Just a few thoughts
Lots of news from organizations across the industry below. Trade shows approaching in France and Germany. CEC and ABC looking for staff. USAC board update. Broadcast deal for Paris 2024. The Edinburgh World Cup. And new gym in Ukraine reminds us how the climbing community continues to grow despite challenges.
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Insider Stuff
- How Paradox Sports Is Making Climbing a More Inclusive Space (Steve Potter, Climbing Mag)
- A New Bouldering Wall for Odesa, Ukraine (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
- Pitch in at a Crag Near You for National Public Lands Day (Access Fund)
- Video: Colin Duffy Goes On School Holiday… Makes Olympic Finals (EpicTV)
Edinburgh World Cup
- IFSC Edinburgh World Cup Videos: Speed Finals – Lead Finals
- Mori and Grupper Leave It Late For Edinburgh Gold (IFSC)
- Speed Finals Firsts Excite Edinburgh Crowd (IFSC)
- Americans Golden in Lead and Speed at Edinburgh World Cup. Records Smashed.(John Burgman, Climbing Mag)
Comp Scene
- Sep 20: CEC Annual General Meeting
- Apply by Sep 25: CEC Senior Events Contractor Positions
- Video: Ai Mori Will Do It Again! Janja’s Sweep Turns To Dust (Plastic Weekly)
- World’s Best Shine in Dallas at Historic Youth Championships (John Burgman, CBJ)
- China Media Group To Oversee Production of International Broadcast for Climbing at Paris 2024 (IFSC)
- USA Climbing Board Updates 2022 (USAC)
For Routesetters
- Apply by Oct 7: ABC Route Setting Development Manager
- Pre Order by Sep 27 from Bold Climbing (Blocz distributor)
- Video: Setter Session with Paul Jung & Marc Akbar (Kilter)
For Gym Managers
- Nov 18-20: Salon de l’Escalade in Grenoble, France
- Nov 25-26: Halls & Walls in Friedrichshafen, Germany
- Ditch the Resumes – How This CEO Hires Better (Kristin Horowitz, The Pad)
- Preorder: Limestone Climbing Air Filtration
Training Tips
- Podcast: Alice Hafer – How to Train Your Mind Muscle (The Nugget)
- Podcast: 13 Send Tips That Can Make All The Difference In The World! (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- Relaxation Strategies for Calm and Collected Climbing (Lucie Hanes, Training 4 Climbing)
- Advice Has an Angle (Nate Drolet, The Power Company
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