10.18.2010 Toronto, ON
New TdB8 site is up. Follow this link www.tourdebloc.com.
08.22.2010 Banff, AB
The Banff Coaching Conference returns for its third year from October 8 – 11, 2010 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. This conference is a professional development opportunity for new and existing coaches who work with young competitive climbers, although many of the sessions can be adapted for a variety of abilities and ages.
This year’s theme is Long-Term Athletic Development, a concept that supports altering training principles depending on the developmental stage of the athlete and not their chronological age. With the prevalence of young children getting more involved in this sport, long gone are the days where we administer adult training programs to our smallest climbers.
The Banff Coaching Conference is very proud to be bringing in a host of sport scientists and prominent climbers to present a variety of topics, including:
•Katie Brown – professional climber and author
•Sean McColl – professional climber and Canadian Youth National Team coach
•Chris Danielson – professional route setter and representative for several climbing companies
•Vikki Weldon – competition climbing and writer
•Stacey Weldon – competition climbing and former Canadian Youth National Team Coach
•Jason Holowach – competition climber and owner of the newest gym in Saskatoon
•D?ng Nguyen – Canadian Youth National Team Coach and owner of The Vsion
•Jody Miall – professional route setter and manager of Coyotes Rock Gym
•Chris Neve – Canadian Youth National Team Coach and coordinator of The Banff Centre Climbing Gym
Presentation sessions will deal with topics in the fields of: exercise physiology, nutrition, injury prevention, female athletics, youth programming, grant & fund finding, goal setting, route setting for competitions and training, season-long training plans, sport psychology, and more.
Conference dates:
Friday, October 8 – Monday, October 11, 2010
Location:
The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Registration fee:
0 CDN/participant
Gym rate - when two or more from same gym register at same time:
5 CDN/participant
Registration deadline:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Contact for registration:
Chris Neve, Climbing Gym Coordinator
chris_neve@banffcentre.ca
403-762-7545
07.24.2010 Toronto, ON
We’ve updated the Team Canada page. Follow IFSC link below.
We’re also please to announce that the schedule for Season 8 is starting to shape up. If your gym is interested in hosting a TdB tour stop this season please contact us at info@tourdebloc.com.
Keep coming back for updates about the upcoming season. Hope everyone is having a great summer so far!
07.02.2010 Toronto, ON
Sean McColl and Andrew Post will be representing Team Canada at THE SHEFFIELD BOULDERING WORLD CUP July 3-4, 2010. Watch the live webcast here http://www.247.tv/climbing/freestream
06.26.2010 Toronto, ON
Sean McColl places second at the Eindhoven WC - His best finish at a bouldering world cup event! Keep checking back as we keep you updated on how our other team members fare during the WC season. Congratulations Sean!
Sean McColl is in first place after the semi-final round at the Eindhoven Bouldering World Cup.
Finals is being broadcasted online http://www.247.tv/components/com_event/player/?purchaseId=81599.
05.24.2010 Toronto, ON
A huge crowd of about three hundred people watched Clarrie Lam and Sean McColl (both from Vancouver, BC) win the 2010 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships Sunday May 23, 2010 at Joe Rockhead’s Climbing Gym in Toronto.
Clarrie Lam cruised her way to victory topping all 5 finals problems. Sixteen year old Elise Sethna (Banff, AB) followed closely with 4 completions and Melissa Lacasse (Montreal, QC) rounded out the top three women with 3 problems completed.
Sean McColl, who missed last years Championship in Montreal proved once again that he is still the man to beat in Canada winning his third title in the last 4 years. Quebec power house, Yves Gravell was a close second while veteran Terry Paholek (Edmonton, AB) finished in third place.
The TdB and Joe Rockhead’s would like to thank everyone who competed and attended this past weekends events. We also want to thank our sponsors that helped make this season and in particular this event a tremendous success - Mountain Equipment Co-op, Gripped , Friction, Beta Clothing Design, Metolius, Delire, Blurr, Evolv, IMBoulderer and Climbing Hold Review.
