Team VE
Junior Team | Intermediate Team | Advanced Team
On our competitive Climb Teams for youth, we challenge and encourage each child to come into their own as an independent, responsible, and respectful climber. Our goal is to create better climbers socially, mentally, and physically. We believe that the most effective way to bring out the best in young athletes is to promote an environment of devoted mentorship as they learn, grow, and excel with other children who are dealing with similar challenges, both on the wall and in their daily lives.
St. Paul Junior Team Tryouts will be held on Saturday, January 11th.
JUNIOR TEAM
Junior Team is designed to build a solid foundation of rock climbing skills for youth. It is suited for climbers that would like to take their climbing beyond a recreational level, and are interested in competitive climbing, outdoor climbing, and training basics. Coaches help develop top rope belaying skills and focus strongly on movement and technique essentials
Price: $180/month (billed on the 5th of each month)- Price includes VE All Access Membership
Prerequisites: Team Skills Assessment
INTERMEDIATE TEAM
Intermediate Team is for athletes who are ready to take their climbing skills to the next level. Two days of practice a week are required, and we encourage a third day of individual climbing outside of practice. Climbers must be ready to spend considerable time sport lead climbing, bouldering, and climbing related core workouts and training exercises. These climbers will be expected to compete in USAC-sanctioned competitions through Regionals, explore climbing outdoors, and look to a future with the Advanced Team.
Price: $250/month (billed on the 5th of each month)- Price includes VE All Access Membership
Prerequisites: Team Skills Assessment
ADVANCED TEAM
Advanced Team is an important step in our Team tiers, as it prepares athletes for a more rigorous practice format and sets the stage for the heightened physical and mental demands of larger-scale competitions. This Team is for athletes who have their sights set on competing up to the USAC Divisional Championships level and builds a solid foundation for increased intensity in strength and power training, added workouts, and increased focus on skill and technique acquisition.
Price: $300/month (billed on the 5th of each month)- Price includes VE All Access Membership
Prerequisites: Team Skills Assessment
Private Coaching
Individual Coaching Lessons are for youth who want more
one-on-one coaching to develop skills, conquer fears, breakthrough on climbing ability level, hone technique, or get extra strength
or power training focus.
USA CLIMBING
USA Climbing's Youth Series provides competition for athletes ages 19 and under. If you are interested in learning more information about USA Climbing, rules and regulations,
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PARENT HANDBOOK
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YOUTH CLIMBING Club
Our Youth Climbing Clubs offer kids a relaxed, age-appropriate program where they can enjoy the sport and climb with friends. It is more akin to an afterschool activity and is non-competitive in nature. There are no prerequisites to join. Clubs meet once per week and are supervised by Vertical Endeavors staff members who also run activities, games, and challenges during Club. The price of Club includes staffing at a ratio of 1:10 and any necessary rental equipment during the weekly program but does not include a VE Membership. All club participants have the opportunity to add on a membership to their club for $30 for home facility only and $40 for all access. The club prices listed below reflect
monthly payments.
Join at anytime!
Base Club Ages 6-9
Base Club is for the youngest little climbers (ages 6-9) who want to learn the basics in a community setting and have fun! This program is focused on the fundamentals, to introduce your child to the fast-growing sport of rock climbing. During practices, instructors focus the energy of the group into exciting climbing activities, while building appreciation for teamwork and taking direction.
Price: $110/month
Peak Club Ages 10-13
Peak Club is our option for youth (ages 10-13) that wish to partake in recreational climbing alongside their peers, without the emphasis on training and competition that exists on Team. The participants have the option of learning how to belay from one of our qualified club coaches. Basic technique and movement concepts will be covered, along with participation in group games and team building activities.
Price: $110/month
Varsity Club Ages 14-18
Varsity Club is our option for youth (ages 14-18) that want to climb alongside their peers, with an emphasis on staying active and being connected to the climbing community without the competition-focus that exists on Team. The participants have the option of learning how to belay from one of our qualified club coaches. Basic technique and movement concepts will be covered, along with participation in group games and team building activities.
Price: $110/month
RECREATION TEAM AT VED
VE Duluth's Recreation Team is for ages 6-18yr climbers who want to move past the basics to learn more about technique, skills and of course, make friends along the way. Climb, play games and push past barriers in a team environment!
Price: $95/month (billed on the 5th of each month)
Dates: Mondays 6-7:30PM
To Sign Up: Visit the Duluth facility or email us at ben@verticalendeavors.com to sign up or learn more!
VARSITY LEAGUE AT VEG
Varsity League is designed for athletes who participate in multiple sports and need flexibility in their schedule to support these other commitments. This non-competitive league is great for those who want to focus on building confidence and exploring different climbing styles, all while working towards building strength and achieving individualized goals.
Price: $180/month (billed on the 5th of each month)- Price includes VE All Access Membership
Dates: Mondays 4-6pm
To Sign Up: Visit the Glendale Heights facility or email us at vegteam@verticalendeavors.com to sign up or learn more!
Bloomington
Cheyenne
Head Team Coach
Emily
Team Coach
Suzie
Team Coach
Graeme
Team Coach
Minneapolis
Esthi
Head Team Coach
Brendan
Team Coach
Katie
Team Coach
Peter
Team Coach
Ellie
Team Coach