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The A-Team

Become a part of the A-TEAM by joining the ASCEND Youth Team! Designed for children and teens of all abilities, coaches will foster a positive, inclusive community that supports recreational and competitive climbers as they strive to meet their own personal goals. Participants will learn climbing specific skills as well as teamwork, problem solving, and developmentally appropriate body awareness. Coaches will work directly with each team member to identify and progress toward individual goals whether that be to enjoy climbing with friends or to climb competitively. Our climbing team is a fun place to explore limits, gain confidence, and learn life-long skills. Kids love to climb and we have the options to meet the needs of your young climber.

Already a member of the A-Team? Check out our team reference page for more helpful information.

A-Team

Pricing + General Information

All A-Team subscriptions come with an ASCEND Membership, allowing A-Team participants to visit any ASCEND location at any time throughout the month. They also include small group coaching and instruction at each practice, rental gear on team days, an ASCEND A-Team shirt, 30% off Evolv climbing shoes, discounted registration to camps, events, competitions*, and more! Monthly pricing is be based on the number of coached practices per week.

*Shoe discount only available during team order window and discounts on camps, events, comps, etc...only available on specified sessions.

Pricing is as follows:

  • Once per week (estimated 4 sessions per month) = $106 / mo. ($26.5 per 2 hr session)

  • Twice per week (estimated 8 sessions per month ) = $176 / mo. ($22 per 2 hr session)

  • Thrice per week (estimated 12 sessions per month) = $192 / mo. ($15.58 per 2 hr session)

  • [COMP TEAM] Thrice per week (estimated 12 sessions per month plus coach support at comps) = $257 ($21.42 per 3hr session)

    • participation in USAC Regional, Divisional and National competitions may incur additional fees

In keeping with current parameters:

  • Recreational Team (REC)* - may select once, twice or thrice per week sessions

  • Intermediate Team (INT)* - may select once, twice or thrice per week sessions

  • Advanced Team (ADV)* - may select twice or thrice per week sessions

  • Competition Team (COMP) - must attend practices thrice per week

To be eligible for the A-Team, athletes must have successfully completed one of the following:

  • Youth Climbing 101

  • Family Climbing 101

  • Summer Camp

  • Athlete Evaluation

A-TEAM INFORMATION

  • All participants should stop at the front desk on the first session to receive a membership card and shirt.  Please use this card to check in for every session.

  • Snacks, transportation, and before/after team child care are not included in any of the A-Team offerings.

  • Special events, competitions, and holidays may impact some sessions resulting in cancellation or rescheduling. Some months may have fewer than 4-weeks worth of sessions while others may have more. We will do our best to be fair and equitable and provide advanced notice for any schedule changes. Thank you in advance for your understanding!

If you have any questions, suggestions, interest in joining the team, interest in competitive level training, or for more information, send us a message.

A-Team

South Side

A-TEAM REC: Two hours of coached climbing in a positive, non-competitive environment where kids can boulder, climb the top-rope wall, play games, challenge themselves, build strength, and make friends while under the supervision of caring and experienced staff. Athletes practice 1-3 times per week in a non-competitive environment with a focus on building basic strength and skills through our A-Team Achievement Levels curriculum. Open to all ages with ages, 6-12 being the most common group. Team commitment is one month.

  • Ages: 6-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: Check the registration form to see current availability.

    • Tuesdays from 5p-7p

    • Thursdays from 5p-7p

    • Fridays from 11a-1p

    • Saturday from 12p-2p

    • Sunday from 9a-11a

A-TEAM INTERMEDIATE: Two hours of coached climbing in a focused, competitive environment where kids can improve their climbing technique through drills and individualized coaching, build strength through fitness training, and prepare to compete in climbing competitions if desired. Athletes practice 1-3 times per week in a competition optional environment with a focus on climbing specific strength and intermediate level techniques through our A-Team Achievement Levels. Open to all ages with ages with 8-14 years being the most common group. Team commitment is one month. Participation in USA Climbing competitions is optional.*

  • Ages: 8-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: Check the registration form to see current availability.

