Events

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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

CLOSURES

Sunday, June 11^th: At 6PM The entire main room will be closed and all walls stripped to prepare for setting.

Monday, June 12^th – Friday June 16^th: 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 11^th

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.