League Sport Fall 2017 Results

Sport League Fall 2017 Wrap Up

Thanks to everyone who participated in our first Sport League. It was great getting to know so many new people from our climbing community. I hope that everyone had as much fun as I did and that you all met at least one or two new people to expand your personal climbing community.

For me it was a different experience from a normal evening of climbing with friends. I found myself striving to climb above my target grade; not wanting to spend my limited effort on a "lesser" route. And at the same time I could experience the excitement of my teammates setting and achieving new goals. I know that at least for a few people the league pushed them to climb harder than they otherwise would, and set a new high-water mark on their ability.

The main "prize" of the league was to be able to choose the charity to receive a donation from the Ascent Studio climbing community. As you may know, the gym collects a LOT of unclaimed gear from our Lost & Found. All of that which is usable is put on consignment at The Gearage (in downtown Fort Collins). For the past few months the proceeds from the sale of that gear has been accumulating in our account... amounting to $342. Ascent Studio is matching that amount, to donate a total of $684.

So who won? At least from my perspective we all did, since the league(s) are achieving my goal for them to help foster a feeling of community, and some cash is going to two worthy causes. For those of us who are competitive, here are the top 3 teams, and the charity to which they have chosen to direct the winnings.

1) Team Al (11,700 pts) - Access Fund : 50% = $342.00
2) Send It Like Beckam (11,200 pts) - Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition : 30% = $205.20
3) Delta (11,100 pts) - Access Fund : 20% = $136.80

       -Jon