floatin' the boat - 2005 over half way there

Post by **brad mc** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 3:32 am

do you know what a great feelin' it is to help save a bouldering area from destruction... and to have that area become climber owned and managed??

Well, we are over half way there. We are paying our mortgage, taxes, and all the other stuff.

But we need your help to continue to keep this cool little urban boulderfield open to the public.

So come on down and escape the cold from up north and enter the Boat Rock "Float the Boat" bouldering competition on January 15th and be part of history as we save an area from the jaws of Mr. Bulldozer.

Boat Rock "Float the Boat" Bouldering Competition
Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Presented by High Country Outfitters – Atlanta
The Southeastern Climbers Coalition
Cash prizes to Elite division
Course setting by Bob Cormany & Team Boat Rock
All proceeds go to help pay off the mortgage and save Boat Rock
$35.00 entry fee in advance - $40 at the event (includes bouldering, food and t-shirt)
Spectators $20.00 (includes food and t-shirt)
Register Online Now: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1114067
or mail check to address below
Rain Date: Sunday, January 16, 2005
Email: mbmcleod@mindspring.com or www.seclimbers.org for more info
Boat Rock is located at 1221 Boat Rock Road in southwest Atlanta, Georgia.

The SCC
275 Stone Mill Trail
Atlanta, GA 30328
Sponsors: High Country Outfitters, Soill Holds, Urban Climber Magazine, Sessions-the video, Cooper Robert, Southeasternresoling.com, The Warriors Way, The Climbing Store, Curvature Landscapes, Ashley & Brad McLeod,

SCC Corporate Sponsors: Black Diamond, Rock Creek, ClimbingGear.com, Call of the Wild, BlueWater Ropes, Rock & Ice, Trail Runner Magazine, Fox Mountain Guides, Metolius, Evolv, Warriors Way, Harrison Shull Photography

Competition Schedule:
Registration and load High Country vans: 8:00 - 9:45
Competition start: 10:30
Competition end: 3:00
Food (Hamburgers, hotdogs, veggies) 3:15
Competition Results and awards: 4:30

Men's Division
Beginners (v3 ‚ v13)
Intermediate (v1-v0)
Advanced (v12-v12)
Open(v0 +)

Women's Division
Beginners (v3-v13)
Intermediate(v1-v0)
Advanced (v12-v14)
Open (v12+)

General Division
Geritol (age 35 and up)
Kids (age 12 and under)

If you are not interested in competing but want to support the event we are selling individual sponsor tickets for $20.00 which get you a t-shirt, SCC membership, cookout lunch and raffle ticket.

Boat Rock "Float the Boat" Pre-Registration Form
Name________________________________________

Address _________________________________________

__________________________________________

Home Phone _____________________________________

Email Address ________________________________

Age_______ If under 18 please have your parent or guardian sign below your name

Male / Female (circle one)

Climbing ability (Beginner-5.9 and under, Intermediate-5.10, Advanced-5.11 to 5.12, Elite 5.12+)

Signature________________________________________

Date ___________________

Parent or Guardian Signature___________________________________________

Sign in for the competition will be from 8:00 to 10:00. The Comp will start at 11:00 sharp. **********PLEASE READ THIS**********

Remember that Bouldering and Climbing is dangerous. All competitors will be expected to climb in groups and spot each other in case they fall off the boulders. It is expected that you will also have a bouldering pad or mat to aid in a soft landing. By signing the above form, you agree to not hold the The Southeastern Climbers Coalition or any sponsors or organizers of the event liable in the case of injury. Please note that the State of Georgia has Recreational statutes that protect private landowners from lawsuits due to injury on their lands.

If you have additional questions contact mbmcleod@mindspring.com Once you have registered you will be sent an email confirmation before the competition. If you register online, please bring your printout receipt with you for sign in confirmation.

For a bolder map and directions click on www.drtopo.com or contact the email above.

High Country, Soill Holds, Curvature Landscapes, Ashley & Brad McLeod
Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Presented by High Country Outfitters – Atlanta
The Southeastern Climbers Coalition
Cash prizes to Elite division
Course setting by Bob Cormany & Team Boat Rock
All proceeds go to help pay off the mortgage and save Boat Rock
$35.00 entry fee in advance - $40 at the event (includes bouldering, food and t-shirt)
Spectators $20.00 (includes food and t-shirt)
Register Online Now: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1114067
or mail check to address below
Rain Date: Sunday, January 16, 2005
Email: mbmcleod@mindspring.com or www.seclimbers.org for more info
Boat Rock is located at 1221 Boat Rock Road in southwest Atlanta, Georgia.

The SCC
275 Stone Mill Trail
Atlanta, GA 30328

Brad McLeod
The Southeastern Climbers Coalition
Boardmember
mbmcleod@mindspring.com
www.seclimbers.org

Post by **Caspian** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 5:07 am

I was just in Atlanta last week. managed to squeeze in a few evenings of climbing.

Boat Rock is a sweet little place about 20min from downtown atlanta.

Anyone in the area should definetly check it out.

Post by **dhoyne** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:04 pm

Intermediate(v1-v0)

That's about my extent of bouldering!

Post by **Meadows** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:27 pm

Hoyne, that's because you can skip through the problem and just reach up for the last hold.

Post by **marathonmedic** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:43 pm

Hmm. Those categories for ratings seem a bit odd.

Post by **brad mc** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 7:51 pm

here are the divisions.. it is a super casual comp.. everyone helping each other... all a fundraiser to help save our little urban boulder garden.

Men's Division
Beginners (V0 ‚ V2)
Intermediate (V3-V4)
Advanced (V5-V7)
Open(V8 +)

Women's Division
Beginners (V0-V2)
Intermediate(V3 ‚ V4)
Advanced (V5-V6)
Open (V7+)

Geritol (age 35 and up)
Kids(age 12 and under)

Post by **brad mc** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:15 am

weather forecast for Boat Rock comp day (10 day forecast)

http://www.weather.com/activities/trave ... d=USGA0028

so far it's looking good.

all you snow birds up north.. looking for an excuse to come down and bask in the sun and do a little climbing.. this is a good excuse (plus you can help save a crag).

thanks for your support!

Post by **Zspider** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:07 pm

dhoyne wrote:Intermediate(v1-v0)

That's about my extent of bouldering!

Haha! That's my beef with bouldering. The easiest grade is too hard for me.

ZSpider