We would also like to thank all of our volunteers for donating their time and energy. Props to the route setter Jody Miall, Dave Voltan, Ayo Sopeju, Ghislain Losier, James Shin, Sachi Adachi and Jonathan Pencharz for setting some of the best problems we climbed on this year. Your contributions are very much appreciated by everyone who attended the comp this weekend.
Another big thank you to Bob and Sharon Bergman for hosting us this weekend! They also donated all of the proceeds from the spectator entrance fees ($2000) to the OAC (Ontario Access Coalition).
That wraps up season 7 of the MEC Tour de Bloc. I’m finally off to bed for some much needed zzzzzz’s. Thanks to everyone for making this season a blast! Looking forward to season 8.
Have a great summer!
Luigi Montilla
Tour Director
05.22.2010 Toronto, ON
Results from Open Qualifiers have been posted. Finals running order is now available. If you’re in the Toronto area this weekend make sure to head down to Joe Rockhead’s Sunday, May 23 at 5:00PM for the final round of the 2010 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships.
05.21.2010 Toronto, ON
Running order has been posted. One day away from the 2010 MEC Canadian Bouldring Championships!
05.18.2010 Toronto, ON
CEC Judges Certification Course is now full. Thanks to everyone who signed up. The course will be administered by Laurie Weldon this Friday May 21 at Joe Rockhead’s Climbing Gym.
05.17.2010 Toronto, ON
We’re only five days away from the MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships! Joe Rockhead’s is a buzz with activity as preparations for the biggest event of the season have begun. Stay tuned for updates throughout the week.
Attn: Men’s Open Competitiors - registration has been moved to 9AM. Men’s ISO opens at 9AM and closes and 9:45AM.
04.21.2010 Toronto, ON
The CEC is offering a Judges Certification Course on May 21st, in conjunction with the 2010 Canadian Bouldering Championships in Toronto at Joe Rockhead’s from May 22-23, 2010. if you’re interested please email laweldon@shaw.ca
04.08.2010 Toronto, ON
Registration for the 2010 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships is now open. This is a two day event where the countries top climbers compete for bragging rights and the title of National Champion. Also at stake is a spot on the coveted Canadian Bouldering Team that will compete at the Vail World Cup in Vail, CO June 3-6, 2010.
More details to follow in the coming weeks.
MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships - May 22-23, 2010
VENUE: Joe Rockhead’s Climbing Gym
Provisional Schedule May 22nd
OPEN QUALIFIERS (ISO format - 5 problems)
8:00 - 8:45 Women’s Open Registration
ISO OPENS AND CLOSES
8:45 - 9:00 Technical Meeting
9:00 - 9:45 Men’s Open Registration
ISO OPENS AND CLOSES
9:00 - 4:00 Men’s and Women’s Open Qualifiers Start / End
- 4:30 Results posted
Provisional Schedule May 23rd
Citizens Comp / OPEN FINALS
8:00 - 8:30 Youth and Beginner Registration
8:30 - 8:45 Technical Meeting
9:00 - 12:00 Youth and Beginner Redpoint Starts/ Ends
11:00 - 11:30 Experienced and Elite Registration
11:30 - 11:45 Technical Meeting
12:00 - 3:00 Experienced and Elite Redpoint Starts / Ends
3:15 - 4:00 Gym Closed for Change Over
3:30 - 4:00 Open Finalist Check-in ISO Opens / Closes
4:00 - 4:15 Technical Meeting
4:30 - 5:00 Gym Opens to Spectators
Results / Awards for Citizens Comp
5:00 - 9:00 FINALS
- 9:30 AWARDS
REGISTRATION FEE:
$40 for Youth, Rec, Experienced
$65 for Open (competitors who do not make finals are eligible to compete in the Elite category in citizens comp)
$10 entrance fee to watch Open Finals on Sunday, May 23rd. Free for Joe Rockhead’s members. $10 entrance fee will be donated to a worthy cause (details to follow).
04.07.2010 Toronto, ON
Escalade Delire is set to host Eastern Regionals weekend April 10-11. Looking forward to seeing who takes the Eastern Crown(s).
