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For Sale: 5.10 Approach Shoes

2007-04-17T23:05:43Z

Up for sale is a pair of Womens' Mountain Master approach shoes by 5.10. These are size 5.5, used twice only. Retails for $85, selling for $45. Please pay Deanna or Antonio. Thank you!

Links!

2007-04-17T23:02:00Z

/ In case you missed it, Chris Sharma was pictured in the L.A. Times' West magazine. Eh, no picture. Suffice it to say that he looked like Elvis with a pompadour. / Petzl has a video of Chris Sharma doing the third ascent of La Rambla (9a+, 15a) in Siurana, Catalonia.

Newsletter: March 2007

2007-03-02T19:34:03Z

Yes it's here--"March Madness", and boy do we feel it. We are kicking off the Month with the first USA Climbing Competition of the season. We will be hosting our 4th annual SCS Sport Climbing Competition this Saturday, March 3rd, at 10a. If you have the time come by and check out the Stonemonkeys CRUSH the competition. It's amazing to see how strong and grown up our Team has been getting I remember when I could out-climb most of them... Well, that was a long time ago. Good luck and make us proud!!! Yes, that is Parker climbing in the after school picture. She started climbing on her own before she could walk. Now we know that we are making ROCK STARS at this Gym. Thank You for all of your support! Deanna & Dani // ST. PATRICK'S DAY CLIMB Bring your date for a night of Rock Climbing, and show off those IRISH muscles!!! BCR is offering 1/2 OFF Day Passes for March 17 only. // USA Climbing SCS 2007 BCR is proud to host the first local comp of the season! Please note that this is a Redpoint, roped comp, with 35% boulder problems. Please call the gym if you have any questions. Fees: Pre-Registration $35 Day of the Comp $40 Schedule: 8:00a - 9:45a Registration 9:45a -10:00a Climbers' meeting 10:00a -1:00p Redpoint comp 1:00p -2:00p Lunch 2:00p -3:00p Results and Award ceremony All competitors will receive a Goody Bag including a free Competition t-shirt and raffle ticket. We've got great prizes for the raffle! // New Classes for Spring! We've got more classes to fit into your busy, busy schedule. No more excuses, you hear? Adults' Vertical Limits 1: Starting Tuesday March 27 - May 15 6:30p -7:30p Starting Thursday March 29 - May 17 6:30p - 7:30p Adults' Vertical Limits 2: Starting Wednesday March 28 - May 16 7:30p -8:30p Don't forget our other classes: Parent & Me, Rock Climbing for Tots, Rock Climbing for Youths. Please check our current schedules in the Classes and Events section.

Newsletter: February 2007

2007-02-08T18:00:00Z

A Message From the Owners: Parker officially turned 1 year old this past weekend, and GO COLTS! You always have to root for the underdogs. We are very excited to introduce our Member Referral Program. I think that this will be rewarding for all of us. Thank You for all of the support. Our StoneMonkeys have been working hard to represent our Gym at the ABS Nationals in Maryland, we are all wishing you guys good "climbing vibes", we are proud of the whole Team. Our rope climbing competitive season kicks off with a competition here at Beach City Rocks March 3rd. Click here for more details. Why not enter and have a great time as well? Have a great month and Happy Valentine's Day! Deanna & Danielle // VALENTINE'S DAY CLIMB Bring your date for a night of Rock Climbing and show off those muscles!!! // BEACH CITY ROCKS REFERRAL PROGRAM Our best advertising is you, our current customers. In order to say "thanks" for your support and help in continuing to grow Beach City Rock's business, we are starting a referral program where you can earn credits good toward your membership. Annual Referral Program Rules Simply bring in your friends who have never been to Beach City Rocks before or pick up our NEW Buy 1 Day and Get 1 Week FREE postcards to hand out to your friends. (Note: New Customers Only). Write your name on the back and when they bring it in you will start earning points. Make sure they let us know you referred them, and you will start earning points depending on what they purchase during their first week to Beach City Rocks. Points Earned by Referrer/New Customer These points go to you. 1 Point: Day Pass 2 Points: 1 Month Membership 4 Points: Punch Card 10 Points: Annual Membership Points Earned Redemption A cumulative total from all your Referrers. 10 Points: 1 FREE Month membership 50 Points: 1 FREE Year Membership Points cannot be be combined with other discounts, have no cash value and must be fully earned and redeemed by program end date of Dec 31, 2007. // YOUTH ROCK CLIMBING LEAGUE Coming Summer 2007 This is a league developed for kids to learn about Rock Climbing in a competitive atmosphere. Practices will be held twice a week in the evening and there will be competitions every Saturday morning. This league is for beginners to advanced climbers. The season will run 6 weeks during the Summer and the cost will be $165. Interested? // NEW AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM! We are kicking off our New and Improved After School Program: Time: 3:00 -5:00 pm When: Monday - Friday Fee: $7.50/day; $30/week Beach City Rocks offers this physically and mentally challenging sport in a safe, adult - supervised enviroment. Taught by experienced climbers, kids learn about climbing safety, tying knots, equipment, wall climbing, and bouldering. They'll also learn about flexability, strength, endurance, and nutrition (not to mention leadership and motivation). Please call for reservations at least 1 day in advance before coming! 310 - 973 - 3388 // CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STONE MONKEYS ON A GREAT BOULDERING SEASON! We have 5 Stone Monkeys heading to Maryland for Nationals. They are Laurel Shimamura, Steffen Cross-Cohen, Isabel Pfander, Evan Graham, and Chris Schmeizer. Thanks to everyone for all of your support. The rope climbing competitive season will start up at the end of February. Again CONGRATULATIONS kids for a job well done!

