07:00

...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.

Countdown to Regionals...

2009-12-31T10:12:00.003-07:00

...17 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 12/31/09:

Today's high: 31* F
Tonight's low: 24* F

Forecast: High today is 31* with a few snow showers

with 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.

Countdown to Regionals...

2009-12-28T18:46:00.004-07:00

...19 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 12/29/09:

Today's high: 28* F
Tonight's low: 15* F

Forecast: snow showers with

snow showers overnight

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

Registration is $83.50 for one child.

2009-12-27T11:47:00.001-07:00

...21 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 12/27/09:

Today's high: 24* F
Tonight's low: 7* F

Forecast: mostly sunny

Partly cloudy overnight

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

Registration is $83.50 for one child.

Countdown to Regionals...

2009-12-26T10:43:00.002-07:00

...22 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 12/26/09:

Today's high: 24* F
Tonight's low: 4* F

Forecast: mostly sunny

Partly cloudy overnight

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

Registration is $83.50 for one child.

2009-12-25T11:27:00.003-07:00

Merry Christmas!

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

Remember that we have a special guest coming to optional practice tomorrow, December 26, and that all the teams are invited and encouraged to attend.

Here's the Bozeman weather update:

Today's high: 24* F
Tonight's low: 3* F

Forecast: snow flurries

Partly cloudy overnight

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

Registration is $83.50 for one child.

Countdown to Regionals...

2009-12-23T16:13:00.002-07:00

...25 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 12/23/09:

Today's high: 13* F
Tonight's low: 5* F

Forecast: cloudy

With snow flurries overnight

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

Registration is $83.50 for one child.

Countdown to Regionals...

2009-12-22T10:06:00.002-07:00

...26 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 12/22/09:

Today's high: 36* F
Tonight's low: 18* F

Forecast: snow

To register for the
Big Sky Regional Championsip, click here.
Registration is $83.50 for one child.

We are meeting on Tuesday, December 22 at 4:00 pm to
deliver the items the teams collected to The Road Home.
Anyone that would like to go is welcome. :)

Countdown to Regionals...

2009-12-21T10:09:00.002-07:00

...27 days 'til Bozeman

Bozeman Weather for 12/21/09:

Today's high: 40* F
Tonight's low: 25* F

Forecast: cloudy during the day

with snow showers late

To register for the
Big Sky Regional Championsip, click here.
Registration is $83.50 for one child.

We are meeting on Tuesday, December 22 at 4:00 pm to
deliver the items the teams collected to The Road Home.
Anyone that would like to go is welcome. :)

Countdown to Bozeman...

2009-12-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

...28 days 'til Regionals

Bozeman Weather for 12/20/09:

Today's high: 39* F
Today's low: 29* F

Forecast: snow turning to rain with

snow showers overnight

To register for the
Big Sky Regional Championsip, click here.
Registration is $83.50 for one child.

We are meeting on Tuesday, December 22 at 4:00 pm to
deliver the items the teams collected to The Road Home.
Anyone that would like to go is welcome. :)

Thanks Dustin!

2009-12-10T08:56:00.004-07:00

A big thanks to Dustin Buckthal, owner of The Front in Salt Lake City,
for hosting the A & B Team's climbing practices this week!

The kids had a great time and we all appreciate your hospitality and
generosity.

Don't forget that tomorrow, December 11, The Front is hosting their annual Cruxmas competition. For more information, visit
www.frontslc.com

Bozeman Weather Update

2009-12-10T08:42:00.006-07:00

The closer we get to Big Sky Regional Championships, the more excited we're getting about the weather in Bozeman!

Today's weather forecast for Bozeman, Montana

High: +6 F

Low: -11 F

Currently: -1 F, feels like -19 F

Holiday Party

2009-12-01T11:30:00.006-07:00

What: Momentum Climbing Teams' Holiday Party
When: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Where: Momentum Indoor Climbing
What to bring: $5 per family, potluck item to share, climbing gear, donation for The Road Home

2009-11-09T11:38:00.004-07:00

Just a reminder...

