Climb Newcastle Climbing Centre News

Scarpa Boot Demo

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:01 GMT

We are hosting a Scarpa Boot Demo this wednesday night between 6pm and 9pm, a great opportunity to try out the new Instinct range.Simply pay your normal entry fee and you can try out the shoes for free. Image left: the new Scarpa instinct slipper.

'Ard New Reds

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:12 GMT

New reds are up, and there should be a fair bit to keep those of you operating in this grade band (6c-7c) busy with some particular evil numbers. And no we didn't forget to put footholds on some of them! You'll need to be very proficient in smearing to get some of the harder ones done! Image right: Matt on one of the more amenable red problems crossing the skip into comedy corner.

Clearance!

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:48 GMT

March is upon us, spring is on its way and so is a whole load of new stock for our shop. That means it's time to start clearing some room and as a result we have some great bargains up for grabs... As well as up to 70% off selected E9 as launched last week we now have 20% off all mats, up to 30% off selected shoes and up to 50% off selected Moon clothing. You can't say fairer than that! Image right: Moon bouldering mats, in a recently updated design for 2010, some of many items on special offer in the shop.

Pink Day

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:40 GMT

New pinks are up, we just couldn't wait until tomorrow to set them.Suzan even got in the spirit wearing an all pink outfit - needless to say Andy and I didn't follow though!The problems are in the range 6a-7a+, perfect if you've already polished off last week's purples.

Ladies Coaching is Back

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:45 GMT

Following the success of Suzan's ladies coaching night on a Monday for intermediate to advanced ladies, the session is relaunching on a Wednesday night as the Ladies Improver Session, starting next Wednesday 3rd March. The session is open to climbers of all abilities and is particularly targeted at those who have just started climbing or are aiming to improve their climbing with some technique and training advice. Run very informally, the session starts at 7:30pm on Wednesday nights with Suzan climbing with the group and picking out points for improvement. Did we mention it's also a bargain' You simply pay your normal entry plus 3. Not bad for coaching by one of the world's top female climbers.

New E9 Clothing

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:03 GMT

This week we have stocked up on E9 clothing and chopped some prices so there are some total bargains in the shop at the moment. Check 'em out next time you're in or online.

New Holds Please

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:02 GMT

We have new purple problems up just in time for the weekend, with a whole new bunch of holds making the purple set an altogether more pleasant experience! As part of the new holds there are also new animals, letters, numbers and faces all now in the kids and coaching room for your enjoyment. Image right: Albert Einstein at Climb Newcastle.

Half Term Kids Climbing

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:26 GMT

There are a few spaces still left for kids and families to come and have a go at climbing this half term.We are one of the most accessible climbing walls you will find anywhere with a dedicated room for kids climbing and coaching. Book now to avoid dissapointment on (0191) 276 2174, and remember if you can't get booked in we run a comprehensive set of coaching sessions every weekend throughout the year.

WBS Round 4 Photos

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:18 GMT

If you haven't yet seen the images for the 4th round of our Winter Bouldering Series then you can check 'em out in the gallery now.Remember that this year's event has 5 rounds, with the series final taking place on 12th March.

