SummerCAMPS

When: 8:00AM Mondays

            May 28th to August 3rd

            9 week-long sessions offered

Where: Rocks and Ropes Downtown

              the BLOC climbing+fitness

2012 CAMP brochure:

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Bouldering 101 with Cody

Date: Tuesdays, May. 8th to 29th

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bouldering is the essential component of climbing – movement – and little else. The Bouldering 101 course covers basic and advanced climbing movement, and is an excellent introduction to the sport of rock climbing.

This course is a four week comprehensive course designed to teach the movement of rock climbing. This class will provide each participant with a solid understanding of upward movement on rock, covering essential climbing techniques, tactics, and terminology. Upon completion of this class, the lessons learned can be applied to any type of climbing. Enrollment in the class includes a 1 month membership to the gym. Class size is limited to 10 to ensure personal attention.

register at reception desk

min class size #4

class will be limited to #10

$150*/$100 members

    *includes membership and gear rental

Basics of Meditation (Level 2 – Teacher Training)

Date: September 30th – October 28th, 2012 (5 weeks)

Times: Sundays 12:30 – 2:30

Location: the BLOC climbing+fitness

    8975 E Tanque Verde, Tucson, Az 85749

$100 for 5-week workshop

Drop-ins $25/class

register online

Course is available online! Participants will have access to password protected live streaming and later viewing, and all course materials.

LEARN the true art of meditation as practiced for thousands of years and carried to us in an unbroken lineage of masters.

USE meditation to reduce stress, overcome obstacles and illness, and increase health and happiness.

TEACH meditation to others as this course will both instruct you in the art of meditation and certify you to carry on the tradition!

Everyone Welcome!

A.F.T. [Advanced Fall Technique] Clinic

Date: Thursday 5/17

Time: 7pm-8:30pm

Price: Free to Members, $25 non-members

Presenter: in-house setters Cory and Luke.

Objective:

Our mission is to have fun climbing together while learning about proper bouldering gymnastic falling techniques that promote sound bouldering practices and access to the HIGHballs

Topics Covered:

    •Advisable bouldering area conduct

    •Space management

    •Bouldering etiquette

    •Spotting Techniques

    •Gymnastic fall techniques

BellaBLOC women's climbing+fitness group

Climbing, yoga, pilates and strength training

Date: Wednesdays, May 16th to July 11th (no class 7/4)

Time: 6:30-8:30p

instructor: Stefanie AMGA SPI Guide, USAC Level 1 routesetter

instructor: Ronnie MS, RD, CSCS

• Get in Shape

• Improve or Learn to climb

• Make new friends

• Develop self-confidence

• Get stronger

• Have fun

• No experience necessary

Climbing is a full body activity that will also improve your self-confidence by allowing you to face your fears and achieve your goals. As a partner activity it’s also a great way to meet new friends. Pairing climbing with yoga, pilates, and strength training makes for a great combined work-out, working synergistically to increase strength, flexibility, and balance.

This ladies only class is designed to give you the freedom to investigate your strengths and how they can help you learn to climb. Over the 8-week course we will focus on proper foot and hand technique, balance, and problem solving skills - all in a supportive environment.

Join us!

$250/8 weeks(includes BLOC membership and equipment rentals

$200/8 weeks for BLOC members

register via phone 520-209-2562 or at reception ; )

facebook checkin deal

one FREE yoga or pilates class

Check in 5 times to claim

Starts March 29, 2012 at 9:00am

Ends June 30, 2012 at 9:00am

Yelp checkin deal

one FREE BLOC sticker

`12/`13 season YouthTEAM tryouts

Date: August 11th or 12th

time: 9:00AM

Where: Rocks and Ropes Downtown

Interested in taking your climbing ability to the next level?

Then join the Rocks and Ropes Youth Climbing Team!  The team is an after school program focused on turning kids into psyched and dedicated climbers.  The Rocks and Ropes team has made its presence known at Regional and National level competitions for both bouldering and roped climbing.  Join us for another exciting season and achieve a level of skill you did not think possible.

register for Saturday 8/11 here

register for Sunday 8/12 here