BATTLE OF THE BLOCKS
Battle of the Blocks 2025
Saturday September 13th
1pm-5pm
Members
Pre-reg: $30
Day of: $40
Non-members
Pre-reg: $40
Day of: $50
What is Battle of the Blocks?
A climbing competition for EVERYONE! Join a team of thirty representing the neighborhood you live in and compete against five other neighborhoods for the glory of winning, or to take down our 2018 champions: New Jersey Jackalopes. Battle of the Blocks is not your typical climbing comp. For any climbs you can’t complete, you can make up points with minigames and challenges, keeping an even playing field for seasoned and beginner climbers! Additionally, climbs will be a blend of old routes, new routes, and unique novelty routes!
What neighborhood am I in?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why should I sign up for Battle of the Blocks?
Because you love climbing, you love your neighborhood, and SOMEONE needs to steal the crown from New Jersey.
What is the competition schedule?
1:00pm-2:00pm: Registration / check-in (we will start promptly at 2!)
2:00pm-5:00pm: Climbing + Minigames
5:30pm: Awards ceremony, enjoy food & brews!
Stick around and try any other climbs, and enjoy music from our DJ.
What will the boulders be like?
There will be roughly 60 total boulders, with a mix of old and new sets for the competition. Of the new climbs, there will be 5 exciting novelty boulders distributed between the different climbing circuits.
This format is designed to help reduce the stress of performing by allowing competitors to show their skills on boulders they’re already comfortable with and challenge themselves on new climbs if they wish!
How does scoring work?
You may climb as many routes as you’d like and your top 5 point values will contribute to your neighborhood’s score. The neighborhood with the highest overall score will win, but recognition will be given to individuals with the highest scores.
Bonuses can be earned on any of your climbs. Successfully achieving a bonus doubles the point value of your climb. To earn a bonus have a team member do one of the following while you successfully complete the route:
1) Hula hoop successfully while you climb
2) Spin around a dizzy bat 10 times during the time that you are actively climbing (after you’ve touched the second hold and before you touch the final hold.)
3) Hold a headstand while you complete the climb
How do the minigames work?
There are three team-building games that all team members must complete together. Each team will rotate from climbing into their games portion of the competition 30-minute intervals. All three games must be completed in the time slot for maximum points.
Should I wear a costume?
Costumes are welcomed and encouraged but not required! Just be sure to wear your team colors and something you are comfortable climbing in.
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