Australian Youth Climbing Team

2011 Team

2011-06-19T01:32:00.000-07:00

The World Youth Championships 2011 is in Austria this year.

The Australian 2011 team is

Junior Male

Daniel Fisher

Scott Pritchard

Art Ho Bayly

Junior Female

Lucy Stirling

Youth A Male

Matt Tsang

Kyle Brandon

Youth A Female

Loesje Fletcher

Youth B Female

Lindsay Fletcher

Jemima Matters

Roxy Perry

Judith Carroll

May Training 2010

2010-06-13T17:39:00.001-07:00

May has been Power Month!

The team has been working hard in both group and individual sessions. In Sydney, we have had 2 team training days a month for the last 3 months. May group training sessions were held at The Bloc Climbing, North Parramatta. It was great to see some interstate members of the team at some of these sessions!
Here is a short vid and some pic's of the training.

2010 Australian Youth Team for Scotland

2010-04-09T20:02:00.000-07:00

Junior Female
Emma Brown Lead OC/Speed OC SYD
Maya Santangelo Lead SYD
Melissa Andersen Lead ACT

Junior Male
Axel Tritton Lead SYD
Connor Macpherson Lead/Speed SYD
Joe Horan Lead/Speed ACT
Ben Aves Lead/Speed OC SYD
Art Ho Bayly Speed SYD

Youth A Female
Sarah Davis LeadSpeed VIC
Lucy Stirling Lead QLD

Youth A Male
Luke Jamieson Lead SYD
Tommy Anglim Lagones Lead/Speed ACT

Youth B Male
Matthew Tsang Lead/Speed SYD
Louis Godsell Lead VIC

Help Wanted

2010-02-25T01:27:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone is pumped for the NSW State Titles and WYC selection next weekend!

As you all know the event does not run itself and we need lots of people to help out on the day. We are after Judges and Belayers.

If anyone would like to help out we are holding a free, short course/info session on the Friday night before the comp. You don't have to do this course to help out but it will give you more knowledge when judging and belaying.

The more people we have, the more everyone will get to see the climbing as we can rotate everyone around.

If you are able to help email me ASAP at carlieclimbs@yahoo.com (and let me know whether you would like to do the course or not).

Thanks, see you all at SICG!

NSW State Titles & WYC Selection 2010

2010-02-23T15:51:00.000-08:00

Date:	Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time:	7:00am - 9:00pm
Location:	Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym, St Peters

The NSW State Titles and World Youth Championships Selection Trials competition day will decide the New South Wales Champions in Lead and Speed climbing in all Open and Youth categories. It will also be used to decide which climbers in Junior, Youth A, and Youth B (male and female) categories qualify to represent Australia at the World Youth Championships in Scotland on the 9th - 12th of September 2010.

The Team Movie

2009-09-10T20:10:00.000-07:00

Day Four

2009-09-10T19:58:00.000-07:00

Day Four was the speed finals, we headed down to the outdoor speed wall to hang out for the day. The team went around swapping t-shirts with other teams and talking to some of the competitors making new friends. It was a fun day in the sun, and a great day to finish the comp.

Day Three

2009-09-08T09:15:00.000-07:00

Everyone had down to the lead wall to watch Axel in the semi-finals. He was out 7th, and climbed well, everyone one was proud of him. After the Semi's we all went back to the hotel for a little nap (not in mine, Mel and Zoe's room, everyone wanted to hang out here, no nap for me!)

Axel in the Semi's

Back down to the lead wall to watch the finals, which was so cool. Watching to top guns do their thing. The climbing was outstanding, it makes you want to go home and train your hardest and then maybe be we can be up there with them! The finals was a show, and the climbers are the entertainers, and they did entertain. This is how all the big comps are over in Europe, they make them a show so people come and watch, and are happy to pay money to watch the climbers. Value for money!

This would be nice to see in Australia, but it takes time and lots money.

