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ThrowDown Volunteer Opportunities

  • UpTown Climbing, LLC 10505 Coursey Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA, 70816 United States (map)

Volunteer Info:

Saturday, May 17 – Volunteer Briefing Meeting - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The volunteer briefing meeting will cover competition rules, scoresheet, and Q&A. At the time of your booking, you will be able to specify your belay qualification level or request judging shifts.

  • OPTIONAL - 4-6 pm preview & forerun comp. routes. Volunteers get 1st crack at the routes.

  • REQUIRED - 6:00pm Volunteer Briefing Meeting in the party room.

  • Potentially there will be a little more climbing after the meeting for those who can't make it early.

Sunday, May 18 - Competition Day - 11:00am - 5:00pm

We ask for a 4-hour commitment on the competition day. In return for your time, we will offer refreshments for volunteers before, during, and after the competition and a fun little gift.

IMPORTANT: If you have a child competing in the youth category, you MAY NOT act as judge for that event.

The UpTown Throwdown Comp is a modified redpoint competition. We will set a large portion of the Grand Isle and Tree Tower for this event. Each climber will have three attempts at any route they choose. Climbers may get partial zone points for reaching some specifically marked holds.

Earlier Event: May 15
Summer Membership on SALE
Later Event: May 18
UpTown ThrowDown Rope Competition