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

2024-2025 Team Tryouts | mid-season tryout Information

While the initial round of tryouts have concluded, our team will be inviting interested climbers to attend a trial practice to serve as a mid-season tryout option on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5-7PM. To sign up for a trial practice/mid-season tryout, call the front desk at (309) 966-0831 or sign up online through the FA Portal.

Tryout Details:

    • There is no cost to attend a tryout session, but all participants need to have a waiver on file.
    • Attendees will be notified by the end of the week about their status on team.
    • Youth climbers between ages 6 and 17 are welcome and encouraged to try out for the team.
    • NOTE: Parents are permitted to stay in the building during tryout sessions and practices, but will be asked to observe from a distance so as not to impact climber performance or our coaches’ ability to determine each climber’s experience and ability level.

2024-2025 Regular Season Information

Team Price* Training Schedule
Development Team $159/mo 2 hours
2 days/week
Tu/Th 5-7PM
Elite Team $219/mo 2.5 hours
3 days/week
Mondays 5:30-8PM
Tu/Th 6-8:30PM

 *25% sibling discount for second child in any youth program*

Other Team Details:

Team Season: Team training runs from Sept. 3rd through May 31th, 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 Perks: Members of our Youth Team Program have access to several additional perks such as: 10% discount in our pro-shop, guest passes, discounted custom uniforms, access to climbing shoes at wholesale pricing, opportunity to attend specific training clinics and seminars, special sessions with guest coaches, and more!*

Cancellation/Freeze Policy: Team Members are required to participate in the full 9-month competitive season. