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Youth Climbing Team

Sportrock is here to support your athlete every step of the way!

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We are dedicated to our athletes and to creating an environment to grow lifelong climbers! From introductory courses specifically designed to create a solid foundation to our National Level Team, we have programming designed to take your athlete as far as they want to go. We are also the only gym in the region with competition-style boulders specifically set for our youth team. At Sportrock your athlete will have the best support to become great climbers (and humans!). Our program is like no other in the DMV! 

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Our Sportrock Climbing Team has held the Divisional Champion title for both Boulders and TR/Lead for six consecutive years and is currently top 15 in the country for Speed, Boulder, and TR/Lead.

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Scroll for more information on our different levels to see how our program and coaching staff can be a part of your athletes journey! 

Sportrock Team Annoucements:

Team Registration Is Open!
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Where to Start!

S1: Recreational Team for Beginnners

S1 for youth climbers (ages 8 - 13 at our Sterling and Alexandria locations & ages 4 - 13 at our Gaithersburg location) who are motived to learn more about climbing. Athletes will be broken into groups based on developmental ages to create an engaging environment for all participants.

 

These athletes will be guided through foundational instruction from coaches who care about their success.

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During an athlete's time on our S1 team, they will focus on building a reliable climbing foundation, belaying, and gym etiquette within a positive environment.

Cost per Month (Alexandria/Sterling): $70*

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*All team members must have an active Sportrock Membership. Cost does not include a Sportrock Membership.

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Cost per 8-week Session in Rio (Gaithersburg) varies. Enroll at Rio by selecting "Multi-Session" here!

Do you have experience on structured youth teams and are looking for a more focused environment?

Fill out our youth teams intake form with your youth climber's prior experience and we'll get you placed into a team that best suits them!

Upper Team Levels:

Location: All Locations

Practice: Twice a Week

Cost per Month: $160

About the Team:​

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S2 Level teams focus on building climbing skills, introduction to climbing training and supplemental conditioning to become a well rounded climber. This is done through age appropriate instruction and training for ages 10-16.

All prospective team members must have a Sportrock Membership.

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Sportrock offers a sliding scale for our Youth Team in an effort assist families who may not have the disposable income necessary to participate in our Youth Team programs. Fill out this form if interested.

Practice Schedule

S1 Practice Schedule:

  •  Youth athletes can choose from the following practice times

    • Friday | 5PM - 7PM

    • Saturday | 8:30AM - 10:30AM or 11AM - 1PM

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S2 Practice Schedule:

  • Youth athletes can choose from the following practice times

    • Monday & Wednesday | 4PM - 6PM​

    • Tuesday & Thursday | 4PM - 6PM

    • Tuesday & Thursday | 6PM - 8PM

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S2 Performance & C/D Performance Practice Schedule:

  • Monday & Wednesday | 6PM - 8PM

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S3 Practice Schedule:

  • Youth athletes can choose from following practice times

    • Monday & Wednesday | 4:30PM - 7:30PM​

    • Tuesday & Thursday | 5PM - 8PM

  • Optional practice session

    • Saturday | 10AM - 1PM​​

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Speed Team Practice Schedule:​

  • Thursday | 6PM - 8PM

  • Sunday | 1PM - 3PM​

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S4 Practice Schedule:

  • Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 5:30PM - 9PM

  • Saturday | 11AM - 2:30PM

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