EYS Imst

Great trip to the Imst EYS, first EYS of the season, only 4 more to go! The team seemed to bond really well on the trip (as you can see from the fun and games on the bouncy castle beside the alpine coaster). I went down the coaster with Natalie and was totally terrified, Natalie had trouble breaking with the two of us on board and we went down like a rocket, apologies to Natalie for my language!!! On the Saturday night we happened upon a Turkish festival in the town and despite my best attempts we couldn't get Dylan to dance with the girls.




On the Friday before the comp the team much appreciated a relaxing sauna and swim in the hotel pool followed by Tom Randall's relaxation tape session which actually sent some team members to sleep. Great preparation for the next day.


The team worked really hard on the Saturday, the younger members entering an EYS for the first time found it both nerve racking and a much higher standard than they have been used to. However they climbed to their limit and I was proud to see them put so much effort and determination into their climbing.

At the end of the Qualifiers we had Ed qualify in 4th equal for the finals and Shauna 7th equal. Great effort by both of them. Jonny was 10th equal after the first qualifier but misses a key heel hook on the second route which cost him dearly. Natalie, who is coming back from injury obtained a 12th position.

So 2 in the finals for the Sunday. Shauna was out first and acheived 6th place, Ed next but due to inexperience missed a ticked hold and came 10th. I am sure in the next EYS in Vienna all our top climbers can improve on their performances.

The full results can be found on http://www.ifsc-climbing.org/ in the results section.


Now packing to go up to Ratho to watch the finals of the YCS and see if we can find some new raw talent.