What: Next ABS Competition
When: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Where: The Quarry, 2494 N. University Pkwy, Provo, UT

Take exit 269 off of I-15 (University Parkway exit)
Stay left on the off-ramp
Follow University Pkwy for approximately 3.2 miles
At the bottom of the hill, turn left into the Shopko plaza
Turn left at the stop sign. You should see The Quarry ahead on the left

Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Competition: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Cost: $25 for ABS members, $30 for Non-ABS members

Dead Point Competition

2009-10-28T13:07:00.002-06:00

Just a reminder about the Dead Point competition happening Friday night, October 30 and Saturday day, October 31.

For more information, visit www.momentumclimbing.com and click on the image of the poster. Pre-registration discount ends tonight!

This competition is open to everyone; parents, climbing team members, etc. See you there and don't forget to wear your costume!!

Rock Haus Recap!

2009-10-24T21:41:00.004-06:00

A huge "thank you" to Trevor Berrett and his gang for all of the hard work they did this past week in preparation for today's competition! 42 competitors, 22 of them from Momentum's teams, made the trek to Logan today to throw down their best moves. Despite the ongoing Swine Flu epidemic that seems to be making its way through our ranks, the Mo teams made a strong showing. B Team coach, Kyle McFarland competed as well and took home a trophy for the highest score of the day. Way to go Kyle!

Following are the scores from today:

Female Youth A:

Zowie Gardner - 2490 (Rock Haus)
Aspen Sanderson - 1480 (Momentum B Team)

Female Youth B:

Amanda Starwalt - 1590 (Momentum A Team)
Sarah Legg - 1490 (Momentum B Team)
Sage Knapp - 1290 (Momentum B Team)

Female Youth C:

Katie Shuman - 1590 (Momentum A Team)
Sam Killinen - 1070 (Rock Haus)

Female Youth D:

Ellise Shuman - 1000 (Momentum A Team)
Cammi Mitchell - 750 (Quarry StoneCrushers)
Sierra Knapp - 350 (Quarry StoneCrushers)
McKinley Knapp - 250 (Quarry StoneCrushers)
Maisy Hayes - 100 (Momentum B Team)

Male Open:

Kyle McFarland - 3350 (Momentum B Team Coach)

Male Adult Advanced:

Josh Elgan - 2890
Alex Garrett - 2780

Male Adult Intermediate:

Jack Keezer - 2090
Devin Ashby -1300

Male Junior:

Devin Wayman - 2300 (Momentum)

Male Youth A:

Hunter Duffin - 2580 (Momentum A Team)
Wells Martineau - 1500 (Rock Haus)

Male Youth B:

Orville Clarke - 2770 (Front Climbing Club)
Sam Tresco - 2640 (Momentum A Team)
Ben Tresco - 2590 (Momentum A Team)
Palmer Larsen - 2460 (Momentum A Team)
Cole Bradburn - 2400 (Momentum A Team)
Zach Berger - 2080
Eric Coley - 1900
True Knowlton - 1580
Charles Zimmerman - 1570 (Momentum B Team)
Sam Watts - 1390 (Momentum Rec Team)

Male Youth C:

Nathaniel Coleman - 2880 (Momentum A Team)
Tavray Ma'e - 2080 (Momentum A Team)
Aidan Goddard - 1490
Axel Dillman - 1470 (Front Climbing Club)
Weston Bradburn - 1400 (Momentum Rec Team)
Conner LaFleur - 1250 (Momentum B Team)
Alex Tresco - 1200 (Momentum B Team)
Jeremy Starwalt - 300 (Momentum Rec Team)

Male Youth D:

Wyatt Price - 670 (Quarry Stone Crushers)
Ethan Morton - 500 (Quarry Stone Crushers)
Patenne Keezer - 130
Mattes Clarke - 50 (Front Climbing Club)

Join us November 7 as The Big Sky Region heads to Spire Climbing Center in Bozeman, MT!

2009-10-23T16:14:00.002-06:00

Don't forget!

What: Rock Haus is hosting our next ABS competition!
When: October 24,2009
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Check-in begins around 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $20

Come ready to send!

Comp Results!

2009-09-27T21:20:00.003-06:00

Saturday, September 26, 2009 was the first competition of the 2009 ABS season. 48 competitors, half of which represented Momentum's climbing teams, turned out bright and early Saturday morning at The Quarry in Provo.

