Bouldering wall

The bouldering wall is located in the new venture out center in the Southern Recreation Area, which is adjacent to the recreation field house and campus fields. Bouldering walls with a height of 15 feet can be used for free during the opening time from noon to 9 pm. Wal k-in is also welcome, but register online to secure a place.

*Climbing shoes can be rented for free.

Project Pantry November 6th to November 10th

Participate in the Project Pantry Bouldering Competition, try your bouldering skills and support local activities!

• Venture out center
• November 6th to November 10th
• Participation in the competition is performed directly at the venue, but prior registration of climbing time is required.

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Project Pantry collects groceries to support the market, which is a campaign to support students suffering from food shortages.

Bring 3 food items from the list of pantry, or pay a registration fee of $ 10 and register directly.

This tournament will be held throughout a week during normal business hours. Reserve a bouldering frame with the REC SPORTS app. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced categories, and there are opportunities for every level of climbers.

The climber competes for the climbers of the same category of the same sex. The tournament will be held in the red point method, and the final score will be determined by the five highest score boulders and the number of tries.

*If you have climbed a competition Boulder as a climber for open recreation, you are not eligible to participate in the competition.

Simple precautions

• You need to book a climbing time from the recreation sports app.
• You can also climb many times throughout the week.
• Before climbing for the first time, read the competition rules and agree to understand the rules when checking in the climbing.
• Even if you are not participating in the competition, the provision of food is welcome. This is a pantry list compiled by the market.
• Special awards and RUMPL blankets will be given to top prize winners in each department. The winners will be announced on Monday, November 13.

Other FAQ

Project Pantry FAQ

When will the competition be done? It is within the normal bouldering time from November 6 (Mon) to November 10 (Fri).

How do I sign up? Book a climbing time slot during the week of the competition. Come in 10 minutes early and sign up for the competition in person.

Can I still sign up? Book your climbing time slot now. That way we can guarantee a time slot for everyone who signs up.

Does it cost anything? We want you to donate 3 food items. If you forget your food, we'll pay you $10 and donate it to the market.

Can I bring any food? Bring anything that's on our pantry wish list. The pantry has items that we need and items that we have left over. (We will eventually accept unopened and expired items.)

What foods do we not accept? Opened foods, expired foods, and foods that are not in the original container.

Can I climb without participating in the competition? Yes! However, if you climb a boulder without participating in the competition, you will not be able to participate in the competition.

What is climbing in a competition like? It's a lot of fun! It gives you a new way to enjoy climbing and a new goal. Climbing at the Venture Out Center has the same atmosphere as always. Beginners and those who have never participated in a competition are welcome.

How is the competition scored? The easiest climb is scored 1 point, the most difficult climb 28 points. The easiest climb is scored 1 point, the most difficult climb 28 points, and the total score is the score. The number of attempts is also recorded and used in case of a tie.

Which category should I compete in? There are categories by gender and skill level. There are beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories, as well as categories for women, men, and both genders. Please compete in the skill category that you usually climb at the Venture Out Center. Here is a rough comparison with the V scale: beginner VB-V2, intermediate V3-V5, advanced V6-8+.

How is the competition judged? Competitors and staff will be the judges, watching the climbers try to climb and recording the attempts and points for successful attempts.

How is the score kept? Each climber will have a scorecard recording their attempts and points, which will be returned at the end of the climb and used for future sessions.

Is there a time limit? You can climb within the reserved time. If you have a reservation, you can climb for any number of hours.

Can my friends come to watch? Of course! You can come to cheer me on. You don't need to make a reservation unless you are climbing.

Can climbers help each other? Climbers can climb boulders together and give each other hints. Bystanders should not share "beta" with climbers while they are trying a route. When climbers are on the ground, they are free to give advice.

How do I warm up? Instead of climbing a set route, warm up by combining different climbing holds, challenging a route lower than the grade you are competing in, or climbing a route you have climbed before.

What will the winners receive? The top winners in each division will receive a special award and a Lumpur blanket as a prize.

When will the winners be announced? We will announce the winners on Monday, November 13, 2022 through social media.

*Please see the competition rules for specific questions such as scoring and what constitutes a successful attempt.