03.28.2010 Kelowna, BC
Updated provisional schedule for TdB Western Regional at Beyond the Crux (Kelowna, BC - Saturday April 3)
NEW HEAT AND START TIMES FOR KELOWNA
HEAT 1 & HEAT 2 (ALL COMPETITORS – [CEC JR’s – Recreational – Experienced – Elite]
9:00am – 9:50am REGISTRATION
9:55am – 10:00am RULES
10:00am – 2:00pm COMPETITON TIME
2:00pm – 4:00pm Gym Closed - Finals Change Over
3:00pm ISO OPENS
3:30pm ISO CLOSES
4:00pm Gym Opens to Spectators
4:30pm – 7:30pm OPEN FINALS
PRIZES FOR ALL COMPETITORS TO FOLLOW THE END OF FINALS
03.23.2010 Kelowna, BC
Cliffside and Beyond the Crux are continuing to accept registrations for the TdB Western Regionals on April 2 and 3. March 24th is the cutoff date for the free comp shirt. If you haven’t registered yet make sure that you do it ASAP.
03.22.2010 Calgary, AB
Registration for the TdB tour stop at the Crux in Calgary is now open. Please follow the link below.
http://www.thecruxclimbing.com/web/tdb.php
03.20.2010 Fredericton, NB
A strong men's field fought it out right to the end but Eric Sethna was the lone guy to send all 4 problems followed closely by local favorite John Bowles with 3 tops. The open category was represented from NB, NS, QC, ON, and AB. In womens Holly Reid was the only one to complete all 4 with Krissy Lunney in 2nd and Shaunna Post from Ottawa in 3rd. Keep an eye out for some video footage of the comp in the coming weeks!
_Ghislain Losier
03.19.2010 Kelowna, BC
If you are planning on attending the TdB Western Regionals and you’re in need of a place a stay, Prestige Hotel (Kelowna) is offering a discounted rate ($99 - group of 4) for people coming to the event. Just mention that you’re in town for the TdB and they will set you up with a place to stay. www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com
03.16.2010 Toronto, ON
Registration for the TdB local at The Edge (03.20.10) is now closed. Competitors must be registered CEC members to compete at this event.
The first TdB7 (Atlantic) Regional will be held this weekend (03.20.10) at UNB. Competitors can register the day of the event.
Looking forward to seeing who will step up and take top spot in the Atlantic Region. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tdbunb
03.08.2010 Toronto, ON
We had another great comp this weekend at the Gravity Brawl in Hamilton, ON. CCC is up next (03.13.10) for everyone on the west coast.
Important Notice: Date Change for Eastern Regionals
Centre d'escalade Délire
Saturday April 10th:
9 AM - 2 PM: Qualification for OPEN (isolation format)
4 PM - 6 PM: Final for OPEN (iso format)
7 PM - ....: big party!
Sunday April 11th:
9h AM - 2 PM: Rec-Advanced and final B for OPEN (flash format)
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Qualification Junior (youth d, youth c, youth, b, youth a, junior) Flash format
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Final for Junior, Youth B, Youth A (iso format)
03.01.2010 Toronto, ON
Registration for this weekends comp at Gravity Climbing Gym in Hamilton, ON is still open but there are limited spots left.
02.21.2010 Toronto, ON
Two hundred and sixty competitors celebrated the 100th TdB comp of the series this past weekend. Big thanks and congratulations to Coyote Rock Gym for hosting the Tour for a seventh straight year and for once again setting the attendance record for a TdB comp.
Thanks to all the volunteers, competitors and spectators for making our 100th comp such a huge success!
Upcoming events:
U of A Feb.27.10
Gravity Climbing Gym Mar.06.10
Calgary Climbing Centre Mar.13.10
02.16.2010 Toronto, ON
We’re four days away from TdB 100 at Coyote Rock Gym. As of right now there will be over 230 competitors celebrating with us this weekend! See you in a few days!
Registration for Youth, Rec and Experienced divisions is now closed. We will not be accepting any additional registrations for these categories. Spots are still available in the Open division.
02.10.2010 Toronto, ON
We have two comps coming up this weekend Feb 13, 2010 at the Vsion in Canmore, AB and at Ground Zero in Dartmouth, NS. Good luck to everyone competing!
Just a reminder that Coyote Rock Gym in Ottawa, ON will be hosting the TdB’s 100th comp of the series on February 20th.
