So we are about 1 week into the leading league and we have lots of competitors throwing themselves at the many different routes.

It’s not too late to enter though as you can pick up a score card at any point in the 6 weeks that the competition is running, but best to pick it up soon so you have the most time to try the routes!

Although it is a competition it is definitely not all about winning. Taking part in a competition is a great way to improve your climbing and give you a focus when down at the wall, it will also give you something to work towards in between each competition and will be a great way to compare your progress in between the comp wall sets.

We thought we would just give you a quick run down of the rules to help you get to grips with how it all works.

- You can have as many goes on each route as you like but the less goes that you complete the route in, the more points that you get. A maximum of 100 points per climb is awarded for those who complete the route on their first go.

- An ascent counts as climbing the route from the bottom to the top, clipping all the quickdraws on the way and without sitting/resting on the rope.

- If you fall off an attempt you should ideally lower straight down to the ground and not practice any of the moves higher up.

- This is a fun competition and we are leaving it up to you to mark your own scorecards and be honest with how many attempts it has taken you.

- There are 5 different categories and prizes will be awarded to the winners of each, with spot prizes given out to those who we deem have tried the hardest!

Scorecards cost just £1.50 plus your normal entry and it is then up to you to keep hold of your scorecard and log each ascent. At the end of the 6 weeks or when ever you have finished you just had your scorecard in and we add it up.

The categories are as follows; Male, Female, Junior (Under 16) and Veteran (40+) which range from grades 5+ – 7A  and a special Elite category which has climbs between 6C – 8A.

If you are interested in entering or would like some more information then please have a chat with our reception team on your next visit!

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Here at Guildford we are planning a night of frights on Monday 31st October! From 7pm – 10pm we will be in full Halloween mode with a variety of spooky tricks up our sleeves so come on down!

Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes of the night and the cafe will be serving up a host of Halloween treats!

For any information on the night then please feel free to contact the centre!

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Looking for a Part Time job?

We might just have the job for you!

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be one of the ‘Craggy Crew’ at Guildford, come and talk to us.

We are looking for a Part-Time receptionist to work in our busy reception. Hours to include evenings and weekends.

Your duties will be to work with the other Craggy Crew, liaise with customers in person and on the phone with regard to the services we offer. Use our automated booking system and take payment by card and cash, ensuring accuracy at all times, and other general administrative tasks.

The job will suit bright and lively people who want to work in a healthy, uplifting, buzzing and social environment. Being a climber is not essential but an interest in an active lifestyle would be an advantage.

Hours: 24 hours a week (Part Time)

Ask in reception for more information or send a CV and covering letter explaining why you would like to work for us to ben@craggy-island.com

Please note that the closing date for applications is Wednesday 5^th October.

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With the summer holidays now over we are looking forward to our kids club returning for the Autumn term.

We have a lot of exciting activities planned for this term and we also have the revealing of our brand new Kids Club sheets.

To help you keep track of when the clubs are back and when we are stopping for half term then here is a list of all the clubs and term dates:

Guildford Mini Kids (5 to 8 year olds)

Guildford Kids Club

Guildford Craghoppers

Sutton Kids Club

If you have any questions regarding the term dates or if you would like some more information about our Kids Club then please feel free to contact a member of our reception team on 0844 880 8866.

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Mark is in all this week setting various areas around the centre with the usual array of fun and exciting routes for you to enjoy. Mikee will then be joining in the fun by setting routes 39 – 41, the slabs opposite the shutter door. The schedule is as follows:

Monday: 42 – 44

Tuesday: 44 – 48

Wednesday: 49 – 52

Thursday: 53 – 57 and 39 – 41 set by Mikee

Friday: 1 – 4

All of these areas will be closed during the day for setting but we will aim to have them back open by about 6.30pm each night!

Enjoy!

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