Team BRC

Climb higher, climb stronger, climb together.

About our Youth Climbing Team

Team BRC’s mission is to encourage personal growth through the rich culture and community of rock climbing. A youth climbing team strives to nurture all of our athletes equally through education, communication, teamwork, and athleticism. We maintain an ethic that fosters community, stewardship, and mentorship, and are continually challenging our athletes to realize their potential within climbing as well as in their everyday lives.

Team BRC’s curriculum focuses on having fun while learning to overcome personal obstacles and fears. Our USAC Level 2 and SafeSport certified coaching staff specialize in developmental climbing education through elite-level physical and technical training. We are committed to the individual improvement of each team member, as well as to the strength of the team as a whole.

Interested in joining? Fill out our Team Evaluation Request Form or contact us here.

Team Calendar

Click here to see a full calendar of all the teams meeting times.

Varsity

Our flagship squad elevates the individual climber through elite-level physical and technical training while promoting skills that are essential to working productively as a team. Varsity athletes have progressed through other squads and grown as climbers through many years of climbing based achievement.  These athletes are encouraged to compete at Championship Level.

-Practices Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays  4:30-7:30pm (2:00-5:00pm during summer)

Pre-JV

The Pre-JV is our transitional climbing squad meant to prepare Power Micros who have aged out and Prep kids who are ready for more advanced technique development and a more rigorous schedule compared to other squads.   A productive and fun atmosphere allows a focus on personal goals, including solidifying advanced lead climbing skills, in addition to improving confidence.

-Practices Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays  4:30-6:30pm (2:00-4:00pm during summer)

Junior Varsity

The Junior Varsity squad implements a comprehensive structure that includes the introduction of conditioning and strength training as well as technique development. A productive and fun environment allows a focus on personal goals in addition to improving confidence and skill.  Junior Varsity athletes are encouraged to compete at Qualifying Event level competitions.

-Practices Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays  4:30-7:00pm (2:00-4:300pm during summer)

Prep

The Prep squad is the Team BRC entry level for athletes who want more exposure and education in climbing than provided in the Climbing Club. It implements a comprehensive structure that includes advanced safety skills, technique development, as well as beginning their journey and confidence in lead climbing.  Athletes interested in joining Prep will be required to have certification/knowledge of basic top rope belay and safety skills.

-Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays  4:30-6:30pm (2:00-4:00pm during summer)

Power Micros

The Power Micros squad is an extension of the Micro Team, and is for young athletes who have progressed to an advanced level at a young age. Athletes are overflowing with excitement about climbing, have chosen to focus climbing as their main afterschool sport and love to work hard in a fun, structured environment.  They will also be introduce to lead climbing in preparation for aging up to higher level squads.  Athletes are encouraged to compete on a Qualifying level of competition with the option of Championship Level events.

-Practices Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays  4:30-7:00pm (2:00-4:30pm during summer)

Micros

The Micros squad offers a supportive environment that fosters a natural progression of rock climbing skills more advanced than Climbing Club. Micros athletes are focused and excited about climbing and wit individualized instruction providing a fun, safe, and challenging atmosphere, they are ready to take their climbing to the next level.  Athletes will require certification/knowledge of basic top rope belay and safety skills and a high level of focus before joining Micros.

-Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays  4:30-6:30pm (2:00-4:00pm during summer)

What Is Included

  • Experienced training from USAC Level 2 and SafeSport Certified coaching staff.
  • BRC Gym Membership and rental equipment
  • Membership to The Spot (all locations)
  • Discounts on BRC Gym Membership for parents of athletes
  • Discounts on climbing equipment and other services from Team BRC sponsors

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