Climbing New Zealand

looking ahead to May 2nd/3rd – Round 2 of the national Cup series to be held in Wanaka. As last year, Wanaka Cliffhangers are offering a special deal on apartment accommodation for Climbers and their supporters of $120 a night for apartments sleeping 6. To make a booking please contact Gilly Pugh on 03 443 0026, or .

Please note timetable subject to change throughout day

Sunday: Bouldering Qualifications and Finals

7.45 a.m. Facility opens for warmup

8.15 a.m. Briefing

8.30 a.m Youth B / Youth A Qualification:  8 Problems

10.00 a.m. Qualification Ends

10.00 a.m. Briefing – Juniors/Opens

10.15 a.m. Junior / Opens Qualification: 8 Problems

11.45 p.m. Qualification Ends

11.45 p.m. Isolation Opens Youth A/Youth B

12.00 p.m. Isolation Closes

1.00 p.m. YB/YA Finals: 3 Problems

2.30 p.m. Finals End

2.30 p.m. Isolation Closes Opens

3.00 p.m. Junior / Opens Finals: 3 Problems

4.00 p.m. Finals End

4.05 p.m. Prize Giving

Don’t forget that earlybird registration prices end at midnight tonight!

Early bird registration for Hamilton closes Friday 13th midnight.

Registration is now open for the first round of the National Cup series 2015 to be held in Hamilton on March 28th/29th.  Please go to the 2015 competitions tab to register.

CNZ Management Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of the WYC 2015 Management team:

Carmilla Ansin – Head Coach

Jo Hutton-Smith – Manager

Peter Lofthouse – Team Assistant

Congratulations!

Calling potential climbers/models:

Jess Choi from Pandora Films based in Sydney, Australia, emailed because they’re currently working on an advertisement which is planned to be shot in New Zealand, and need help finding

climbers for the modeling role.

The shoot is most likely a 1 day shoot, but could be more.

The shooting day is Feb. 24th and will be shot in North Island area.

They’ll provide them flights and accommodation if they live far from the shooting location.

The advertisement is for Korea only with 6 months usage.

The selected climber will be paid NZD 2,000 ++ /day

They’re looking for both male and female models in their 20’s to mid 30’s who are good looking and fit (athletic shape).

Anyone interested should contact Jess directly –

Hangdog climbing gym and Dynomites Sport Climbing club are proud to host this regional one-day indoor climbing competition for climbers of all ages and levels.

There are four categories:
‘Beginner’ – max age 14, no minimum age, male and female categories, top rope only.
‘Intermediate’ – max age 18, male and female, top rope only, grade 21 and below.
‘Advanced’ – no age limits, male and female, top rope qualifiers and lead final, grade 22 and above.
‘Masters/Adult’ – over 18, male and female, top rope only, grade 21 and below.

There will be spot prizes, food stall and great climbing on the day.

$19 early bird tickets until Wednesday 26 November, then $30 standard tickets. Online registrations are through http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/and ‘in person’ registrations are accepted through Hangdog before the event and on the day.

Please note that the Advanced final will be a lead climb. If at any stage any climber is deemed to be acting in an unsafe manner they may be removed from the competition.

Email: for more info