Axel, super chill as usual, waiting for the go-ahead to start climbing.
Austin Hansel and Axel Dillman, accompanied by Coach Chris Call, are at the SCS Nationals at Stone Summit in Atlanta. Both are competing in the Male Youth C (ages 12-13) division. This is the first year these kids have competed on ropes, and they’ve had a stellar showing this season, with Axel adapting his mad bouldering skills to be able to hang on just a little bit longer, and Austin with just about one year of rock climbing of any sort under his belt.
Austin and Coach Chris talk strategy.
They’ve made it here through a combination of hard work and motivation, a coaching staff who love to see these kids grow in the sport, and amazing support from their families.
Both Axel and Austin climbed this morning in day one of Qualifying rounds, and now just have to sit tight until day two wraps up tomorrow to see where they’ll come out. Fingers are crossed that they’ll make it into Semifinals on Saturday (and then on to the Finals on Sunday)!
Nice job guys!! Looking good chris
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