We have recently confirmed a Level 2 Clinic on the west coast for April 19th and 20th. Mesa Rim Climbing Center, which held a Level 1 USAC clinic just prior to their Grand Opening in 2010, will again host, and the clinic is scheduled just days before the gym hosts the Collegiate Climbing Series Nationals on April 23rd.  This will give the opportunity for clinic participants who can stay through the weekend, to potentially see their routes in action at a National competition.

National Chief Setters, Chris Danielson and Molly Beard will be the instructors for this clinic. (It is important to note that we will not be holding a Level 2 Clinic alongside the CWA Summit in May, so this is the only opportunity for interested setters in pursuing their Level 2 this spring.)

This clinic is two full days and the cost is $300.00. A $55 USAC Routesetter Annual membership is also mandatory, and if you are not already a member, you may also purchase the membership online while registering. Successful participants in the clinic will receive Level 2 certification with endorsements based on their performance in one or more of the competition areas – Youth Bouldering, Adult Bouldering, Youth Sport, and Adult Sport.

Participation is capped at 10 and as we may have more interested participants than there are available spots for, we will have a brief application to determine clinic participants. Please download this form, complete, and send to Chris Danielson directly at cdanielson@gthi.com – applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis with applicants who have either a Level 1 Certification or significant competition routesetting experience taking precedence. Accepted applicants will be provided a link to the USAC registration page. With any questions regarding this clinic, contact Chris Danielson directly at cdanielson@gthi.com.

Once again SCS Youth National Championships - the largest climbing competition in the world - will take place this July 7th - 10th at Stone Summit in Atlanta Georgia.  Chief Setter Mike Helt is now taking applications for Assistants, Apprentices and Interns.

Setters will need to arrive by July 2nd and will leave July 11th.   Setters must also arrive fit and ready to fore-run 80 ft routes during the five days of setting.  Only qualified setters need apply.  Applications must be emailed to Mike@routesetter.com by March 28th 2011.

Assistant Setter (5 positions):  Applicants must be USAC level 3 certified. Applications here.

Apprentice Setter (2 positions):  Applicants must be USAC level 2 certified.  Applications here.

Intern Setter (2 positions):  Applicants must be USAC level 2 certified with Lead endorsements.   See other requirements on the Certification page.  Preference will be given to applicants that can fore-run 5.13a and have youth specific comp experience.   Applications here.