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So iLL Showdown

Are you ready for a Showdown?

Format

Competitors are divided based on ability and compete in one of the following divisions.

Recreational

Participants competing at the Recreational level should climb between V0 & V2.

Intermediate

Participants competing at the Intermediate level should climb between V2 & V4.

Advanced

Participants competing at the Advanced level should climb between V5 & V7.

Open

Participants competing at the Open level should climb at V8 and above.

Recreational

Participants competing at the Recreational level should climb between V0 & V2.

Intermediate

Participants competing at the Intermediate level should climb between V2 & V4.

Advanced

Participants competing at the Advanced level should climb between V5 & V7.

Open

Participants competing at the Open level should climb at V8 and above.

Round One: Redpoint Competition

  • Competitors are assigned a block of time during which they are allowed to climb.
  • Scores are determined by each competitor’s top five ascents.
  • A detailed schedule is announced approximately one week prior to the competition.

Round Two: Finals - The Showdown

  • The top six women and top six men overall will advance to the Showdown.
  • These scores are based on the top five boulder problems that were successfully completed and recorded during the Redpoint Round.
  • Competitors will be notified by phone if their score qualifies them for finals.

Prizes

The top three women and top three men will each take home a share of the cash purse. The top three competitors in the Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, and Open divisions will be awarded products from our sponsors.

1st Place

$1,500

2nd Place

$1,000

3rd Place

$500

Part competition, part live show, the Showdown is the Midwest’s most anticipated climbing event. Sign up to compete at the Steel Shop for the first time in 2022.

The Steel Shop
650 N Main Center
Suite 105
St. Charles, MO 63301

Email
showdown@climbsoill.com

Part competition, part live show, the Showdown is the Midwest’s most anticipated climbing event. Sign up to compete at the Steel Shop for the first time in 2022.

The Steel Shop
650 N Main Center
Suite 105
St. Charles, MO 63301

Email
showdown@climbsoill.com