The CRG Stoneham Competition Program is designed for motivated and committed youth athletes from ages 8-18 years old. These teams are focused on helping each athlete create a lifelong passion for the sport of climbing, while also fostering a fun, safe, and respectful environment. Our professional USA Climbing certified coaches work to help our youth athletes develop the mental and physical skills needed to persevere as climbers and people. Our Competition Program team members will be introduced to advanced climbing techniques, competition skills, climbing-specific strength training, mental performance skills, injury prevention, fitness workouts, and team building.
The Competition Program teams are structured to give each athlete a training program that is right for their skill level and commitment. By creating a pathway of progression, we strive to help each athlete find their place within our community and pursue success in competitions on the local, national and world stage. Our Competition Program structure is as follows:
- Junior Team
- Advanced Team
- Pre-Elite Team
- Elite Team
The Competition Program follows the USA Climbing Competition Season for Bouldering, Sport, and Speed. Members of our Competition Program must also be registered members of USA Climbing and are required to compete in two USA Climbing Qualifying Events and the USA Climbing Regional Competition, should they qualify.
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Please contact josh@centralrockgym.com to set up an Athlete Assessment for children.
Junior Team
Age: 14 & Under
Practice: 2 days/5 hours per week
Requirements: Must Compete at 2 USAC Qualifying Events for Bouldering and Sport
Lead Coach: Josh Saball
Price: $200/month plus CRG membership
Practice Days: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm-7:00pm
The Junior Team is the first step for athletes that are ready to compete and pursue a future in competition climbing. The Junior Team is focused on familiarizing athletes with competitive rock climbing and developing the physical and mental skills needed to compete. All team members are required to attend two USA Climbing Qualifying Events, with the intention of competing at the USA Climbing Regionals in both Bouldering and Sport, should they qualify.
Please email josh@centralrockgym.com for more information.
Advanced Team
Age: 14+
Practice: 3 days/8 hours per week
Requirements: Must Compete at 2 USAC Qualifying Events in either Bouldering or Sport
Head Coach: Patrick Cooke
Price: $245/month plus CRG membership
Practice Days: Sunday 2:00-5:00pm, Monday 4:30pm-7:00pm, and Wednesday 4:30pm-7:00pm
The Advanced Team is for older athletes looking for high level training with a focus on competition climbing. Members of the Advanced Team are required to compete in 2 USA Climbing events in either the bouldering or rope discipline. This team is designed to aid athletes in becoming more proficient climbers in both Bouldering and Sport climbing, with training focused on growing strength and mental performance skills, as well as injury prevention.
Please email josh@centralrockgym.com for more information
Pre-Elite Team
Age: By Coach Recommendation
Practice: 3 days/8 hours per week
Requirements: Must Compete at 2 USAC Qualifying Events for Bouldering and Sport
Head Coach: Leah Gussoff (leah@centralrockgym.com)
Price: $245/month plus CRG membership
Practice Days: Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday 4:30pm-7:00pm, and Thursday 4:30pm-7:00pm
Pre-Elite Team is for athletes that aspire to join the Elite team in the future. This team is designed to be highly competitive, focusing on refining skills in preparation for competition climbing. All team members are required to attend two USA Climbing Qualifying Events, with the intention of competing at the USA Climbing Regionals, Divisionals and Nationals in both
Bouldering and Sport, should they qualify.
Please email josh@centralrockgym.com for more information
Elite Team
Age: By Coach Recommendation
Practice: 4 days/10.5 hours a week
Requirements: Must Compete at 2 USAC Qualifying Events for Bouldering and Sport
Head Coach: Josh Saball (josh@centralrockgym.com)
Price: $300/month plus CRG membership
Practice Days: Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm, Monday 4:30pm-7:00pm, Wednesday 4:30pm-7:00pm, and Thursday 4:30pm-7:00pm
Elite Team is our highest level program for athletes looking to compete on the national and international stage. Elite Team practices have a mix of physical, technical, and mental performance training designed to help each athlete handle the pressure of championship-level competitions. All team members are required to attend two USA Climbing Qualifying Events, with the intention of competing at USA Climbing Regionals, Divisionals and Nationals in both Bouldering and Sport, should they qualify.
Please email josh@centralrockgym.com for more information
