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Welcome to the NZAC National Indoor Bouldering Series 2010
This is a new initiative for the NZAC and we know its going to be as much a hit as the National Bouldering Series held outdoors over the summer.
There will be four comps run between May and August, three in the North Island and one in the South Island.
The first is in Christchurch at The Roxx on May 29th. This will be followed by Wellington (Hangdog) on June 26th, Auckland (Extreme Edge) on July 31st and Mount Maunganui (The Rockhouse) August 28th.
The objective of the series is:- to create a whole lot of fun.
- give people a reason to train over the long winter .
- give people an accessible event that they can take part inafter work.
- introduce people to the sport of bouldering in a fun non threatening environment.
- give the good guys a chance to show off.
- provide spectators with great show!
- highlight a great sport!
We have some fabulous sponsors for the event who will be delivering some quality prizes: Bivouac Outdoors, Uprising, Chalky Digits and, of course, the New Zealand Alpine Club.
Check this site regularly for further information like event times, comp rules etc.Last chance for t-shirts
If you missed out on a t-shirt at the NBS events, you've still got a chance to get one, while stocks last. We have women's sixe 8, 10 and 12 left, so order online now!
Congratulations winners!
After a fantastic National Bouldering Series again this year, we have overall winners - have a look on the results page.
More results will be posted shortly.
Each of the four events in the Series was well-supported and loads of fun. Thanks to all the organisers for making the events happen; your work is appreciated.
Thanks to the sponsors for supporting the event.
To everyone who entered - well done. Enjoy your climbing over the next 11 months. Don't forget to visit Bivouac, Tools of the Adventure, Chalkydigits, Metolius, Cactus and La Sportiva and NZAC!
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National bouldering series,2010,spittle hill 007.JPG53.83 KB Spittle Hill success
The Spittle Hill bouldering comp was a great success again. Congratulations to all the winners - and well done everyone for braving a chilly start. Results for winners are now on the results page, as are overall winners. More results and photos coming ...
See you all next year!
Jardines results
Results for the Jardines competition are now available on the Results page. They were here, but they've moooved ...
Grand finale: Spittle Hill
The final event in the National Bouldering Series is coming up this weekend, Saturday March 13, at Spittle Hill. Be ready for another day of inspiring climbing and hanging out with your favourite bouldering mates.
Good luck to everyone. Climb hard!Awesome NBS at Jardines
Fantastic weather, awesome climbing and happy people - that was Jardines on Saturday 6th! There were 52 entries from all over the country and some tough competition. Third place in the expert men category was decided in a boulder off, as was first place in the recreational men category. Results will be posted shortly. In the meantime, check out the photos ...
Fantastic Day at Baring Head
The Baring Head competition was another fantastic day of climbing. In the expert men category, Pete Allison and Josh Kerr both climbed their way to 631 points and Tyler Fleury earned 610 points.
In the expert women category, Amie Jones and Helen Sinclair each notched up 191 points. The junior women also had tied winners, with Kate Ogilvie and Caroline Webb both on 54 ponits. Tessa Jacobson-Grocott's total for third place was 47 points.
In the junior men competition, first place went to Wiz Fineron with 534 points. Second place was claimed by Josiah Jacobson-Grocott with 333 points.
Great climbing everyone! If you have photos of the event for the website, you are welcome to send them to: pat@alpineclub.ac.nz
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