Übergrippen’s Youth Climbing League is meant to be a super low stress intro to climbing competitions! We have divisions for Elementary (Primary), Middle, and High School students, so anyone can participate! The climbing competitions will consist of bouldering and roped climbs (only roped for primary division) as climbers work towards earning the title of “Champion” of their league.
Individual & Team prizes will be awarded for the Middle and High School Divisions. Individual prizes will be awarded for the Primary Division.
Previous climbing experience is NOT REQUIRED!
YCL Divisions
Primary School Division
This division is for climbers in grades K-5th. Primary School competitors will NOT be allowed to belay during the competition. Parents, please come prepared to belay or bring an older sibling who is belay certified.
Competitions will be held on Saturday afternoon, during the 2nd or 3rd week of each month from Nov. 2024 – May 2025. Climbers will be scored on their top 5 top rope routes. End of Season prizes will be awarded for the top individual competitors.
Middle School Division
This division is for climbers in grades 6th-8th. Climbers are encouraged to form teams through their school. Current team practices are schedule for:
- St. Elizabeth: Mondays, 5-6:30pm
- McAuliffe: Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm
- DSST Montview: Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm
Competitions will be held on Sunday afternoon, during the 2nd or 3rd week of each month from Nov. 2024 – May 2025. Climbers will be scored on their top 2 routes & boulders + 3rd top score from either category; 5 climbs total.
High School Division
This division is for climbers in grades 9th-12th.
Competitions will be held on Friday evening, during the 2nd or 3rd week of each month from Nov. 2024 – May 2025. Climbers will be scored on their top 2 routes & boulders + 3rd top score from either category; 5 climbs total.
Climbers are encouraged to form their own teams of 3-6 high school climbers. For individuals who do not have a team; our league organizer can help find one and get you in contact with your teammates. Individual participation is also allowed.
**Limit 1 USAC Youth Competitor per team**
Registration is now closed.
Registration Options:
Option 1: Season Pass – includes regular season competitions and registration to the season championship (participation in at least 3 regular season competitions is required to qualify for the championship). – Best option if your climber is planning to compete in 3 or more competitions.
Option 2: A La Carte Registration – includes league championship (participation in 3 season competitions required to compete in the championship). – Best option if your climber isn’t sure that they’d like to compete in more than 2 competitions.
Please email youth@ugclimbing.com if you are interested in registering your climber for the 2024/2025 Youth Climbing League.
