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Project Pantry Bouldering Competition
Wednesday,
Nov 3,
2021 by Emily Sellards
Venture Out is hosting a bouldering competition Nov 8-12. Donate 3 food items or pay a $10 registration fee. Sign up here: https://connect.recsports.vt.edu/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fbooking%2F749978d2-227c-4c03-a496-272badb217a9
Competitors will have all week to climb their top 5 boulders. Climb, compete, and contribute to a good cause. Food donations and funds from the competition will go to support the Market, an on campus initiative supporting students experiencing food insecurity. We welcome first time competitors and beginners.
How it works:
- Book a slot to climb the week of November 8 - 12 during normal hours.
- Come in 10 minutes head of you time slot to register for the competition.
- Donate 3 food items from the pantry list or pay $10 registration fee.
- Enter beginner, intermediate, or advanced category.
- Climb!
What to know:
- The bouldering wall will be closed Friday, November 5th for take down and cleaning.
- The bouldering wall will be available for open recreation during the week, though open rec climbers who climb competition boulders will be ineligible to then register for the competition afterwards.
- We will follow redpoint format. Competitors scores will be determined by their 5 hardest climbs and number of attempts.
- Familiarize yourself ahead of time with the competition rules.
- The highest finisher in each category will receive special recognition and a Venture Out hat!