The Junior Team is meant for those who are interested in a structured climbing environment and those who want to take their climbing to the highest level. Team members will focus on pushing their limits physically and mentally in preparation for the competitive climbing season. This will be a challenging, structured program. However, we will have fun!
Below is a list of requirements and rules for each team member to understand and adhere to while at practice
- Team members must enjoy climbing and must compete
- Team members need to pay monthly dues and must have a membership IN ADDITION to team dues
- Being part of the team means working together as a team by respecting each other and completing the workouts required.
- We will attend competitions and compete as a team (members are responsible for entrance fees and transportation).
- Membership to USA Climbing is required (for 09/10 season, it was $70 for both ABS and SCS membership).
- A minimum of 3 sanctioned competitions must be attended per season plus Regionals
- Attendance is required every Tuesday and Thursday, unless there is a prior agreement with the coach.
- Team members must arrive at 4:00p and be warmed up and ready to stretch by 4:15p.
- If you will be late or absent, please call or email the coach. Repeated tardies or absences will result in probation.
- Each member is expected to climb for at least two additional two-hour sessions each week.
- Misbehavior and trouble making and/or constant reminders to stay on the assigned workout will result in removal from the Junior Team.
- Purchase team kit (t-shirt, sweatshirt, bag…)
- Team members must wear appropriate clothing for climbing (well-fitting, not too long or short, wear team kit at all competitions, etc…)
- Most important, all team members must have fun!
Climbing requirements:
Climbers must be able to:
-safely top rope belay
-be able to climb 5.10 and V1
Preference will be given to climbers who can:
-safely lead climb and lead belay
-climb 5.11 and V2
After try-outs, the coaches will select the top 20 most qualified climbers to be on the team for the year. Climbers will be notified on Friday September 17, 2010 by phone or email.
Team Details
Stone Gardens Junior Climbing Team is an ongoing program for climbers ages 9-19. The team's focus is on improving the climber's technique, fitness, confidence and overall performance in preparation for the seasonal American Bouldering Series (ABS) and Sport Climbing Series (SCS) Competitions .*
Each team member receives plenty of one on one instruction and learns how to work well within a group. Team members enjoy a fun, supportive and rewarding atmosphere while training to achieve peak fitness. We hope to send many team members to Nationals this year in bouldering and sport climbing. To help us do this team members will need to:
- Have a Membership to USA Climbing.
- Climb an additional two times a week outside of practice.
- Compete in 80% of Regional ABS and SCS comps.
- Attend practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 7:00pm.
Team dues are $105 per month and $40 plus sales tax per month for Membership dues. Payment by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) required.
Climbers who are interested in becoming part of the Junior Climbing Team please contact Coach Jeremy Bowler at 206.781.9828 or jeremy@stonegardens.com.
* For more information on ABS & SCS climbing competitions visit USA Climbing at www.usaclimbing.org
