POSTED: Monday November 15th 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
USA Climbing announces the IFSC Lead World Cup in USA
USA Climbing will host the IFSC Lead World Cup in Boulder, Colorado at Movement Climbing and Fitness, October 8-9, 2011. This event will bring more than 100 of the world's top climbers together in a first-rate venue.
Boulder, Colorado - USA Climbing will host the IFSC Lead World Cup in Boulder, Colorado at Movement Climbing and Fitness, October 8-9, 2011. This event will bring more than 100 of the world's top climbers together in a first-rate venue in one of the premier cities for competition climbing.
“We are extremely excited to bring this prestigious international event to the City of Boulder, in partnership with an outstanding climbing venue in Movement Climbing + Fitness” said Peter Torcicollo, President of USA Climbing.
In addition to the world-class competition venue in Movement Climbing and Fitness and the spectacular Colorado scenery, Boulder is a magnet for climbing enthusiasts and industry organizations who can help support the needs of the IFSC World Cup.
“Hosting the IFSC World Cup will enhance the sport of climbing in the United States. It is an opportunity for our best athletes to compete in front of a home crowd at the highest level of international competition for the first time in over a decade.” added Keith Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of USA Climbing.
“Movement is honored to work with USA Climbing to host the first IFSC Lead World Cup to be held in the United States in over two decades. Our team is dedicated to making this an outstanding event for competitors, spectators and the community alike.” Said Movement Climbing and Fitness General Manager and USA Climbing Board of Directors Member Anne-Worley Moelter.
About the IFSC
The International Federation of Sport Climbing is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the International Federation for the Sport of Competition Climbing. The IFSC and its National Federations conduct twenty World Cups across the world in three disciplines, Bouldering, and speed climbing.
About USA Climbing
USA Climbing is the recognized National Governing Body of Competition Climbing in the United States and is based in Boulder, CO. USA Climbing hosts more than 200 climbing competitions each year. USA Climbing is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. www.usaclimbing.org.
About the Movement Climbing + Fitness
Movement Climbing + Fitness is the first green building of its type in the US and was built from the ground up with high level competitions in mind, opening in July 2009.
For more information about the IFSC World Cup or USA Climbing please contact Keith Ferguson at keith@usaclimbing.org or (303) 499-0715.
For more information about Movement Climbing + Fitness please contact Anne-Worley Moelter at (303) 443-1505
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Keywords · USA Climbing · International Federation of Sport Climbing · World Cup · Lead Climbing · Boulder · Colorado · Movement · Torcicollo · Ferguson
Name: Keith Ferguson
Organization: USA Climbing
Email:
Phone: +1(303)499-0715
URL: www.usaclimbing.org
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