The show before the climbers come out

The Team hanging out watching the finals

Team Dinner

2009-08-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

After the speed climbing on day two we went out for dinner as a team. Had lots of fun eating the best pizza and some people got to taste a snail!

WYC Day 2

2009-08-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

Well everyone got to do their second climb today. Everyone said the routes were so cool and had lots of fun. It was a long day, and we are tired. Axel made the semi-final, so we are back at the wall tomorrow to cheer on your Aussie team mate.

WYC Day 1

2009-08-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

What a fun day. The team did really well. We had a few ups and downs, but they all did there best. They all have one more climb tomorrow, which I am sure they will do there best again. Its always more relaxing the 2nd climb. I loved how they all got behind each other, who ever was on the wall from Australia the team was cheering for them, it was such great feel.

For all the results you can see them here, just choose the category at the top of page

Opening Ceremony

2009-08-27T12:31:00.000-07:00

The team in the pond!

The Team

2009-08-26T09:35:00.001-07:00

The Team

Everyone

Team Training Grenoble 25/08/09

2009-08-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

The team went to Espace Vertical for their last train and it was the first time the whole team has been together. They did really well and had lots of fun. They got to see some of the after team like USA, Russia and Chez Republic.

Here some photos of the strong team!

Maya Santangelo

2009-08-24T07:48:00.000-07:00

Name: Maya Santangelo

Gender: Female

Height: 5 foot 2 ish

How old are you: 17

Where are you from: Avalon, Northern Beaches, NSW

School/job: Year 12 Oxford Falls Grammar School

When and where did you first start climbing: Properly about 2½ years ago at the Rockhouse

Favourite Climbing Gym: The Pitch!

Hours Training per week: About 8-10 hours including core training etc

Favourite Climbing area: Castle Hill, NZ

Best climb you have done: Scary boulder problems in Castle Hill

Best Competition result: 4^th place 2008 Oceania

Why do you climb: I love the challenge and the people and because there’s nothing else like it

Favourite moment in climbing: Probably the 2008 Oceania finals route, I didn’t finish it but I really surprised myself with how I did and how much I put into it.

Mel showing how to paint your nails for the Aussie team

2009-08-22T06:20:00.000-07:00

Valence For Me, Mel and Zoe

2009-08-22T05:37:00.000-07:00

We have had our first night in Valence. It took so long to get here. 35 hours we were on plane, buses and trains, but it was fun in some way.

London Airport

We went to the climbing wall today, but was not aloud in. So just have to wait till the big day!

Valence Park (where the speed wall will be, no wall yet!)

The food is so good, I think we are going to come back fat, can't stop eating!

As more team members get here, I will keep you all up to date

Training Weekend August

2009-08-05T16:18:00.000-07:00

Some of the member from the team had one of the last training session with me and Rob last weekend. We had some of the member missing as they live out of state and out of Sydney. These guys still would have been training away.

Here some photo's of Sam training hard down in Tasmania.

Sam Cranking down!

Mean while back at Sydney indoor some of the team reserved there AUS uniform. After a long day of going though the in and out of the World Youth Championships they were tired.

Warm-up

Training Weekend July

2009-07-14T15:16:00.000-07:00

The Team had a training weekend on the 11th and 12th. Saturday was a great day with lots of pumped forearms and sore abs.

Sunday was the Climb-A-Thon, there were 11 participants, each climbed 1000 metres in under 6 hours. Overall, on the day, we all climbed 11,632 metres in under 5 hours. Bryson Klein climbed the most with 1500 metres done in the 5 hours. Well done to him and everyone that climbed. It was a fun day and raised lots of money for the team. Thanks to all the belayers and support crew, we couldn't have done it without you!

