Xmas Party

Thanks to you all for making our Geckos Xmas party brilliant!! Hope you all have a fab Xmas and we will see you all in the New Year. The next Geckos session is on Saturday 27th Dec 10.00-12.00 and Friday 2nd January 2009 - 5.00-7.00 & 7.00-9.00.

GECKOS Xmas Party

Its that time again!! this year our Geckos Xmas party theme is cartoon/comic book characters so dress to impress!!
There will be lots of games, Xmas buffet and prizes. So get your best fancy dress on and join us on Friday 19th December 5pm - 8.30.
The cost will be £15.00 per head and discount for family members.
All you need to do is fill in a form before Saturday 13th Dec and we will do the rest.

Geckos `Go Outdoors`

Unfortunatly due to the FREEZING weather we are expecting on Sarurday, the outdoor session has had to be cancelled. However all that were hoping to attend will be happy to hear that if you come to the Saturday morning Geckos, Paul will be doing a leading lesson and abseil in the centre.

Climbing comp

Well done to Catherine and Elissa who competed last weekend. Catherine came 2nd after a well fought battle in the 14-16 years, Elissa coming 1st in the 8-10 years.

Outdoor Day

On Saturday the 11th of October the Geckos went outdoors to Hobsons Moor Quarry, where they had a fantastic day and luckily managed to get all of their climbs done just before the rain came. Everyone climbed really well, and completed every challenge that was thrown at them. Well done guys. Hope you enjoy the photos of the day.

Rock Academy Training Club

From Wednesday the 10th of September, Rope Race will be holding a weekly training session for dedicated Geckos who wish to improve their climbing ability.

The sessions will focus on the different aspects of climbing and will involve coaching to meet specific individual needs. The aim of these sessions is to prepare our Geckos for future competitions.

Those wishing to participate should speak speak to a member of staff.

We look forward to hearing from our future pros!

BRYCS - final Ratho

A huge congratulations to Elissa (3rd) & Shelly (7th) who climbed brilliantly at the BRYCS final. I know the competition was very tough and some of the routes were extremely hard but you both climbing really well.
All the staff at Rope Race wish you both a HUGE congratulations!!!

p.s If you have any photos, please bring them in for us all to have a look at.

BRYCS - Round 3 Saturday 26th April

What can I say, you were all brilliant on Saturday!!!!

Good job Elissa for coming 1st in the 8-10 category and also by coming 1st overall and wining a well deserved place at the BRYCS final at Ratho in June ( hope your feeling better)

Well done Shelly for a coming 4th in the 11-13 category on Saturday and coming 3rd overall and also winning a well deserved place at the BRYCS final at Ratho

Lots of training to be done guys!!!

Good job Ellen for coming 9th on Saturday in the 11-13 category and 6th overall.
Congratulation Cornelia for coming 11th on Saturday in the 11-13 category and 11th overall.
Great effort Jen coming 4th on Saturday in the 14-16 year category and 4th overall
Nice one Catherine for coming 7th on Saturday in the 14-16 category and 5th overall
Great as usual Liam with your positive attitude, coming 7th on Saturday in the

14-16 category and 6th overall.
You all did a great job and I'm very proud of you all, so lets start training for next year!!!

Look out for our new `Rock Academy` team training.

Sharon

Junior climbing series round 2

A big well done to the Geckos who took part in round 2 of the junior climbing series on Saturday. The Rope Race contingent had loads of support not only from each other, but from all the family and friends who turned up to cheer them on.

Well done to Ellissa who came 1st in the 8-10 category with 480 points.

Congrats also to Shelley who came 2nd in the 11-13 category with 457 points.

Good job Ellen, for coming 5th in the 11-13 category, getting 403 points.


Well done Cornelia who is 11th overall, getting 308 points in the 11-13 category on Saturday.


Good job Jen who was 5th with 14-16 category 397 points.

Nice one Catherine for coming 6th in the 14-16 category with 396 points.

Good effort Liam who is currently in 6th place overall, gaining 350 points on Saturday.


I'm dead proud of you all, and am enjoying our brilliant team spirit. Keep up the good work!

Youth Climbing Series Round 1

Well done to all our competitors on Saturday. A great day was had by all and our Geckos supported each other brilliantly throughout the day. Plus we looked like the most professional team there in our new Rope Race hoodies!

In the 8-10 girls group, Ellissa Bryant came first with 480 points. Nice work Ellissa.

In the 11-13 girls group, Shelley Pickles came 3rd with 455 points, Ellen Downs came 6th with 394 points and Cornelia Mcneff came 9th with 371 points. Congratulations girls.

In the 14-16 girls group, Jennifer Wood came 5th with 362 points closley followed by Catherine Burgess in 6th with 356 points. Good on you both.

Finally in the 14-16 boys group, well done to our only male competitor Liam Woolleson, who came 7th with 339 points.

I'm already looking forward to round 2.

See you all soon for a good training session.