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The grand opening of the new, some would say much-needed, bouldering wall at The Westway is Scheduled to coincide with The EAST vs WEST Boulder Bash on the 10th November but the word at Westway is that the facility will be open to those keen to 'get in first' for a few weeks before-hand. The second week of October is currently pencilled in as the hopeful opening time.

New Bouldering Wall specs are:

4.8 metres vertical height

4 flat panel overhanging elements from 25 degrees to 42 degrees overhanging

40 degree barrel element

Steep, hanging slab

150+ problems and font style circuits to go up

Fontainbleau style circuits

Info and sneak preview pics of the build will be updated in a photo gallery at the Westway website: http://www.westway.org/sports/wsc/climbing/gallery

In reply to Shannon Law:

is it just the one room?

In reply to Shannon Law: it cannot possible have taken as long as the new one at Leeds !

In reply to The proper Jules W: leeds really need to get there act together!

In reply to Shannon Law:

Looks excellent. I just hope some there's some decent route setting done as that will make or break it. My experience at London walls has been that bouldering routes have not been set very well.

In reply to Shannon Law:

When is the Capital Climbing Festival?

In reply to Theclimbinglab:

We are running two bouldering comps this year in place of the CCF - the first at the Westway on the 10th November, and the second at Mile End on the 1st December. It's an "East meets West" Series and should hopefully be a great event. The format will run on the same basis as the SIBL and emphasis will very much be on fun, so all levels welcome. Entry fee is £12.00 on the day for each round and you'll receive a free t.shirt with your registration. There will also be a team category, so if you want to join forces with two mates, then enter your team for a prize as well. DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY

In reply to Shannon Law:

Er, is there a veterans category (ie over 35's)?

Any other age categories (ie kids, teens) and what are the age ranges?

Thanks

In reply to rock waif:
Er, how about super-vets (over 55)?
I'd still come last though!

In reply to Shannon Law:

Hi

SIBL age groups are:
juniors under 16.
Adults 16 - 34
male vets 35+
http://www.sibl.co.uk/rules.htm

Will you have a female vets category? Be good to know.
Thanks

In reply to rock waif:

does it actually matter or make a difference?

In reply to Shannon Law: Are you from Cape Town?