Zoe Johns

2009-07-06T18:48:00.000-07:00

Gender: Female

How old are you: 15

Where are you from: Cromer, Northern Beaches NSW

School/job: I attend Mackellar Girls Campus

When and where did you first start climbing: about 3 and a half years ago (2006) when I was in yr 7 at the Northern Beaches Rock House

Favourite Climbing Gym: Northern Beaches Rock House

Hours Training per week: About 4 – 6 hours at the climbing gym and 2 – 3 at a gym i have recently joined with a friend

Best Competition result: this year in state titles I came 3^rd in difficulty

Why do you climb: Because I love it and its fun, and there is always more to do

Favourite moment in climbing: When you have been trying a move for a long time but just can’t get the move, and the moment you finally get that next hold, its a great feeling.

Climb-A-Thon

2009-06-24T17:17:00.000-07:00

Getting to France for the WYC is expensive. To help raise money for the team trip, Sport Climbing Australia is organising a fund-raising Climb-a-thon.

When: Sunday July 12th
Where: SICG
Time: Six hours of climbing, from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Target: Your goal is to climb 1 vertical kilometre, that's 1000 metres.
(This is about 80-100 climbs at SICG, depending on which walls you're on. You can do the same climb as may times as you like)

Your support will help the team to pay for flights, accommodation, team clothing,
and coaching

This is an open event and anyone can get a sponsorship card and join in and help the team

It's going to be a lot of fun, and great training.

See you there!

Team Training Day The Climbing Centre

2009-06-24T16:47:00.000-07:00

The Team had a really good training day last Sunday at The Climbing Centre in Penrith. We were missing a few team members due to out of state, town and being sick but 9 were there ready to crank there hardest. It was a long weekend as they all competed in the last round of The Tour de Corde at SICG on friday night and Saturday morning. So some were on the tired side.

After 4 hours of training they walked out draging the hands along the ground, thats what I like to see as a coach!!

Here are some Photos of the day.

Brittany Fletcher

2009-06-11T15:38:00.000-07:00

Gender: Female

Nickname: Britt, Brittleknees, Britto, Britty.

How old are you: 15

Where are you from: Glenbrook, Blue Mountains, Australia

School/job: St Columbas High School

When and where did you first start climbing: At a birthday party in 2006 at Penrith Climbing Center

Favourite Climbing Gym: Penrith Climbing Center

Hours Training per week: 6 -7 in the gym, 1-2 on hangboard and at least one day outdoor on the weekend.

Favourite Climbing area: Nowra

Best climb you have done: Junket Pumper , Centennial Glen, Blue Mountains.

Best Competition result: Second at State titles 2008 lead comp.

Why do you climb: Because I love it – is this a trick question?

Favourite moment in climbing: Topping out the 3rd qualifier at 2009 State Titles, and sending Junket Pumper

Loesje Fletcher

2009-06-11T15:27:00.000-07:00

Gender: Female

Height: 163cm

How old are you: 13

Where are you from: Glenbrook, Blue Mtns, NSW

School: St Columba’s High, Springwood.

When and where did you first start climbing: Started climbing in year 6 (2007) at Penrith, The Climbing Centre

Favourite Climbing Gym: FIS (Faulconbridge Institute of Sport)

Hours Training per week: About 6-7 hours at the rock climbing gym, at home about 1hr on hangboard, At least one day a weekend outdoor climbing in the Blue Mtns (usually)

Favourite Climbing area: Recently was taken to Nowra, and Thompson’s Point is my new favourite area.

Best climb you have done: A grade 22 at Birdwood Gully Springwood (a local crag).

Best Competition result: First at Nationals in 2008 in lead and speed (Youth C), First at Oceania in 2008 for speed

Why do you climb: I love it and everything about it, especially competition-bouldering, speed and lead.

Favourite moment in climbing: At states competition this year, on our third climb, i didn’t make it to the top, but it felt so good getting over the height that seemed to be the crux in my group, and keep sticking the moves until i couldn’t even hold on any longer.

Sarah Davis

2009-06-10T04:49:00.000-07:00

Gender: Female

Height: 163 cm

Nickname: sez

How old are you: 16 years old

Where are you from: Melbourne, Victoria

School/job: I go to St Leonards College

When and where did you first start climbing: Just before my 9th birthday at the Victorian Climbing Centre (Seaford Indoor Climbing Gym)

Favourite Climbing Gym: Bayside Rock

Hours Training per week: 4 ½ hours in climbing gyms, cardio (2 sessions= 2 hours) core work and chin-up board= 1 hour.

