Hi Guys! The "Drills" page has been updated with Top Rope Drills. It is still in the works and will soon include Traverse Drills and general drill tips as well. Take a look for more detailed descriptions of the top rope drills we have used during practice so that you can train on your own time. Warm-up climbing is a great way time to practice drills!
1. Straight-Armed Drill:
2. High-Step Drill:
3. Frog-Foot Drill:
4. Frog-Foot Dynamic Drill:
Don't Forget....There is a Climbing Competition this Weekend
Hi Guys!
Just a reminder...it is not too late to register for this weekend's climbing competition! You can get more information about the comp and how to register at the link below:
http://www.gravityvault.com/locations/melville-ny/events/details/usac-youth-sport-climbing-competition-3
You can still participate if you do not register, you will just not be considered in the overall rankings, but it would still be a great experience!
Please remember that:
If you guys show up nice and early I will have some treats and we can talk strategy, scope out routes, and warm up together!
Sleep well tonight and have fun tomorrow.
Just a reminder...it is not too late to register for this weekend's climbing competition! You can get more information about the comp and how to register at the link below:
http://www.gravityvault.com/locations/melville-ny/events/details/usac-youth-sport-climbing-competition-3
You can still participate if you do not register, you will just not be considered in the overall rankings, but it would still be a great experience!
Please remember that:
- Climber Check in: 8:45AM - 9:45AM
- Climbing Begins: 10:00AM (Competitors' meeting 10 minutes prior)
- Climbing Ends: 2:00PM (Scoring and awards ASAP)
- Format: Red Point (your highest graded routes will count even if it took you multiple attempts)
If you guys show up nice and early I will have some treats and we can talk strategy, scope out routes, and warm up together!
Sleep well tonight and have fun tomorrow.
Climb like a Pro!
One way we can improve our climbing is by modeling more experienced climbers who do not just climb hard, but climb well. This can be done by climbing with them or just by watching them at the gym or through videos!
So below I have provided some information about the IFSC (International Federation of Sport Climbing). The IFSC coordinates the international rock climbing world cups each year in Speed, Bouldering, and Lead climbing. These competitions are held throughout the world and have just begun and will continue into the Fall. The competitions can be watched for free, via youtube, where you will be able to watch some of the world's best climbers hard at work! This is a great way to see how the Pros climb, the technique they use, and the perseverance they display!
Usually, the qualification rounds, semi-finals and finals are all available online. I prefer to watch the Semi-finals and the Finals! You can also watch some of the previous World Cup finals by going to their youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ifscchannel! Also, there will be a bouldering world cup this weekend in China, so stay tuned to their channel! Their calendar of events is available on their website at http://www.ifsc-climbing.org/.
Watch this year's first bouldering world cup finals that took place two weeks ago!
So below I have provided some information about the IFSC (International Federation of Sport Climbing). The IFSC coordinates the international rock climbing world cups each year in Speed, Bouldering, and Lead climbing. These competitions are held throughout the world and have just begun and will continue into the Fall. The competitions can be watched for free, via youtube, where you will be able to watch some of the world's best climbers hard at work! This is a great way to see how the Pros climb, the technique they use, and the perseverance they display!
Usually, the qualification rounds, semi-finals and finals are all available online. I prefer to watch the Semi-finals and the Finals! You can also watch some of the previous World Cup finals by going to their youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ifscchannel! Also, there will be a bouldering world cup this weekend in China, so stay tuned to their channel! Their calendar of events is available on their website at http://www.ifsc-climbing.org/.
Watch this year's first bouldering world cup finals that took place two weeks ago!
Welcome!
Hi Guys! Welcome to the Melville Gravity Vault Climbing Team blog. This blog is meant to be used as a resource for you guys to continue training and learning even when we are not together as a team. I will post information that you might find useful for training such as drills, exercises, additional resources, and food for thought regarding technique and mental training. There are additional pages that provide videos displaying proper form for various exercises and climbing positions.
I hope you guys will find this blog motivating and useful as we train together! Happy Climbing!
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