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_____________________________________________________________________ Basic Information
There are two types of climbing competitions, with two different seasons. Bouldering competitions are climbed off-rope to lower heights and organized by ABS. Sport Climbing competitions are climbed on ropes to greater heights and organized by SCS. Bouldering season runs during the autumn and winter, sport climbing season runs during the winter and spring, each for approximately four months. All competition climbers register with USA Climbing. More information is available online at www.usaclimbing.org. The SAC climbing team practices three times a week during the competitive seasons. Training for competitions includes the development of climbing techniques as well as athletic conditioning to improve fitness for climbing. Climbers make a commitment to the Sunset Athletic Club climbing team, and all climbers sign in agreement to a code of conduct (adapted from USA Climbing), focusing on sportsmanship and integrity. In the sport of competitive climbing, motivation and attitude matter as much as ability. ___________________________________________________________________ Try-Out Process and Schedule The try-out process will begin with a written statement by each climber, explaining why he/she wants to be a part of the climbing team and what climbing means to his/her life, submitted at the beginning of the second phase of the try-out process. During the second phase, all interested climbers will climb together while coaches and representatives from the previous season’s team observe, watching for both climbing ability and attitude. The final portion of the try-out process will be an interview between each climber, with his or her parents, and the Sunset Athletic Club climbing team coaches. 2009 Bouldering season try-outs are Sunday September 13 from 3:00-6:00pm. ____________________________________________________________________ Competition Dates and Locations 2009 Pacific Northwest Region: October 3 Inclimb - Bend, OR (onsite) www.inclimb.com Participation in the regional championship competition requires participation in at least two local competitions for bouldering season and three local competitions for sport climbing season, but climbers may choose to attend as many or as few of the local competitions as they want. Climbers will be encouraged, however, to attend and support the team as much as possible. As a team, the Sunset Athletic Club competition climbers will attend three of the competitions (italicized above), as well as the regional competition. ___________________________________________________________________ Practices During the competitive seasons, climbers practice three days a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Weekday practices are held after school, from 3:00-5:00pm. Climbers are encouraged to attend all three of the practices when possible, but weekday practices are optional. In consideration of school schedules, climbers will be asked to arrive at weekday practices at whatever time suits their schedules and welcome to stay after 5:00pm, although formal training will end at 5:00pm. All climbers will be asked to attend Sunday practices, scheduled from 3:00-6:00pm. If unable to attend weekday practices, climbers will be asked to climb at least twice a week in addition to Sunday practices. Attendance at practices is necessary to adequately prepare for competitions and to develop team unity. Practices for the 2009 bouldering season begin Sunday September 13. _____________________________________________________________________ Other Details For each competitive season, fees for participation in the competition training program at Sunset Athletic Club are $350 for members and $400 for non-members. In the event that an injury during the first half of the season prevents a climber from participating in a significant portion of the season, a refund of up to 50% may be given. In the case of more serious injuries, refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Climbers may also be asked to pay entrance fees for occasional “field trips” to other climbing facilities for training purposes (approximately $10-20 each time, approximately four times during each season). Finally, climbers will be responsible for registration fees with USA Climbing (approximately $40 per season) and individual competition fees (approximately $30 each). Transportation to and from competitions is the responsibility of climbers and their families. Sunset Athletic Club is not able to provide transportation to and from practices or competitions. Families will be encouraged, however, to carpool and establish a system by which all climbers can participate in all competitions that they wish to attend. Climbers will need to have their own climbing gear for competitions, but SAC gear will be available for practices. ____________________________________________________________________ Code of Conduct As a participant on the Sunset Athletic Club climbing team, I agree to: ___________________________________________________________________ Sunset Athletic Club 13939 NW Cornell Rd. Portland, OR 97229 phone: (503) 645-3535 fax: (503) 645-8259 info@sunsetrockclimbing.com | ||
Competition Training at Sunset Athletic Club coaches climbers ages 10-18. Interested climbers go through a three-part try-out process, and climbers chosen to participate on the “team” will train in preparation for local indoor climbing competitions. 