The competitors were strong at this competition and the scores, primarily in the Male Youth B and C divisions and the Female Youth B and D divisions, were close. Teammates went head to head with each other but at the same time, supported and encouraged each other throughout the 3 hour competition.

Following are the final scores and standings (Team Momentum shown in red):

Female Youth A:

Zowe Gardner - 16,400*
Izzy Caldwell - 8,700

Female Youth B:

Sarah Legg - 15,440
Amanda Starwalt - 15,380
Kat Holbrook - 14,160
Sage Knapp - 14,090
Rachel Wedge - 14,080
Alexandra Caldwell - 9,300

Female Youth C:

Katie Shuman - 15,300
Sam Killinen - 9,800

Female Youth D:

Ellise Shuman - 11,670
Cammi Mitchell - 10,370
Maisy Hayes - 10,070
Sierra Knapp - 9,400
Clara Harmon - 9,070
McKinley Knapp - 8,100

Male Adult Advanced:

Bobby Boland - 17,250
Daniel Rino - 16,170

Male Adult Intermediate:

Mark Doran - 14,990
Steven Doran - 14,580

Male Junior:

Devin Wayman - 17,200
Graeme Smith - 15,570

Male Youth A:

Collin Hale - 21,120*
Hunter Duffin - 17,590
Wells Martineau - 15,650

Male Youth B:

Orville Clarke - 19,960
Ben Tresco - 19,170
Sam Tresco - 19,150
Palmer Larsen- 16,990
Cole Bradburn - 16,980
Zach Bergel - 16,180
Eric Coley - 16,150
Matt Jorgensen - 15,980
Charles Zimmerman - 15,090
Sam Watts - 10,700
Cayden Morton - 9,190

Male Youth C:

Nathaniel Coleman - 19,180
Tavray Ma'e - 16,980
Aidan Goddard - 15,100
Conner LaFleur - 13,680
Weston Bradburn - 12,890
Axel Dillman - 12,670
Alex Tresco - 11,960
Jared Ramos - 7,480
Jeremy Starwalt - 7,470

Male Youth D:

Wyatt Price - 9,690
Ethan Morton- 7,940
Mattes Clarke - 7,200

* Denotes high female and male scores of the day

The next competition for the Big Sky Region is October 24 at Rock Haus in Logan, Utah. Come support Team Momentum as they rock Trevor's haus!

Welcome to the New Season!

2009-09-01T13:42:00.002-06:00

I hope that everyone has had a fantastic summer and that you're all ready to get back in the gym and start working hard in preparation for bouldering season. The new climbing season will begin the week of September 14. The schedule will be as follows:

A Team will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 pm
B Team will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm
Recreational Team will practice on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 pm
Base Camp will practice on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm

Our first competition will be held on September 26 at The Quarry in Provo.

2009-07-02T21:25:00.005-06:00

I apologize for not staying on top of updating the blog, especially with all of the exciting things that have been going on over the last two months with Regional competition, the trip to City of Rocks, and Divisional competition. I will try to post some links to some of the albums that people have emailed me from these different events. I am posting one picture from the trip Sarah, Rachel and I took to the City this past weekend.

I'm not sure whose backside we are looking at here but (no pun intended) I think it is Aaron's, the coach of the Bozeman team. This shot was taken by Andy Sherfius III. Recognize this route Rachel?

That being said, SCS Nationals is upon us and I know we are going to have some great images come from that comp as well. However, the gym will have some limitations over the next week so read on.

Prior to the comp, beginning July 6, there will be routesetting going on in the main rope area. Only the South, West, and North sides of the tower, the crack walls, and the bouldering area will be open to climbing. All lead areas, and the East side of the tower (facing the window) will be closed to climbing until Monday July 13.

During the comp the gym will be closed to climbing- July 10, 11 and 12. Spectators will be allowed in the gym during comp hours on July 11 and 12. There will be no room for spectators (other than family members and coaches) in the gym on Friday July 10. Saturday/Sunday spectator fee is $5. Family members, teammates and coaches of athletes are free.

Don't forget that we will be practicing at the Quarry on Monday and Wednesday, July 6 & 8, from 4:30-6:30 pm.

