Competitive Team
Shaker Rocks Competitive Team
Interested in joining the Shaker Rocks competitive team? Sign up for tryouts! Tryouts will help coaches determine which team is most appropriate for each climber. Tryouts are held annually in August and December.
Team Tryouts
Shaker Rocks will be hosting tryouts for our youth competitive teams! Tryout participants are expected to stay for the full 1.5 hour tryout session. The tryout is for both acceptance and placement. Our coaches will determine which team is best suited for each climber.
Introductory Team
A new addition to the Competitive Team offerings, Introductory Team is a great first step into the world of competitive climbing. Team members will be professionally coached twice a week, for 4 hours total. They will focus on improving technique, conditioning, and becoming accustomed to a more rigorous training schedule. Introductory Team members will be expected to compete in at least one Shaker Rocks competition, such as Rustbelt Runout or Burning River Boulder League. Gym membership is required due to the rigorous training schedule.
Cost: $125/month
Duration: 4-6PM on Mondays and Wednesdays
Age Requirement: 8+
Prerequisites: Successful test-out of Climbing Club Level 2 (Belay). Strong belay skills, desire to climb more often and improve. Shaker Rocks gym membership.
Intermediate Team
Intermediate Team is for serious climbers looking to begin competing outside of Shaker Rocks at a higher, more structured level. Climbers are professionally coached twice a week, for 4 hours total. Intermediate Team members will work toward a goal of qualifying for and competing in USAC regional-level competitions. In addition to team practices, team members are encouraged to climb 1-2 times more per week with friends, family, or teammates. Gym membership is required due to the rigorous training schedule.
Cost: $125/month
Duration: 4-6PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Age Requirement: 8+
Prerequisites: Ability to flash a 5.10 and a V2. Must model appropriate, mature, and committed behavior and attendance. Shaker Rocks gym membership.
Advanced Team
The Advanced Team is exactly what it sounds like - our most advanced team for climbers who are really serious about the sport! Climbers are professionally coached twice a week, for 6 total hours. The goal of Advanced Team is for members to qualify for and compete in USAC Divisional and/or National competitions. In addition to team practices, team members are encouraged to climb 1-2 times more per week with friends, family, or teammates. Gym membership is required due to the rigorous training schedule.
Cost: $175/month
Duration: 4-7PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Age Requirement: 12+, or approval from the Head Coach
Prerequisites: Ability to flash a 5.11- or a V4, must have competed at a regional level, must model appropriate, mature, and committed behavior and attendance. Shaker Rocks gym membership.
Youth Competitive Team - Summer
Competitive team members have the option of continuing their training in a more relaxed summer setting. Choose one or two training days per week and pick up where the regular season left off! In addition to team practices, team members are encouraged to climb 1-2 times more per week with friends, family, or teammates to keep those skills sharp.
Collegiate Team
Join us for climbing with your college climbing club or team! If your schedule doesn't have a climbing club or team and wants to start one, we can help you get it off the ground. Contact us to get started.