Congratulations to the 2009 team to compete at the World Youth Championships in France, August 2009. The thirteen strong team spend time in Europe training prior to the event and then compete with over 600 athletes for the world championship titles.
The following athletes have indicated their intention to compete at the 2009 WYC, and have been assessed as meeting the required standard:
Youth A Male: Jesse Offner, Damon McNeil, Mark Pugh-Williams
Youth A Female: Sarah Gilmour, Amanda Speed, Olivia Holt,
Youth B Male: Wiz Fineron , Josiah Jacobson-Grocott
Youth B Female: Rowan Hines, Emily Searle, Irmak Thompson, Charlotte McConnochie
Junior Female: Claire Gibson
To complete their qualification, in accordance with the 2009 Selection criteria they must be ranked in the top four of the National Series at the conclusion of the 3rd National Cup event in Rotorua.
Further details will be forwarded via email this week.
Results from 2009 National Cup Series 2 are available here
Thanks to all of the volunteers and officials who made this event possible.
A big thank you to the Dynomites Climbing Club and Hangdog Climbing for a great venue and event.
Some progress results from Day 1 of the National Cup 2 at Hangdog in Lower Hutt.
Youth A Male
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Campbell Taylor 14- 1 99 3 1.73 1
Jared Elliott 13+ 3 99 3 3 2
Mark Pugh-Williams 13+ 3 99 3 3 2
Damon McNeil 13- 6.5 99 3 4.41 4
Jesse Offner 13- 6.5 99 3 4.41 4
Jonas Lamarche 13+ 3 16 7 4.58 6
Chase Gatland 13 5 26+ 6 5.47 7
Jonas Lamarche 8 8 8 8
Youth A Female
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Sarah Gilmour 29 1 21.5+ 1 1 1
amanda speed 26+ 2 21+ 2 2 2
Olivia Holt 25- 3 19- 5.5 4.06 3
Georgia Orme 22+ 6 21- 3 4.24 4
Liesel Carnie 24 4 19- 5.5 4.69 5
Ellie Stevens 24- 5 19- 5.5 5.24 6
Georgia Anderson 16- 8.5 19- 5.5 6.83 7
Elena Lochore-Ward 21 7 10+ 9 7.93 8
kirsten mills 15+ 10 10+ 9 9.48 9
pace jenkins-foreman 16- 8.5 9+ 11 9.66 10
Anita Bergamin 11+ 11 10+ 9 9.94 11
Anita Bergamin 12 12 12 12
Youth B Male
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Wiz Finneron 27+ 2 26 1 1.41 1
Josiah Jacobsen 28- 1 22- 2 1.41 1
Ashley Elder 25 3 10- 3 3 3
Joshua Brindle 16 4 6 4 4 4
Youth B Female
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Rowan Hines 27+ 1 24 2 1.41 1
Irmak Thompson 18- 8 25 1 2.82 2
Caroline Webb 19- 3 19+ 3.5 3.24 3
Melanie Jackson 23 2 13 10 4.47 4
Anna Muru Paenga 18+ 4 15+ 7 5.29 5
Kate Ogilvie 18- 8 19+ 3.5 5.29 5
Charlotte McConnochie 18 5.5 15+ 7 6.2 7
Mieka Watson 18 5.5 15+ 7 6.2 7
Emma Lovegrove 18- 8 18+ 5 6.32 9
Meisha Booth 17+ 10 14 9 9.48 10
Mieka Watson 11 11 11 11
Youth D Female
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Lauryn Atkin 24+ 1 14+ 2 1.41 1
Jemma Holotau 3 23 1 1.73 2
Shania Grace Foon 3 2 4+ 3 2.44 3
Youth D Male
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Jack Booth 24 2 34- 1 1.41 1
Cameron Merwood 25 1 27 2 1.41 1
Levi Offner 23 3 24+ 3 3 3
Felix Sanders 12+ 4 14 4 4 4
Junior Male
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Francis Main 22 1 99 2 1.41 1
Cam Stratford 21- 2 99 2 2 2
Craig Houston 14- 3 99 2 2.44 3
Quintin Graham 9- 4 22+ 5 4.47 4
Ben Oliver 7 5 23- 4 4.47 4
Junior Female
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Claire Gibson 24+ 1 21+ 1 1 1
Lauren Carter 15+ 2 14- 2 2 2
Nikki Carter 13+ 3 11 3 3 3
Masters
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Andrew Marshall 25+ 1 21- 1 1 1
Geoff Jacobsen 24 2 11- 2 2 2
Dave Offner 20+ 3 10+ 3 3 3
Mark Anderson 16 4 10 4 4 4
Youth C Female
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Tayla Atkin 99 2.5 99 2 2.23 1
Alex Jones 99 2.5 99 2 2.23 1
Edie Kane 99 2.5 99 2 2.23 1
Aiyana Grigsby 99 2.5 23+ 7.5 4.33 4
Freya Boyle 24+ 8 26+ 4 5.65 5
Erica Gatland 26+ 7 26 5 5.91 6
Victoria Booth 28- 6 24 6 6 7
Tessa Jacobsen 34- 5 23+ 7.5 6.12 8
Hanna Van der Giessen 22 9 17- 9 9 9
Youth C Male
Qualification
Route A Route B Combined
Name Score Ranking Score Ranking Score Ranking
Josh Evans 99 2 99 2 2 1
Finn Fairbairn 99 2 99 2 2 1
Adam Steens 99 2 99 2 2 1
Matthew Sutherland 34+ 4 25 4 4 4
