Youth Class U9

Classes begin with an 8 minute warm-up routine, followed by 12 minutes of skills development. 30 minutes of climb-time typically includes bouldering and/or 1-2 climbs on our 36' wall. Most class sessions finish with 5 to 10 minutes of fun time or a climbing related game. 

*Each participant and/or their parent must be a member at the time of registering to qualify for discount.

No make up sessions, credits, or refunds are available for absences or sessions not attended due to sickness or schedule conflicts.

Registration cannot be cancelled or rescheduled without a fee. There is a $10 fee to reschedule, and a 20% fee to cancel. There is no credit or refund in the case of absence or no-show. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and subject to availability. There is no credit or refund for cancelled registration if student does not meet the prerequisites.

Has the schedule changed for my child's age?  As of September 5th, 2024, Yes. If you enrolled before then, there is no need to change enrollment.

Why have the class names changed?  USA Climbing has proposed new age categories to better align with the IFSC. Our new class names align with USA Climbing's new category names.

What if a climber does not meet the prerequisites yet?   Here are some ways to build the prerequisite skills...

• Register for one or more Youth Intro Classes for more instruction, or
• Parents can learn the skills in our Climb201 Class to help their young climber, and
• continue climbing with a Day Pass or 10-pass to gain more experience.

Is equipment included? Yes, Harness and Shoe rentals are provided during class sessions.

Are "make-up sessions" available? Sorry, there are no credits, refunds or make-up sessions available in case of any sessions not attended.

Can I save my space in the next class?  There is no early registration for current students. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis up to 12 weeks in advance.

What other options are available if the next class is full?   We have several options for young climbers...

• Continue climbing on your own with your own adult 
• Contact our coaches and see if you are ready for our Recreational Team, or
• Consider competitive climbing. Check out usaclimbing.org and our Climbing Team page to learn more.