Eastern Region Indoor Top Roping Climbing Competition 2011

SPORTEM 16/11                                                                                                                   25 Jul 11         

Eastern Region Indoor Top Roping Climbing Competition 2011

Sponsors: LPT Lockton, Ext 3168

Introduction

1.         The  Eastern Region Indoor Top Roping Climbing Competition 2011 will take place on
Wed 7 Sep 11, commencing at 1230 at Brunel Gymnasium Climbing Wall, HMS SULTAN.

Aim

2.         The aim of this competition is to promote and re-invigorate top roped climbing within the Eastern Region prior to the Navy Championships.

Competition Format

3.         The competition will be split into three categories: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. Each category will consist of three climbing routes at varying degrees of difficulty.  The competition will be scored on a points and time basis.

Eligible Participants

4.         Entries are invited from all Eastern Region establishments and Portsmouth based Ships. Entrants should have some experience of top roped climbing.  Personnel who are deemed to have entered a category below their standard will be automatically upgraded.

Entries

5.         Entry pro-formas can be found at Annex A.  Entries should consist of teams of three participants or be on an individual basis. All team entries must compete in all three categories to be eligible to win the team event.  Entries will close on Mon 5 Sep 11.

Safety

6.         Those individuals who are competing will be expected to assist as belayers throughout the duration of the competition.  All participants should ensure they are competent at belaying climbers.

Judge/Timekeeper

7.         Each unit will be required to provide one judge/timekeeper for the competition.  Officials may be team members that are intending to climb within the competition.  A brief for all officials will take place at 1215 prior to the event starting.

Prizes

8.         Prizes will be awarded to the best individual, runner up and best team within each category from the Eastern Region.

Equipment

9.         All necessary climbing equipment will be provided for the event.  Individuals may use their personal equipment once certified by the OIC prior to the competition.

10.       Any queries regarding this competition are to be directed to LPT J Murphy HMS COLLINGWOOD (93825 2217) / LPT S Lockton HMS SULTAN (93843 3168).

           

11.        Cancel this SPORTEM on Thu 8 Sep 11.

(Signed on original)

P Armstrong

CPO PT

Annex:

A.         Eastern Region Indoor Top Roped Climbing Competition 2011 - Entry Pro-Forma

Distribution:

Internal:

Cdre

XO

COs

1Lt

CPOPT

External:

CPOPT HMS NELSON

CPOPT HMS EXCELLENT

CPOPT JSU NORTHWOOD

POPT FORT BLOCKHOUSE (FB-Gym RN4)

PORFLOT POPT

DDS LPT

QMSISouthwick Park

All Portsmouth Based Ships PTs

Information:

DNPD

SO1NSR

SO2 REGPDEV

Annex A to

SPORTEM 16/11

Dated 13 Jul 11

Eastern Region Indoor Top Roped Climbing Competition 2011 - Entry Pro-Forma

Team/Individual

……………………………………………………..………will be entering the above competition.

Climber 1       …………………………………………… Novice/Intermediate/Advanced

Climber 2       …………………………………………… Novice/Intermediate/Advanced

Climber 3       …………………………………………… Novice/Intermediate/Advanced

Contact E-Mail            ………………………………………………………………

Please remember you must enter a climber into each category to be eligible to win the team competition.

To be returned by COP Mon 5 Sep 11 to:

LPT S Lockton

HMS SULTAN

Military Road

Gosport

P012  3BY

.