The Foundry Winter Bouldering League – Final Report and Results

Well, it had to end sometime! The final round of The Foundry Winter Bouldering League was awesome. We had another great turnout, and once again, FiveTen rockshoes and Crag X vouchers were given away. The final flash problem prize was a doozy, with around thirteen people flashing problem 11, the £80 prize could only go to one lucky soul…..

Each round this year has been special in one way or another, but I have to say, the final round was by far the most entertaining, and tense. I managed to squeeze in a bit more shaky shaky footage as well as stills:

We had over 140 competitors this year, with the highest attendance approaching 100 people (in round 2). The competition circuit is still up, so if the comps passed you by, you can still try your hand at the competition problems for a wee while yet.

I suppose I should cut to the chase though, and list the winners, and final results:

Prize winners!

Adult Males:

1st : Stu Littlefair
2nd : Dawid Skoczylas
3rd : Nathan Phillips

Adult Females:

1st : Diane Merrick
2nd : Emma Twyford
3rd : Hannah Wilson

Junior Males:

1st : Jack Shaw
2nd : Alex Hall
3rd : Michael Clinton

Junior Females:

1st : Hannah Wilson
2nd : Georgia Hoyland
3rd : Isabella Hough

“The final flash problem prize was a doozy, with around thirteen people flashing problem 11, the £80 prize could only go to one lucky soul…..”

 

Honorary titles:

Most Consistent:

Georgia Hoyland

Best Improvers:

Steven Gilbert, Michael Clinton, Isabella Hough, Hannah Wilson

Most Entertaining:

Will Atkinson

Most Persevering:

Stu Littlefair

High Scores:

Stu Littlefair (244)
Diane Merrick (220)
Jack Shaw (200)
Hannah Wilson (174)

 

2011/2012 Winter bouldering League results!

Round 1 Results (PDF)

Round 2 Results (PDF)

Round 3 Results (PDF)

Round 4 Results (PDF)

League Results (PDF)

 

Some special thankyou’s…

Thanks to our sponsors,

FiveTen (who provided the rockshoe prizes)
The Clinic (who provided the cash prizes)
Crag X Climbing Shop (who let me lean out of their window to get photos)

Thanks to the guys that supplied the new holds at the start of the season, and for working hard to get our holds out on time,

Beta Climbing Designs – (who distribute Bleaustone and Lapis holds)
Core Climbing – (who make great holds, based in Chesterfield)
Planet Holds – (for great mini jugs, and manufacturer of the now infamous ‘ball’)

Finally, thanks to the setters, who actually make the comps what they are:

Rob Napier
Matt Pearson
Dave Mason

There’s been a real atmosphere with The Foundry’s boulder comps this year, and the only thing that remains is to plan for next season’s league. I hope you can all make it to at least one of the comps next season. I promise you’ll enjoy it!

See you soon.

February 16th, 2012 by Tom

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Keith Sharples’ Climbing: 2012 Calendar only £5 – Limited Offer!

Climbing Photographer Keith Sharples releases an awesome calendar each year, filled with great shots of local heroes and international superstars alike.

This year’s calendar has a new format and different style. And some proper gurnin’ faces to boot….

This is collection only boys and girls. You have to come and visit Crag X Climbing Shop at The Foundry to get this deal. If you ask nicely we might also give you a free cup of tea. Just sayin’.

Some snippets from Climbing: 2012

February 3rd, 2012 by Tom

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Round 3 Round Up Sponsored by FiveTen, CragX and The Clinic

Time for a round up of some media and thoughts on the 3rd comp round.

Although a little quieter, Round 3 was special in a number of ways.

- We had Paul Bennett in to get some great shots.
- I took some shakycam footage.
- All the bouldering walls were completely stripped.
- Most of the bouldering circuits were rejigged – (there’s now blacks in Level 3. Flouro’s are back for Level 2)

We also gave out another £60 worth of flash problem prizes, two more pairs of FiveTen boots, and two more £10 vouchers for CragX.

ROUND 3 Highlights

In terms of the league, Dawid Skoczylas is close to running away with it, with his nearest contender 50 points behind.

“Of course the final round can mess all this up, as it’s the best 3 out of 4 rounds that gives a contender their final score.”

For the females, Diane Merrick seems well ahead, especially now close contender Emma Twyford is Wales bound and won’t be in the final round.

Then in the Juniors, Jack Shaw and Hannah Wilson have put in consistent performances to get to the top of their categories; with Jack currently placed 6th overall. Pretty good going.

Of course the final round can mess all this up, as it’s the best 3 out of 4 rounds that gives a contender their final score.

The next and final round will not only sort the league out into winners, and not-so-winners, but we’ll also have the last flash problem prize up for grabs. And, well, it’s the final round, so, it’s gonna be good……

p.s. If you’ve not been to a Foundry comp this season, then 13th of February is your last chance! They’ve been awesome.

January 26th, 2012 by Tom

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