Clinics w/ Zoe
Clinic 1: Smart Not Strong (10ppl; Beginner; 9:00-10:30am) $50
Clinic Description: This clinic covers the how, where, what, why, and when of placing your limbs on the wall. We’ll discuss why smart body positioning is important, how to read boulders off the wall, and where movement mechanics beat strength. You can expect this clinic to teach you new ways of reading boulders all while in a playful and empowering atmosphere. Click here to register.
Clinic 2: Embracing Momentum (10ppl; Intermediate; 10:30-12:00pm) $50
Clinic Description: Climbing is easier when you flow with the climb instead of fighting your way up it. This clinic is for anyone looking to learn the basics of moving with momentum and managing fear! We’ll focus on tips, tricks, warm-up cues, and exercises to build your comfort level with and enhance your dynamic movement skills post-clinic. Click here to register
GIRLS GONE HUECO
Free screening of the Girls Gone Hueco film. Hill Security March 15th 8.30pm. Hosted by feature climber Zoe Beauchemin
BANK$ STREET MARKET
Your friendly local bouldering competition. IF you have never tried a climbing competition before, this is the comp for you!
January 26th, 2024. $20 entry fee, old school scramble format, 30 - 35 boulders, top 5 count to overall score.
Heat 1: Youth D (2013 - 2015), C (2011/12), B (2009/10): 4:00pm - 6pm Heat 2: Rec( V0 - V3) and Experienced (V3 - V6): 6:10pm - 8:10pm Heat 3: Open (V4 - V9): 8:15pm - 10:15pm BANK$ STREET SOCIAL: Everyone 10:15 - Late
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUTH HEAT 1.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR REC + EXP HEAT 2.
CLICK HER TO REGISTER FOR OPEN HEAT 3.
PHOTOS by Shilong Pan are posted. click the button up on the top of this page to view them.
Thanks to SCBC for managing the comp, thanks to Head Setter Andreas Lerch and assistant HS Simon Parton. Thanks to our sponsors Flashed Climbing, Arc’teryx, Deadpoint Climbing, La Sportiva, West Coast Resoles, Rocky Mountain Fitness. Thanks to all the athletes and volunteers that made the comp a possibility.
Comp reel by Noah Redka
Pop & Lock 6
Oct 28th SCBC COMP.
Full Results. Click HERE
Women: 1st: Sienna Chow, 2nd: Cedar Pidgeon, 3rd: Jenice Ma
Men: 1st: Jaxson MacDonald, 2nd: Jaeden McLean, 3rd: Nathaniel Smith
Pop + Lock photos by Noah Redka
Members Appreciation night. Sponsored by Arc’teryx.
\Video by Noah Redka
Member Appreciation Night
April 28th, join us at the Hill Security location for an evening of food, drinks and community vibes. Event runs from 6pm - 10.30pm. We have had an amazing few years and we are excited about an opportunity to give back and spend time with all the 5 star homies that make gneiss so awesome. Event includes free food, drinks, games, climbing movies and prizes from our sponsor Arc'teryx.
PS. bring a crash pad and maybe a blanket for our outdoor late night movie screening.
Must be an active member to register. Click members-night to register.
Pop + Lock 5
Our Sport Climbing BC competition was back for its 5th season.
See full results above.
See photo gallery below. Thanks to Photographer Noah Redka
HILL STREET MARKET
THE AFTERMATH 2. November 18th.
A comp so good we had to go for The Aftermath Round 2! All entry fees $25. Signup online or in person at Hill Security.
Big thanks to the sponsors of this event: FLASHED CLIMBING, DEADPOINT CLIMBING, MAMMUT, FRICTIONLABS, WESTCOAST RESOLES, LA SPORTIVA, RHINO SKIN, FLAMAN FITNESS.
Round 1: 4.30pm- 6.30pm; Scramble format (Old school scramble, 30-35 boulders, top 5 count to final score.), Youth D (birth years 2012 and younger) Youth C (2011 - 2010), Youth B (2009 - 2008), Adult beginner (V0 - V3)
Round 2: 6:30pm - 8.30pm: Scramble format (Old school scramble, 30-35 boulders, top 5 count to final score). Adult Intermediate (V3 - v7), Masters.
Round 3: 9pm - 11:30pm World Cup format, 5 on - 5 off (4 boulders). Adult Open, limit of 20 athletes per gender.
We will need plenty of volunteers, please email chris@gneissclimbing.com if you are kind enough to lend a hand to help with this event. We will need first aid types, judges, and general helpers.
LAST YEARS EVENT: All photos by Christian Leader. @cleads41
BANKS STREET MARKET
Pop + Lock Season 4
SCBC Bouldering Competition Oct, 19th. Setters: Simon Parton, Andreas Lerch, Andy White, JC Reinosa, Lucas, Colleaux, Christiaan de Vries.
Open Women Results:
1. Sophie Buitendyk
2. Sonya Colliander
3. Emi Takashiba
Open Mens Results:
1. Ethan Hoffman
2. Guy McNamee
3. Tosh Sherkat
Full results here .https://www.sportclimbingbc.ca/events.php
Photos by Kye Dip
A look back at our events over the past years
National Team, Selection Camp April 3-5th, 2019
Coaches: Andrew Wilson, Jeff Thomson. Setters: Tonde Katiyo, Simon Parton, Andy White , Nathan Hadley, Chris de Vries
Photos: Clayton Arnall & Kye Dipboye
POP & LOCK Season 3 Photos - Kye Dipboye
Pop & Lock Season 3
Results:
Open Female:
1 - Mika Hosoi
2 - Sophie Buitendyk
3 - Christy Spurrell
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Open Male:
1 - Jesse Taplin
2 - Guy McNamee
3 - Ben Newman
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Junior Female:
1 - S. Buitendyk
2 - T. Rock
3 - R. Gill
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Junior Male:
1 - F. Battersby
2 - S. Faulkner
3 - N. Slotman
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A Female:
1 - S. Colliander
2 - M. Bokenfohr
3 - A. Binder
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A Male:
1 - G. McNamee
2 - B. Newman
3 - E. Hoffman
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B Female:
1 - T. Sherkat
2 - E. Takashiba
3 - S. Bokenfohr
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B Male:
1 - C. Jones
2 - F. F. Grathwol
3 - E. Long
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C Female:
1 - A. Timmer
2 - C. Taylor-Ainslie
3 - S. Betker
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C Male:
1 - N. Fielding
2 - N. Smith
3 - S. White
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D Female:
1 - S. Chow
2 - A. MacDonald
3 - P. Betker
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D Male:
1 - J. Nicholson
2 - C. Fraser
Sponsors: Lululemon, Flashed, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Petzl, Mad Rock. Thank you to our sponsors!
King of the Beach Comp
pop + lock
scbc nov 11 2017