Come and Celebrate the 6th Annual High Octane Competition!
The Tennessee Bouldering Authority (TBA), in cooperation with The North Face and Rock Creek Outfitters, is proud to announce the 6th Annual High Octane Competition, on April 15th, 2006 at 11:00 am.
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Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Bouldering Authority (TBA), in cooperation with The North Face and Rock/Creek Outfitters, is proud to announce the 6th Annual High Octane Competition. On April 15th, 2006 at 11:00 am, TBA is inviting the public to join them in their newly renovated gym located at 3804 St. Elmo Ave, Suite 10. Three Divisions of Competitions will be held, including Unleaded, Super-Unleaded, and High Octane. Prizes for the winners of each division will include LaSportiva and Five Ten climbing shoes. The cost to compete is $25.00, and there is a spectator fee of $10.00. These entry fees include a free entrée from Mojo Borrito as well as access to the 6th Anniversary Dub and Groove After-Party. There will also be plenty of door prizes and swag from the broad spectrum of sponsors. In addition, Michelle Smith will be sharing a slide show presentation that covers her two week road trip sponsored by Red Chili and Wild Country. The road trip included eight people in one RV. They began in Salt Lake City went to California and ended the trip back in Utah. Smith has conquered numerous V8’s and V9’s as well as bold trad leads, and high scores including several 1st place finishes in comps.
Following the days events, the gym will be transformed into a studio for the 6th Anniversary Dub and Groove After-Party. According to TBA’s Luis Rodriguez, this year is going to be, ‘especially festive.’ The entry fee for the celebration is included in the High Octane Competition entry fee or there is a $5.00 entry fee at the door. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Mafioso (hip hop), DJ ArchBishop (Progressive House), and DJ HeavyWeight (Dub & Reggae). There will be cocktails available in exchange for small donations.
For more information, please contact Luis Rodriguez at 423-822-6800.
About Tennessee Bouldering Authority
Bouldering is the essence of rock climbing, allowing the mind and body to learn the basic tenets of moving over stone. TBA is a training facility specifically built to develop climbing strength and challenge the mind. All the tools are available to take you from a novice to an expert level in a comforting, appealing environment. TBA is an indoor bouldering gym unlike any other.
