Bend Endurance Academy climbers advance to Reno
Bend Endurance Academy rock climbers have earned invitations to compete in the USA Climbing Division 1 Bouldering Championships to be held in Reno, NV later next month.
Emma Vee McMillin, Lukas Strauss-Wise, Leah Pfeiffer and Forrest Franklin have all secured their spots at the Divisional Championships by finishing in the top seven places in their age categories during last weekends Regional Championships held in Boise, ID. The four climbers all finished in 3 rd place in their respective categories.
“It’s great to see our athletes standing on the podium among other strong climbers from all over the Northwest,” says BEA Climbing Program Director Mike Rougeux.
The Reno competition next month will serve as the qualifying event for the USA Climbing Youth Bouldering National Championships being held February 13 – 15 in Madison, WI.
“The next round of competition at the divisional level is really a step up. We’ll see the top climbers from three regions all vying for an invite to Nationals and hopefully our climbers will be some of the ones who move on to the national event” Rougeux went on to say.
Bend Endurance Academy climbing programs continue this spring with the second session of the Climbing Development Team starting in early February. The Development Team is geared towards youth climbers’ ages 9 and older who have already had some previous climbing instruction and are looking to start competing and being a part of a youth team. More information about all of the Bend Endurance Academy climbing programs can be found at www.bendenduranceacademy.org/climbing-team/
Bend Endurance Academy Results from Bouldering Regional Championships
Male Youth C (Born 2002 – 2003)
Forrest Franklin 3 rd
Gavin Biancucci 8 th
Brady Pfeiffer 13 th
Female Youth B (Born 200 – 2001)
Leah Pfeiffer 3 rd
Male Youth B (Born 2000 – 2001)
Lukas Strauss-Wise 3 rd
Owen Jenkins 8 th
Male Youth A (Born 1998 – 1999)
Jack Groh 14 th
Female JR (Born 1996 – 1997)
Emma Vee McMillin 3 rd
About Bend Endurance Academy
The Bend Endurance Academy is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. The Academy organizes and operates programs that promote health and wellness within Oregon. The Academy provides athletic coaching, mentorship, educational experiences, volunteer opportunities and events for a diverse group of youth, young adults, and other individuals who desire to excel at endurance sports. Our programs areinnovative, affordable and inclusive. We work to encourage participants to succeed throughout every step of their athletic and individual development.
The Academy’s mission is to“promote healthy living through active, outdoor experiences. We emphasize teamwork, personal growth and community responsibility.”
Bend EnduranceAcademycurrently offer programs for Nordic Skiing, Cycling, and Rock Climbing
