Divisions

Team Ascent follows the age categories delineated by USA Climbing, the national governing body over youth climbing competitions. Youth categories U11, U13, and U15 are comprised of athletes born 2012 or later; where categories U17, U19, U20 are comprised of athletes born 2007-2011. We divide Team Ascent into training groups that are designed to to place each athlete into an environment where they are best supported and equipped for success. Training Groups will have some practices that are specific to their group, and some practices that are co-mingled with other groups.

Team Ascent Tryouts

September 6th and 7th, 2025

The purpose of tryouts is to find a place within The Ascent Studio Youth Instructional Program that enables each athlete to best grow as a climber. With that in mind, we limit the number of spots on the team to maintain a balanced coach-athlete ratio and enable us to give each athlete the individual attention they need. Trying out does not guarantee a spot on the team; generally, there are a greater number of participants in tryouts than spots available on the team.

An additional note: due to a recent change made by USA Climbing for the upcoming 2025/2026 competition season, there are no longer separate seasons for bouldering and sport climbing. In line with this change, athletes on Team Ascent should expect to train for both bouldering and sport climbing throughout the year.