Training Weekend July

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

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

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

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

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

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

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