After Party, $4000 cash purse for the Open Division plus tons of prizes from our sponsors.
We are anticipating the biggest turnout in the history of the TdB and we hope you will be a part of it!
01.12.2010 Toronto, ON
Results from this past weekends TdB cops at Boulderz and Vertical Adventures have been posted. Beyond the Crux and Escalade Vertical are now accepting registrations for their respective events. Follow the links below for comp. details.
01.08.2010 Toronto, ON
Happy New Year! Hopefully everyone had a good break and that you’re all back in the gym training for the next TdB stop.
We have two comps this weekend - Boulderz in Toronto (registration is closed) and Vertical Adventures in Winnipeg.
Beyond the Crux in Kelowna and Vertical in Montreal will be hosting their Tour stops on January 23, 2010. They are now accepting registrations so make sure to contact them early to let them know you’re coming to compete.
Coyote Rock Gym will be hosting the Tour’s 100th comp of the series come February 20, 2010. This is going to be huge! Details to follow.
_TdB
12.23.2009 Toronto, ON
Hope everyone is having a great start to their holiday’s. Just a quick reminder about comps in the new year.
Boulderz - 01.09-10.10 (limited spots left - must pre register )
Vertical Adventures - 01.09.10 (call 204 632 5001 to register)
Centre d’escalade Vertical - 01.23.10
Beyond the Crux - 01.23.10
Remember to register early for these events as spots are limited. We’ve uploaded some new videos in the media section to help you stay motivated over the break. See you all in the new year!
_TdB
12.04.2009 Toronto, ON
Happy Holiday’s everyone! Here’s an early present for the people in the Montreal, QC area. Vertical Rock Climbing Gym will be hosting their first ever TdB comp on January 23, 2010. Details to follow.
Registration for the January 9th/10th comp at Boulderz is now open. This will be a two day event. Adult categories (Rec, Exp and Open) will compete on the 9th while youth competitors will be competing on the morning of the 10th. Details to follow.
Space is limited so register early. 50 spots for Rec/Exp, 50 for Open and 50 for Youth.
10.14.2009 Toronto, ON
New and Improved TDB Rules
The Tour De Bloc Rules have now been integrated into the 2009/2010 CEC Rules.
You will find an outline of Tour de Bloc competitions under ‘Exhibit One, Section Two, Open Bouldering Competitions – Tour de Bloc Rules’, pages 42-44. In this outline there is a detailed description of the scramble format. Any rounds of Open Bouldering Competitions that use the ‘Bonus Format’ will use CEC Rules. Please refer to the General Rules (Section 3, page 9) and Bouldering Rules (Section 5, page 22), as well as Quotas for Nationals (5.7.2). Quotas for Local and Regional Competitions are found in the Tour de Bloc Rules.
Changes to the TDB Rules for the 2009/2010
Local Finals will now use Bonus Format.
Regional Qualifiers – there is a choice to use Bonus Format or Scramble Format for Open competitors. All other competitors will use the Scramble Format.
All scramble format rounds of competitions must use the TDB official score card posted on the TDB website under ‘Resources’.
10.07.2009 Toronto, ON
RE: CEC OPEN REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2009/2010 is now open. if you have any question s about registering or renewing your membership, please do not hesitate to contact cam@therockwall.com.
Please visit the CEC website to register.
09.25.2009 Toronto, ON
Welcome to the new season of the MEC Tour de Bloc. With 21 tour stops, new sponsors and new venues, season SE7EN promises to be the biggest one yet!
We’re also celebrating our 100th comp of the series on February 20th, 2010 at Coyote Rock Gym in Ottawa. If you’re in the area make sure to stop by because it will be one of the best comps of the year.
Mark it down on your calendars, the MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships will be returning to where it all started as Joe Rockhead’s will be hosting the 2010 Tour finals on May 22 and 23 - Buyaka!
TdB SE7EN starts on November 7, 2009. We’re looking forward to another great season. Thanks for your continued support and we hope to see you at the comps.
09.19.2009 Toronto, ON
The schedule for the upcoming season has just been released. There’s a chance that some comp dates might move around prior to the start of the season so make sure to check the site frequently for updates.
