Junior Prep (formerly Micros) squad offers a supportive environment that fosters a natural progression of rock climbing skills more advanced than Climbing Club. Junior Prep athletes are focused and excited about climbing. With individualized instruction providing a fun, safe, and challenging atmosphere, they are ready to take their climbing to the next level. Athletes are required to have certification or knowledge of basic top rope belay and safety skills and a high level of focus before joining Team BRC.

Once an athlete turns 13 years old, they are now eligible to move from Junior Prep to Prep, even mid-season.  However, an athlete may choose to remain on Junior Prep until start of the summer season.

Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:30-6:30 pm (2:00-4:00 pm during summer)

Cost: $285 a month

The Prep squad is the Team BRC entry level for athletes who want more exposure and education in climbing than provided in our Climbing Club. Prep implements a comprehensive structure that includes advanced safety skills, technique development, as well as beginning their journey 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

4:30-6:30 pm (2:00-4:00 pm during summer)

Cost: $285 a month

Pre-JV squad is designed for athletes on Junior Prep and Prep who are ready for more advanced technique development/training and might have interest in competing. The additional practice introduces them to the Junior Varsity squad and the opportunity to meet new teammates. This productive and fun atmosphere allows a focus on personal goals, including solidifying advanced lead climbing skills.  The move to Pre-JV is certain to build confidence in their climbing journey.

Practices Tuesdays, Thursdays, plus Mondays or Fridays 

4:30-6:30 pm (2:00-4:00 pm during summer)

Cost: $300 a month

The JV squad implements a comprehensive training structure that includes the introduction of conditioning and strength training as well as continued technique development. A productive and focused environment allows athletes to work on personal goals while building confidence and skill. Athletes in this squad are encouraged to compete at both Qualifying and Championship level events.

This squad now includes athletes from the former Power Micros program—young climbers who have demonstrated advanced ability and dedication at an early age. As a result, JV now encompasses a wider age range, while maintaining a high level of commitment, focus, and a shared passion for growth in the sport.

Practices Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
4:30-7:00 pm (2:00-4:30 pm during summer)
Cost: $345 a month

Varsity is our flagship squad, elevating 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 the developmental squads and grown as climbers through many years of climbing based achievement. These athletes are encouraged to compete at Qualifying  and Championship events.

Practices Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

4:30-7:30pm (2:00-5:00 pm during summer)

Cost: $360 a month

What Is Included

• Experienced training from USAC Level 2 and SafeSport Certified coaching staff.
• BRC Gym Membership and rental equipment
• BRC Team Apparel
• Discounts on BRC Gym Membership for parents of athletes
• Discounts on climbing equipment and other services from Team BRC sponsors
• And more…

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