I hope that everyone has a fantastic and safe 4th of July!

2009-05-10T22:55:00.002-06:00

Happy Mother's Day!

I just want to wish all you rockin' moms a Happy Mother's Day! Without you, well, the team wouldn't be what it is and I wouldn't have all these great kids to hang out with and learn amazing things from.

Thank you!
ps-I found a really funny video like the Cinco De Mayo one but for Mother's Day but the only mom whose head I have a decent front view image of is mine and that would be just a little weird.

2009-05-07T22:20:00.005-06:00

Premiere Night of the New Star Trek Movie

I just wanted to share these great shots that were taken at Jordan Commons tonight. Some coworkers and I were handing out literature about the gym at a booth we had during the premiere of the new Star Trek movie. Okay, "great shots" may be a stretch since they were taken with a camera phone.

It was Star Trek mania!

This guy refers to himself as "Stretch". I'm guessing that is because he is quite tall, although you can't tell in this picture because he is bent over. He gave me his business card so that I could email him a copy of this image. Some guy came up and asked him if he was a member of one of the sci-fi clubs that was at the premiere and he said he wasn't. He's just a freelance "Wharf" and he was at The Gateway during Thursday night 's premiere and got to be on channel 5 news. Does that make me a celebrity by association?

This is me with my new, good friend Lee. He let me hold his phaser!

So, this nice family was all decked out. The dad, the guy on the left in the helmet, had a little Sci-Fi confusion going on. Under the Darth Vader helmet and cape, he was dressed like the rest of the guys; except for the white gym socks. Classic! The person on his right in the white capris, that's grandma. She was bursting with pride at her lovely brood!

This is a Teletubby prayer circle except they swapped the purple one for a blue one.

2009-05-07T16:01:00.002-06:00

Moms and Dads of climbing team and Base Camp members, next week is a special WERC night and DORC has been moved to Wednesday, May 13.

A special edition of WERC, the ladies will be climbing outside at Red Rock on South Mountain in Draper. You can meet at Momentum at 6 pm or, if you know how to get to Red Rock, you can meet in the parking lot at 6pm. Bring your harnesses, shoes, ropes, draws, belay devices, helmets if you have them, and be ready to experience the great outdoors. Since this is not a Momentum affiliated event, there is no charge for it. We will have two certified guides with us though to make sure we stay safe and do things properly.

Dads, DORC will be held Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00 pm, right after practice. Jeff will be back so I'm sure there will be great skills to be learned. This class is free to dads of competitive team members and only $10 for Base Camp dads.

Come join in the fun!

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

2009-05-05T06:52:00.002-06:00

Our friend Hayden has told me that he can't really climb hard because of some trauma to his hands. Make sure you ask him about it next time you see him. At least he can still dance!

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

Thank you Sarah for being a good sport about being his dancing partner!

2009-04-28T13:36:00.000-06:00

When and where was the first international climbing competition held in the USA? Who won the men's division and who won the women's division?

Team Mo Rocks Momentum!

2009-04-26T22:11:00.023-06:00

The Momentum youth climbing teams flexed their muscles and delivered some rockin' results Saturday, April 25, as Momentum hosted its local SCS Youth Competition.

The first surprise of the day was that Momentum's Base Camp team turned out en force. Nobody (except themselves and their parents I imagine) knew they were coming to compete but compete they did. 8 year old power house, Maisy Hayes, stormed in and snatched 3rd place in the Female Youth D division scoring not far below Ellise Shuman who tied for 1st place with the ever present Amber Coleman of Boise. First time competitors Aislin Meegan, Katie Tenney, and Katelyn Loveridge displayed some amazing tenacity throughout the comp as they clung, seemingly tirelessly, to the wall trying to overcome their lack of height. It paid off as Aislin walked away with 5th place, Katelyn with 6th, and Katie right behind them with a competitor's ribbon.

In the Male Youth D division, brothers Kaden and Kyler Hunter, sons of Mike and Jaci Hunter, showed us what they're made of (or who they're made by) as they finished 3rd and 5th respectively. Despite his 6th place finish last week in Bozeman and a lot of fight yesterday, Caleb Bloodworth scored just below Weston Bradburn and took home a competitor ribbon while Weston finished 6th. In his first climbing competition ever, Jeremy Starwalt also brought home a competitor ribbon.

