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Just a reminder that if you haven’t registered for Rotorua yet, there’s one more day of Early Bird entry left.  So don’t miss out  –  and remember all points from all 3 National Cup events count towards overall placing at the end of the Series!
Hello!
Here’s the survey for Wanaka =)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NKT7SFB
Cheers,
CNZ team
If you want convenience and to have the best view of the competition wall, consider staying at the award winning Rock Solid Backpackers. This is situated above the climbing gym providing spectacular viewing for guests. Please note, as this is a youth hostel guests need to be 16+ years.
For more information and bookings click here
Early Bird registration pricing for Round 3 of the National Series in Rotorua ends midnight Friday June 13th.
Register under the Competitions 2014 tab
This might be just what you were looking for…
2014 Mountain Skills for Youth (6th-7th October)
This course is an initiative of the New Zealand Alpine Club to encourage young people into the mountains and inspire them to become alpinists. It will be run by qualified New Zealand Mountain Guides Association Guides and New Zealand Outdoor Instructor Association Level 2 Instructors. The ratio of instructor to student will be 1:4.
Students must be between 16 years and 18 years on October 1st 2014
Accommodation is the NZAC Lodge at Arthurs Pass. There will be separate bunk rooms for boys and girls. They will need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow (optional) and teddy bear (also optional). The Lodge will be booked out solely for the course for this weekend.
The fee is $450, which includes instruction, transport, food and accommodation, avalanche safety equipment hire and a year’s membership to the New Zealand Alpine Club.
Not included in the fee is: basic climbing equipment, suitable clothing, snacks (chocolate, lollies, scroggin etc). Some gear is available to hire through the Canterbury/Westland section.
Meals: all food will be provided but students will be expected to help their Guides/instructors with the cooking and do the dishes afterwards! Ditto,cleaning the Lodge at the end of the course.
For course info, click here
For an application form, click here
For info about other NZAC instruction courses click here
The Auckland Sport Climbing Club is hosting the 2014 The Edge Series .
The dates are:
2nd August Glen Eden
6th September Hamilton
25th October Panmure
Categories are under 12, under 14, under 16 under 18, Junior, Open and Masters. All routes are top-rope except the U18, U20, Open and Master finals which are lead-rope.
If you climb regularly for a school, a rock hoppers, or after-school club then this competition is for you.
Entry is $15 for student and $25 for non-students. Cool spot prizes from North Face, Mountain Designs, Macpac, Bivouac, Black Diamond and others supporters.
Pre-register at www.eventfinder.co.nz
More details can be found at: http://aucklandclimbing.co.nz/the-edge-series
Round 3 of the 2014 CNZ National Series in Rotorua are now open. Register under the 2014 Competitions tab
Don’t miss out on Early Bird pricing! Early Bird closes  midnight Friday June 13th
The Otago Daily Times has published a great article about the recent National Series in Wanaka.
Read it here
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/queenstown-lakes/302743/contest-was-cliffhanger
Lead climbing and bouldering results for Wanaka Ntional Cup can be viewed at piki.getobeya.com
Thanks to Cliffhangers and Basecamp for hosting this event.
Thanks also to the following sponsors – Gear Shop, MT Outdoors, Tool of the Adventure, Aspiring Safety Products, Breems Construction, Southwest Refrigeration, Mt. Aspiring College, Wanaka Edge Apartments, Wanaka Medical Centre, Central Heating Solutions, Wanaka New World, Harcourts Real Estate
A wee reminder – don’t miss out!
A $20 late fee will be applied to any competitors after closing.