Exploratory Teams
The Team ABC Exploratory Track is composed of four climbing teams: Rock Stars, All Stars, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. These climbing teams are for climbers ages 7 to 19 years old who are interested in continuing their climbing journey in a program that values community, exploration, and hard work. As a climbing team in Boulder, Colorado our climbers also have the unique opportunity to also explore outdoor climbing on the front range and build skills outside on rock. ABC’s youth focused facility ensures that our young climbers are prioritized in the space: from our coaches' understanding of youth athletes, to the boulders and climbs designed specifically for youth climbers. While not required on these teams, athletes will also have the opportunity to compete in USAC Youth Climbing Competitions. Open to climbers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced who are excited about rock climbing and are ready to take the sport to the next level.
Interested in signing up?
Rock Stars
Birth year 2015-2018
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4-6pm
The Rock Stars Team is for climbers who are ready to begin exploring what it would be like to advance beyond a recreational climber. Our Team ABC Rock Stars climbers focus on building movement skills, mental attitude, climbing motivation, belaying skills, and more in the Rock Stars program.
Please read our Cancellation Policies.
All Stars
birth year 2014-2016
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4-6pm
Youth climbers looking to continue exploring climbing are a great fit for the All Stars Climbing Team. Our All Stars Team is focused on helping youth climbers develop physically, mentally, and socially with year round training plans that emphasize engaging our climbers on and off the wall. Athletes will also develop important climbing hard skills such as belaying, tying in, and an introduction to the concept of lead climbing.
Please read our Cancellation Policies.
Junior Varsity
birth year 2008-2011
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6-8:30pm
The Junior Varsity Climbing Team for athletes ages 12 to 14 years old is a great team for climbers looking for high level youth coaching and consistent year round training without the requirement of competition climbing. Our JV climbers focus on continuing to build on foundational climbing skills while also beginning to explore their own understanding of climbing. Our JV climbing team values community, teamwork, effort, and exploration. This climbing team is the perfect place for budding youth climbers to explore climbing and form life long relationships with other athletes and coaches. Beginning to explore outdoor climbing is a goal of the JV climbing program.
Please read our Cancellation Policies.
Varsity
birth year 2008-2011
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6-8:30pm
The Varsity Team is the highest level of athletes in the Exploratory track. with tailor made training plans With the goal of instilling athletes with the confidence and skills to enjoy a lifetime of climbing as well as building lifelong relationships with other athletes and coaches, this team is the perfect place for climbers to push themselves and learn what they are capable of. Our coaches help varsity athletes model sustainable year-round training, healthy risk assessment, and a love for climbing. Varsity athletes are expected to take ownership of the program with the independence to set their own climbing goals and projects.
Please read our Cancellation Policies.
Team ABC Assessments are designed to be a positive and informative experience for both athletes and coaches.
To monitor progress and ensure appropriate team placement, we conduct assessments of all athletes three times per year: in August (at the start of the USAC Bouldering Season), February (at the start of the Sport Season), and June (at the conclusion of the USAC Year).
While we have these formal assessment periods, we also encourage athletes to take responsibility for their development. If an athlete feels a mid-season adjustment would be beneficial, we are open to discussing and making those changes. This flexibility allows athletes to progress at a pace that is appropriate for them. Here's what you can expect during the assessment process:
We aim to announce all recommendations within 7 days of the assessment and allow athletes 14 days to decide whether to change teams.
Team Assessments
Individualized Feedback: Every athlete will receive a personalized recommendation from their coach, outlining their strengths and areas for improvement. This feedback will focus on what the athlete can do to progress to the next team level.
Opportunity for Team Change: Following the in program assessment, we will open up the sign-up period for athletes who are interested in changing teams but it’s not clear if the athlete is prepared for making that transition.
Practice-Like Format: The (optional) assessment will be structured like a regular practice session to give athletes a chance to perform in a familiar environment.
Two-Way Evaluation: The assessment is not only for coaches to evaluate athletes, but also for athletes to get to know the coaches and team dynamics at the next level.
Holistic Evaluation: Coaches will assess athletes on their desire to learn, curiosity, focus, effort, climbing ability, and sportsmanship.
Collaborative Decision-Making: Coaches will work together to determine the best recommendation for each athlete's development.