The Female Youth C and Male Youth C divisions were dominated by Team Momentum. Sarah Legg, who has been a major contender all season, showed up with a secret weapon. She was sporting a new "Jaci Hunter" hairstyle and it apparently did the trick because Sarah walked away with the blue ribbon yesterday leaving Bozeman's strong girl, Bridget Creel, with the red one. Right on Bridget's heels and, as pleased with herself as we were of her, was Rachel Wedge, taking 3rd place. Coming off of a two week vacation, Katie Shuman delivered a respectable 4th place performance while an enthusiastic Autumn Cushing happily received her 6th place ribbon. Despite their determination, Taryn Rodman and Amanda Starwalt finished just outside of 6th place.

On the boys' side in Youth C, Nathaniel Coleman showed us that he is back and he's recovered from his broken hand because he snatched the 1st place ribbon from teammate Ben Tresco, who has taken 1st in the last two comps. Ben was strong the entire competition but on his last climb, Nathaniel managed to score just enough points to bump Ben into 2nd place. Cole Bradburn brought his new little sister Lola, along with mom and dad, to watch him bring home the 3rd place ribbon. Charles Zimmerman edged past Hayden Hernandez for 4th place leaving Hayden with the 5th place ribbon. Alex Tresco and newcomer, Jared Phillips accepted competitor ribbons. Hang in there Alex, next year Ben will be torturing your brother, Sam.

There was some tough competition in the Female Youth B division yesterday as well. Kat Holbrook and Aspen Sanderson took on Inge Perkins and Andie Creel from Team Bozeman and the Crotteau sisters of Boise Peak Fitness. Kat clawed her way to an amazing 3rd place finish and Aspen held on to take 6th.

A mere 55 points separated the top three finishers in the Male Youth B division. The eldest Tresco brother, Sam, took 2nd place in Pocatello, 3rd in Bozeman and bumped himself back up to 2nd yesterday. Palmer Larsen finished right behind him in 3rd. Teammates Josh Kilmer and Connor Gajdos took the competitor ribbons. Watch out for all four of these boys next year. They are going to be tough to beat!

While all this excitement was taking place on the vertical surfaces of Momentum, the tireless, enthusiastic Annette Hernandez wasn't taking no for an answer as she, and several other Team Momentum parents, sold a myriad of baked goods and drinks to keep the sugar highs of the competitors and their families going strong! They raised just over $230 for Team Mo yesterday. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to make this fundraiser happen and a huge thanks to Aaron Hjelt, regional coordinator for the Big Sky Region, as well as the hardworking employees, headed up yesterday by Tyler Cline, of Momentum. You guys are the best and none of this would be possible without the efforts of all of you! Thank you as well to our amazing coaches Jeff Pedersen, Ty Hansen, Swan and Ian. Without you guys, well, what would we have to look forward to?

As a side note, while the rest of Team Momentum was climbing the walls, honorary team member Missy Legg, was dancing her heart out in her own competition. Her dance company won a 2nd place trophy that they will proudly display in their studio. Someday we hope to see her put those mad dance skills to work on the vertical. I know she'd be great at it! :)

2009-04-21T14:26:00.007-06:00

On Saturday, April 25th, 2009 Momentum will be hosting the next USAC Youth Sport Climbing Competition. Here is the information:

In person registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Competition begins: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30ish.
Cost - $25.00 for USAC Members, $30.00 for non USAC Members.
Volunteers meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Preregistration over the phone @ 801.990.6890 or at Momentum anytime before the competition.
Competitors must have the registration form with them and filled out when they arrive Saturday morning. To download registration form, go to: www.usaclimbing.net., click on the heading called Regional, click on Big Sky on the map, and click on registration under Momentum on April 25.
Bake Sale Fundraiser for Momentum's Youth Climbing Team will be held throughout the competition.

Don't forget!

Friday night, April 24th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Momentum will host it's first annual Masters of Top Rope Competition! Every level of climber from beginner to advanced is welcome to compete in this "just for fun" competition. Free to Momentum members and climbing team parents. The $15 comp fee for all other participants will be donated to Momentum's Youth Climbing Team.

