Wayne Magazine - May issue

NJ Rockers enjoyed a professional photo shoot at the end of practice one afternoon and was featured in Wayne Magazine. Team members and staff that either work or reside in Wayne became instant celebrities.

New Jersey Rockers team members include (kneeling) Nate Berman, Sarah Sorce, Tyler Abdi and Jesse Grupper: (second row) Sam Kim, Jane Fallon, Michel Pisciotta, Benji Frank, Anne Kavalerchik, Eleanor Wright, Gratia Sullivan, Michael Sorce, Assistant Coach Georgia Peirce and Assistant Coach Anthony Felicetta; (third row) Manager Barbara Lawrence, Head Coach Andy Im, Assistant Coach Mark Shaker and Lee Golish.

Welcome new team members: Joey Marchesini and Julia Geiger!!

2011-2012 Bouldering Nationals

Colorado Springs, CO, On February 24-25, 2012, Three members of the New Jersey Rock Gym climbing team competed at the 2011-2012 ABS (American Bouldering Series) at Colorado Springs City Auditorium with much success.

Sam Kim, Jesse Grupper and Anne Kavalerchik competed against the best youth climbers from around the country. After 2 days of intense competition, Sam Kim earned a spot on the USA National Bouldering Team. The New Jersey Climbing team finished 24 of 70 teams in attendance.

Detailed results include:
Anne Kavalerchik, Fair Lawn, NJ, 15th place Female Juniors
Jesse Grupper, Montclair, NJ, 14th place Male Youth B
Sam Kim, Livingston, NJ, 6th place Male Youth B, Member USA National Bouldering Team

2011-2012 Bouldering Divisionals

Upper Saddle River, NJ. On January 14-15, 2012, eight team members of the New Jersey Rock Gym competed at Divisionals at The Gravity Vault. Representing the NJ Rock Gym were: Jane Fallon, Sara Sorce, Jesse Grupper, Sam Kim, Matthew Kokoshka, Michael Sorce, Gratia Sullivan and Anne Kavalerchik. Anne, Sam and Jesse earned invitations to climb at Nationals taking place the following month.