Youth Climbing Squads

Structured weekly coaching for young climbers who want to develop confidence, technique, training habits and long-term progression.

The aim is to help young climbers become confident, independent and capable athletes while keeping training safe, structured and enjoyable.

What the squads include:
Technical coaching
Movement skills, route reading, tactics and confidence.

Strength & conditioning
Age-appropriate physical preparation to support climbing.

Squad Groups

Group placement is based on age, availability, maturity, coaching needs and the current make-up of each group. The groups are not performance tiers.

Development Squad

Birth years: 2019–2022

Sessions: 1.5 hours per week

A development-based group for younger climbers starting structured coaching. Focuses on confidence, coordination, movement basics, listening skills and enjoyment of climbing.

How joining works

1. Complete the waitlist form

2. I review age, experience, availability and group fit

3. If there may be a suitable space, your child may be invited to a trial session

4. After the trial, I’ll advise whether the squad is the right fit

For young climbers who are:

• Climb regularly

• Want more structure

• Are ready to be coached

• Want to improve over time

Competition preparation
Support with tactics, routines, confidence and reflection.

Long-term development
Structured training, individual targets and parent/athlete communication.