2009-04-19T21:38:00.004-06:00

Moms and dads of climbing team members, Friday night, April 24, from 7:00-10:00 pm, Momentum will be hosting it's first annual "Masters of Toprope" competition. This event is free to compete in if you are a parent of a climbing team member. This competition will also be the playing field where the moms compete against the dads because the dads issued a challenge a few months ago. The only prerequisite is that you have to have a child on the climbing team.

Also, we will be holding another bake sale on Saturday morning, April 25, during the SCS youth competition. This will be a fundraiser for the climbing team so if you can bring something to donate to the sale or you can help work the table, please let Annette Hernandez know by emailing her at annette@rahernandez.com. If you will be coming to the gym Friday night for the adult comp, please bring your sale items then or by 8:00 am Saturday.

Climbing team members and parents who have a Facebook account, Momentum now has a Facebook page as well so please sign in and "friend" Momentum so that we can get the word out to as many people as possible about how awesome our gym is. For those of you who don't know, if you refer somebody who signs up for a gym membership or has a child that joins the climbing team, you will receive a free month of your membership or a free month of team dues.

Indian Creek Trip-March 27-29, 2009

2009-04-03T14:31:00.003-06:00

Fashion goes out the window at Indian Creek!

2009-03-05T13:52:00.002-07:00

On Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 pm, the world premier of three new climbing films will be shown at Tower Theater in downtown Salt Lake City. Masters of Stone VI, The Players, and Herakleia will make their debut. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door.

Tower Theater

876 east 900 south
salt lake city, UT 84105
(801) 321-0310

2009-03-03T22:24:00.005-07:00

Congratulations Bradburns!

The Bradburn family was blessed with a new addition today! Lola Mae Bradburn was born at 6:06 a.m., March 3, 2009. She is 20 inches long and weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces.

Reed and Lola Bradburn

So far I have had one person answer the last "Weekly Challenge" and she is not even going to Indian Creek! In case you forgot, answering the previous challenge is required of anyone who is planning on going to Indian Creek at the end of March.

2009-02-18T14:36:00.003-07:00

Sorry about the delay in posting a new challenge. The winner of the last challenge was Kat Holbrook and Sarah Wong as well as coach Ty and Angie Miske, mother of Base Camp member Dallin. Thanks for being diligent about answering the questions!

As I said in the email I sent out earlier, this week's challenge is mandatory for anyone planning to go on the Indian Creek climbing trip. Oh no! Mandatory! Parents, please feel free to help with this assignment.

Explain the "Indian Creek Recreation Plan"
Why is it important?
What can we as climbers do to help preserve access to areas like Indian Creek for future generations?

Write at least 3 paragraphs and bring them to practice with you before March 27.

So far, Sarah W. is the closest to earning her reward with 2 Weekly Challenges completed. Kat, Katie S., and Ellise S. have all completed 1 challenge on their way to 5. Keep up the good work guys!

2009-02-07T21:12:00.005-07:00

Nikhil Kolluri

Nik is almost 9 years old and is in 3rd grade at Sunrise Elementary school. He loves to eat beef fajitas and drink orange cream soda. Nik has one brother named Akaash who is 4 years old.

Nik joined the Base Camp Climbing Team at the beginning of December. He prefers bouldering over sport climbing and is really looking forward to climbing in Big Cottonwood Canyon this summer.

Besides rock climbing, Nik likes to hang with his friends, particularly Dylan. Of all the holidays, Nik like to celebrate his own birthday the best. When he needs some down time, Nik likes to watch "Man versus Food" or listen to music by "Queen". The person he most looks up to is his dad.

The pets in Nik's household are a bearded dragon named "Nibbles" and a dog named "Bizkit".

Someday, Nik would like to go on vacation to Mexico. If he had a million dollars, Nik would invest some of it so it could make him more money and he would use the rest to buy a really fancy house. Since he wants to be an architect when he grows up, maybe Nik could design his really fancy house. Then he could have a really fancy bouldering wall built in it.

Congratulations Nik! Thanks for being such a wonderful member of the Base Camp team of Team Momentum.

2009-02-02T20:42:00.004-07:00

Congratulations Sarah W.!

