*Not sure which Team to apply for?

Use the descriptions below as a guide. Boulders Climbing Team practice teams are split by age. The Competitive Team is selected by ability and intent.

Bedrock Team: Ages 7-10

Bedrock Team introduces members to fundamental climbing techniques (edging, resting, flagging, etc.) for use in their climbing progression. The Bedrock Team strives to teach kids to become responsible, informed climbers. This program gives kids an introduction to techniques that will be used as a foundation for more complicated movement in Intermediate Team and beyond. 

Intermediate Team: Ages 11-14

Intermediate Team builds on climbing techniques taught in Bedrock and further develops the athletes individual climbing practice. Climbers on the Intermediate Team will further develop hard skills such as belaying, along with more technical movement. 

Advanced Team: Ages 15-18

Advanced Team focuses on building on the foundation of techniques learned in Intermediate Team. Climbers will learn more advanced movement that comes with more difficult climbing.  Climbers will begin to learn ways to self-coach outside of team practice to reach their individual climbing goals. 

Competitive Team: Ages 10-18

The Competitive Team works with all other practice teams toward many of the same goals. Climbers utilize training tools at both BCG facilities to maximize progress toward successfully competing in USA-Climbing events. Comp Team Athletes are trained to excel in competition-style climbing through both physical and mental climbing development. Comp Team Coaches prepare athletes for healthy, fun, and successful USAC experiences and a lifelong relationship with climbing. Competitive Team athletes are required to participate in at least 2 USA-Climbing competitions per season, with the intention of qualifying for Regional Championship and beyond.

If you have any further questions, please email our Youth Programs Coordinator, Erin.