Coming soon! Expected to start at the end of 2023.
Reach out to mclarke@centralrockgym.com with any questions or for more information!
CRG Glastonbury’s adaptive program will be open to those with permanent disabilities to allow them to inclusively participate in the sport of climbing. If you have a permanent disability that limits normal daily function physically and/or developmentally, then you are an Adaptive Climber! We welcome first timers and those who have climbing experience. Volunteers are also welcome to help out and get involved! This program is a great way to meet fellow adaptive climbers and get involved with the CRG Glastonbury climbing community.
Our staff recently went through a training with Paradox Sports in March to learn how to work with adaptive climbers and the equipment, and we hope to begin a monthly adaptive meetup in the fall!
For reference:
USA Climbing and the International Federation of Sport Climbing recognizes 4 categories of adaptive competitive climbers:
- Amputation/Limb Difference – Limb difference is not amputation and refers to those who have a congenital abnormality of a limb from birth. Sub categories- Upper and lower limbs.
- Neurological – Brain damage causing permanent or degrading neuromuscular damage. Examples include: Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury/Paras – Permanent damage to the Spinal Cord between Cervical and Lumbar segments. Usually wheelchair user.
- Visual impairment – Blind or severe impairment that is not helped with glasses.
CRG Glastonbury’s program may include any of these adaptive climbers, but is not limited to these four.
