
COVID-19 Update
We are following all State guidelines for youth sports in Minnesota and Illinois. Climbing Club is currently not being offered due to COVID restrictions and safety measures. Our advanced team is beginning to meet and there are plans to get the intermediate team going soon after. Please call your coach or local facility for more information.
USA Climbing Series
Name of Gym | City, State | Start Date | End Date | Day pass required for competitor (Y/N) |
Vertical Endeavors St. Paul | St. Paul, MN | March 22, 2021 | April 4, 2021 | Yes |
Vertical Endeavors Bloomington | Bloomington, MN | TBD | TBD | Yes |
Vertical Endeavors Glendale Heights | Glendale Heights, IL | TBD | TBD | Yes |
For Parents
If you have a new address, need to update your billing information, or wish to Freeze or Cancel your Team Membership or Club Registration, follow this link and use our Membership Change Request Form. You will get an email confirmation once your request has been processed. Please contact your Team Head Coach directly with other questions or concerns.
Please reference the Parent Handbook for more information on policies, annual calendar, events, and more.
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: Tryout
INTERMEDIATE TEAM
Intermediate Team is for those 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 (rather than top roping) and bouldering, along with climbing related core workouts and training exercises. These committed 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: Invitation to Intermediate Team Tryouts
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 Elite Team. 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: Invitation to Advanced Team Tryouts
TWIN CITIES ELITE TEAM
Elite Team travels and trains at all Twin Cities VE locations that has a more rigorous practice format and heightened physical and mental demands. This Team is for athletes who are competing at a national level. Customized training that builds increased intensity in strength and power training, focused on-wall workouts, and accelerated skill + technique acquisition through drills. Athletes will be expected to keep detailed progress journals and training logs and will be held to a higher standard of accountability. They will be leaders in the climbing community and stewards in & out of the Team program.
Price: $350/month (billed on the 5th of each month)- Price includes VE All Access Membership
Prerequisites: Invitation to Elite Team Tryouts
Base Club Ages 6-9
Climbing Club is currently not being offered due to COVID restrictions and safety measures.
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: $75
Peak Club Ages 10-13
Climbing Club is currently not being offered due to COVID restrictions and safety measures.
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, should they choose, by taking the Youth Belay Skills lesson. Basic technique and movement concepts will be covered, along with participation in group games and team building activities.
Price: $75
Varsity Club Ages 14-18
Climbing Club is currently not being offered due to COVID restrictions and safety measures.
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, should they choose, by taking the Youth Belay Skills lesson. Basic technique and movement concepts will be covered, along with participation in group games and team building activities.
Price: $75
Varsity Club is currently offered at:
- VE–Bloomington: Fridays 5:30pm–7:00pm
- VE–Minneapolis: Tuesdays 5:30pm–7:00pm
All participants must sign our Liability Waiver and Rules Agreement.