08.08.2009 Vancouver, BC
Good Day Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Friends,
I'd like to say hello to you all as your new Interim Director of the CEC.
The existing CEC board voted me into this position with the primary task of finishing the new CEC statutes, ensuring creation of election procedures for all CEC board positions and outlining operating procedure for the governing of our sport. By this season's end we intend to have created an organizational structure that ensures proper Regional representation and a voice for all in the workings of the CEC.
In the 15 years I've been on the CEC board, I've seen the sport grow tremendously. There are exciting new trends developing. The Open division is becoming strong, thanks to the continued efforts and success of the Tour de Bloc. Our Youth division is also growing. Last year saw an explosion of eastern youth participation including the first Eastern Youth Regional in many years. I am very happy to announce that this season's Youth National Championships have already been confirmed for the Delire Centre d'Escalade in Quebec City, June 4-6, 2010.
As we move forward, I welcome all your support, comments and suggestions. Together we can see our incredible sport culture flourish.
Cheers,
Andrew Wilson
-Interim CEC Director
06.20.09 Toronto, ON
Planning for Season 7 is underway! Keep checking back for updates.
In the mean time you can get your comp fix Sean McColl’s website for updates on his European World Cup exploits. You can also check out a short teaser from the 2009 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships courtesy of DrTopo.
05.19.09 Toronto, ON
Just got back from the 2009 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships in Montreal. Big thanks to Allez Up for hosting the event - you guys are awesome!
Congratulations to Eva Pepin-Helie and John Bowles for winning their first National Championships. They will be part of the Canadian contingent participating at next months Vail World Cup.
Thanks also goes out to the setting team headed by Jody Miall. They managed to once again put on a great show for the hundreds in attendance and for those who tuned in for the live webcast courtesy of DR Topo.
We’re in the process of posting results, video and images. Keep checking back for new posts and updates.
Thanks to everyone who supported the TdB this season - we had a blast organizing it. We’re looking forward to season seven! I can’t believe I just said that...
05.13.09 Toronto, ON
Provisional Schedule for the 2009 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships has been updated. Please click on the event link below.
05.10.09 Toronto, ON
Check out Jean Marc from Allez Up and Alex from Dr Topo on their VBlog talking about whats in store for next weekends Canadian Bouldering Championships. Check it here....
05.03.09 Toronto, ON
Important notice to all Open competitors that are planning to attend the 2009 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships. There have been amendments to the 2008/09 CEC Rules and Regulations regarding Bouldering. It is your responsibility as competitors to familiarize yourselves with the rules.
Please contact Competition Climbing Canada if you require further assistance or clarification info@competitionclimbingcanada.com
03.25.09 Toronto, ON
On May 16 and 17 2009, Allez Up will be hosting the 2009 MEC Canadian Bouldering Championships.
The final event of the 2009 MEC Tour de Bloc season promises to be the best one yet as climbers from all over the country gather in Montreal, QC to compete for the national title and a spot on the 2009 Canadian bouldering team.
Registration fee for Youth, Beginner, Experienced ($40) and Open ($60) . Open competitors who do not make finals get to compete in the citizens comp the following day in the Elite category. More details to follow.
03.19.09 Calgary, AB
Results from this past weekends Western Regionals at the Calgary Climbing Centre are now available. Congratulations to Sean McColl and Vikki Weldon for coming out on top.
03.04.09 Vancouver, BC by Daniel Pi
Stay positive.
That’s the mantra Vikki Weldon tells her climbing students at the Edge Climbing Centre when she’s coaching them.
It’s part of the lesson to believe when you’re standing at the bottom of a climb that you’ll reach the top and not fall half way up.
Last Saturday Weldon was reminded of her words by one of her students during SuperKrank, a bouldering competition held at the North Van gym that featured 120 climbers, some of the best from Western Canada and Washington State.
“One of my kids asked me if I was going to send all the problems (on the first try), I said ‘I dunno,’” Weldon recalls. “He said, ‘You have to stay positive!’” For full story click here.
03.30.09 Toronto, ON
Results from the last two local stops of the season (The Edge and Centre d'escalade Délire) have been posted on the results page.
