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Newsletter from BK 2.9.

Hello, dear BK friends!

The sweet friction of autumn is bringing some outdoor bouldering action! We are offering outdoor climbing with the club as well as a new outdoor bouldering 101 -course. Some old and new favorites are also starting in September: Training Groups, Jumppi and mobility classes. We've also added some Beginner's courses to the calendar and there are still a few spots available in the How to 7A -coaching course which is starting today! BK CUP is still ongoing as well so there's lots to do even though the summer is slowly over!

KONALA UPDATE!

BK Konala has now been open and thriving for a couple of weeks now and here are a few things that are good to know about the new gym:

- The main entrance is now on the side of Ruosilantie (not in the backside as before). The old entrance is still in use as the 24/7 entrance. We kindly request, that yearly members and Premium pass holders use the new main entrance during the gym's opening hours.

- The gym area is pretty much ready and there is a variety of training equipment for a comprehensive workout. A bench for bench press is still on its way as well as some additional weights. Please note that the gym area is only for over 15-year-olds! However, the warm-up area upstairs is suitable for everyone.

- "Tuubi" so the F wall is still out of use, but we will let you know as soon as it ready for climbing!

Welcome!

Outdoor bouldering course in September!

Autumn is the best time to boulder outdoors and we have therefore added a new Outdoor Bouldering 101 -course to the calendar! During the course, you'll learn the basics of outdoor bouldering at a local crag with an expert coach.

The next course will be held on Saturday 14.9. at Taivaskallio in Käpylä at 11:00.

The duration of the course is 3 hours and the price of the course is 100 €.

Your coach will be our great Tatu, who is an outdoor climbing expert! This course is for those who want to start outdoor bouldering safely and understand the specifics that go into successful outdoor climbing. There are 3 - 6 people per group.

Note: if the weather does not permit, we will change the date of course! Let's hope there's no need.

What you'll learn:

A safe way to climb outdoors
Ethics related to outdoor climbing
How to read an outdoor boulder problem and the specifics of outdoor bouldering

Come and learn the secrets of outdoor climbing! Sign up here.

PS. All the participants get a 20% discount code for 27crags app! 27crags app works as your guide when climbing outdoors!

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: BK Collective membership

September's product of the month is BK's yearly membership! With the Collective membership, you get to train and climb in all five BK gyms unlimitedly! The 24/7 access is no doubt the best part of the membership, but it comes with other goodies as well such as discounts and free climbing entries for your friends! See all the member benefits here.

When you buy a yearly membership in September, you get the rest of the month for free! So the sooner you join, the more you gain!

You can buy a membership at any of our gyms (Kino excl.)

BK CUP Herttoniemi 13.9.

Welcome to BK CUP in Herttoniemi on Friday 13.9.!! See you there from 18.00 to midnight!

Want to learn more about the BK CUP? Here’s the link. Everyone’s welcome to climb!

The club is going climbing outdoors!

Coming up: outdoor bouldering in good company, as BK Climbers’ outdoor climbing starts in September! There will be two outdoor bouldering sessions together with our BKC coach Paula and Timo. Pads come on behalf of the house, but you can also take yours if you have one.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never bouldered outdoors before: now you can safely explore the world of rock climbing! Coaches will give you tips and help you get started. NB! It’s not a beginner’s course, but an easy way to try it out! Club’s outdoor bouldering costs nothing, but it is intended for BK Climbers association’s members!

You can send a message with your phone number in advance to: paula.korkiamaki[a]outlook.com This way Paula and Timo can send more detailed instructions about the meeting place or possible last-minute matters through a Whatsapp group. You can also just show up if you want!

Places and times:
Mikkelänkallio 15.9. at 12-15
Lintukallio 22.9. at 12-15

Weather permitting of course: if it is too wet, the climbs will be postponed to 29.9. The locations can be found from the 27crags or you can ask for further details from Paula via email. Come and join!

Ps. under 18-year-olds are also welcome, but only with a guardian!

CHALK TALK!

Let’s talk about chalk! The renewed BK Konala now serves as a test laboratory where we experiment about reducing chalk dust at the gyms. Instead of loose chalk, we are now serving you chalk balls! We are hoping they have an effect on the amount of chalk in the air and around the gym.

So you can still find this ‘white gold’ of climbers at the gym, but only in a slightly different form. Using your own chalk, be it loose or not, is allowed, of course.

Please remember to brush the holds and hangboards diligently!! Especially the holds of the Tension board need extra love, as cleaning them is a process of its own. Thanks <3

AUTUMN BRINGS WITH IT TRAINING GROUPS, JUMPPI CLASS, COACHING AND, AS A NOVELTY, MOBILITY & MOVEMENT CLASSES!

JUMPPI aka the free climbing lessons for 13-18-year-olds continue again on Thursdays at 16-17 at Espoo gym on the 5th of September!

Jumppi is a service provided by the City of Espoo and is therefore completely free. Read more here. Welcome!

Training Groups will start as usual in Pasila, Espoo and Kino. The Espoo and Kino groups will start in the first week of September on Thursday 5.9. at 17.30 and the Pasila group in the second week of September on Tuesday 10.9. at 17.00 and 19.00 (two groups). Read more here!

How to 7A coaching is available again right from the beginning of September! Book your spot as soon as possible, as the coaching happens in small groups and places are limited!

In addition, we will soon start a new 'mobility & movement' class, led by our excellent professional Ialina. Here's what Ialina writes about the class:

"Welcome to take care of your body through mobility, body control and muscle activation! The mobility & movement class is suitable for everyone from beginners to competitive athletes. The classes will help you recover from exercise, increase mobility and prepare the body for future training. These classes cover different themes, such as hip mobility, shoulder flexibility, muscular well-being, as well as balance and coordination."

The mobility & movement class starts on September 4th at 9.00 and is held every Wednesday at BK Espoo. Duration 1h. Price 10€ (+ entrance) includes coffee or tea! More information coming to our website and social media soon!

Upcoming courses

How to 7A

The next four-part training course will start on Monday 9.9. at 18.00 (duration of one session is 2h).
The dates of the course are 2.9., 9.9., 16.9. and 30.9.
Location: BK Espoo (Niittyrinne 2 B)
The coaching is in English.
Sign up here!

Bouldering Basics

Espoo Sat 28.9. from 10.00 to 12.00
Konala Sat 26.10. from 10.00 to 12.00
Pasila Sat 23.11. from 10.00 to 12.00

Read more and sign up here!

Outdoor Bouldering 101

Sat 14.9. at Taivaskallio in Käpylä from 11.00 to 14.00