Welcome to the Crosstown League! Climbers compete in teams of 3 for 6 weeks to be crowned the Crosstown Champs and to bring the Crosstown Cup back to their gym! Be ready to try hard, meet the FA bouldering community, and most importantly have a good time in this lighthearted competition.
April 13 – May 21st
Limited Space | Registrations closes on 4/8 or when we reach capacity
18 & Up | FA Membership Required
Registration fee includes 6 weeks of League action, a league shirt, an invite to the League after party, and a chance to win great prizes and raffles from FA and our partners!
Organic Crashpads, Climbing Shoes, & More!
Not a member? Join with a League registration and we’ll waive your enrollment fee! Just fill out the registration form above and there is an option to start your membership. You can view all our memberships info here.
Daytime Members will need to purchase a $45 League Access Pass which will give you all access for the duration of League. This will be automatically added on to your ticket price.Â
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🚨 New Shirt Option 🚨
We have a boxy crop top this season instead of a tank. Both options are 100% Ring Spun Cotton and about the same width.
- The full length tees are green
- The crop tops are blue and 4-5 inches shorter in length.Â
- Please note – we cannot accommodate style or size swaps. Â
League Format
- Fall Season 4/13 – 5/21
- 5 Week Regular Season
- League Finals Week of 5/18
- Climb in person 6-11pm Mondays at Block 37, Tuesdays at Uptown, and Thursdays at Humboldt Park
- Sign up to rep your home gym – but climb at any FA Bouldering location during the above league times
- Climbers can climb at one, two, or all three league nights each week from 6-11pm.Â
- Teams of 3 – Sign up as a full team or a pair/solo and we’ll place you on a team
- Two Categories – Select a category based on the grade you can typically send in 1-2 sessions
- Recreational:Â Up to V4
- Intermediate: Up to V6
- Open Category: V7 & Up
- There is no lower grade limit for Int & Open – All of your climbs do not need to be V5-6 or V7 & upÂ
Scoring Details
- Climbs included in the league will be assigned a point value
- Individual Score:
- Rec – Top 6 climbs/week, Intermediate – Top 5 climbs/week, Open – Top 4 climbs/week
- Score up to 2 climbs outside of your home gym each week
- Team Score: The sum of all 3 individual scores + any team bonus points
- Weeks 1-5 Regular Season: Team Scores accumulate weeks 1-5
- Week 6 Team Onsight Finals:
- Rec & Intermediate: The top teams at each gym after week 5 will advance to finals taking place at each gym during their regular league night. Teams that advance to finals must compete at their home gym
- Open: The top teams from each gym will compete in a combined finals at Humboldt Park on Thursday 5/21
Crosstown Champs: The top teams in each category (across all 3 gyms) will be crowned as the Crosstown Champs, taking home bragging rights and … prizes!
The Crosstown Cup: The winning gym will be engraved on the Crosstown Cup to be cemented in the prestigious chronicles of League History. The trophy went to Block 37 last fall – But it’s anyone’s game this spring!
Absence Policy: Going to miss a night? Climbers will be able to climb during another league night or have another climber sub in for them.
Questions? Drop us a line at league@faclimbing.com.