Alexandria
Renovation
Information
Beginning in early April, Sportrock Alexandria will embark on a series of exciting renovations. Opened in 1996, Alexandria is our oldest operational facility. Since opening it's witnessed significant transformations, including the addition of 60ft climbing walls in 2017 and the launch of the Sportrock Performance Institute in 2020. This upcoming renovation marks our fifth major overhaul, a testament to our commitment to continuously reinvesting in our gyms for the benefit of our members. Our ownership of the building has allowed us to continuously reimagine and enhance the space, creating the unparalleled climbing experiences you all come to Sportrock for.
This project is more than just a series of upgrades; it's a commitment to strengthening our community and building a foundation for our future. We're eager to introduce new climbing terrain, enhanced cardio options, and improved facilities, including new showers. But this is not the endpoint. As a company built for climbers, by climbers, we will continue to reinvest the money Sportrock makes back into our spaces because creating the best climbing gyms for our community is our ultimate goal.
Throughout this process, we are going to do our best to communicate the schedule on this page, but please be aware these dates are estimates and consistent with any construction project, we expect they will change.
If you want to follow along for behind-the-scenes looks, you can sign up for updates here!
Get Ready!
We can't wait to show you what we have in store!
Renovation Update:
6/17/24
The boulders are being set, and the padding is being installed. We had hoped to open the entire space to members and guests by the end of the week; however, one last container filled with the final materials to fully pad the space is currently stuck in transit.
You will also notice the absence of downclimb holds on the walls. We currently have a large order of down climb holds coming to Alexandria and Rio, and our setting team will get them on the wall as soon as they arrive.
Given this situation, we had two options: wait until everything is 100% ready or let our members enjoy the amazing terrain that is already padded and set. For us, it was a no-brainer - we want to get you all climbing as soon as possible!
Starting Friday, June 21st, 90% of the bouldering in Bay 2 will be open for climbing, with the exception of the left side of the standalone Island Boulder.
We expect to have the space fully padded and operational by the end of the month. We'll keep you posted on the arrival of the final padding materials and let you know as soon as the space is totally padded. Thanks for your patience as we put the finishing touches on this amazing new space. We can't wait to see you climbing!
Renovation Schedule:
As a reminder, there are a lot of moving parts with a project of this scale. These dates should be considered flexible. Please be patient with us, as we will be doing our best to continually update this page to keep you informed!
Updated: 6/21/24
March 20th
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Cardio Room Buildout Starts
April 12th
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Cardio Equipment is Moved to New Cardio Room
April 22nd
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Demolition Starts in Bay 2
May
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Hang Board & Fitness Station installed in Bay 3 Mezzanine
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New Lighting & Speakers install begins
June
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Bay 3 Spray Wall & Moonboard Room Construction Begins
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Walltopia Begins Building Bay 2 Walls
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New Bay 2 Padding Installation Begins
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Bay 2 soft open
April 16th
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New Cardio Room is open!
Early May
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Kilter Board Installed in the SRPI
May 29th
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The Kilter Board is open! Enter through the new doorway in Bay 3 Mezzanine.
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Closed for team use on:
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Wednesdays & Thursdays: Closed from 5 PM to 7 PM
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Saturdays: Closed from 12 PM to 2 PM
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July
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Bay 2 boulders are finished!
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Bay 2 bathrooms
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Moon Board and spray wall are finished.
Expanded SRPI Member Access:
The Sportrock Performance Institute (SRPI) has expanded Open Hours for all Sportrock Members and Guests!
The vibe has been awesome! Currently, there is a really good mix of the kind of boulders you will find in Alexandria’s main bouldering areas, along with some more experimental routesetting that gives the SRPI its magic.
If bouldering is your thing and you have not been to the SRPI yet, then you are missing out! The SRPI is a 9,000 square foot bouldering space attached to Sportrock Alexandria dedicated to performance climbing, coaching, and creative routesetting.
The SRPI is also the training ground for our youth teams in Alexandria. As a community, we are really proud of our youth teams and want to be mindful of their efforts during their practice times in the space. This means that sometimes small areas of the SRPI will be closed off during training. We are relying on the patience of members, coaches, and athletes to coexist in the space and support each other. Announcements on closures will be located on the Sportrock Instagram page and on printed signage at the SRPI.
Expanded SRPI Open Hours
Monday - Friday
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2PM - 11PM
Saturday
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2PM - 9PM
Youth Team
Schedule
Monday - Friday
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4PM - 9PM
Saturday
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8AM - 2:30PM
Sunday
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9AM - 9PM