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Climb Higher - An Adaptive Climbing Program

If you entered into Urban Rocks Gym in Chattanooga, TN within the time frame of March 16 through April 20th, you witnessed personal achievement. Rock/Creek partnered with Chaco, along with Urban Rocks Gym, Outdoor Chattanooga, and Therapeutic Recreation Services for Chattanooga Parks and Recreation, to host a program called "Climbing Higher" an adaptive climbing program for individuals with a variety of cognitive and physical disabilities in the area. The program occurred at Urban Rocks Climbing Gym, on Monday evenings, starting at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Click on the video below to watch an evening at Urban Rocks, during a Climbing Higher Program session.

The 'Climbing Higher' Adaptive Climbing program is being held with the purpose of providing a unique outdoor opportunity for individuals with a variety of cognitive and physical disabilities to showcase what Ability is all about. The goal of the "Climbing Higher" Adaptive Climbing Program is to provide participants with an opportunity to learn basic climbing skills, provide socialization with peers, and enable them to participate in rock climbing independently in their leisure time. The First Session is designed for individuals with cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities. This three-week session will run: March 16, March 23, and March 30. The Second Session is planned for individuals with physical disabilities. This three-week session will run: April 6, April 13, and April 20."

Chris Gibson, co-owner of Urban Rocks Gym reports, "the program went very well with a turnout of about 10-12 individuals each week. During the first week, you can tell a few participants are apprehensive with climbing, and it seems by the third week, they were ready to clip themselves in and go climbing!"

This program offered the opportunity for diverse communities to unite and share their love for adventure. Rock/Creek and Chaco have a long standing relationship with community involvement. Chad Wykle from Chaco and Dawson Wheeler, co-owner of Rock/Creek, both heavily emphasize its importance.

"We had the means to be a support through money set aside from fundraisers. Each year we raise money with Rock/Creek promotions and pool the profits to give back to the community. Both Rock/Creek and Chaco were approached by Outdoor Chattanooga and Therapeutic Recreation with this unique opportunity in mind and portions of the funds were distributed toward the program's needs" Chad says.
Dawson states, "It was not a difficult decision when it came to supporting Climbing Higher. We heard about the need, and agreed on the importance of extending out to all forms of community needs."

Elaine Adams, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, and Jessica Crowe, Therapeutic Recreation Intern, organized the assistance of UTC Physical Therapy student volunteers. The students' qualifications aided in a safe and meaningful experience for every participant. Elaine testifies to the inspiring stories from parents and caregivers about personal achievements. "The greatest part about this program is the opportunity for our participants to do something like this. Of course the concept of climbing is about getting to the top and it's a success, but why else do you climb? It's about physical fitness, hanging out with your friends, and that part about it is huge. To have that ability to come and have fun is therapeutic in itself."

The positive experiences will not stop with this program. Every purchaser of a pair of promotional Rock/Creek Chaco sandals contributed to these programs. Rock/Creek consumers can walk with pride, knowing a portion of their purchases will undoubtedly be given back to the community.


For more information about the recreation opportunities provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit https://www.chattanooga.gov/PRAC/30_255.htm

For more information about Outdoor Chattanooga, visit http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/

View Chaco inventory in Rock/Creek stores, or online at http://www.rockcreek.com/chaco-sandals/

To see more photos from Climbing Higher, visit
http://www.flickr.com/people/rockcreek/

Summer Membership Specials

From May 1 - June 30 you will have a chance to buy a 3 Month Prepaid Summer Membership. This is a great opportunity to beat the summer heat with our fully air conditioned faciltiy and new weekly routes and boulder problems.

Details:

Students: $135
Adult: $150

1 Parent & Child: $210 (+ $45 per additional child)
Couples: $270 (+ $30 per additional family member)


All new Summer Memberships will also recieve a Rock/Creek 30% off coupon for one item of their choice!

New Special Deals at Urban Rocks!

Early Bird Special
What: Come in early, beat the crowd and reap the benefits!
When: Saturday and Sunday mornings before noon
How Much: $10 Adult Day Pass / $14 with gear
$8 Junior Day Pass / $10 with gear (12 yrs and under)


Friday Night College Night
What: Come in with a college ID and save some cash!
When: Friday nights from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
How Much: $10 Day Pass / $12 with gear


Saturday Family Night
What: Bring yourself and anyone you consider family to save!
When: Saturday Nights from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
How Much: $10 Adult Day Pass / $14 with gear
$8 Junior Day Pass / $10 with gear

May 29th - Boulder Comp Fundraiser for SCC's Purchase of Steele, AL

As any avid South Eastern climber knows, the SCC has been raising money to purchase Steele, AL to secure public access to an undeveloped cliff line in Alabama. The SCC has passed the half way mark for funds needed for the project and has about $26,000 to go. Everyone here at Urban Rocks wants to see the SCC meet their goal so everyone gets new rock to climb!

In order to show our support, Chattanooga's Urban Rocks Gym will be hosting a bouldering comp fundraiser for the SCC's purchase of Steele.

The comp will be a Citizens Format, with divisions as follows:

Category	Description
Open	v7+
Older Adult	40+
Adult	29 -39
Young Adult	18 -28
Teen	13 - 17
Kids	12 & under

The Details

Date: Friday - May 29, 2009

Time: The Comp will run from 6pm - 9pm with awards and prizes at 9:30

Cost: $15 Entry Fee:

- $10 of your fee will be going straight to the SCC
- $ 5 will go in the pot for each category's winner!

We are planning for Mens and Womens categories in each division, but that really depends on your turnout.

So load up the car and head to the 'Nooga for a night of fun!

For those locals that have been toying with idea of a gym membership, we will be waiving our start-up fee for our recurring membership for all participants. If you have any questions about our memberships, check out our website Urban Rocks Gym or give us a call at (423) 475-6578!

EVOLV Dyno Comp Results

Ryan and Jimmy at the Evolv Dyno Comp
Originally uploaded by Urban Rocks

A big thanks goes out to everyone who came out to support Urban Rocks, Evolv and most importantly the SCC's purchase of Steele, AL! The Evolv Dyno comp raised $100 to help out the SCC with their Steele purchase.

There were 12 dynos set-up for the comp and climbers kept track of how many dynos they successfully climbed (awarding flash points for those who sent on the first go!) The results from the comp are as follows:

1st Place:	Jimmy Webb
2nd Place:	Jake Higginbotham
3rd Place:	Ryan Carl

Thanks to Evolv and Kurt Smith, 1st and 2nd places walked away with a FREE pair of Evolv climbing shoes and 3rd place walked away with a new Evolv chalk bag, flip flops and a travel mug. Congratulations to the winners!


Don't forget that the Stone Alliance Tour is coming up on May 2nd. Come check it out for a sneak peek at three of the newest climbing videos featuring climbs all around the world! Get your tickets at Urban Rocks Gym now!