ENDLESS SUMMER BOULDERING LEAGUE

Just because summer is ending doesn't mean the summer vibes have to fade away.

September 9th - October 7th

Bouldering League Details

September 9th - October 7th | Finals & Party Tuesday, October 7th

We have some awesome new additions to this spring's bouldering league!

  • Choose your own team! Instead of our classic put-you-in-a-team, we're letting you pick your own team this year. Every team needs four people. If you need help, we'll help you find a team or help you complete your team.
  • TWO league sessions! We're bringing back two league nights. Our dedicated night for league will be every Tuesday from 5:30 - 10 PM, with a second session on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 10 PM. 
  • Exclusive league-only hours! Every Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:30 PM the new set will be open for league participants only. That means you get to hop on the new set before anyone else. 
  • Weekly team challenges! Starting in week 2, we'll have weekly team challenges that you can complete to get your team bonus points. These will be challenges achievable by everyone, regardless of climbing ability level.

Each week our setters will set new league boulders. There will be 25 new problems each week. Log all your sent climbs using a redpoint format. Be sure to log your attempts and get a witness to initial your scorecard next to each sent climb. There will be space allotted on your scorecard for each of these specifications. See the Vocab & FAQ section for clarifications.

Climb Logging Requirements:
League climbs must all be logged during your single league session on Tuesdays. 

Pick up your scorecard at the front desk each session, and drop it back off at the front desk when you are done with your session.

*Can't make the Tuesday or Wednesday sessions but want to participate? You can still sign up! Please contact us to let us know when you will be climbing so we know if we will have to wait on your scores. We request that you climb either Wednesday or Thursday so we can release weekly scores by Friday each week.

Schedule:

Week 1 | September 9th & 10th:  Ranking Week

This is the initial ranking week. Just like a normal redpoint competition, you'll have the whole evening to climb the league boulders. Your score will be the sum of the top 5 boulders you complete. Afterward, we'll use the data from everyone's scores to place you in one of the four categories: Green (Beginner), Purple (Intermediate), Red (Advanced), and Black (Open). We will be using a similar scoring format to our sport league to balance out team scores equally, regardless of what grade you climb.

Weeks 2 through 4 | September 16th - October 1st

Each week, climb on the new league boulders to boost your individual score. Use your teammates for beta, encouragement, or heckling (whatever best motivates you to send!). Everyone has until closing to climb, and your score will be the sum of the top 5 boulders you complete. Your team score will be the sum of all the teams individuals scores combined, plus the weekly bonus challenge points.

Finals | Tuesday, October 7th

The rules meeting will start at 6:30 pm. We run finals format similar to what you might see at a professional competition. You have 4 minutes to send the boulder in your category. Afterwards, you get pizza, fizzy drinks, and beer (21+) while we count up scores and hold the awards ceremony!

FAQ

1What if I can't make the 6-10 PM time slots on Tuesdays?
If you have a scheduling conflict that prevents you from climbing Tuesday, let us know so we know when to look for your scorecard. We want you to be part of league, so please participate even if you can't always make Tuesday time slots. We try to get each week's scores calculated by Friday afternoon, so we ask that you get your climbs in BEFORE Friday afternoon.
2When will I get my league tank top/shirt?
We will give out tank tops on finals night, June 3rd!
3What do you mean "send" a climb?
A "send" is climbing a route or boulder without falling.
4What is Redpoint Format?
Boulders only count if you climb from start hold (either matching or if specified, a dual start) to controlling the finish hold (finish holds must be matched and controlled, meaning staying on the hold for at least 3 seconds) or topping out if there is no designated finish.
5What counts as an attempt?
Falling while trying to finish the entire problem or working out sections of the problem before putting it together in one sequence.
6Who is a witness?
Someone that actually watched you climb the ENTIRE problem from start to controlled finish.

Scoring:

Each week there will be 25 new boulders numbered 1-25. Please write the corresponding number on your score sheet followed by the points the problem is worth. Multiply the problem # by 100 to get the point value. Ex. Problem 5 = 500; Problem 11=1100; Problem 25=2500

Have 1 person initial your sheet that witness your sending the boulder.

Your individual weekly score will be the sum of your top 5 climbs and your overall score will be the sum of all weeks.

1 drop week will be given to everyone. Your drop week is either your lowest score (just a high gravity day!) or a missed week between weeks 1-4. 

League Archives

Find all the results and photos from our past bouldering and sport leagues here!

Past Bouldering Leagues

Fall 2023
Winter 2023
Summer Transcendent League 2022
Spring 2022
Summer 2021
Summer 2020
Summer 2019
Fall 2018
Winter 2018
Summer 2017

Past Sport Leagues

Fall 2024
Winter 2024
Summer 2023
Winter 2022
Spring 2018
Fall 2017