Scott presents a golden Quickdraw chalk bag as a momento to Ally as we say farewell and wish Fraser, Ewan, Ally, Jim and Wendy all the best for their future in Arizona.

See Martin's photos in the Gallery of the Quickdraw weekend at Malham being coached by Steve McLure
 

Amazing day out for the Quickdraws that didn't involve climbing.. unless you count climbing out of the water countless times..

Special thanks to Gary for organizing it.. and yes he did look good in that wetsuit!!

Sandy's album of the day, Scot's album, Irene's album, David's album and Pippa's album:

Great day at the SYCC on Saturday, many congratulations to all our qualifiers and winners, but especially to the Quickdraws who got on the podium: Rachel, Natalie, Robert, Angus and William. For Quickdraw results read more...

Full results and MCofS report of the Comp. See Arlene's photos and George's photos in the Gallery. Will Carroll has kindly allowed us to link to his photos: The Day .. The Action .. The Ceremony

Neil Gresham was at EICA on Sunday 9th May to impart some of his "Masterclass" knowledge to the lucky climbers in his training sessions:

The results here of the final round of the Scotland South YCS in Dundee which saw some challenging routes but an astonishing number of Quickdraws made it on to the podium, 1st for Robert, William and Andrew. 2nd for Rory, Gabs and Jamie. 3rd for Megan and Abi. 

This was also the decider for the qualifying rounds and again Quickdraws were up there, 1st for Robert, William and Andrew. 2nd for Megan, Lewis and Jamie. 3rd for Rory, Ally, Gabs and Abi. They will all be able to compete in the British Final to be held at EICA in June. Additionally Amelia, Ishbel, Alexandra, Lyndsay, Alexander and Euan have made it into the Scottish YCS Final being held at EICA on the 15th May. Well done to everybody who competed and good luck for the finals!

Scotland North results for comparison. Photos from the day:

 The Climbing Academy which boasts one of the biggest bouldering walls in the UK located in Bristol, has announced it has acquired a site in Portman Street, Glasgow. Work is due to start in June opening 4 months later. Read all about it on their website.

Full results and rankings are on the MCofS website but well done to the Quickdraws that made it onto the podium, Andrew, Megan, William and Robert for coming first in their categories, Jamie and Ally for second and finally, Abi, Gabs, Lewis and Rory (one of our new members) for third!! Podium shots and photos from the day are in Competition Gallery

The SYBC, held at Transition Extreme in Aberdeen this year was a really fun day. Full results here well done to William for winning gold, Angus for silver, Ishbel, Gabs, Lewis and Abi for bronze and so close for Euan and Robert not to be on the podium too!!

UKClimbing website article about it 

Photos can be seen in the Competition Gallery

BRYCS Climber of the Month for January was William Bosi,

pictured here with Angus and Robert. Well done William!!