Hi guys,
This is some detail regarding up and coming youth climbing events that are due to be held at EICA: Ratho over the winter. The Team Trials event is only open to kids that are taking part in the team trials. The junior bouldering comp is open to any one that is under 18 years of age. All booking for these events, have to be made through EICA: Ratho's booking department on 0131 333 6333 or at the front desk in person.


Up and Coming Youth Events at EICA Ratho

Team Trials Preparation Junior Training Meet

Date: 30th November 2008
Time: 12 – 5pm
Cost: £15 per person
Details: With the British Junior Team Trials due to take place on the old and new competition walls at EICA: Ratho on the 6th & 7th December. EICA: Ratho are running a coaching workshop to help prepare young climbers for the challenge of competing in the event. The day will be ran as mock competitions with routes from 6b- 8a being set for the event on our competition walls. This will give the young climbers the opportunity to gain valuable experience of climbing on our walls, as well as an opportunity to fine tune their route reading and on sighting skills. There will be EICA & MCofS coaches on hand to offer technique tips and advise on preparing for the Trials. This event is open to any young climber that is entering the 2008 Team Trials.
Booking Details: 0131 333 6333


2009Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho Junior Bouldering Championships
Date: 18th January 2009
Time 10 – 6pm
Cost: £10
Details: This is a fun boulder competition open only to climbers of 18yrs or younger. The competition will be split into 3 categories - under 18’s, under 16’s and under 12’s. Each competitor will have 7 hours to attempt 20 boulder problems and will get varying points for each problem depending on the number of attempts they need to complete it. This event will provide the perfect opportunity to gain some valuable competition practise in the build up to the 2009 ‘Youth Climbing Series’. The day will finish with a prize giving ceremony in our Raeburn Suite. Every climber under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible climber during the event.Booking Details: 0131 333 6333 Cheers Guys & hope to see you all there, Neil McGeachy (Mountaineering Council of Scotland/ Edinburgh International Climbing Arena)