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.

Outdoor climbing

We are starting our programme of outdoor climbing days and

new for this year an after school group.

Why not join us on Monday 31st March (Easter hols) for a full days climbing in the Peak. We will be leaving Rope Race at 10am and will be back at the centre for 4pm, the cost for the full day is £30.00 this includes all the gear, so all you need to do is bring is bring loads of warm clothes, lots of food and hot drinks. Parents are welcome to join us, as places are limited, ring the centre and book your place.

Bouldering

New training sessions to start soon, keep a look out here.

Rochdale Competition Results

Hi Geckos,

Good on ya' for all who turned up to the Rochdale competition. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I did.

The format for the competition was a series of 3 boulder problems and 3 routes (BRYCS Style).

Well done to Ellissa Bryant who can first in the 8-10 category, Shelley Pickles who was second in the 10-12 category, and Jen and Catherine who just missed out on medals for the older category. Hard luck to Liam who injured his finger on his second problem (you're a walking disaster Liam)! Hope you're fixed soon.

Rochdale comp info

Hi Geckos.
The info below is from the Rochdale Wall regarding their comp this weekend. I hope you all have a fantastic time and bring back lots of prizes. I am still hoping to come and support you all but unfortuatly I still cant find anyone to look after Fusion. Good luck Sharon

Climbing Starts 10.00am, registration from 9.00am, pre-register where possible to ensure your place, this can be done over the phone by credit card. Entries will be accepted on the day. Entry cost £12.00 which includes a 'T' Shirt plus memento for all competitors.
The competition will follow the new BMC YCS rules; 3 boulder problems and 3 routes for each age category both male and female. Top roped routes in the lower two age catergories and Lead climbing for the oldest catergory.
Age groups as BMC YCS: Those born in 2000,1999 and 1998 (Age 7/8 and no older than 10) Those born in 1997,1996 and 1995 (Age 10/11 and no older than 13) Those born in 1994,1993 and 1992 (Age 13/14 and no older than 16)

Training session - Trust

Another great session run by Paul last night.

Training & competitions

Paul will be running his Geckos training session this Friday for everyone who is interested in adding to their technique. Dont forget the Rochdale wall are holding their competiton next Saturday 16th Feb, Paul has all the info, either speak to him on Friday or give him a ring at the centre 0161 426 0226.

Junior competiton results 2008

On Sunday 20th January we held the first of our 2008 junior climbing competition. Yet again it was a huge success and all the staff at Rope Race would like to thank all who took apart and a big well done!!
The results for the 7-9 years category
1st place Ellissa Bryant - Rope Race with 277 points

2nd place Ellen Downes - Rope Race with 269 points

3rd place Lucy Brown - Rochdale with 244 points

The results fo the 10-12 years girls category
1st place Shelly Pickles - Rope Race with 376 points

2nd place Olivia Ratcliffe - Rochdale with 365 points

3rd place Ellie Cadwallader - Rochdale with 201 points

The results fo the 10-12 boys category
1st place Randy Roby - Rochdale with 400 points

2nd place Matt Roby - Rochdale with 385 points

3rd place James Rushworh - Rochdale with 249 points

4th place Scott Bennett - Rope Race with 90 points

The results for the 13-15 years girls category
1st place Catherine Burgess - Rope Race with 220 points

2nd place Jen Wood - Rope Race with 205 points

The results for the 13-15 years boys category

1st place Bradley Hargreaves - Rochdale with 386 points

2nd place Robin Hayd - Rochdale with 372 points

3rd place Liam Wooleson - Rope Race with 211 points

4th place Chris Rushworth - Rope Race with 173

5th place Neil Bennett - Rope Race with 71 points

Competition pictures

Well done to everyone who competed in our competition on Sunday.