2026 Rock Candy Classic
It's comp season at Rock Mill! Youth Teams will compete on Saturday, October 31st and the Citizen's Comp, open to all climbers, will follow on Sunday, November 1st. Sign up to volunteer, climb, or just show up to spectate. Halloween weekend is about to get sendy!
USAC Youth Comp
Support Team Rock Mill! We need judges (ages 18+), assistant judges (16+), and pile managers (13+) to help make the Youth Comp a success. Volunteer perks include breakfast/lunch + snacks, a free drink ticket to Basecamp Coffee Bar, and a free Rock Mill day pass to use at a later date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are the Bounty Boulders gonna work?
Starting at 1:30 pm, a new Bounty Boulder will be opened each hour on the hour, until 4:30 pm, with routes for both men and women. We will announce when the boulders are about to open, so you can hand your scorecard to the judge to participate. Participating climbers will be called in random order to make their attempts. $100, $75 and $50 for the first three tops. Only the first 3 to top out will receive the prize. After the top 3 claim the prizes, you're still free to give the boulder a go!
How do I know what category to sign up for?
We have three categories: beginner, intermediate and advanced. If you’re not sure what level you are, we’ll auto-assign you based on your score at the end of the day.
Beginner category:
- Women who typically climb greens, yellows and some pinks
- Men who typically climb yellow, pinks and some purples
Intermediate category:
- Women who typically climb pinks, purples and some blues
- Men who typically climb purples, blues and some oranges
Advanced category:
- Women who typically climb blues, oranges and beyond
- Men who typically climb oranges, grays and beyond
**We reserve the right to bump a climber from their category based on their performance.
What if I just want to watch?
Come on in! Spectators are welcome and can watch for free. We'll have plenty of seating so you can catch the action, plus snacks and drinks available all day long!
Location & Parking
677 Carroll St.
Akron, OH 44304
Highlighted in green is the available parking in our main lot next to the gym, along the street on the right-hand side, and in the lot further down the road.
