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!
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the schedule for the day?
- 11 AM | Doors open
- Noon | Climbing open for all competitors
- 2–4 PM | Bounty Boulders open each hour on the hour; $1,800 in cash prizes on the line!
- 5 PM | All scorecards due
- 5:30 PM | Awards & After-Party
How are the Bounty Boulders gonna work?
From 2- 4 PM, Bounty Boulders will open at the top of each hour, and close after 60 minutes.
Each Bounty Boulder will have a route for men & a route for women. Participating climbers will be called in order of when their scorecards were handed to the judge.
There is $300 in cash for each route. The first 3 climbers to top out will receive $100 each. If fewer than 3 climbers finish the route, the $300 will be split accordingly.
Additional details:
- No comp points are associated with Bounty Boulders.
- If you top a Bounty Boulder and win cash, you are automatically bumped into the "Open" Category.
How do I know what category to sign up for?
The Rock Candy Classic Citizen’s Comp has 4 categories: Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced & Open, each divided into men’s and women’s divisions. You’ll choose your category when you arrive at the gym. If you’re unsure which level is right for you, no worries; we’ll assign you to a category based on your score at the end of the day.
You cannot elect to be in the Open Category. If you top a bounty boulder and win cash, you will be automatically bumped into the Open Category.
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category/ division.
Here is a breakdown to help you self-select the category that suits you best:
Recreational category:
- Women who typically VB-V2
- Men who typically climb VB-V4
Intermediate category:
- Women who typically climb V3-V5
- Men who typically climb V4-V7
Advanced category:
- Women who typically climb V6 and up
- Men who typically climb V8 and up
**We reserve the right to bump a climber from their category based on their performance during the comp.
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.
