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<\/span><\/div>Is your child interested in joining a competitive climbing team?<\/span><\/h3>\nHere at \u00dcbergrippen, we have two competitive teams:
\nTeam Sasquatch<\/strong> & Team Yeti<\/strong> that are available by tryout only.<\/p>\nThese tryouts happen twice a year, typically in January and August.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Team Tryout Signup<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/teamgrippen-duo.jpg\")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Team Sasquatch<\/strong> (Preparatory Competition Team)<\/h4>\nTeam Sasquatch is designed for climbers who wish to train to become better climbers and\/or to train for our competitive team. They have the drive to improve and possibly to pursue a higher level of competition. These athletes focus on honing their skills for a more competitive climbing experience. They are strongly encouraged to compete at local USA Climbing competitions. Participation in the USAC Region 41 Championship is not required and should only be with a coach\u2019s recommendation.<\/p>\n
Visit the USAC Region 41<\/a> home page to view the schedule of competitions. Sasquatch members are also are encouraged to participate in the ASCL<\/a> or \u00dcG’s Juggerknot Youth League<\/a> for more competition experience.<\/p>\nPrerequisites:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Belay certified (we recommend previous competitive climbing team experience or completion of \u00dcG\u2019s Crag Akademie<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Coach\u2019s recommendation determined at our bi-annual Try Out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ages<\/b>: 8 \u2013 18<\/p>\n
Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of each new season) <\/b><\/p>\n\n- Sasquatch Team (11-18) \u2013 Pick two:<\/b>\n
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\n- Monday<\/strong>: 6-8pm OR 7:30-9:30pm<\/li>\n
- Wednesday<\/strong>: 6-8pm OR 7:30-9:30pm\n
\n- Selection Times are based on first come first serve choices at the beginning of the season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Jr Sasquatch Team (8-11):<\/b> Mon & Wed 4:30pm-6:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team Fee<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n- $195\/month + monthly crag membership<\/a><\/li>\n
- Team shirts are required.\n
\n- Basic team uniform package is $36\n
\n- Includes 1 practice shirt and 1 competition shirt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Coaching support of 2 USAC Region 41 Qualifying Events each season (Bouldering and Lead\/TR) is included in the team fee.\n
\n- Competition registration fees are NOT included.<\/li>\n
- Additional coaching expenses and travel fees will apply if your athlete(s) qualify for regional, divisional, and national competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Equipment: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Save <\/a>Team members must provide their own personal equipment (harness, shoes, assisted belay device and locking carabiner).\n
\n- To support our climbing team members, they receive a 15% discount on any climbing shoes, harnesses, or belay equipment<\/strong> purchase from our pro-shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coaches: <\/strong>TBD
\nDrop-In Coaches:<\/strong> TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/castle-rock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/UG_Yeti-400x393.png\" "\\"UG_Yeti\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Team Yeti <\/b>(Competition Team)<\/h4>\n
Team Yeti is built for the most motivated athletes who want to compete locally, nationally and internationally. Our competition team focuses on honing climbing technique, full body strength and conditioning, and mental preparation to perform at high-level competitions. These climbers have strong self-drive and are the role models and mentors for the other climbers in our community.<\/p>\n
Prerequisites:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Belay certified (we recommend previous competitive climbing team experience or completion of \u00dcG\u2019s Crag Akademie<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Coach\u2019s recommendation determined at our bi-annual Try Outs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ages: <\/b>9 -18<\/p>\n
Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of the new season):<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30 pm \u2013 7:00 pm<\/li>\n
- Saturday: 9:30 am \u2013 noon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team Fee<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n- $325\/month + monthly crag membership<\/li>\n
- Team shirts are required.\n
\n- Basic team uniform package is $36\n
\n- Includes 1 practice shirt and 1 competition shirt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Coaching support of 2 USAC Region 41 Qualifying Events each season (Bouldering and Lead\/TR) is included in the team fee.\n
\n- Competition registration fees are NOT included.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Additional coaching expenses and travel fees will apply if your athlete(s) qualify for regional, divisional, and national competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Team Yeti members are required to attend a minimum of 2 USAC Qualifying Events and Regional Championships.<\/li>\n
- Visit the USAC Region 41<\/a> home page to view the schedule of competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Equipment: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Team members must provide their own personal equipment (harness, shoes, assisted belay device and locking carabiner).\n
\n- To support our climbing team members, they receive a 15% discount on any climbing shoes, harnesses, or belay equipment<\/strong> purchase from our pro-shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coaches:<\/strong> Sarah Richardson, Chad Gilbert, Aaron Turner (& TBD)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Team Waitlist<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdd your kid to the waitlist here to be notified of the next team tryout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\nTeam Sasquatch<\/strong> & Team Yeti<\/strong> that are available by tryout only.<\/p>\n
