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.

MCofS want your views on the development of Youth Climbing in Scotland.  A questionnaire has been emailed to everyone that took part in the 2011 YCS and SYCC.  If you need another copy please email me at abgall@blueyonder.co.uk.

Deadline for submission is 17th Dec and there is a bouldering bag and guidebook up for grabs for completed forms.

Dates and locations for the MCofS 2012 Youth Climbing Series have just been announced.

Scotland North

R1: 21^st January 2012 Avertical World, Dundee

R2: 4^th February 2012 Inverness Leisure Centre

R3: 25^th February 2012 Transition Extreme, Aberdeen

Scotland South

R1: 14^th January 2012 EICA:Ratho

R2: 28^th January 2012 The Peak Stirling

R3: 18^th February 2012 Glasgow Climbing Centre

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.

Very, very provisional 2012 EYC dates can be seen in the European Council section of the IFSC website. currently showing a round of the EYC in Edinburgh 26/27May. Same date for Imst Colors. Arco stays in September slot next year while World Youth Championships head to Singapore in August.