Before the final of the National Cup comp at The Roxx, the finely-tuned athletes are following strict warm-up routines... or not.

Lee from Kaptured photography has posted some cool shots of the comp last weekend on our photographers gallery. Prints are available - just click on the photo and follow the instructions on his site.

Congratulations to all these great athletes on their selection to
represent NZ at the World Champs in Sydney next month:

Zachary Orme - Junior Male - Oceania Champion

Louis O’Brien - Junior Male - National Cup 1

Amy Holland - Junior Female - National Cup 1

Zac Keegan - Youth A Male - 3^rd Oceania Championships

Cieran Mcbride - Youth A Male - 2^nd Oceania Championships

Ataif Khan-Edmundson Youth A Male - National Cup 1

Campbell Taylor - Youth A Male - 6^th Oceania Championships (YBM)

Claire Gibson - Youth A Female - 3^rd Oceania Championships

Georgia Orme - Youth A Female - 2^nd Oceania Championships (YBF)

Emily Fraser - Youth A Female - 6^th Oceania Championships (YBF)

Damon McNeil - Youth B Male - 4^th Oceania Championships (YBM)

Oliver Sykes - Youth B Male - National Cup 1

Mark Pugh-Williams Youth B Male - National Cup 1

Sarah Gilmour - Youth B Female - Oceania Champion

Rowan Hines - Youth B Female - National Cup 1

Congratulations to all the climbers who competed at the second round of the National Cup Series held at The Roxx Climbing Centre, Christchurch - and to all the organisers, officials and supporters who made it such a great event.

Here are the results:

Open Female
1. Emily Fraser
2. Sarah Gilmour
3. Kirsty Trotter

Open Male
1. Zach Orme
2. Louis O'Brien
3. Paul Coggan

Junior (U20) Female
1. Amy Holland
2. Rebekah Masterton
3. Caitlin Feasey

Junior (U20) Male
1. Louis O'Brien
2. Zach Orme
3. Conrad Murray

Youth A (U18) Female
1. Emily Fraser
2. Clare Gibson
3. Liesel Carnie

Youth A (U18) Male
1. Ataif Khan-Edmundson
2. Zac Keegan
3. Francis Main

Youth B (U16) Female
1. Sarah Gilmour
2. Irmak Thompson
3. Rowan Hines

Youth B (U16) Male
1. Mark Pugh-Williams
2. Damon McNeill
3. Oliver Sykes

Youth C (U14) Female
1. Charlotte McConnochie
2. Alex Jones
3. Tayla Atkin

Youth C (U14) Male
1. Wiz Fineron
2. Josh Evans
3. Sam Fraser

Youth D (U12) Female
1. Tessa Jacobsen-Grocott
2. Marlise McNeill
3. Sophie Campbell

Youth D (U12) Male
1. Finn Fairbairn
2. Jack Booth
3. Cameron Merwood

Labels: Comp Results

Saturday:

Youth Qualification / Speed Qualification / Open Qualification and Finals

8.00 a.m. Facility Opens for warmup
8.30 a.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Youth D/Youth C/Youth B
9.00 a.m Climbing Starts – YB/YC/YD
10.30 a.m. Climbing Ends – YB/YC/YD
10.30 a.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Youth A/ Junior
11.00 a.m. Climbing Starts – YA/Junior/Masters
11.45 a.m. Climbing Ends - YA/Junior/Masters
12.00 p.m. Speed Qualification
1.00 p.m. Speed Qualification Ends
1.05 p.m. Demonstration -- YA/Junior/Masters
1.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – YA/Junior/Masters
2.15 p.m. Climbing Ends - YA/Junior/Masters
2.15 p.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Youth D/Youth C/Youth B
2.25 p.m Climbing Starts – YB/YC/YD
3.55 p.m. Climbing Ends – YB/YC/YD
4.00 p.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Open Female/ Open Male
4.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – Open Climbs
5.15 p.m. Climbing Ends - Open Climbs
6.00 p.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Open Female/ Open Male
6.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – Open Climbs
7.15 p.m. Climbing Ends - Open Climbs
8.00 p.m. Isolation Closes - Open Female/ Open Male
8.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – Open Finals Climbs
10.00 p.m. Climbing Ends - Open Finals & Prize Giving

Sunday:

Youth/Junior Lead & Speed Finals

8.15 a.m Isolation Opens – Youth B/ Youth C/ Youth D
8.45 a.m Isolation Closes – Youth B/ Youth C/ Youth D
9.00 a.m Viewing
9.10 a.m. Climbing Starts – Youth B/ Youth C/ Youth D
11.10 a.m. Climbing Ends
11.00 a.m. Isolation Opens – Youth A/Junior/ Masters
11.30 a.m. Isolation Closes
11.45 a.m. Viewing
12.00 a.m. Climbing Starts – Youth A/Junior/ Masters
2.00 p.m. Climbing Ends – Youth A/Junior/ Masters
2.25 p.m Speed Finals- Briefing
2.30 p.m. Speed Finals
3.45 p.m. Speed Finals - Finish
3pm Approx. Junior & Youth Prizegiving

This weekend The Roxx Climbing Centre hosts it's first National Cup event since 2006!
The first round at Mt. Maunganui broke records for sheer size and this one is gonna be a biggie too. Remember to register right away at www.nzsf.org.nz if you haven't already as there won't be any day regos available.
If competing isn't your cuppa come down anyway to watch. The Roxx's home climbing team - The Flying Geckos - have their reputation as the top ranked NZ club to defend. We need people to come and support. Check the NZSF website for a schedule closer to the time.
See you there!