DCC BOULDERING SERIES UNDERWAY!

Two rounds of the DCC WINTER BOULDERING SERIES have now been completed with climbers gaining some excellent scores and the opportunity to win some top prizes. Each round is sponsored by different brands who are supplying us generously with prizes.

Round 1 was sponsored by Metolius and Evolv. Andy Watmaugh took home a Metolius Fingerboard for coming first in the VETS MALE and Evolv shoes went to the winners of the Beginner Male cat Brett Penfold and Michael Daglish. The turnout was excellent and problems were considered hard but 'challenging'! Congratulations to everyone who took part.

The results are now online for Round 2 of the ever successful Winter Bouldering Series. Once again there was a fantastic turnout with everyone psyched for new problems. The event was sponsored by Bleaustone & Climb On! Who provided an excellent selection of prizes including Bleaustone Fingerboards, Climb On! Products, Bleaustone T Shirts and Chalk Bags. Over 60 people entered with some choosing not to hand in their score sheets! Dan Smith took home a Bleaustone fingerboard for winning the ADVANCED MALE Category and young climber Jamie Naden won a CLIMB ON! Hand Care Kit for his efforts! All totals are carried over to the next round so points do count. As usual the competition was fun and friendly, and everyone who paid their £1 to enter claimed their free sample of Climb On, which is surely worth a pound! Keep posted for details of Round 3; dates and sponsors.

See you all down at the centre to try out the new blocks– more problems added today: 20 new ones grade V2 - V6!

ROUND 2 DCC WINTER BOULDERING COMPETITION SERIES 2009

Friday 27th February 5.30pm – 9.30pm

SPONSORED BY BLEAUSTONE & CLIMB ON! FREE SPORTS MASSAGE FROM THE SHIATSU WORKS! FREE CLIMB ON SAMPLES!!

The second date has been announced for Round 2 of the Winter League. Route Setters confirmed are Jamie Cassidy, Jason Pickles and Ben Meeks.

Prizes include:

2 x Bleaustone Compact FingerBoard
2 x Beta Hand Care Kit
10 x Bleaustone Large Bags of Chalk
5 x Bleaustone Team Tees
2 x ClimbOn! Creme
10 x Bleaustone Crimp Key Rings

Categories include:

Beginner Male & Female
Under 16 Male & Female
Advanced Male & Female
Veteran Male & Female
Sponsored & Pro Climber


There will be freebies for the first 50 participants at the competition including Climb On! Mini Samples! Prizes are awarded in each round with overall winners of the league receiving prizes in Round 4! Competition entry is only £1 on top of entry which buys you a score sheet!
Good Luck!

INDO ACTION AT DCC!!

Last Friday DCC took delivery of a brand new toy for our members in the shape of an Indo Board Balance Trainer. As well as being an extremely cool piece of kit, using the Indo Board for fun or as a serious workout helps the rider develop balance, coordination, and increased leg strength, while enhancing all important core fitness. Indo Boards improve motor skills, making the Indo Board a great cross training tool for a variety of sports, from extreme board sports to all mainstream sports that require agility and innate balance coordination. Check out our video complete with some quality tricks and some hilarious falls! Next Indo session will take place in the Junior Climbing Room this Friday as well as over 20 new problems!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rMaYams8TQI

DCC BOULDERING COMPETITION SERIES 2009

The second weekend in January gets off to an exposive start with Round 1 on Friday 9th January 2009 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Problems will be set by our usual setters Ian Vickers, Jamie Cassidy & Ben Meeks. Round 1 is sponsored by Evolv and Metolius - Top Prizes are up for grabs including rock shoes and metolius fingerboards. Prizes will be awarded in each round. Free samples and spot challenge prizes will be up for grabs along the way finishing off with a grand raffle and more prizes in Round 4! Keep posted for more dates and details! It costs just £1 to enter the comp. for a scoresheet and set of rules.

Saturday 10th January - Evolv Boot Demo, Trials Bike Stunts & Free Shiatsu Massage!
Sunday 11th January - FREE CLIMBING OPEN DAY 12pm - 4pm- for all new members who want to have a go!

Keep posted for more details on the web and our facebook page!

BRITISH TEAM SUCCESS!

DCC regular Ben Patterson competed at Ratho on 6/7th December for a place on the Junior Team. After two qualifying rounds Ben was joint first out of ten competitiors. His success continued in the semi - final and he was eventually awarded a place as an Aspirant Member. Ben usually trains with his Dad and brother Nick at Durham Climbing Centre and other walls and crags around the country. Ben is currently sponsored by Evolv and wears either Pontas or Predator.


His ambitious plans for the future include to come in the top 5 in the BRYCS next year and to make the Bristish Team for the European Youth Series next year. Good Luck Ben - we know you can do it!

Over 50 New Problems V0 - V4!

The Junior Climbing walls have been completely reset in time for the Christmas Break. Over 50 new problems have been added ranging from V0 – V4 in difficulty. Easier problems and a lower wall height than in the advanced climbing area appeal to all ages especially children and beginners. More advanced climbers often use the wall to warm up / down. Something fun for a child has been added with the Alphabet Grid. Children can spell out their names by climbing between the holds.

CHRISTMAS SALE!! UP TO 50% OFF!

With Christmas just around the corner, DCC is having a Christmas Sale with up to 50% off everything.

T Shirts from £10, Trousers from £20, Hoodies from £25!!  Also included in the sale are chalk bags, hats, DVD's, Guide Books and Bouldering Crash Pads with plenty of bargains to be had.  Plus 20% off all shoes.  Starts Friday 5th December - Hurry when its gone its gone!