WBS Round 4 Results

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:22 GMT

The 4th round of the Winter Bouldering Series last night produced our best ever turn out with 153 competitors enjoying the 35 problems. Some time in the mid-afternoon, and after considerable effort, Nigel Callender took the 50 cash problem (check out the video on Youtube) and went on to win the men's event, making him firm favourite to win the series. Karin Magog came out top in the ladies and topped off a good day by walking away with a Snap bouldering mat in the raffle.In the juniors, Sam Brannigan looks favourite to win the series if he can put in a good score in the final round whilst Sidonie Graham's solid score (albeit behind Beth Walton on the night) looks set to put her top on 12th March.And in the vets categories Ali McDonald and Steve Crowe have emerged strong favourites for the series, although Steve had to settle for second place on the night, outplayed by 3 points by an impressive Mick Gardener. See you all at the series climax on 12th March and, with photos to follow, here are last night's scores on the doors... Adult Female Round 4 1 Karin Magog 276 2 Kate Watson 257 3 Sian Oakley 247 3 Libby Barrow 247 5 Ruth Kirby 232 6 Rachel Hoyland 227 7 Martina Mederiova 220 8 Polly Harmer 214 9 Leonie English 211 10 Suzy Howat 207 11 Sam Dainty 201 12 Christine Hall 196 13 Cat Hirst 191 14 Sophia Ballantine 180 14 Eleanor Cranke 180 16 Karen McGuiness 160 17 Ailsa Leslie 157 18 Sarah Armstrong 150 19 Pascale 146 20 Louise Andrews 107 21 Heather Witham 98 22 Jayne Elliott 92 23 Anna Colquitt 89 Adult Male Round 4 1 Nigel Callender 326 2 Ged Mac 317 3 Rich Gill 312 4 Ben Dawson 297 5 Karl Wood 291 6 Ben Gilbert 287 6 Jamie Naden 287 8 Graeme Reed 284 8 Silas Walton 284 8 Jacob Handyside 284 8 Jamie Mantle 284 12 Jonathan Coatsworth 281 12 Paul McGlinchey 281 14 Jonny Spiller 278 14 Michael Troy 278 16 Rob Selbie 276 17 Sam Webster 275 17 Oli Warlow 275 19 Rob Land 274 20 Tim Staton 272 21 Bryan O'Sullivan 271 21 Tony Lickes 271 23 Dan Walton 267 23 Scott Gibson 267 23 Andrew Moss 267 23 Steve Lynch 267 27 Josh Wood 265 28 Rob Clark 262 29 Steve Parry 262 30 Ben Wilson 261 31 Nathan Lowes 259 32 Rob Clark 258 32 Matt Reeve 258 34 Jason Shek 255 35 Paul Reid 253 36 Daniel Liu Yin 250 36 Ian Mc 250 38 Adam Spiller 249 39 Jonathan Kelly 248 40 Adam McGregor 247 41 Phil Steadman 246 42 Sam Judson 245 43 Duncan Carr 242 43 Scott Nolan 242 45 Andy Stephenson 241 45 Shaun 241 47 John Glendinning 237 48 Josh Wyatt 232 49 Ian Birtwistle 230 49 Matt Dowson 230 51 Gethin 224 52 Grant Harris 222 53 Chris Powell 220 53 Sam Webb 220 55 Mark Clarkson 217 56 Dave Barrett 215 57 Matt Poole 214 57 Michael Kuper 214 59 Dave Clark 211 60 JD 210 60 Sam Whitehouse 210 60 Mark Glennie 210 63 Lee Imrie 205 64 Garry Paxton 202 65 Jim Stanton 199 66 Cain Scrimgeoir 197 67 Luke Newns 196 68 Edd Marston 194 69 Steve Chadaway 190 70 Michael Old 188 71 Tom Wallbank 186 72 Darren Boak 185 73 Mukhtar “Muklovin” Ahmed 181 74 Robbie Beattie 177 75 Captain Adam Jones 172 75 Jerrard Winstanley 172 77 Rob Lear 171 78 David Burgess 169 78 Tom Steele 169 80 Grant Easton 162 81 Richard Martin 161 82 Andrew Rudge 158 83 Andy “Molonov” Maloney 150 84 Jonathan Howe 147 85 Tom Hudson 140 86 Darrin Leahy 131 86 Michael Ridley 131 88 Ben Green 130 88 Adam Douglous 130 90 Tom Hawkins 120 90 Fred Tholozan 120 92 Mark Butler 100 93 Hugh Mackmulty 90 94 Ed Smith 74 94 Stephen Broadly 74 96 Michael Lathley 68 Junior Female Round 4 1 Bethany Walton 241 2 Sidonie Graham 200 Junior Male Round 4 1 Sam “kev” Brannigan 232 2 Jack Graham 224 3 Will Chamberlain 221 4 Patrick Buchan 219 5 Sam Purvis 190 6 Frank Smeaton 174 7 James Wood 159 8 Henry Chamberlain 156 9 Luke Paxton 120 10 Jake Smith 110 11 Will 101 12 Jacob Dillerston 84 13 Finn Gavin 75 14 Georgina O'Brien 0 Vet Female Round 4 1 Ali McDonald 185 2 Helen Wells 160 3 Sue Leyland 154 4 Sue Birtwistle 101 5 Ann Cranke 90 Vet Male Round 4 1 Mick Gardener 284 2 Steve Crowe 281 3 Rick Barnes 247 4 John Earl 245 5 Jon Chamberlain 241 6 Andy Birtwistle 236 7 Bill Germaney 231 8 Chris Davis 225 9 Mike Poremba 191 10 John Mountain 189 11 Derek Cutts 140 12 Peter Purvis 137 13 Cliff Robson 130