Urban Rocks Overview

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Rock Climbing for Kids




Bring your kids in for Urban Rocks Kid's Climb Time:
Kid's Climb Time is held every Tues & Thurs from 1PM - 4PM. During this time an Urban Rocks staff member will belay your child for free. Climbing Pass and Rental Gear prices still apply and climbs will be on a first come basis. Parents must remain in the gym during their children's climb time to supervise.

Learn to manage the ropes yourself:
This is a good option if you think you will be coming more than once and/or would like to spend quality time with your kids. There is a one time $15 fee for a belay class. The class takes 30 minutes and is offered during our regular hours until 8PM on weekdays and 6PM on weekends. NO reservations required.

Let an Urban Rocks staff member belay your child:
The cost is $20 for an half hour or $30 for an hour. Regular Climbing Pass & Rental Gear prices still apply.


Check out our RATES page at UrbanRocksGym.com for Climbing Pass and Rental Gear prices.


Supervised Child Care:
Child Care for climbers is now available at Urban Rocks. Let our certified staff supervise your children in a fun, safe atomosphere while you catch up with friends and climb without distraction! The upstairs lounge area will be gated off during the child care sessions and will have toys, activities & children's movies for their entertainment.

Other Things to Know...

Children under 18 MUST have an Urban Rocks Waiver signed by their PARENT. No exceptions. A copy of our waiver can be downloaded from our website. Also children under 12 are not allowed on the boulder unless given exclusive permission by Urban Rocks Management.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

STEELE SENDFEST COMP RESULTS




ON May 29th, 2009, Urban Rocks Gym hosted the Steele Sendfest bouldering competition as a fundraiser for the S.C.C's purchase of cliff-line in Steele, AL. The night turned out great with competitors of all ages and abilities alongside plenty of spectators who came to show their support. All of the setters brought their "A game" and set 50 new boulder problems getting all of the competitors psyched! After the 3 hours of competing, everyone chowed down on pizza and anxiously awaited for their raffle ticket to be called. Due to the wonderful sponsorship from La Sportiva, 5.10, Chaco, Mammut and Patagonia we had 25 raffle prizes to pass out ranging from liquid chalk and headlamps to tote bags, frisbees and a free pair of Spportiva shoes!

By the end of the night, competitors and spectators helped Urban Rocks raise $500 for Steele and the S.C.C. Thanks to the most generous donations from La Sportiva, 5.10, and Chaco, all finalists went home with a FREE pair of shoes! Thanks again to everyone who came out, gave their support and helped to make this a really great competition. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event here at Urban Rocks Gym!

Below is a list of the finalists from the comp:


Youth (12 and Under)
1st - Anna Fox
2nd - Evan Fox
Teen – Women’s
1st - Chandler Wells
Teen – Men’s
1st - Jake Higginbotham
2nd - Jacob Fellers
3rd - Clint Clayton
Young Adult – Women’s
1st - Kelly Fuller
Young Adult – Men’s
1st - Lucas Kindervater
2nd - Jacob Mundy
3rd - Zachary Pyke
Adult – Women’s
1st - Hope
Adult – Men’s
1st - Jason Ruble
Master’s – Men’s
1st - Chris Erber
2nd - Ron Nance
3rd - John Fox
Open (V7+)
1st - Jeremy Walton
2nd - Kit Buckley
3rd - Ryan Carl