Climbing Teams - development and competitive teams
Yes, Climbing is a team sport! Our climbing teams are open for ages 8-18 and have both Development and Competitive options. Both sections of the team are geared toward teaching climbing skills, building endurance and providing a positive social experience. In addition our Competitive Team prepares youth for competition if that is where they want to take their climbing.
Kids and teens who climb on our Development Team gain climbing skills and fitness as well as build peer and coach relationships. Climbing builds strength, endurance, flexibility and resilience. It’s a fun, yet structured, way to become involved in the sport and community of climbing. The Dev Team practices Mon and Wed afternoons from 4:30-6:00pm.
Climbers interested in taking the sport to the next level train to compete at local area youth competitions sponsored by USA Climbing. Our coaches teach climbers about techniques specific to comp climbing, and to climb better and manage the physical, mental, and emotional stresses of competition, in healthy ways. Those who rank high enough at local competitions may progress to Regional, Divisional and National events. As of fall 2024, competitors may choose the USAC Youth Series or Recreational Series to compete in. Comp team practices on Tues & Thurs from 4:30-6:30pm.
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: Dev team M/W 4:30-6:00, comp team T/Th 4:30-6:30
Climbing Team Seasons: Fall is bouldering season, and winter/spring are ropes season; our youth team practices 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). To schedule a day to try out team please contact our Head Coach Ben M using the contact form below.
The quarters are as follows:
September 10 – December 15
January through March 31
April 1 – June 20
Cost: $99 per month with active membership**
Non-member $129 per month
Sibling discount 25%
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!
**Team members in the advanced group will pay a slightly higher rate to account for the extra coaching they receive each week.