Youth Championship
Mock Competition & Training Camp

June 14th & 15Th 2025

Join Boulder Union for
an intensive two-day Mock Comp and Training Camp, led by USA Climbing National Chief Routesetter Cody Grodzki.

Open to all USAC athletes qualified for Regionals, Divisionals, or Nationals or the Climbing Escalade Canada equivalent —

this is the ultimate training experience to prepare for your next big event!

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Two Days
of
intensive training

DAY ONE
(Saturday, JANuary 4):

• Mock Isolation Qualifying Round (4 On/4 Off Isolation Format)

• Round Walkthrough & Q+A with Routesetters

• Small Group Sessions

• Personalized Coaching

• Skills Work: Coordination, Slabs, Cueing/Route Reading

DAy 2
(Sunday, January 5):

• Mock Isolation Finals Round (4 On/4 Off Isolation Format)

• Round Walkthrough & Q+A with Routesetters

• Small Group Sessions

• Personalized Coaching

• Competition Routesetting Forum (Open to Parents)

WHy JOin?

Personalized
Coaching

Receive tailored feedback from national-level routesetters to improve your performance.

Skills
Mastery

Focus on key techniques like coordination, slabs, and route reading.

Mock Competition Experience

Train in a real comp environment to sharpen your skills for upcoming competitions.

PRICING & REGISTRATION

Price
$500 per athlete for two days of concentrated training. Travel, food, and accommodations not included. Snacks provided, and lunch options are available within walking distance.

Waitlist Info
Registration capped at 50 athletes. If spots fill up, join the waitlist to be the first to know if a spot becomes available. We need a Minimum of 25 athletes to hold the event.

Q: Who can join the training camp?
A: All USAC athletes qualified for Regionals, Divisionals, or Nationals, or Climbing Escalade Canada equivalent.

What should athletes bring?
A: Water bottle, climbing shoes, chalk, notebook and a ready-to-learn attitude!

Q: Are meals provided?
A: Snacks are provided. Lunch options are available within walking distance.

Get ready for your next competition—train with the best at Boulder Union!

Boulder Union Youth Championship Camp Policies

  • • Camp athletes, parents, and family members must abide by all Boulder Union Camp Policies.

    • Categories are based on the USA Climbing Youth Category in which the athlete is registered during the 2024/2025 Season.

  • Full Refund
    A full refund will be issued if a cancellation request is received one month prior to the event date, specifically before or on June 1st 2025.

  • To optimize the impact of our intensive training, it is imperative that athletes maintain focus, and coaches conduct sessions without interruption. Hence, camp spectating by family members is prohibited. Family members traveling with participants are not permitted in the gym during camp hours except for during lunch breaks. We encourage you to stay connected through our social media for regular updates and glimpses into the transformative journey. Your adherence to these guidelines ensures a conducive environment for the athletes' growth and success. Thank you for your understanding.

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  • • All camp athletes must abide by Boulder Union's No Phone Zone Policy, except during snack and lunch breaks.

    • Athletes are not permitted to use electronic devices during camp (e.g., cellphones, earbuds, headphones, mp3 players) unless given explicit permission by a coach to use the device as a training tool.

  • At Boulder Union's Youth Championship Training Camp, athletes undergo focused training on competition terrain led by our elite coaches. Our goal is for participants to leave feeling more confident, thoroughly prepared, and excited for the upcoming season. This camp is not just about training; it's a transformative experience that propels athletes toward success.

  • Boulder Union follows all USA Climbing SafeSport Guidelines and MAAPP (Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies) protocols. For more information, visit USA Climbing SafeSport.

  • If you have any questions, please contact us via email at boulderunion.nb@gmail.com or call us at (508) 972-1717.