Nightmare Before Crimpmas
December 20 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nightmare Before Crimpmas
Saturday, December 20 | Vertical Ventures, St. Petersburg
A Holiday Comp with a Spooky Twist
Get ready for a frightfully fun day of climbing at Nightmare Before Crimpmas, our annual holiday redpoint competition! Whether you’re chasing podium glory or just here for the community energy, this event brings together climbers of all ages and abilities for a festive mash-up of sends, prizes, and holiday chaos. Expect themed routes, costumed crushers, and plenty of holiday spirit (with a side of Halloween mischief).
Exclusive Nightmare Before Crimpmas T-shirts will be live printed to-order day of the competition by Tonal Range for $25
Competition Details
Pre-Registration (through Dec 7 at 11:59 PM)
- Members: $25
- Guests: $35
Regular Registration (Dec 8 – Competition Day)
- Members: $35
- Guests: $45
Schedule
Adult Division (18+)
- Check-In: 1:00–2:00 PM
- Comp Time: 2:00–6:00 PM
- Awards: 7:00 PMish
Categories:
Men’s & Women’s: Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced — 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes
Non-Binary: Single category — 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes
Para: Single Category — 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes
Youth Division (Under 18)
- Check-In: 3:00–4:00 PM
- Comp Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
- Awards: 7:30 PMish
Categories:
Male & female by age group: 6–8 (co-ed, no male/female split), 9–11, 12–14, 15-17 — 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes
Bouldering Closure Schedule
- Wednesday (12/7): Sections of Bouldering closed 8am – 5pm
- Thursday (12/18): Sections of Bouldering closed 8am–5pm
- Friday (12/19): Sections of Bouldering closed 8am–5pm
- Saturday (12/20): Entire bouldering area closed 10am–8pm for competition
Classes cancelled after 2 PM day of the event.
The gym remains open to the public during the comp — non-competitors are welcome in the main wall, pit, and training room areas but the bouldering is reserved for competitors only.
$15 day passes for all non-competitors.
Live Print On-Site Shirts by Tonal Range! You pick the shirt and the design! Check out the designs and colorway inspo.
REGISTER HERE!