Favourite Climbing area: Mt Arapiles

Best climb you have done: the Bard “Mt Arapiles”

Best Competition result: 1st place at the 2008 Oceania Championships in Rotorua (youth b speed)

Why do you climb: Because I enjoy the how the sport constantly challenges me. I also love the people that I meet.

Favourite moment in climbing: There are so many great moments, I couldn’t choose

Melissa Andersen

2009-06-09T22:24:00.000-07:00

Gender: Female

Height: 170cm

Nickname: Mel

How old are you: 18

Where are you from: Wambion, Pretty much Canberra though

School/job: Graduated year 12 Merici College 2008, Currently Part Time work at South Canberra Rocks and National Convention Centre looking at doing qualifications to be an outdoor Guide

When and where did you first start climbing: Canberras North side Gym Mitchell in 2006 to gain strength in my ankle, after a couple of months i was told i had a osteio oedema (some form of tumour) so i had to take the rest of the year off due to surgery and such. Got back into it in 2007 and have been climbing ever since =]

Favourite Climbing Gym: There all cool in their own different ways, i don’t really have a main favourite gym

Hours Training per week: 3 nights a week ranging from 1.5hours a session to 2.5hours

Favourite Climbing area: Outdoors is pretty sweet don’t get to much though

Best Competition result: 3rd in a national comp

Why do you climb: Because its fun and after finishing a hard climb you know its not the end theres always something harder about

Robbie Adams

2009-06-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

Gender: Male

Height: 179cm

How old are you: 16

Where are you from: Sydney, Australia

School/job: Manly High

When and where did you first start climbing: The Rockhouse, a long time ago casually

Favourite Climbing Gym: The Rockhouse

Hours Training per week: 6

Why do you climb: Beacause i love climbing and enjoy it so much

Favourite moment in climbing: finishing the moves

Tommy Anglim Lagones

2009-06-09T17:48:00.000-07:00

Gender: Male

Height: 175cm

Nickname: Tommy

How old are you: 15

Where are you from: Canberra

School/job: Emmaus (½ time), home-schooled (½ time). Work part-time at Mountain Designs

When and where did you first start climbing: Canberra Indoor about 2½ years ago

Favourite Climbing Gym: St. Peters

Hours Training per week: 5 hours climbing, 4 hours physical training

Favourite Climbing area: Megalong Valley

Best climb you have done: 1st climb at Oceania, 2008

Best Competition result: 2nd in Speed at the Australian selections for the World Youth Championships 2009, 1st Act Secondary Schools, 7-8 boys, August 2007

Why do you climb: Because ever since I started, I’ve enjoyed this sport. I have always liked sports with an element of danger, such as Karting, so climbing suits me very well in that respect.

Favourite moment in climbing: Watching my wonderful father perform admirably in his first ever competition (what a guy!) Hey, how did that get there?

The Team

2009-06-03T17:09:00.001-07:00

The Australian WYC Team is:

JM Braach-Maksvytis Mattias

JW Brown Emma
JW Santangelo Maya
JW Andersen Melissa

AM Axel Tritton
AM Aves Ben
AM Adams Robbie

AW Fletcher Brittany
AW Davis Sarah

BM Peyr Samuel
BM Wagland Nick
BM Lagones Thomas

BW King Sophie
BW Fletcher Loesje
BW Johns Zoe

Australian Youth Climbing Team

2009-06-03T16:55:00.000-07:00

The Australian Youth Climbing Team was picked at the selection trials in April. Youth climbers from around the country came to Sydney to try and win a place on the team.

This year the team is heading to France for the World Youth Championships in Valence. The competition will be from the 27-30 of August. We have 18 climbers on the team in 3 age categories; Youth B (14-15 yo), Youth A (16-17 yo) and Juniors (18-19 yo).