Youth Team Trial Session

REC Youth Team

Got a kid who is OBSESSED with climbing? Let’s see what they’ve got!

Boulder Bloc’s Youth Team is where young climbers come to level up their skills, have fun, build confidence, and learn how to really train for climbing, all while climbing alongside other kids who are just as psyched to be on the wall as they are!

Whether they’re dreaming about competitions or simply want to get better at climbing, this is where they start.

All new athletes begin with a REC Youth Team Trial on Friday. They’ll jump into a real team practice, meet our coaches, climb with the crew, and get a feel for what Youth Team is all about!

Fridays | 5:30–7:00 PM
Ages 8-16

Athletes work on:

• Climbing technique and movement

• Strength and body awareness

• Projecting and problem-solving

• Confidence and independence on the wall

• Learning how to train and work toward climbing goals

• Being a supportive, positive member of a team

There’s no competition commitment required — just a willingness to climb, learn, and have fun with other team members!

What to expect from your Trial Session

Your child will join our REC Team for a regular Friday practice where our coaches will get to know them and see how they climb, learn, communicate, and respond to structured training.

We’ll look at their general climbing capability, focus, coachability, and behavior in a team setting. 

From there, we’ll recommend the Youth Team pathway we think will help them thrive: REC or Competitive.

If they're ready for Competitive, we'll let you know. If they need some time to develop first, REC gives them the perfect place to build those skills.

Ready to see what Youth Team is all about? Book a Friday trial and come climb with the team!

Competitive Youth Team

Boulder Bloc’s Competitive Youth Team is for motivated young athletes who want to push their climbing, train with purpose, and represent Boulder Bloc at USAC Youth climbing competitions.

Competitive Team
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–7:30 PM

Athletes work on competition preparation, projecting, strength and conditioning, strategy, mental preparation, technique, and individual performance goals with coaches helping them figure out their strengths, attack their weaknesses, and become smarter, stronger, more independent climbers.

Think your child might be ready but hasn't competed yet?

Awesome. Start with a Friday Youth Team Trial!

During their trial, our coaches will get a chance to see them climb and evaluate their experience, motivation, focus, coachability, independence, training effort, and overall readiness for a competitive environment.

Competitive Team isn't determined by climbing grade alone. We care just as much about the athlete's desire to compete, learn, work hard, and be coached.

If we think Competitive is the right fit, we'll reach out to you about the next step!

Do they already have competition experience?

Then we want to hear about it!

If your child has previously competed and may already be ready to jump into our Competitive Team environment, they can request a trial directly with the Competitive Team during a Tuesday or Thursday practice. In that case, you do not need to book the Friday trial.

Email us at info@boulderblocgym.com with your child’s age, climbing experience, and previous competition experience, and we’ll help arrange their Competitive Team trial.

Competitive athletes are expected to participate in USAC Youth competitions throughout the season. Competitions may require travel and include additional registration, travel, lodging, and other expenses outside of team tuition.