January Newsletter 2023
Newsletter
Happy New Year, everyone! Did you know 59% of 18-34 year-olds make resolutions, half of them to exercise more, and half of those give up in the first week? Rock Climbers are a different breed, and we’re ready with several programs to get you charged up and build some strong habits quickly to carry you through the months and years to come. Interested? Ready?
This month we are starting our Consistency Challenge again (details below). La Sportiva was amazed at the number of people who met the challenge and stepped up again to provide a Pro Deal to everyone that makes it this year. We’re running membership specials and meetups for people just getting started in climbing as well as adding more of our climbing classes overall so it’s a great time to introduce your friends to climbing. We’ll also be launching our member referral program shortly (keep an eye out for the email on that). Lastly, there are new circuit cards in the gym to give you ideas for a purpose behind your sessions. Look for new posters around the gym describing thses climbing, fitness, and yoga/mobility sessions.
Congrats to our youth team members! 18 of them qualified to go to the USA Climbing Regional Championships in January. They are:
Merrie Crawford
Kit Hines
Adelaide Johnson
Lily Vincent
Katherine Mehlem
Abigail Schlotterback
Georgi Herlocker
Ashlyn Smith
Lily Arzt
Josephine Draplin
Caroline Collins
Ellen Zow
Gabrielle Acosta
(Oliver) Rodgers
Asa Ruffage
Cyrus Johnson
Silas Orr
It’s going to be a great, sendy year. Let’s get moving!
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Tell your friends and family about our January Membership Special!!
Sign up for a monthly membership is January and we will waive the enrollment fee AND take half off your first months dues!
We’re kicking off two new class options this month as we welcome in new members!
Feel free to grab a spot in one of the classes below!
Red Boulder Meetup
6:30 – 8PM
Our Red Boulder Meetups are a fun, relaxing environment for new climbers to come meet other members, climb with a BlocHaven crew member, get basic technique advice, and climb through the Red Boulder circuit! Our red boulders are the beginner level circuit in the gym.
Free for members and $25 for guests.
Bloc Basics 1
6 – 7:30PM
Intro to Climbing Movement and Technique. Learn about climbing shoes, chalk, hold types and how to use them, route reading, flagging, and climbing more using your feet than your upper body. This is great for beginners or people just looking to take the next steps to improve their climbing.
Free for members and $25 for guests.
New Member Introduction
6 – 7PM
New Members here at BlocHaven are welcome to come and discuss a number of items with our Memberships and Events Director, Brittany!
She will walk you through:
- your membership benefits and policies
- how to set up your BlocHaven member app
- our class options and how to book
- our tag system for the climbs
- gear recommendations
- a few ways for you to become involved with the community more
- and answer any additional questions you may have!
Red Boulder Meetup
6:30 – 8PM
Our Red Boulder Meetups are a fun, relaxing environment for new climbers to come meet other members, climb with a BlocHaven crew member, get basic technique advice, and climb through the Red Boulder circuit! Our red boulders are the beginner level circuit in the gym.
Free for members and $25 for guests.
Bloc Basics 2
6 – 8PM
Take your climbing further! This class builds upon the concepts taught in Bloc Basics I. Learn skills such as body positioning, driving with your feet/hips, dynamic versus static movement, smearing and heel hooking basics. This should be taken after completion of BlocBasics 1 or if you are already knowledgeable in those concepts.
Free for members and $25 for guests.
Gym to Crag
6 – 8PM
Looking for some tips and tricks for transitioning into outdoor climbing?
Gym to Crag will cover:
- outdoor ethics
- proper spotting
- proper pad placement
- top out basics
- what to bring
- boulder prep
- guidebooks & local crags
Free for members and $25 for guests.
Red Boulder Meetup
6:30 – 8PM
Our Red Boulder Meetups are a fun, relaxing environment for new climbers to come meet other members, climb with a BlocHaven crew member, get basic technique advice, and climb through the Red Boulder circuit! Our red boulders are the beginner level circuit in the gym.
Free for members and $25 for guests.
Intro to Top Rope
6 – 7:30PM
Intro to Top Rope Climbing will give you the necessary skills to confidently tie basic knots and belay (hold the ropes for the climber). You will also gain a general understanding of what a top rope system is and how to use the ropes effectively. This class provides the perfect opportunity for beginner climbers to learn as well as more advanced climbers to brush up on their skills.
Free for members and $25 for guests.
New Member Introduction
6 – 7PM
New Members here at BlocHaven are welcome to come and discuss a number of items with our Memberships and Events Director, Brittany!
She will walk you through:
- your membership benefits and policies
- how to set up your BlocHaven member app
- our class options and how to book
- our tag system for the climbs
- gear recommendations
- a few ways for you to become involved with the community more
- and answer any additional questions you may have!
Red Boulder Meetup
6:30 – 8PM
Our Red Boulder Meetups are a fun, relaxing environment for new climbers to come meet other members, climb with a BlocHaven crew member, get basic technique advice, and climb through the Red Boulder circuit! Our red boulders are the beginner level circuit in the gym.
Free for members and $25 for guests.
Thanks for being the most important part of making BlocHaven a community!
Doug
