We would like to welcome all climbers to join us for our annual, non-sanctioned, Reach Out Climb, climbing competition held at the JMU URec Climbing Wall. This year we are switching up the ROC format to include both bouldering and top roping.

This event is a unique opportunity to have fun, meet great people, challenge yourself, and contribute to an important cause, the Jared Neville Foundation, which is committed to protecting western Virginia climbing sites. There will also be prizes for top climbers.

The Jared Neville Foundation
AAll ROC proceeds go to the Jared Neville Foundation, which was created for the late climbing great, Jared Neville. Jared was an inspiring climber at JMU and throughout the area who was killed in a car accident. Since then the foundation was created to support maintenance and access to local climbing areas.

When: Saturday, February 18, 2012.

Where: James Madison University Recreation Center (see below for directions).

Time: Registration and registrant check-in begins at 7:00 AM, the participant meeting begins at 8:00AM, and competition begins at 8:30am. Pre-registrant check-in will continue all day.

Cost: The fee is $20 to pre-register and $25 the day of the event. First 25 to register get a free t-shirt. Unfortunately, we cannot accept credit cards as a form of payment.

Registration:

Print the 2012 registration form out and either return it to the Program Registration Desk with the payment, or mail it to Sheree Mullen (information is on the form). You may also contact Sheree at (540)568-8725 or e-mail mullensc@jmu.edu. In addition, you can register the day of the competition from 7:00 a.m. until the participant meeting at 7:30 a.m.

Tentative Competition Schedule:
Download the PDF.

Rules: Click here to download the ROC Rules.

FAQ's: Click here for a list of frequently asked questions, along with information about where to eat nearby.

Parking Information: Parking will be available in P lot or C9 Lot and you will have to walk through the Duke Dog Alley to reach UREC. There is a basketball game during ROC, and you will get ticketed if you park elsewhere. Click here for a parking map.

Directions to JMU UREC:

• From South: Head North on I-81. Take Exit 245. Turn Left onto Port Republic Rd. Turn Right (First road) onto Bluestone Dr.. Parking will be on your Right. Once you’ve parked, head down to the end of Parking Lot P to the end of Parking Lot C9 and go through Duke Dog Ally, which runs under I-81. UREC will be just on the other side, up the hill on the left.
• From North: Head South on I-81. Take Exit 245. Turn Right onto Port Republic Rd. Turn Right almost immediately onto Bluestone Dr.. Parking will be on your Right. Once you’ve parked, head down Parking Lot C9 and go through Duke Dog Ally, which runs under I-81. UREC will be just on the other side, up the hill on the left.