OUTDOOR CLASSES
OUTDOOR CLASSES
WHO WE ARE
Our guiding pillars, ROCK:
Routesetting
Sportrock has some of the best routesetters in the country and one of only a handful of level 5 USA Climbing Certified Routestters. They work hard to set the most creative, challenging, diverse, and fun boulder problems and routes. With all of our expansions over the years, we offer state of the art climbing terrain with the tallest walls in the Metro DC area.
Original
We are one of the first indoor rock climbing gyms in the country. Sportrock was founded in 1994 by a group of climbers who outgrew a home wall in Zich’s Garage, an unused auto garage shop. Even after 5 expansions over 26 years, we have stayed true to being a climbing gym rooted in top-notch climbing and building a strong community of climbers.
Community
Whether it’s within the walls of Sportrock or on a larger scale reaching out to various audiences. We use rock climbing as a platform to expand our community. We host a weekly Parkinsons Group, adaptive climbing, at-risk youths, fundraisers for various causes are just some examples.
Knowledge
We are committed to being a teaching/learning gym. With the addition of the Sportrock Performance Institute, Sportrock is committed to developing youth and adult athletes of every skill level, from beginner to high-performance athletes. Whether they only climb indoors or want to venture outside, we are committed to educating and preparing climbers to reach their goals.
Routesetting
Sportrock has some of the best routesetters in the country and one of only a handful of level 5 USA Climbing Certified Routestters. They work hard to set the most creative, challenging, diverse, and fun boulder problems and routes. With all of our expansions over the years, we offer state of the art climbing terrain with the tallest walls in the Metro DC area.
WHO WE ARE
Our guiding pillars, ROCK:
Original
We are one of the first indoor rock climbing gyms in the country. Sportrock was founded in 1994 by a group of climbers who outgrew a home wall in Zich’s Garage, an unused auto garage shop. Even after 5 expansions over 26 years, we have stayed true to being a climbing gym rooted in top-notch climbing and building a strong community of climbers.
Community
Whether it’s within the walls of Sportrock or on a larger scale reaching out to various audiences. We use rock climbing as a platform to expand our community. We host a weekly Parkinsons Group, adaptive climbing, at-risk youths, fundraisers for various causes are just some examples.
Knowledge
We are committed to being a teaching/learning gym. With the addition of the Sportrock Performance Institute, Sportrock is committed to developing youth and adult athletes of every skill level, from beginner to high-performance athletes. Whether they only climb indoors or want to venture outside, we are committed to educating and preparing climbers to reach their goals.
USAC Youth Bouldering QE
Region 81
Where: The Sportrock Performance Institute
Cost: $60 ($65 late registration starting 11/1)
Date: Saturday 11.6.21
(Registration through USA Climbing)
Bouldering Youth Qualifying Event
Region 81
The Region 81 Sportrock Youth Bouldering Qualifying Event will take place on November 6th. In order to participate, competitors must have an active USA Climbing Competitor or Introductory Membership. Only competitors with an active Competitor Membership at the time of the competition will earn ranking points for Regional Championship eligibility. A list of registered athletes can be found on this region’s page on the USA Climbing website.
Time Blocks:
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Time block 1: 9am-12pm: FB, FC, MD
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Time block 2: 1pm-4pm: MA, FA, FD, MC
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Time block 3: 5pm-8pm: MJR, FJR, MB
*Competitors can arrive up to 45 minutes early for their prescribed time.
Age Categories:
Category | Birth Year |
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Youth Junior (Jr) | Born 2003 or 2004 |
Youth A | Born 2005 or 2006 |
Youth B | Born 2007 or 2008 |
Youth C | Born 2009 or 2010 |
Youth D | Born 2011 or later |
Volunteer Judges Needed!
Please sign-up to volunteer! More judges means more zones, which means smaller lines and a better experience for the kids. If you have never judged, you will be taught. You will feel prepared and have support on hand to help in case anything comes up (USA Climbing regional coordinators will be there to help). You will be provided with two free passes to SRPI if you sign-up.
Contact
Our Regional Coordinators are Steve Baker, Jeffrey Cass, John Moriarty, René Sepúlveda, Michelle Sherman, Debby Sullivan, Chad Smith and Alina Smith . Our Divisional Coordinator is Jeffrey Cass.
