14 April 2008

Western Regional Results from April 12, 2008

The Tour de Bloc Western Regionals were hosted by The Hangout Indoor Climbing Centre in Richmond, BC. Open Results 1. Sean McColl - Nicola Hessels 2. Terry Paholek - Katie Mah 3. Simon Parton - Vikki Weldon
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