Team Sasquatch (Preparatory Competition Team)

Team 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’s recommendation.

Click HERE for the USAC Region 41 home page and schedule of competitions. Sasquatch members are also are encouraged to participate in the ASCL or Middle School Climbing League for more competition experience.

Prerequisites:

• Belay certified (we recommend previous competitive climbing team experience or completion of ÜG’s Crag Akademie)
• Coach’s recommendation determined at our bi-annual Try Out

Ages: 8 – 18

Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of the new season)

• Sasquatch Team (11-18) – Pick two:
  • Monday: 6-8pm OR 7:30-9:30pm
  • Wednesday: 6-8pm OR 7:30-9:30pm
  • Selection Times are based on first come first serve choices at the beginning of the season.
• Jr Sasquatch Team (8-11): Mon & Wed 4:30pm-6:30pm

Team Fee:

• $205/month (seasonal 5-month commitments) + monthly crag membership
• Team shirts are required.
  • Basic team uniform package is $50
    • Includes 1 practice shirt and 1 competition shirt.
• Coaching support of 2 USAC Region 41 Qualifying Events each season (Bouldering and Lead/TR) is included in the team fee.
  • Competition registration fees are NOT included.
  • Additional coaching expenses and travel fees will apply if your athlete(s) qualify for regional, divisional, and national competitions.

Equipment:

• Team members must provide their own personal equipment (harness, shoes, assisted belay device and locking carabiner).
  • To support our climbing team members, they receive a 15% discount on any climbing shoes, harnesses, or belay equipment purchase from our pro-shop.

Coaches: Sarah Richardson, Dustin Brown, Emory Dombkowski, Korbett Protzko, Andrew Templeton, Kalani Junta, Cordelia Peterson, and Keegan Kline-Oliver

Team Yeti (Competition Team)

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.

Prerequisites:

• Belay certified (we recommend previous competitive climbing team experience or completion of ÜG’s Crag Akademie)
• Coach’s recommendation determined at our bi-annual Try Outs

Ages: 9 -18

Training Schedule (subject to change at the start of the new season):

• Pick 3:
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30pm – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 9:30pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 11:30am or 11:30am – 2:00pm

Team Fee:

• $325/month (12-month commitment) + monthly crag membership
• Team shirts are required.
  • Basic team uniform package is $50
    • Includes 1 practice shirt and 1 competition shirt.
• Coaching support of 2 USAC Region 41 Qualifying Events each season (Bouldering and Lead/TR) is included in the team fee.
  • Competition registration fees are NOT included.
  • Additional coaching expenses and travel fees will apply if your athlete(s) qualify for regional, divisional, and national competitions.

Team Requirements:

• Team Yeti members are required to attend a minimum of 2 USAC Qualifying Events and Regional Championships.
• 12-month commitment

Equipment:

• Team members must provide their own personal equipment (harness, shoes, assisted belay device and locking carabiner).
  • To support our climbing team members, they receive a 15% discount on any climbing shoes, harnesses, or belay equipment purchase from our pro-shop.

Coaches: Chad Gilbert, Sarah Richardson, Emory Dombkowski