A warm Welcome to our latest members Adam Brown, Euan Farmer and Leo Harland-Sendra

Quickdraw Club day at the recently opened Climbing Academy in Glasgow

A fun time had by all, especially that guy in the red suit..

At the most recent BMC Comps Committee times were agreed for qualification to the GB Speed Team. These will be listed on the BMC website shortly.

They are also hoping to get funds for a Youth Bouldering Team at a Council meeting next month so fingers crossed. If the money becomes available selection procedures should then be announced.

The British Lead Climbing Championships (BLCC) are spread over the weekend with the Juniors (under 20) climbing on the Saturday and the Seniors (16 and over) on the Sunday.  Held at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena in Ratho (EICA:Ratho) the route setters (Neil McGeachy, Gary Vincent and Mark Pretty) had been hard at work for 2 days putting together challenging routes for the 79 climbers competing in the 10 junior categories and the Male Veterans.

There were 12 Quickdraws taking part and while fortunes were mixed there were some gutsy climbs on display.

Major changes to the age groups for 2012 to reflect IFSC categories.  Good news is that this year's 16 year olds now have a further year in which to take part in the event. 

Online applications now open at http://www.thebmc.co.uk/Feature.aspx?id=3366

Brilliant news from Italy where William Bosi finished 13th in the Arco Rock Juniors 2011.  This international competition includes 5 boulder problems, a speed climb and 2 lead routes.  Full results are at http://www.rockmaster.com/page.lasso?l=2&cl=9&lvl1=88&lvl2=1009&sez=1

Need to rename the SYBC the QYBC after today's results Full results here.
8-10 champs Rory Whyte and Rhiannon Freireich 
11-13 champs William Bosi and Eilidh Vass Payne
14 - 16 Girls Rachel Carr and 17-19 Boys Calum Forsyth.
Only Scott Keir spoilt our clean sweep taking 14-16 Boys title.
Some excellent climbing all round.