These tryouts happen twice a year, typically in January and August.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Team Sasquatch<\/strong> (Preparatory Competition Team)<\/h4>\nTeam Sasquatch is designed for climbers who wish to train to become better climbers and\/or to train for our competitive team. They have the drive to improve and possibly to pursue a higher level of competition. These athletes focus on honing their skills for a more competitive climbing experience. They are strongly encouraged to compete at local USA Climbing competitions. Participation in the USAC Region 41 Championship is not required and should only be with a coach\u2019s recommendation.<\/p>\n
Visit the USAC Region 41<\/a> home page to view the schedule of competitions. Sasquatch members are also are encouraged to participate in the ASCL<\/a> or \u00dcG’s Juggerknot Youth League<\/a> for more competition experience.<\/p>\nPrerequisites:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Belay certified (we recommend previous competitive climbing team experience or completion of \u00dcG\u2019s Crag Akademie<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Coach\u2019s recommendation determined at our bi-annual Try Out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ages<\/b>: 8 \u2013 18<\/p>\n
Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of each new season) <\/b><\/p>\n\n- Sasquatch Team (11-18) \u2013 Pick two:<\/b>\n
\n- \n
\n- Monday<\/strong>: 6-8pm OR 7:30-9:30pm<\/li>\n
- Wednesday<\/strong>: 6-8pm OR 7:30-9:30pm\n
\n- Selection Times are based on first come first serve choices at the beginning of the season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Jr Sasquatch Team (8-11):<\/b> Mon & Wed 4:30pm-6:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team Fee<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n- $195\/month + monthly crag membership<\/a><\/li>\n
- Team shirts are required.\n
\n- Basic team uniform package is $36\n
\n- Includes 1 practice shirt and 1 competition shirt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Coaching support of 2 USAC Region 41 Qualifying Events each season (Bouldering and Lead\/TR) is included in the team fee.\n
\n- Competition registration fees are NOT included.<\/li>\n
- Additional coaching expenses and travel fees will apply if your athlete(s) qualify for regional, divisional, and national competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Equipment: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Save <\/a>Team members must provide their own personal equipment (harness, shoes, assisted belay device and locking carabiner).\n
\n- To support our climbing team members, they receive a 15% discount on any climbing shoes, harnesses, or belay equipment<\/strong> purchase from our pro-shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coaches: <\/strong>TBD
\nDrop-In Coaches:<\/strong> TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Team Yeti <\/b>(Competition Team)<\/h4>\n
Team Yeti is built for the most motivated athletes who want to compete locally, nationally and internationally. Our competition team focuses on honing climbing technique, full body strength and conditioning, and mental preparation to perform at high-level competitions. These climbers have strong self-drive and are the role models and mentors for the other climbers in our community.<\/p>\n
Prerequisites:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Belay certified (we recommend previous competitive climbing team experience or completion of \u00dcG\u2019s Crag Akademie<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Coach\u2019s recommendation determined at our bi-annual Try Outs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ages: <\/b>9 -18<\/p>\n
Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of the new season):<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30 pm \u2013 7:00 pm<\/li>\n
- Saturday: 9:30 am \u2013 noon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team Fee<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n- $325\/month + monthly crag membership<\/li>\n
- Team shirts are required.\n
\n- Basic team uniform package is $36\n
\n- Includes 1 practice shirt and 1 competition shirt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Coaching support of 2 USAC Region 41 Qualifying Events each season (Bouldering and Lead\/TR) is included in the team fee.\n
\n- Competition registration fees are NOT included.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Additional coaching expenses and travel fees will apply if your athlete(s) qualify for regional, divisional, and national competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Team Yeti members are required to attend a minimum of 2 USAC Qualifying Events and Regional Championships.<\/li>\n
- Visit the USAC Region 41<\/a> home page to view the schedule of competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Equipment: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Team members must provide their own personal equipment (harness, shoes, assisted belay device and locking carabiner).\n
\n- To support our climbing team members, they receive a 15% discount on any climbing shoes, harnesses, or belay equipment<\/strong> purchase from our pro-shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coaches:<\/strong> Sarah Richardson, Chad Gilbert, Aaron Turner (& TBD)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Team Waitlist<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdd your kid to the waitlist here to be notified of the next team tryout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Prerequisites:<\/b><\/p>\n Ages<\/b>: 8 \u2013 18<\/p>\n Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of each new season) <\/b><\/p>\n Team Fee<\/b>:<\/p>\n Equipment: <\/strong><\/p>\n Coaches: <\/strong>TBD Team Yeti is built for the most motivated athletes who want to compete locally, nationally and internationally. Our competition team focuses on honing climbing technique, full body strength and conditioning, and mental preparation to perform at high-level competitions. These climbers have strong self-drive and are the role models and mentors for the other climbers in our community.<\/p>\n Prerequisites:<\/b><\/p>\n Ages: <\/b>9 -18<\/p>\n Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of the new season):<\/b><\/p>\n Team Fee<\/b>:<\/p>\n Team Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Equipment: <\/strong><\/p>\n Coaches:<\/strong> Sarah Richardson, Chad Gilbert, Aaron Turner (& TBD)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Add your kid to the waitlist here to be notified of the next team tryout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p> \n
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