General:

The Adult Climbing League is geared to promote an environment so adults can meet new people, climb, and compete in a friendly atmosphere.  This league will help introduce you to new people at Climb Iowa every Wednesday night.  The competition will be handicapped, so novice climbers can compete equally against advanced climbers.  It's amazing how much a 5.13 climber can learn from a 5.7 climber and vice versa.

Schedule:

The league climbs Wednesday evenings from 6-10p.m.  There will be sessions throughout the year starting October 6, January 19, and June 1.  Each session last eight weeks.

Structure:

You may compete as a team, an individual, or both!  Teams will be comprised of three climbers.  If you can't find a team, let us know and we will try to pair you up.

Handicap System:

The handicap will work just like a bowling or golf handicap.  By finding your “comfortable” climbing grade, we will assign your handicap.  If you climb a route above your handicap, you will get more points than you would if you climb a route below your handicap.  After each session, your handicap will be reevaluated.  Your handicap will be assigned by your "comfortable" climbing level.

Scoring:

Your score each week will be comprised of your hardest three climbs.  Session winners will be determined by your best five weeks, so if you need to miss a week, you won't be penalized.  Team scores will be determined by your team's average.

Climbing Rules:

• You must start each climb on the designated starting holds.
• Only holds marked in that color tape may be used to complete the climb.
• You must show control of the finishing hold marked with a "V" for the score to count.
• Your climb must be witnessed and initialed on your scorecard.  One initial may be a team member, but the second initial must come from another league climber.
• Turn you scorecard in to the front desk after you have finished climbing.  Scorecards will NOT be accepted on non-league nights.

Cost and Prizes!!

The cost of the league is $15 per person.  This money will be awarded back to the league champions at the end of the session.  Remember, there are prizes for more then just the winners at the end of the session.