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.
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.
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 Divisional Championship
Division 8
Where: The Sportrock Performance Institute
Dates: Saturday 02.19.22 (Qualifiers)
Sunday 02.20.22 (Finals)
Bouldering Divisional Championship
USAC Division #8
The Division 8 Sportrock Youth Bouldering Divisionals will take place on February 19th and 20th. In order to participate, competitors must have an active USA Climbing Competitor or Introductory Membership. A list of registered athletes can be found on this region’s page on the USA Climbing website.
Gym Access:
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During the event, Alexandria Bay #2's 45 Degree, Prow, and 10/20 walls will be closed to the public for athlete isolation.
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The SRPI will be closed all week for setting starting the 14th of February.
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The SRPI will re-open at 3pm on February 20th.
Spectator Policy
Each competitor will get one free spectator allowed into the competition area (SRPI) while that competitor is climbing. To be clear: All spectators are only allowed into the SRPI during the period in which their competitor is climbing.
There is a short grace period both before and after the climber is climbing, but USAC officials will be enforcing the spectator policy. Volunteers will not count toward a competitor's spectator pass.
Event Schedule:
Check-in will be at the Alexandria entrance (not the SRPI entrance) with isolation check-in located in BAY 2.
Qualifiers:
Saturday Feb 19th
7:15 AM | Wave 1 Check in Volunteers + ISO Monitors Check-in |
7:20 AM | Wave 1 Check in Volunteers + ISO Monitors Meetings |
7:30 AM | Wave 1 ISO Check-in Opens (FYA/MYA/FYB/MYC + USAC Level 2 Certified Coaches) |
7:45 AM | Wave 1 Judges + Runners/Escorts Check-in |
8:00 AM | Wave 1 Judges + Runners/Escorts Meetings |
8:30 AM | Wave 1 ISO Check-in Closes (FYA/MYA/FYB/MYC + USAC Level 2 Certified Coaches) *competitors not checked in to ISO will not compete |
9:00 AM | WAVE 1 CLIMBING BEGINS |
11:35 AM | Wave 2 Check in Volunteers + ISO Monitors Check-in |
11:40 AM | Wave 2 Check in Volunteers + ISO Monitors Meetings |
11:50 AM | **CLEAR GYM** |
11:50 AM | Wave 2 ISO Check-in Opens (MJR/FJR/MYB/FYC + USAC Level 2 Certified Coaches) |
12:00 PM | Wave 2 Judges + Runners/Escorts Check-in |
12:15 PM | Wave 2 Judges + Runners/Escorts Meetings |
12:50 PM | Wave 2 ISO Check-in Closes (MJR/FJR/MYB/FYC + USAC Level 2 Certified Coaches) *competitors not checked in to ISO will not compete |
1:15 PM | WAVE 2 CLIMBING BEGINS |
4:20 PM | Climbing ends (approx.) |
Finals:
Sunday Feb 20th
7:15 AM | Check in Volunteers + ISO Monitors Check-in |
7:20 AM | Check in Volunteers + ISO Monitors Meetings |
7:30 AM | ISO Check-in Opens (All Categories + USAC Level 2 Certified Coaches) |
7:45 AM | Judges + Runners/Escorts Check-in |
8:00 AM | Judges + Runners/Escorts Meetings |
8:30 AM | ISO Check-in Closes (All Categories + USAC Level 2 Certified Coaches) *competitors not checked in to ISO will not compete |
9:00 AM | CLIMBING BEGINS (MJR/FJR/MYB/FYC) |
11:00 AM | CLIMBING BEGINS (FYA/MYA/FYB/MYC) |
12:45 PM | Climbing ends (approx.) |
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. You will be provided with food, a t-shirt, and a free day pass to the SRPI if you sign-up.
Parking Map
Please only park in "Sportrock" designated parking spots in the Sportrock parking lot.
If the Sportrock parking lot fills please park in the "Victory Center Lot" located across Eisenhower Avenue.
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.
Divisional Championship
T-Shirts
The t-shirt pre-order period has ended. We will have a limited number of t-shirts available for sale the day of the competition. T-shirts will be sold next to the check-in desk.
All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt.