UKC

The BMC and the British Senior Lead Climbing Team are pleased to announce the new team for 2008 following the BMC/Holdz Team Trials in December.

The team trials took place at the Foundry in Sheffield and saw a number of new faces coming to the competition along with the present members from the 2007 Leading Team. Competition for the top spots was closely contested, with the top places being decided by the performances in the final.

For the full Team Listings - Read More: http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/

In reply to Jack Geldard - Assistant Editor:
good to see the north east lads on ;]

In reply to Jack Geldard - Assistant Editor:

I was just wondering how the places are decided? Are there a certain number of places up for grabs? a certain numer for each sex? Or do they look at who will potentially score hightest in there respective catogories and take the 8 top?


I guess part of me is wondering why there is only 2 female members

In reply to es:

im not sure but its on performance over the year,
as in if people climb consistantly and show interest?
ticking a few 8a's and more would help too

In reply to es:


I wondered that too..

In reply to es:

The places in the team are decided on form throughout the year based on UK competitions and competitions abroad. Members who are already in the team are also assessed on their commitment to the team in terms of training and how they've performed in the team training sessions throughout the year.

Regarding the females, myself and Fliss Butler decided that there wasn't a high enough "absolute" level of performance this year amongst those interested, so only 2 were selected. Last year, it was 50:50 purely by chance and in previous years there have been no women at all!

For more info have a look at the British Team Website and the corresponding BMC section.

In reply to Tom Randall - Lattice Training:


Gald to see Jemma's back - go girl!

Si

In reply to Tom Randall - Lattice Training:

so there could be a year when the team was 100% female?