Youth
Climbing
Team
Summer Training Days Aug 27 & 29!
Yes, Climbing is a team sport! Our climbing teams are open for ages 8-18 and have both recreational and competitive options. Both teams include small group training with expert coaches and are designed to spark and maintain interest in climbing while developing climbing and life skills.
If your child is a returning team member or is new and wants to try out what team is like, sign up for our Summer Training Days on Aug 27 & 29. Two days of practice to get back in the groove, meet coaches and meet some new friends, on our walls. Parent meeting at the end of the second afternoon. Rentals included in session cost.
Kids and teens who climb on our Recreational Team gain climbing skills and fitness as well as building peer and coach relationships. Climb builds strength, endurance, flexibility and resilience. It’s a fun, yet structured, way to become involved in the sport and community of climbing.
Climbers interested in competing in youth competitions train to compete at local area youth competitions sponsored by USA Climbing. Our competitive team is open to all skill levels. Our coaches teach climbers about technique specific to comp climbing, and to climb better and manage the physical, mental, and emotional stresses of healthy competition. Those who rank high enough at local competitions may progress to Regional, Divisional and National events.
What do you need? Showing up with a good attitude and willingness to receive coaching is a must. Other than that, some comfortable clothes to train in is a good idea, a good pair of climbing shoes is needed, and chalk helps too but is not necessary. All of this gear can be rented at the gym or you can buy it at Rock Haven too. All Team Members get discounts on shoes and gear.
Additional Competition Team Fees: There is a fee to join USA Climbing as a competitor and fees for each competition. We will provide fundraising opportunities when necessary to help the kids raise money as well as provide them with a learning opportunity. More information available by talking to coaches or email us at info@rockhavenclimbing.com
Practice times: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:00pm
The Climbing Team Season: The climbing season runs the entire school year;, however, we understand that kids and teens may have other commitments. Your child or teen may join at any time throughout the year and can stay for as long as they like (we do ask that they commit to staying for a minimum of one quarter).
The quarters are as follows:
September 10 – December 15
January through March 31
April 1 – June 20
Cost: $89 per month with active membership
Non-member $119 per month
Sibling discount 50%
Do I or my child need a membership to be on a Team? Technically no. A membership is not required but is highly encouraged. All Team members will benefit most if they can come in and climb on non-practice days. While you’ll have unlimited climbing on Team practice days, having access to other days of the week for climbing workouts is a great way to further develop those skills. Plus, you’ll save some money on the Team registration fees and gear!