8/5/10 - Tryouts for the Oklahoma Climbing Team will be on Sunday, August 29th at 6:30 pm. First practice of the season is Tuesday, September 7th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Become a Team Sponsor for 2010/2011

The Oklahoma Climbing Team has launched a campaign for support and progression of the climbing team and the advancement of competitive climbing in Oklahoma. We have designed a sponsorship program that utilizes the generous support of business owners and individuals to enrich and ehance and make possible the sustainability of the Oklahoma Climbing Team.

 

Feel free to download this Oklahoma Climbing Team Sponsorship booklet which details the purpose of the climbing team and how you can help. If you are interested in further detials or would like to arrange a meeting with the Team's coachs to discuss sponsorship please call us at 405-319-1400 and ask for Aaron.

 

Here's the document (PDF 8.1MB). Hard copies of the booklet are also available.

Mission

The mission of the Oklahoma Climbing Team is to promote and develop strong climbers by teaching the principles of leadership, sportsmanship, commitment, and teamwork in a fun and safe climbing environment while enhancing the selfesteem, confidence, and fitness level of each climber. The goal of our team is to represent climbing throughout the state of Oklahoma and compete at the highest level possible and to cultivate other climbing opportunities for a lifelong
pursuit.

Previous News and Updates

1/18/10 - The Oklahoma Climbing Team competed in the 2010 American Bouldering Series (ABS) Regionals competition in Houston, TX. The competition was great and the team did an outstanding job. Four of the eight on the team made it to the Finals round. Emily Cole and Nicholas Strong earned fourth place finishes in their categories (Female Youth B and Male Youth C respectively) which qualified both for Nationals in Virginia. Invitations to Nationals are based on category size and Nicholas's cateogry was granted invitations to the top four spots so he earned an invitation to Nationals. However, Emily's category was only alloted two invitations which means only the top two finishers were granted invitations. There is still a possibility of an invitation but we won't know for another few days. We'll keep our fingers crossed - we'd love to see them both go to Nationals!

 

Speaking for the Coaching staff, we are very proud of our Team's performance, sportsmanship, and determination. In the large scheme of competitive climbing we are a relatively "young" team but we have seen time and time again that there is talent in young Oklahoma climbers that is well worth developing.

 

 

12/30/09 - The Oklahoma Climbing Team competed in a bouldering competition at Austin Rock Gym (South) in Austin, TX on 12/12/09. Unlike the other bouldering competitions this season, this competition was an "Onsight" format meaning that there was no preview of the boulder problems prior to climbing them. This style of competition is much more difficult. We had five team members compete and all did outstanding. We saw two of our climbers finish in the top 3 and the others finished quite competitively for their respective fields.

 

We are gearing up for Regionals on 1/16/10. This competition will be in Houston, TX at Stone Moves and will determine who advances to Nationals!

 

11/23/09 - The Oklahoma Climbing Team just returned from a bouldering competition at Litle Rock Climbing Gym. The competition was great and the everyone on the team performed wonderfully. We had several first place finishers and a couple of second placers. I a relatively short amount of time our newest tea members have become accomplished climbers and competitors.

We took the opportunity on the way home to stop at a climbing in the Ozarks called Cave Creek and do some outdoor climbing.

 

We are looking forward to our next competition in Austin, TX on December 12.

10/14/09 - We had our first competition of the bouldering season on 10/3 at Dallas Rocks Climbing Gym in Dallas, TX. Three of our team members are brand new to competitions and they did an outstanding job! On the whole the team had a great first competition, it was a good experience for all. Emily Cole performed especially well placing 4th place in her extrememly challenging category of Youth B girls.

Pictures from the event will be posted soon.

 

We would like to thank the Mathis Brothers of Mathis Brothers Furniture for their generous sponsorship of the climbing team. And a very special thank you to John Tarkington for helping making it possible. The sponsorship money will go towards team apparel and competition expenses. If you are interested, or know a company or individual that might be interested in sponsoring the Oklahoma Climbing Team see the section below and download the sponsor document.

 

9/22/09 - We have some new team members this year. We'd like to welcome Josilyn, BiBi, and Colin. And welcome back Caitlin, Emily, and Nicholas who are in their second year with the team.

 

Our first competition of this USA Climbing American Bouldering Series (ABS) season is Saturday, October 3 at Dallas Rocks in Texas.

 

About

The Oklahoma Climbing Team is the first organized and professionally run competitive climbing team of its kind in Oklahoma.

 

We are entering our second year as a team and we have some new talent this year.

 

We have also introduced the Oklahoma Climbing Team Club - which is a great alternative for those kids who want the fundamentals of climbing and training at a team level but do not necessarily wish to compete. The Club Team is also a great mechanism for those young climbers who want ot work their way up to being on the competitive team.

 

The Oklahoma Climbing Team is looking for sponsors! If you think you might be a good fit for the team and are interested in helping us advance the sport of rock climbing in Oklahoma contact Rocktown today and ask for Aaron.