Ryan Greenwood 22 5.5 17 6 5.74 5
Thaddeas Momgillo 15 7 18- 5 5.91 6
Felix Sanders 22 5.5 16+ 7 6.2 7
The final of the IFSC Bouldering World Cup is on. http://www.worldcupboulder.nl/live/
Follow the results live at the IFSC website - http://www.ifsc-climbing.org/index.php?page_name=resultservice&comp=09_WC_8&cat=ICC_FB
Registrations are now being accepted for National Cup 2 at Hang Dog in Lower Hutt.
Click here to register.
A training workshop for Junior climbers (Youth C - Junior) who wish to be involved in Northern Region Development Squad. The First training/assessment session for the 2009 Northern Development Squad will be held at The Rockhouse, Mount Maunganui on 31st May 2009.
The development squad is an opportunity for promising young climbers to get some additional coaching and technical expertise from top coaches and experts in other fields such as nutrition, training and mental preparation.
This session is an initial assessment. While we would like to include all interested climbers, this will depend on the interest shown as there are a limited number of spaces. Inclusion in the the squad will be based on a climbers performance at the first National Cup and the initial assessment.
The initial assessment will cost $20 including gym entry and coaching. This can be paid on the day.
Please register your interest in being a part of the Northern development squad via the Climbing New Zealand homepage.
The 2009 World Championships are being held in Qinghai, (China) - 30th June to the 5th July.
We have been advised over the weekend that we have available some funding for travel to this event from the IFSC Solidarity Fund, in addition we will have some free accomodation, food and travel (domestic) during the event available, kindly provided by the Chinese Mountaineering Association.
Athletes who are interested in competing at this event need to urgently contact us to inquire about eligibility and other requirements,
Further information about the event is available from the IFSC website - http://www.ifsc-climbing.org/2009/09_WM.pdf
There are several categories of competition, including difficulty, bouldering and speed. New Zealand has a long and history of competing at this event, and we would like to continue this tradition.
If you are willing to consider this opportunity please email info@climbing.org.nz to enquire further.
The following criteria have been analysed to find those climbers who are eligible for selection to the New Zealand Youth Squad. These selections are provisional and are subject to confirmation that you meet the climbing grade criteria as detailed in the CNZ Selection policy.
The combined ranking fom National Cup 1 is also available here for your reference.
Youth A Male:
Jesse Offner (OCC, NS1)
Cieran McBride (OCC, NS1)
Damon McNeil (OCC, NS1)
Mark Pugh-Williams (OCC)
Youth A Female:
Sarah Gilmour (OCC, NS1)
Amanda Speed (OCC, NS1)
Olivia Holt (OCC, NS1)
Georgia Orme (OCC)
Emily Fraser (OCC)
Youth B Male:
Wiz Fineron (OCC, NS1)
Josiah Jacobson-Grocott (NS1)
Youth B Female:
Rowan Hines (OCC, NS1)
Emily Searle (NS1)
Irmak Thompson (OCC, NS1)
Charlotte McConnochie (OCC)
Junior Male:
Cam Stratford (NS1)
Quintin Graham (NS1)
Ataif Kahn-Edmunson (OCC)
Junior Female:
Claire Gibson (OCC, NS1)
Clare McLean (NS1)
Amy Holland (OCC)
Rebekah Masterton (OCC)
All athletes listed who wish to be considered and believe they meet the required standard as per the selection document are required to contact 2009WYC@climbing.org.nz to confirm their intention to be considered by the regional squads regarding the climbing grade criteria.
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We will be using it from the competitions to keep people informed of the latest results, from the WYC and other major international events where kiwis are competing.
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The provisional New Zealand Squad is currently under review and will be released shortly. The calclulations in accordance with the criteria have been completed, but are being reviewed to ensure accuracy.
Stay tuned for the release