Climbing videos

2007-02-03T18:10:10Z

Sport Climbing: Thirteen-year old Adam Ondra climbing Martin Krpan (9a) in Misja Pec, Slovenia. Sport Climbing: Patxi Usobiaga, Basque wonderboy, online? Yep. Check out the limestone cave in Baltzola, Spain! Sport Climbing: Dave Graham flashing Bastion a la Maison (8c+) in St. Géry, France. Bouldering: Chris Sharma, Lisa Rands, Jason Kehl, and others in Bishop, CA.

Linkworthy

2006-12-18T18:10:10Z

: Friends of Williamson Rock was formed to address and react to any access and environmental issues at Williamson Rock in the Angeles Crest Forest. More information on their website. : Movie clips of Wolfgang Gullich, climber extraordinaire. Gullich was most famously known for his first ascent of Action Directe, the benchmark 5.14d/9a climb. : Todd Meyers campusing, one-handed, static, complete with ankle weights.

Newsletter: December 2006

2006-12-07T22:42:21Z

The December 2006 newsletter will be up shortly.

Newsletter: November 2006

2006-11-15T18:00:00Z

Last year's ABS 7 Comp at our gym was a hit! We ended up hosting over 100 competitors. Thanks to our head route setter (and Stone Monkeys coach) Ryan Held who managed to put this competition together so gracefully. Our comp recieved an enormous amount of positive feedback. This year will prove to be a bigger and better comp, with great prizes from our main sponsors REI and Mad Rock. More details below. Thanks for your continued support. Register and compete, or come in to watch the comp! ABS 8 COMPETITION AT BEACH CITY ROCKS ON DECEMBER 9, 2006 SCHEDULE 8:00 - 9:30 am Registration 9:45 - 10:00 am Climbers Meeting (attendance is mandatory for all competitors) 10:00 - 1:00 pm Redpoint Competition 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch/Raffle 2:00- 3:00 pm Super Finals/Awards INFORMATION // Registration Fee: $40 // Preregistration fee: $35 (if you register by December 5, 2006) // Free t-shirt for all pre-registered competitors // Free lunch for all competitors and volunteers PRIZES // Trophies to Top Finishers // Gear Prizes to Top 3 Finishers // Door Raffle for All Competitors // Cash Prizes! Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Men's, Women's, and Children's super finals. $5 from the each competitor goes into the pot. ROUTE SETTERS Ryan Held, Brady Held, Ian Phillips, Mark Roth, Pete Mack, Sandy Fe, Mary Acharon SPONSORS Mad Rock gift certificates for shoes! Given to the top 3 finishers in all divisions. REI goody bags to the first 120 competitors.

Gym Specials: Winter Camp, Ladies' Night, and Family Days

2006-11-10T18:00:00Z

WINTER CAMPS ARE BACK! We have specially-priced camps just in time for the holidays. Call 1-310-973-3388 to register your child. Indoor Camp Holiday Special When: December 26 - 29 from 10 am - 1 pm Fee: $90 Outdoor Camp Holiday Special When: December 26 - 28 from 8:30 am - 4 pm Fee: $180 LADIES' NIGHT For all the women (and girls) interested in trying rock climbing, we've reserved a night especially for you! When: November 17, 2006 between 4pm and 9pm. Fee: $10 day pass for Adults including equipment (except for lead ropes). FAMILY DAY Dads and moms, climb with your kids! Staffers will show you the ropes, but you'll have to do the climbing yourself! When: November 24, 2006, all day. Fee:$10 day passes for Adults; $5 day pass for Kids, including equipment (except for lead ropes)