COMPETITIVE CLIMBING

Bringing Young Climbers to the Next Level

Young climbers will receive support, inspiration, and companionship on their teams as this group of motivated individuals work toward a common goal. Our experienced coaches provide a fun and supportive environment, promoting a healthy lifestyle and the importance of respecting ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Team Vertex 0.5

Team Vertex 0.5 is a new program offered for young kids who are interested in climbing competitively. This team introduces athletes to our team community, teaches intermediate climbing skills, and helps athletes achieve their goals. Structured practices are held once a week where we practice and develop climbing techniques and team bonding. Athletes in this program are invited to compete in a local competition series in the fall and spring and enjoy outdoor climbing trips in the summer.

Ages 7-10

Mondays 3:30-5:30pm

$200/month

For questions please contact Youth Climbing Coach, Sielya Parkinson.

Recreational Team Vertex

Recreational Team Vertex is a program designed for teenagers who want to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their climbing. We will hold practices once a week for an hour and a half rotating between Endurance, Power Endurance, and Power themed climbing drills and workouts. The Vertex Recreational Team has the opportunity to compete in our local YCL (Youth Climbing League) if desired, but competing is NOT required. We will NOT be hosting tryouts for this program, however, we are expecting the following prerequisites for joining:

Must have taken the YCC PLUS course prior
Climb at least V1 bouldering and 5.9 on top rope

Ages 13-18

Sundays 4-5:30pm

$175/month

For questions please contact Youth Climbing Coach, Sarah.

Level 1 – Team Vertex 1

Team Vertex 1 is a serious training program for experienced young climbers looking to get involved in competition climbing. This team focuses on technique development, power endurance training, and coach guidance for athletes beginning to start competition climbing. Athletes in this program compete in a local competition series in the winter and take outdoor climbing trips in the summer. This is an intermediate competitive program that participates in the following series: Youth Climbing League & USA Climbing (optional).

Ages 11-18

Tuesdays & Fridays 4-6pm

Sunday after hours 6-8pm (optional)

$240/month

For questions please contact Youth Climbing Coach, Sielya Parkinson.

Level 2 – Team Vertex 2

Moving up from Level 1, climbers on Team Vertex 2 must demonstrate a clear understanding of basic climbing technique. This is an intermediate competitive program that participates in the following series: Youth Climbing League & USA Climbing (optional)

Ages 11-18

Tuesdays & Fridays 6-8pm

Sunday after hours 6-8pm (optional)

$245/month

For questions please contact Youth Climbing Coach, Sielya Parkinson.

Level 3 – Team Vertex 3

Team Vertex 3 is our ongoing advanced program for young climbers with an interest in competing on a regional to national level. Our experienced coaches work to refine young climbers’ focus, strength, flexibility, mental toughness and strategy. The participants of this advanced team also develop a cohesive team spirit and find opportunities to hone their leadership skills. Team Vertex 3 participates in USA Climbing’s Bouldering Series and Sport Climbing Series. Climbers must be comfortable on at least 5.11a or V5 and have an interest in or experience with lead climbing in order to participate in this program.

Ages 10-18

Mondays 5-6pm
Thursdays 5-7:30pm
Saturdays 10-12:30am

Sunday after hours 6-8pm(optional)

$245/month

For questions please contact Head Coaches Duke Schimmer & Olivia Gonnella.