News article on 11th Annual Fling

Nov
12
2008

Recreation Center presents Flatlanders Fling:
Adventure Center holds 11th annual climbing competition
Chelsea Campen
Issue date: 11/13/07 Section: Features

Flatlanders Fling was held at ECU’s Recreation Center on Nov. 10 for local climbers to demonstrate their skills in both top roping and bouldering. The event gave climbers the opportunity to compete for prizes, such as ropes, climbing shoes, chalk bags and other climbing gear.

Sponsors for the event included GOPC, Prana, La Sporta, Chocco and Madrock.

Food and music were provided as well as a raffle. Admissions for competing were $10 for students and $15 for non-students.

“The climbing wall has been closed for the last four days while we’ve set up,” said Aubree Schlutt, junior outdoor recreation studies major.

Routes for the competition were set up by Andrew Watkins, a senior English major, and Nick Bringolf, a sophomore and outdoor recreations major, both climbers who have extensive experience in several climbing styles. Categories were split into two divisions, women’s and men’s, and by levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced, all having first, second and third places.

The winner for advanced top roping was Shane Messer, and the winner for advanced bouldering was Ryan Maultsvy.