The First Ascent Climbing Team is an intensive, highly-awarded program for young athletes looking to take their climbing to the next level in the USA Climbing Youth Competition series.

Evaluations for the 2022/23 season are ongoing at our Arlington Heights location. 

Evaluations are informal try outs that allow our coaches to place your child on the appropriate team for their experience and skill level

Please click below to complete an evaluation request form and our coaches will be in touch with your shortly.

Team Season: Team training runs from Sept. 12th through June 30th, and includes an individual monthly Team membership for your child during that time. This membership is identical to a regular individual monthly membership except that it does not qualify for the FA Bonus Program.

Team Price* Training Schedule
Development Team $235/mo T/R  4:00-6:00 PM
Teenage Team $255/mo T/R  4:00-6:00 PM
Elite Development Team $345/mo T/R 6:00-8:30 PM
Sun 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Elite Team $365/mo T/R 6:00-9:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cancellation/Freeze Policy:

Team Members are required to participate in the full 10 month competitive season. Cancellations or freezes will be considered under special circumstances such as injury, moving out of town, etc.

USA Climbing:
Elite Development and Elite Team are expected to join USA Climbing and participate in Local and Regional level events.

Ready to join the Climbing Team?

Click below to schedule an evaluation.

Questions? Email us at team@faclimbing.com.