Cities/Peoria/Programs/Rock the Pillar

Winter is flying by and that means it’s almost time to Rock the Pillar vol. 4!

 

Sunday March 22nd
First Ascent Members $49, Guests $59

Rec up to 5.10- | Intermediate up to 5.11 | *Open 5.11+ & Up 

Session 1: 10:00am – 1:00pm | Session 2: 1:30 – 4:30pm | Finals 5:30pm

Registration includes access to the comp, t-shirt*, after party food and drinks, and a chance to win some great prizes from FA and our partners including:

Camp Harnesses, La Sportiva Climbing Shoes, RC Outfitters, Zion Coffee, Intuition Coffee, Crafted DIY Studios, & More!

Volunteer for the USAC Comp on Sat 3/21 for a $15 Discount off your RTP Registration

Sign up by 3/9 to be guaranteed a limited edition Rock the Pillar Shirt: 

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Here’s how the competition will work:

Register in one of three categories (each category has a Mens and Womens division). Choose your category based on the grade you can send in 1-2 sessions:

  • Recreational – Top Rope Only: up to 5.10-
  • Intermediate – Top Rope Only: 5.10-5.11
  • Advanced – Lead only: 5.11+ & up
**Competitors must be at least 14 years old and have a top rope or lead tag to participate. USAC climbers who are competing in the Collegiate National Qualifying Event on Saturday 3/21 at First Ascent Peoria cannot compete in Rock the Pillar on Sunday 3/22.
 

Check-In Times:

  • Morning Session: Doors open at 9:50am to check-in
  • Afternoon Session: Check-in starts at 1:20pm

Qualifying follows a Modified Redpoint format

  • Climbers will be scored by highest marked zone hold they reach on their climb
  • 3 attempts per route
  • Top 3 climbers in Intermediate and Advanced categories will advance to finals
  • All competitors are welcome to stay during finals and the after party

Finals follows an Onsight Format

  • Onsight – climbers will be scored by highest marked hold they reach on their climb
  • 1 route per category, 1 attempt only!
  • Intermediate Finals will be top rope, Advanced Finals will be lead only

Give it your all and win some great prizes! The top climbers in each category will win great prizes from First Ascent and our sponsors

Interested in volunteering for the USAC Collegiate National Qualifying Event on 3/21? 
SIGN UP TO JUDGE OR BELAY during this combined rope and boulder competition!

Questions? Drop us a line at peoria@faclimbing.com