Events
Vertical Endeavors–Bloomington
Schedule of Events:
Sport Climbing Competition
- 8:00 AM – Isolation Opens for all categories
- 8:15 AM – Judges and Belayers Meeting
- 8:45 AM – Isolation Closes
- 8:46 AM – Route Preview
- 9:15 AM – Gym opens to spectators / Competitors Meeting in Isolation
- 9:30 AM – Climbing Begins
- 2:00 pm – Climbing Ends (approximate)
Speed Climbing Competition
- 1:45 PM – Check-in for all speed categories
- 2:15 PM – Rules Meeting
- 2:30 PM – Speed Climbing Begins
Awards Ceremony for all Sport and Speed categories will follow conclusion of the Speed Climbing Competition (approximately 3:30 pm).
Vertical Endeavors will open for regular business from 5:00PM – 11:00PM
Volunteers:
We need an army of volunteers to make this event a success. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, a coupon for 30% off a one time purchase from the VE Pro Shop, and a FREE Day Pass to Vertical Endeavors.
Additional volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday May 9th – Thursday May 11th helping our route setters strip walls and wash holds. Any volunteer questions email brett@verticalendeavors.com
Closures:
Tuesday, May 9th: Portions of the main room will be closed as we start stripping walls.
Wednesday, May 10th – Friday May 12th: The entire main room will be closed as we set for regionals. ***Competitors will not be allowed to enter the facility after May 9th
Saturday, May 13th: Vertical Endeavors – Bloomington will be closed to regular business until after the competition. We estimate opening to the public at 5pm.
Vertical Endeavors–Bloomington
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, June 11th – Stripping the Main Room
Starting at 6:00 pm we will strip the main room. Everything must come down and all holds must be washed for setting to start on Monday!
Monday, June 12th – Friday June 16th
Route setting in the main room. No competitors allowed in the Gym.
Saturday, June 17th – Sport Climbing Qualifiers
- 7:00 AM – Isolation Opens Session #1 (MYD, MYC, FYB, FYA and MYA)
- 7:15 AM – Judges and Belayers Meeting for Session #1
- 8:00 AM – Isolation Closes Session #1
- 8:01 AM – Gym opens to spectators / Rules Meeting in Isolation
- 8:10 AM – Route Preview
- 8:30 AM – Climbing Begins Session #1
- 11:00 AM – Isolation Opens Session #2 (FYD, FYC, MYB, FJR & MJR)
- 11:15 AM – Judges and Belayers Meeting for Session #2
- 11:25 AM – Climbing Ends Session #1
- 12:00 PM – Isolation Closes Session #2
- 12:01 PM – Rules Meeting in Isolation
- 12:10 PM – Route Preview
- 12:30 PM – Climbing Begins Session #2
- 3:00 PM – Climbing Ends Session #2
Saturday, June 17th – Speed Climbing Qualifiers
- 3:10 PM – Check-in opens for all categories
- 3:30 PM – Rules Meeting (FYB, MYB, FYA, MYA, FJR & MJR) at IFSC Speed Wall
- 3:30 PM – Rules Meeting (FYD, MYD, FYC, & MYD) at D & C Speed Wall
- 3:40 PM – Speed Climbing Begins on 15 Meter IFSC Wall (FYB, MYB, FYA, MYA, FJR & MJR)
- 3:40 PM – Speed Climbing Begins on D & C Speed Wall (FYD, MYD, FYC & MYC)
- 6:40 PM – Speed Climbing Ends *CLEAR THE GYM*
Sunday, June 18th – Sport Climbing Finals
- 7:45 AM – Isolation Opens for all Categories
- 8:00 AM – Judges and Belayers Meeting
- 8:45 AM – Isolation Closes
- 8:46 AM – Gym opens to spectators / Rules Meeting in Isolation
- 9:05 AM – Route Preview
- 9:15 AM – Climbing Begins
- 10:30 AM – Climbing Ends (Approximate time)
Sunday, June 18th – Speed Climbing Finals
Speed Climbing will begin at the conclusion of Sport Finals. Climbers competing in Speed Finals must be in the gym and ready to check-in no later than 10:45 AM
Awards Ceremony for all Sport and Speed categories will follow conclusion of the Speed Climbing Competition (approximately 12:30 PM).
Vertical Endeavors will open for regular business from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
REGISTRATION
Registration is Invite Only. All Qualified competitors should have received an invitation. Any questions should be directed to your USA Climbing regional coordinators.
HOTEL BLOCK
Vertical Endeavors has arranged the following hotel blocks for competitors, families, coaches and USA Climbing officials attending the competition.
Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport South
1201 W 94th St, Bloomington, MN 55431 (1/2 Mile from VE)
- King Bed with Pullout Sofa (25 Rooms Available) $94/night + Tax
Call 952-884-8211 by Friday, June 2nd and reference the Vertical Endeavors Weekend block
Offer Valid Friday June 16th and Saturday June 17th
Not valid with any other offers. Kids eat free not available with discounted rate.
Residence Inn by Marriot Minneapolis Edina
3400 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435 (4 Miles from VE)
- Queen Suite (5 Rooms Available) $89/night + Tax
- Double Suite (5 Rooms Available) $99/night + Tax
Additional rooms available for Saturday night.
Call (952) 893-9300 by Friday, June 2nd and reference the Vertical Endeavors Divisionals block
Offer Valid Friday June 16th and Saturday June 17th
VOLUNTEERS
We need an army of volunteers to make this event a success. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, a coupon for 30% off a one time purchase from the VE Pro Shop, and a FREE Day Pass to Vertical Endeavors.
CLOSURES
Sunday, June 11th: At 6PM The entire main room will be closed and all walls stripped to prepare for setting.
Monday, June 12th – Friday June 16th: The entire main room will be closed as we set for Divisionals. Both Bouldering Areas, the Groups Room and the Silo will remain open, although select routes may be stripped if holds are needed for competition setting.
***Competitors will not be allowed to enter the facility after June 11th
Saturday, June 17th: Vertical Endeavors – Bloomington will be closed for USA Climbing Region 501-502 Sport and Speed Divisional Championship Qualifiers.
Saturday, May 13th: Vertical Endeavors – Bloomington will be closed for USA Climbing Region 501-502 Sport and Speed Divisional Championship Finals. We estimate opening to the public from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
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