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!

TWO DOWN, ONE TO GO!

Well, its been a few days since the advanced area was reset and the new problems have gone down a treat. In the training area the new pinch grip training traverse has received rave reviews! Ian and Jamie's super problems have both been won by strong men Micky Page and Adam Young respectively. Micky lived up to his reputation by completing all three problems! For their prize, Micky chose a hoody and Adam chose rock shoes and is mulling over which style to go for. This means there is only the ten session pass left for the first person to complete Ben Meeks' problem in the stepped roof next to the highball. To top that there will be even more new problems going up on Friday.. and don't forget Ben's problem is still up for grabs.

Adam goes for glory on Jamie's Problem.

Micky makes it look easy!

DCC PROBLEMS OF DOOM & DESPAIR!!

All problems in the advanced bouldering area have been reset yesterday by top setters Ian Vickers, Jamie Cassidy and Ben Meeks. They have providing us with over 150 new problems and each of the lads have set a super hard problem to complete. The first three climbers to complete one of these will win their choice of a pair of shoes, session pass or a hoody! So be quick!!

SECOND CHANCE FOR REEL ROCK FILM TOUR SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER... £5 ON THE DOOR...

The third annual Reel Rock Film Tour comes to DCC on Sunday 23rd November. Kicking off 7.30pm - 9.30pm footage from the 2 hour show includes:

Corey Rich Slideshow

Reel Rock Filmmaking Competition Winners

Grand Canyon Walls

On Sight

Aerialist

Rocklands, South Africa

PLUS Full Screening of Sender Film's new movie The Sharp End

Log on to the website for more info: http://www.reelrocktour.com/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23752682170

DJ NIGHT FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER!

DCC are launching the much anticipated DJ Night this Friday! Everyone is welcome to come down where a selection of music passed by management (!) will be played from some awesome twelve tens. If you would like to mix please contact the centre before the night - those spinning the decks will gain free entry on the night!

E9 Launches in Equipment Shop

E9 Clothing has been launched today in the equipment shop. The range includes mens and womens tops, t shirts and trousers. We are offering 20% off all clothing until the end of October - but be quick when its gone its gone!

Happy Birthday DCC!

DURHAM CLIMBING CENTRE CELEBRATES ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER!!

All through the month of October we will be celebrating our one year anniversary by offering all our visitors a selection of exciting offers and events. The last twelve months have been amazing and we would like to thank everyone who has visited the centre or mentioned us to their friends for their support. Fortunately for us, all of the feedback has been positive with members being genuinely excited by the centre and the problems here.We asked some of our members for their opinions on what makes our centre work and here is what a few of them said:

‘DCC has the right formula... regular route changes using some of the best British climbers mean the problems are always world class…’

Delicious coffee and hot chocolate!’

'Always a friendly atmosphere – not intimidating at all’

‘I like the way you can talk to other climbers and get tips about how to do different problems’


SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
· Annual Pass Special Discount in October only £300 / £250*
· Introduce a friend… Introduce 5 friends as new members and climb for free**
· Lifetime Membership – all current and new memberships will be extended to
lifetime membership – no renewal fees ever!
· 20% OFF all clothing and shoes INCLUDING new brand E9 launched in the equipment shop until 31/10/08.

OCTOBER EVENTS
· Friday 10th October - Pro climber DAVE GRAHAM visits to demonstrate his phenomenal
climbing ability and talk about his adventures. A must for all enthusiasts or anyone
interested in finding out more about the sport. Tickets on sale now from reception
£15.00 / £13.50* including climbing entry on the day.
· Friday 17th October - Much anticipated DJ night launches. If you would like a
chance to DJ on the night please speak to one of our team before the event.
· Saturday 25th October 12pm – 6pm Festival Day - Come along for a FREE climbing s
session for anyone who is not a member. Other activities going on include FREE
Sports Massage!

*£250 / £13.50 applies to concessions (students & under 16’s) and annual pass members.
** Free session is for one person per five new members.

DCC would like to thank all their members and sponsors for their support and encouragement over the past year and welcomes any feedback members may have. Hayley & Kevin.

The night Dave Graham came to Durham...

Last night saw the arrival of Pro Climber Dave Graham as he embarked on the fifth leg of his European Tour.

Dave's inspirational lecture was epitomized by his current climbing philosophy of 'Stepping it up a Notch' encouraging climbers to take it to the next level and push themselves. He talked of his artistic style of climbing never tiring from finding new problems and new ways to work problems, describing how it took him years to complete some problems. Dave had the audience captivated with his hilarious references and inspirational words.

At the end of the night all tickets were entered into a free draw for the chance to win a signed fingerboard. The lucky lad was Nick Patterson a regular at Durham Climbing Centre who was chuffed to win the prize and have his photo taken with Dave. Some of our younger climbers were genuinely star struck by meeting Dave!

Overall a great night, thanks to all who attended and Dave himself! Check out more pictures from the event on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1516721557&ref=profile