The Rain City Send (RCS) is an Intercollegiate Bouldering Competition hosted by the University of Washington. It gives students, faculty, and staff of all Pacific Northwest colleges and universities the chance to test their climbing skills against others and enjoy some friendly competition. This year the RCS is the kick off event for the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Challenge (NC3). Click here to find out more about the NC3.
First place contenders are awarded the elusive "Golden Bolt!"
Thanks to our many great sponsors who make this competition possible!
2009 individual and team standings now posted!
When |
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
12:30pm - 6:00pm*
*Finish time is approximate and dependent on the number of competitors. |
Who |
College students, faculty and staff of any Pacific Northwest university or college. All guests to UW’s IMA will need to show their university ID and/or a driver's license to gain entry to the building. |
Where |
The event will be taking place at the Indoor Climbing Center in the Intramural Activities Center (IMA) at the University of Washington, located at:
3924 Montlake Blvd NE
Seattle, WA 98195
Click here for more detailed driving and parking information.
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How |
Download the registration form and waiver. Registration will be accepted via fax or mail (as listed below). If you are part of the UW community, you can register in-person at the Climbing Center or the IMA Programs Office. We will accept registration on the day of the competition, though there is no guarantee of receiving an event T-shirt.
Mail
Indoor Climbing Center
Box 354090
Seattle, WA 98195-4090
Fax
206-685-4661 |
Cost |
Early Registration
ICC Quarter Pass holders - $20
All other participants - $25
Day-Of Registration
All participants - $27 |
Divisions |
Men
Whittaker Mountaineering Beginner V0-V1
Mountain Hardwear Intermediate V2-V3
Solstice Advanced V4-V5
Women
Chaco Beginner V0-V1
Kavu Intermediate V2-V3
Feathered Friends Advanced V4-V5
Open (M/W)
IMA Open V6+
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What |
From I-5 (northbound or southbound)
Take exit 168B on the left for State Hwy 520 toward Bellevue/Kirkland
Merge onto WA-520 E
Take the Montlake Blvd exit
Turn left at E Montlake Pl
Turn right at Walla Walla Rd. (just past the IMA) for parking.
Google Maps directions
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Parking |
Ample parking will be available in the E-1 parking lot just north of the IMA.
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Info |
The Northwest Collegiate Climbing Challenge (NC3) is a series of climbing events that allow students to challenge themselves and represent their university, club, or team at the same time. Currently, the NC3 events are: UW's "Rain City Send", Central Washington's "Ropeless Rodeo", and Western Washington's "Vedi, Vendi, Ascendi."
Click here for more information about what the NC3 is, who is eligible, and how your university can host its own sanctioned NC3 event!
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Eligibility |
All participants of the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Challenge (NC3) must have this form completed and approved by their school’s Program Coordinator before they are eligible to enroll in the NC3.
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