Saturday was the girls first climbing competition at their home gym here in Brevard. It was a great afternoon and the Austin Family put on a wonderful event. Both girls were pretty nervous before things began. There were all new routes set so they were seeing things for the first time. There were a few other kids their ages but most of the competitors were college age.
After a brief introduction to how things work, the girls started climbing. Grace flashed her first route (meaning she completed it on her first try). Anyone who was the first to flash a route was allowed to name it, so Grace called her route Gravy. Lauryl also completed the same route so the girls had points on their score cards. The routes are given a point value based on difficulty and then points are given based on how many times it takes to complete it. The final total is based on the 4 best scores the climber receives and they are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced. |
| Lauryl Stretching to finish |
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| Grace on a funky angle |
The girls climbed hard for 3 hours. It was awesome to watch them and all the other competitors. It was definitely challenging for them, but they had a wonderful time. Lauryl's biggest obstacle was her height. Most of the routes were set for taller individuals so many of the routes were just too much of a stretch for her. It didn't stop her though! All in all, both girls did fabulous! Lauryl earned 3rd place in the beginner division and Grace took first place, beating out a girl who was much older than she. They are both looking forward to joining the competition team for Brevard Rock Gym in the fall!
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