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Women’s Combined

In the women’s speed final, Oceania Mackenzie (VIC) kick-started a dream competition with a convincing win against Ella Easton (NSW). Angie Scarth-Johnson (NSW) secured third place.

Mackenzie breezed through the women’s boulder final, flashing all three problems. Angie Scarth-Johnson followed with two tops and three zones, while Ella Easton took out third place, securing two tops and two zones.

In the women’s lead event, Oceania Mackenzie secured a top, capping off a fall-free weekend. Angie Scarth-Johnson reached 42+, securing herself a spot on the podium, while Queenslander Lucy Stirling came in third.

Women’s Combined Results:

1. Oceania Mackenzie (VIC)

2. Angie Scarth-Johnson (NSW)

3. Ella Easton (NSW)

4. Siobhan Dobie (NSW)

5. Lucy Stirling (QLD)

6. Mia Weeda (VIC)

7. Cirrus Tan (NZ)

8. Leah Jeffries (NSW)

9. Roxy Perry (TAS)

Men’s Combined

Tom Farrell (NSW) dominated the speed final, the only competitor to clock a time under seven seconds. Tom O’Halloran came in second, ahead of Newcastle’s Ben Abel.

In a challenging men’s boulder final, Ben Abel was the only competitor to find a top. Tom O’Halloran secured three zones, trailed by James Kassay (VIC), who also latched three zones, coming in third on a countback.

James Kassay put in a smooth performance in the lead final, becoming unstuck one move from the top. Tom O’Halloran also fell just shy of the top, matching Kassay’s high point.

Men’s Combined Results:

1. Tom O’Halloran (NSW)

2. Ben Abel (NSW)

3. James Kassay (VIC)

4. Tom Farrell (NSW)

5. Ned Middlehurst (VIC)

6. Chase Gatland (NZ)

7. Hugo Hornshaw (NSW)

8. Campbell Harrison (VIC)

2019 Selection

We are really excited to announce the 2019 Open Bouldering Team as well as the first International Paraclimbing Team.

International Bouldering Team 2019

International Paraclimbing Team 2019

SCA is pleased to be able to present the attached strategic plan to member States.

‘On the Way to the Top’ 2018-2021 was developed by SCA after consultation with its Member States. A pre-planning survey was conducted to gather feedback from Member States and SCA Directors. Over a weekend, Board Directors, with the support of an independent facilitator, considered the strategic priorities for SCA for the next 3 years. 

The plan can be downloaded here

The Hon. John Eren MP has welcomed the 2018 Clif Bar Lead & Speed Championships to Victoria.

On behalf of the Victorian Government, welcome to the major events capital of Australia – and proud home of the 2018 Australian Open Lead and Speed Championships.   

Victoria lives and breathes sport, and no one puts on a show like we do.

We’re home to some of the biggest events in the world including the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, Melbourne’s famous Spring Racing Carnival and the Australian Open tennis.

While competition is important, one of the best things about the Australian Open Lead and Speed Championships is the camaraderie and enjoyment experienced by everyone involved.

- Hon John Eren MP.  Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events

His full statement can be downloaded here.

Sport Climbing Australia is proud to announce that one of our athletes has been a successful recipient of an Olympic Scholarship for Athletes – Tokyo 2020. 

SCA were able to propose two candidates for this scholarship.  In recognition of their potential, as well as the limited financial support within the sport, the Australian Olympic Committee selected both of these athletes as candidates within the list of eight athletes from across all sports who they proposed for the program to the IOC. 

From that list the IOC chose four Australian athletes to support within the program, one of whom is Oceana Mackenzie.  This is in recognition of her tremendous potential to compete for Australia at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Luke Pellegrini, the General Manager of Games Support & Operations at the AOC says

 “The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Scholarship programme is designed to provide elite athletes with financial and technical assistance as they strive towards the next Summer Games. With the major sport climbing competitions held around Europe, Oceana will no doubt have a lot of overseas competitions coming up over the next three years and we hope this support will allow her to push for a debut at Tokyo. We look forward to following her journey and wish her all the best.”

Sport Climbing Australia Chairman, Romain Thevenot also commented that  

“It is really exciting that such a promising and dedicated athlete as Oceana has been given this opportunity to develop her skill level and focus on her training for the 2020 Olympics.  We are pleased to have been able to support her application and we look forward to working with her to achieve her Olympic goals. This is one of the many opportunities available to our sport since our inclusion in the Olympics.  We are very grateful for the support we have received from the Australian Olympic Committee”

The SCA Board is seeking someone to fill the Secretary role.  Please see the attached document for more details.  Applications are due on the 13th June.

SCA Secretary Position 2016.pdf

Sports Climbing Australia is looking to fill two roles for 2016:

1) Team Manager - Download the role description here, and

2) Australian National Assistant Coach - Download the role description here

Applications for the above roles are to be sent to info@sportclimbingaustralia.org.au, and must be received by 20th Jan 2015.

On 28 September 2015, the Tokyo 2020 Additional Event Program Panel proposed that Sport Climbing be added to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 

The Sport Climbing community worldwide is abuzz with this exciting news.

The IFSC has set up a #sportclimbing2020 Facebook event and SCA and the IFSC have issued press releases.

SCA Press Pelease

IFSC Press Release

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Sport Climbing Australia is to be held at date and time listed below (during the Australian Boulder Climbing Championships):

 

Venue:           Australian Boulder Climbing Championships

Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre

Gillies Street North

Ballarat VIC 3350

Date/Time:    Saturday 10 October 2015 – 11.30am

Under the SCA Constitution Full Members over the age of 15, Registered Climbing Facility and Registered Non-Profit Climbing Facility are entitled to receive notice of, attend, and vote at the AGM.

Business to be conducted at the Annual General Meeting

• Acceptance of previous AGM minutes
• Business arising from previous AGM minutes
• Tabling of Board Reports for 2015
• Election of Board Members

Nominating for Office Bearer or Ordinary Member of the Board

• Complete the “Nomination Form for Board Position” (available at the SCA website www.sportclimbingaustralia.org.au/)
• The nomination form must be received by the Secretary seven (7) days prior to the AGM (by close of business Saturday 3 October, 2015). Note: the form must be in writing, signed, with consent of candidate and endorsement of two SCA members,

Proxy Vote

• Complete the “Form for Appointment of Proxy” (available at the SCA website)
• Notice to be given to Secretary no later than 24 hours prior to AGM

Please refer to the Constitution for further information on any of these matters:

http://www.sportclimbingaustralia.org.au/Constitution-and-Policies

SCA AGM 2015 Notice

SCA AGM 2015 Agenda

SCA AGM 2015 Nomination Form for a Board Position

SCA AGM 2015 Form for Appointment of a Proxy

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