Registration for Eastern (04.11.09), Western (04.18.09) Regionals and Nationals (05.16-17.09) are now open. Please remember to register early for both of these events.
03.24.09 Quebec, QC
TdB @ Delire - Registration for Youth, Recreational and Experienced categories is now closed. There are limited spots available for Men’s and Women’s Open.
* Important Note: We will not accept ANY registrations the day of the comp (March 28th).
03.22.09 Toronto, ON
Result from The Crux tour stop and the Atlantic Regionals at UNB have been posted on the result page.
The last two local comps of the season are coming up next week on March 28th. Limited spots left so if you’re planning on attending don’t delay and register now!
03.13.09 Vancouver, BC
TdB @ The Edge REGISTRATION
Early Registration: by March 18th (includes shirt) $40+gst
*Late Registration: March 19th to March 24th (NO shirt) $50+gst
* Important Note: We will not accept ANY registrations after March 24th.
No Exceptions!
All competitors must be pre-registered with the CEC (by mail, including all waivers and other documents). On-site CEC registration will NOT be available! Athletes who are not registered will not be allowed to compete.
MORE INFORMATION?
Competition Organizer: Andrew Wilson
e-mail: andrew@edgeclimbing.com
03.11.09 Toronto, ON
We are currently accepting registrations for the following events.
TdB @ The Edge (03.28.09), TdB @ Centre d’escalade Delire (03.28.09), TdB Eastern Regionals @ Coyote Rock Gym (04.11.09) and TdB Canadian Bouldering Championships @ Allez Up (05.16-17.09).
Remember to register early and don’t forget to check out comp details for each event.
_TdB Crew
03.02.09 Edmonton, AB
Thanks for coming out to Urban Uprising for TDB SIX.
Props to Jody Miall and the routesetting team for some fantastic problems. Big thanks to all the volunteer and UUCC staff who put so much energy into making this an incredible event. The comp would have been impossible without you. Click here for results.
_Lee Riemer (Urban Uprising)
02.17.09 Toronto, ON
We’re halfway through the TdB comp season and things are starting to heat up out west. Two more locals to go in the east before Eastern Regionals in April while UNB will be hosting their first Atlantic Regional on March 21, 2009.
We are now accepting registrations for the following tour stops: Gravity Climbing Gym (03.07.09), Delire Escalade (03.28.09), The Edge (03.28.09), Coyote Rock Gym - Eastern Regional (04.11.09) and Allez Up - National Championships (05.16-17.09).
02.08.09 Ottawa, ON
I Y Coyote. Coyote Rock Gym set a new TdB record with 202 registered competitors. Results and images from the comp are now available.
02.03.09 Edmonton, AB
Urban Uprising is now accepting registrations for their Tour stop on February 28. Click here to register.
02.01.09 Montreal, QC
Here’s some comp footage from last weekends comp at Roc Gym courtesy of Climbing Hold Review. Qualifiers and Finals.
01.27.09 Toronto, ON
Results and images from this past weekends tour stops at Beyond the Crux and Roc Gym are now available.
01.11.09 Toronto, ON
Results and images from the TdB tour stop at Boulderz Climbing Centre are now available. Big thanks to everyone who attended the comp as well as to Andrew an Sylvia for hosting a great event.
01.07.09 Toronto, ON
Happy New Year! It’s going to be a busy month with four comps to kick off the new year. The Tour stop at Boulderz (01.10.09) is now full. Beyond the Crux (01.24.09) will be hosting the first stop of the Western Bloc season - contact April at BTC to register for this event. The Roc Gym (01.24.09) and The Rock Court (01.31.09) are now accepting registration for their events as well. Please remember to pre register for the events.
12.26.08 Toronto, ON
Urban Climber is featuring Jeremy Nathan’s images of the MEC Tour de Bloc on the UC website. Check it out.
12.18.08 Toronto, ON
Happy Holidays! Just a quick reminder that registration for the TdB comps at Boulderz and Beyond the Crux are now open.
MONOLITHE MULTIMEDIA has finally released their video of last months TdB event at Action Directe. Check it out here.