    • Tuesdays from 5p-7p

    • Thursdays from 5p-7p

    • Fridays from 11a-1p

    • Saturdays from 12p-2p 

    • Sundays from 9a-11a

A-TEAM ADVANCED: Two hours of coached climbing in a focused, competitive environment where kids can improve their climbing technique through drills and individualized coaching, build strength through fitness training, and prepare to compete in climbing competitions if desired. Athletes practice 2-3 times per week in a competition optional environment with a focus on high level climbing specific strength, advanced techniques, rope skills and an introduction to outdoor climbing. Open to ages 10+ with 12-18 years being the most common group. Team commitment is one season; Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter/Spring (Jan-May) and Summer (June-August). Participation in USA Climbing competitions is optional.*

  • Ages: 8-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: Check the registration form to see current availability.

    • Mondays from 5p-7p

    • Wednesdays from 5p-7p

    • Fridays from 5p-7p

A-TEAM COMPETITION: Three hours of coached climbing in a focused, competitive environment where kids can improve their climbing technique through drills and individualized coaching, build strength through fitness training and climbing workouts, and prepare to compete in climbing competitions. Athletes practice 3 times per week in a highly competitive environment with a focus on climbing fitness, competition preparation and mental strength building. Open to ages 9-18 years. Team commitment is one season; Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter/Spring (Jan-May) and Summer (June-August). Participation in USA Climbing competitions is mandatory.*

  • Ages: 8-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: 3 hours each night:

    • Mondays from 4:45p-7:45p

    • Wednesdays from 4:45p-7:45p

    • Fridays from 4:45p-7:45p

*A-Team coaches will be on-hand for Qualifying and Regional level comp support at no cost. Additional costs may apply when competing at Divisional and National level competitions.

TO REGISTER FOR THE A-TEAM (South Side), athletes must be eligible and complete both of the following items:

A-Team

Point Breeze

A-TEAM REC: Two hours of coached climbing in a positive, non-competitive environment where kids can boulder, climb the top-rope wall, play games, challenge themselves, build strength, and make friends while under the supervision of caring and experienced staff. Athletes practice 1-3 times per week in a non-competitive environment with a focus on building basic strength and skills through our A-Team Achievement Levels curriculum. Open to all ages with ages 6-12 being the most common group. Team commitment is one month.

  • Ages: 6-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: Check the registration form to see current availability

  • Mondays from 5p-7p

  • Saturdays from 9a-11a

A-TEAM INTERMEDIATE: Two hours of coached climbing in a focused, competitive environment where kids can improve their climbing technique through drills and individualized coaching, build strength through fitness training, and prepare to compete in climbing competitions if desired. Athletes practice 1-3 times per week in a competition optional environment with a focus on climbing specific strength and
intermediate level techniques through our A-Team Achievement Levels.  Open to all ages with ages with 8-14 years being the most common group.  Team commitment is one month. Participation in USA Climbing competitions is optional.*

  • Ages: 8-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: Check the registration form to see current availability

  • Mondays from 5p-7p

  • Saturdays from 9a-11a

 

TO REGISTER FOR THE A-TEAM (Point Breeze), athletes must be eligible and complete both of the following items:

  • Complete THIS FORM, then,

  • Purchase your A-Team Membership:

A-Team

Youngstown

A-TEAM REC: Two hours of coached climbing in a positive, non-competitive environment where kids can boulder, climb the top-rope wall, play games, challenge themselves, build strength, and make friends while under the supervision of caring and experienced staff. Athletes practice 1-3 times per week in a non-competitive environment with a focus on building basic strength and skills through our A-Team Achievement Levels curriculum. Open to all ages with ages 6-12 being the most common group. Team commitment is one month.

  • Ages: 6-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: Check the registration form to see current availability

  • Mondays from 4:30p-6:30p

  • Thursdays from 4:30p-6:30p

 

A-TEAM INTERMEDIATE: Two hours of coached climbing in a focused, competitive environment where kids can improve their climbing technique through drills and individualized coaching, build strength through fitness training, and prepare to compete in climbing competitions if desired. Athletes practice 1-3 times per week in a competition optional environment with a focus on climbing specific strength and
intermediate level techniques through our A-Team Achievement Levels. Open to all ages with ages with 8-14 years being the most common group.  Team commitment is one month. Participation in USA Climbing competitions is optional.*

  • Ages: 8-17 (or 18 if still in HS)

  • Duration: Check the registration form to see current availability

  • Wednesdays from 5p-7p

  • Fridays from 5-7p

 

TO REGISTER FOR THE A-TEAM (Youngstown), athletes must be eligible and complete both of the following items:

  • Complete THIS FORM, then,

  • Purchase your A-Team Membership: