Summer Bouldering League is Back!

Competition Begins June 4th

We couldn’t be more excited to host the Pittsburgh climbing community for our 3rd annual Summer Bouldering League.

 The Summer Bouldering League is an opportunity for individuals aged 16+ to climb and compete in a 4-week season.

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Beginning in June, the competition routes will be reset weekly and participants will find a new set of boulder problems with designated points each week.  Iron City Boulders will host two designated league nights for participants to compete with one another.

SBL Participants will earn the opportunity to compete at the championship event at the end of the season.

 

Summer Boulder League FAQ

How do I sign-up?

Use the link above to reach our application page.  Sign-ups are done online through the Iron City Boulders website under the “Community” tab. Our website is used to collect payment/official registration.

 

What about League T-Shirts?

All SBL participants have access to purchase our SBL T-shirts for a discounted price of $20.

 

What is the difference in pricing if I’m a member/non-member?

ICB members will be charged $15, while non-members will be charged $25. Non-members will still need to purchase a day pass in order to climb. Non-member participants who register are eligible for half-off their initiation fee for membership.

 

Will there be any prizes awarded throughout the league?

Top individuals from each division will be recognized weekly. An end of the league Championship Competition will occur where indivduals can compete (for free) for prizes.

 

How will the scoring work?

For this league we will be using the Absolute Scoring System. Points will be based off climbers top 3 sends throughout the week will be recorded through physical score cards and tallied throughout the season. ALL participants are eligible for finals. Attempts will be recorded to deduct points (noted down below)

 

What are score intervals?

Score intervals are from league night on Tuesday to Sunday at close.

 

How do scorecards work?

One score-card will be handed per participant per week. Scorecards must be turned in by the end of the score interval (Sunday at close) to be registered for points. Climbers will record their attempts and send on scorecards as well as a “witness” to confirm their send. The top 3 sends on scorecards will be tallied by ICB staff and tracked throughout the season.

 

Do the number of attempts matter?

Each attempt will be a one point reduction from the boulder score, up to a maximum of 25 points. After the 25th attempt, points will no longer be deducted from that boulder’s score.