12.05.08 Toronto, ON
Boulderz Clmbing Centre, Toronto’s newest climbing gym will be hosting it’s first ever TdB comp on Saturday January 10, 2009.
Preregistration for this event is mandatory. There are only 100 spots available.
_TdB Crew
11.24.08 Toronto, ON
Results, images and video from this past weekends TdB comps at Climber’s Rock and The Rock Court @ Dalplex are now available.
_TDB Crew
11.21.08 Toronto, ON
MEC Tour de Bloc @ Climber’s Rock (Burlington) live feed this Saturday at 6pm (EST).
http://www.mogulus.com/tour_de_bloc
We'll be broadcasting live the men's and women's finals around the world.
11.19.08 Halifax, NS
MEC Tour de Bloc (Halifax) live feed this Saturday at 5pm (AST)
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tdb-rock-court - 11.22, 2008
We'll be broadcasting live the men's and women's finals around the world.
11.11.08 Toronto, ON
Results and video from the November 2nd comp at Action Directe are now available.
We have two events scheduled for November 22. Please remember to pre-register for the Climber’s Rock and Rock Court @ Dalplex events. Webcasts for both events will be available. Details to follow.
_TdB Crew
10.28.08 Boisbriand, QC
Five days to go before the first TdB comp of the season. The guys at Action Directe are excited to show off their new facility. You only have a few more days to register for this event. Here’s a sneak peak of the gym - enjoy.
10.21.08 Burlington, ON
Registration for the first ever TdB comp at Climber’s Rock in Burlington, ON (Nov. 22.08) is now open. Check out the registration page to reserve your spot. More info to follow.
10.16.08 Toronto, ON
We’re pleased to announce that Mountain Equipment Co-op has signed on for another three years as the title sponsor of the Tour de Bloc bouldering series. We’re are psyched about this partnership with MEC, which will enable the Tour de Bloc to continue to develop grassroots climbing in Canada. Thanks MEC!
_TdB Crew
10.14.08 Toronto, ON
The schedule is set for TdB six. Action Directe will kick off the season at their new facility in Boisbriand, QC on November 2, 2008. Spaces are limited, remember to pre-register to guarantee your spot on comp day. For additional details and event registration call 450.688.0515.
_TdB Crew
10.06.08 Toronto, ON
Climber's Rock in Burlington, ON will be hosting an advanced routesetting clinic on October 25th and 26th. Chris Danielson, who set at last years Canadian Bouldering Championship will be conducting the course. This is a unique opportunity to learn some tricks of the trade from one of the most experience comp routesetters in North America. Spots are limited, make sure to sign up ahead of time to get in on the action.
_TdB Crew
09.26.08 Toronto, ON
The Niagara Glen has been a popular climbing and bouldering area with climbers in Eastern Canada and the US for over 30 years. A new Land Management Plan is now proposing a complete bouldering ban in the park. The plan is still in draft form and climbers have until Oct 19, 2008 to comment on the proposed changes. The Ontario Access Committee is urging all climbers to contact the appropriate park officials and express their opposition to the bouldering ban. More details including a draft letter and email contact information here >>>
_TdB Crew
09.22.08 Toronto, ON
The schedule is almost complete and we’re psyched for the upcoming season! We will have all the information on our new youth division posted within the next few days. Amendments to the official TdB rules will also be made available at that time.
Keep checking back for up to date information and latest news around the bloc.
_TdB Crew
09.06.08 Toronto, ON
After a successful 5th season, planning for the sixth installment of the Tour de Bloc is well underway. We’re in the process of securing venues and sponsors so if your gym or company is interested in working with the Tour please contact us at info@tourdebloc.com.
It’s been a busy summer here at the Tour HQ. We’ve moved offices and we’ve added several members to the TDB family. Stuart McConnell (Marketing Director), Sath Dosanjh (Sponsorship Liaison) and Jeremy Nathan (Official Photographer - Graphic Designer) are helping take the Tour to the next level.
We’re are also introducing a youth division this season to showcase the ever growing numbers of climbers under the age of 18.
We’re are looking forward to another great season. We hope for your continued support and hope to see you at this years comps.
_TdB Crew