Spring Jam

Spring Jam FAQ 

Will there be jam? 

No, but there will be tunes! 

Will there be food? 

Yes!  Each competitor receives a meal ticket.  All others can purchase.  Nacho Rio taco truck will be serving! 

Can I just watch?  

Of course you can watch! The more the merrier! Everyone in the building will be required to fill out a waiver and put on a wristband denoting whether they are a competitor or observer. Observing is free. 

Is there anything to do if I am not competing and don’t want to watch? 

Yes! In addition to the competition, we will have a biergarten, raffle, games, vendors, and a live DJ. Oh yeah, and a bunch of awesome people to spend a Friday night with.  

Can I use the workout equipment if I’m not in the climbing competition? 

Yes, VW members or day pass holders can use the workout equipment but cannot climb ropes or boulders during the comp unless they are registered as competitors. 

What is the Schedule of the event? 

  • 5PM Competitor Check-in 
  • 5:45PM Rules Meeting 
  • 6-9PM Climbing Competition 
  • 9:15PM Winners 
  • 9:30 Raffle 
  • 10:00 Gym Closed 

What are the rules of the comp? 

Classic Redpoint. 

What are the prizes? 

We have a bunch of prizes from climbing brands like Black Diamond, Petzl, Edelrid, Joshua Tree, Ocun, Static Climbing, So Ill, Unparallel, Friendly Foot, and more! Want to find out more? Come to the comp! 

If I am not a crusher, do I have any chance of winning anything? 

We’re glad you asked!  

First, you are a crusher regardless of your grade. This comp is for all categories of climbers: Youth, Adult Beginner, Adult Intermediate, Adult Advanced, and Masters, for both Open and Women.   

Can I get prizes if I don’t participate in the comp? 

Yes! We will be having a raffle. Each ticket costs $5, and all proceeds benefit the Team Fund 501(3)(c) supporting youth climbing. 

Where should I park if the parking lot is full? 

Getting a parking spot will likely be more competitive than the climbing competition, and very few of us will win. That said, there are lots of parking opportunities on 121st Street SW, Paine Field Community Park (only during daylight hours), and beyond. Make sure to stay out of the parking lot just to our north, as they are likely to tow.  Please observe our Fire Lane No-Parking Areas clearly marked. 

For the sake of the planet, PLEASE CARPOOL. 

My kid is on Team. Can they participate? 

Yes! This is not a USA Climbing qualifying event, but still great practice! 

Can I take a belay test the day of Spring Jam? 

Not after 4:30PM. We won’t have time or space to do belay checks, so if you plan on belaying at the comp, take your test any day before. 

I am out of town for Spring Jam. Will there be more cool events in the future? 

Oh yeah. We intend to do Spring Jam yearly. Beyond that, we have a whole bunch of cool events coming out for the rest of the year, including Summer Slam, Friday, August 28th at Vertical World Seattle, Final Fridays at both gyms, and 2nd Thursday Climb Club at North. Stay tuned to find out more 😉