Synergy Summer Series 2024

The league competition ended June 21st 2024.

LEAGUE WEEKLY REPORTS

WEEK ONE

We’ve already seen some intense competition on the first of the slab sets with the yellow hold white tag (pictured above) looking like it could prove decisive in the battle for Slab GOAT! Will anyone flash this boulder? Will anyone even climb this boulder? Will team Beta Testers be first to solve this frustrating puzzle …? Or will (team) Gravity Check ultimately win out?

The tension is building as we await the arrival of the elusive Freaky Flashers who will no-doubt show us the way and leave Daddy Rage in fits. Team TBC are also looking freakishly flashy on this angle, so I think we will just have to say … To Be Continued ….

WEEK TWO

Let the battle commence! Welcome to the week of the Roof Warrior! The 50-degree wall is now fully set with 20 powerful climbs, and rumor has it they pack a serious punch. You’ll need to bring all your muscle to this party!

What will happen when the Slab GOATs face the overhanging steepness? Will we hear the clash of heads against plywood?

Will this be the great equalizer? Will the leaderboard flip like an inversion table in this crusher showdown?

Prepare for an epic test of athleticism, strength, and dynamic power! We can’t wait to see which teams will rise to the challenge, and who will be… left hanging!

WEEK THREE

The Summer Series Bouldering League is reaching its climax this week as the top teams vie for the coveted top spot. Team ClimbMax has already turned in an impressive set of scores, firmly placing themselves in contention!

But don’t be too hasty… The long, tan, and handsome trio of Long, Tan, and Handsome are also making a remarkable ascent up the leaderboard, potentially outpacing the Creepy Crawlers and the Freaky Flashers.

How will it end? Will team TBC finish ahead of team TBD? It would seem fitting after all! Will the Beta Testers finally crack the right beta? Or does E-squared plus D truly equal the big W?

Only time will tell as we conclude the hardest-fought battle for league supremacy this gym has ever seen. Join us Friday night to celebrate as we announce the winning team!

LEAGUE OVERVIEW

First THREE weeks of June.
Teams of THREE.
FREE to members! Open to all.

  • Form a team of three (or come in to our meet-up, see below).
  • Individual handicap scoring system.
  • Teams can be a mix of different climbing levels.
  • Fun for all climbers from beginners to advanced!
  • Score climbs done during the week at any time.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • First week: Begin 4:00 pm Friday May 31st — scorecards due closing time Thursday June 6th.
  • Second week: Begin 4:00 pm Friday June 7th — scorecards due closing time Thursday June 13th.
  • Third week: Begin 4:00 pm Friday June 14th — scorecards due closing time Thursday June 20th.
  • Friday 21st: Last chance to score a few extra points in a dyno round. Party, podiums and prizes!

FORMAT & SCORING

1. Each team must nominate one of each:

  • Slab GOAT (slab climbing specialist).
  • Roof Warrior (overhang specialist).
  • All-Around Ace.

2. Each week’s round will consist of climbs set on one of these three different terrains – with climbs catering to either the slab climbers, the power climbers or the all-around.

3. Each week, the team member nominated as the representative on that style, will score DOUBLE FLASH BONUS for ANY climbs done first try! Other climbers will score as normal.

4. Points will be awarded based on handicap. Each climber will choose their handicap level (the level at which they can climb most of, or almost all of, that tag level at the gym). Choose Red, Green, White, Yellow, or Blue tag as the handicap (each team member has their own personal handicap). Competitors should decide their handicap based on their overall ability at ALL angles, not their BEST angle. Climbers consistently climbing above their declared handicap may be “bumped” to a different handicap at the discretion of the head judge. Team members should try to score extra points during the week set to their favorite style.

5. Scoring:

  • 4 points for any climb completed at handicap level.
  • 2 points for any climb completed below handicap level.
  • 6 points for any climb above handicap level.
  • ADD a 1-point flash bonus for any climb done first try (see above two paragraphs for special bonus depending on the week).
  • BEST FIVE scores each week from each team member will count toward total.

6. Pick up official scorecards at the front desk.

7. A leaderboard will be made public at the end of each week. Winners will be announced and prizes presented after the dyno contest on Friday June 21st at the Party.

Get a team of three and join in! There is no fee to join the fun. All participants must be gym members or pay a day-pass rate to enter the gym, or may purchase a prepaid month membership.