Sarah was the only one last week whose answer to the Weekly Challenge I received. The answer to last week's question is:

Skyler Weekes holds the world-dyno-record at 8.69 feet.
In October 2008, he almost tied his record with an 8.5-foot dyno in Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado.
It took Skyler 76 days to finally send this project.

That's a lot of dyno!

This week's challenge:

Spend enough time in climbing and you may hear the phrase "before sticky rubber". What is "sticky rubber", and how did it change rock climbing? When did it first arrive in the US and through which shoe company was it distributed? Who was the high-profile American rock climber that helped make the first "sticky rubber" shoes famous?

2009-01-29T13:36:00.004-07:00

A big thank you to everyone who helped out with the Bake Sale Fundraiser! We were able to raise $471 for the climbing team!

2009-01-22T16:02:00.003-07:00

What is the current world-dyno-record and who is it held by? In October 2008, he almost tied his record. How long did it take for him to send this problem and how long was the dyno?

2009-01-16T17:56:00.002-07:00

If you ever wanted to try your hands (and feet) at a climbing competition but didn't know where to start, there is a citizen's division during SCS Adult Nationals at Momentum, Sunday, January 25. So, even if you climb 5.9's on toprope, you can compete. It's a friendly atmosphere with lots of awards and prizes and only $25 for Momentum members.

For more information, contact Michelle Legg@801.259.6456 or Momentum@801.990.6890.

We are also having a bake sale during the competitions to help support the Momentum Youth Climbing Teams. We will need lots of help selling goodies as well as people to provide things for us to sell. Please contact Michelle for more information.

2009-01-14T12:03:00.002-07:00

Just a reminder that Friday, January 16, the Ad Hoc Folk Rock Quiet Band, headed up by Richard Coleman, will be performing live in the cafe at Momentum from 9-10 pm. Bring the family down and enjoy a beverage in the cafe while you listen to some great music.

2009-01-11T17:55:00.006-07:00

The winner of last week's challenge was Sarah L.!

Here's her answer:

~Randy Leavitt bolted the route 16 years ago.
(Hmmm, where have we heard that name before?)

~The route is being called Jumbo Love, which follows the naming convention of other routes at Clark Mt.’s 3rd Tier/Monastery area. The other routes are Randy Leavitt’s Jumbo Pumping Hate (5.13d/14a) and Ethan Pringle’s Jumbo Glass (5.14c).

Answer to Bonus Question:

Boone Speed took the picture of Chris Sharma

Now on to this week's challenge!

"Intensive Care" is a climbing route somewhere in Utah.

Where is it? (which canyon is it in)

How many pitches long is it?

Which pitch is the crux?

How did the route get it's name?

Which of the route's first ascensionists has done work for both the Quarry and Momentum?

2009-01-09T13:31:00.008-07:00

Amanda is 12 years old and is in 6th grade at Rosecreek Elementary School. She loves to eat Chinese food and drink Oreo milkshakes and Gatorade. Her favorite colors are black and purple. Amanda has one brother named Jeremy, a dog named Hazmat and a cat named Bubba.

Amanda first tried climbing 2 years ago at a state fair on a portable climbing wall. Since then, she has climbed several times at Dick's Sporting Goods at the Gateway plaza in downtown Salt Lake City. Chris B., one of Momentum's part time route setters, runs the climbing wall at Dick's Sporting Goods. When he saw Amanda climb, he encouraged her to try out Momentum's climbing team which she ultimately joined about 2 months ago.

Amanda enjoys bouldering as well as sport climbing and is looking forward to competing when sport climbing season begins. She is also excited about going on the outdoor climbing trips with the team.

Besides rock climbing, Amanda likes volleyball, basketball, playing guitar and listening to music. Her favorite bands are Alesana and Cradle of Filth. The place she would most like to go on vacation is Nashville, Tennessee.

The person Amanda most looks up to is her father because he is taller than her. Apparently she has a sense of humor that we don't get to see much of as well! :)

Someday, Amanda would like to be a scientist. Since she has no idea at this point in time what she would do with $1,000,000, perhaps she could save it and someday use it for research and discover something really cool!

Congratulations Amanda! We are glad you decided to be a part of Team Momentum!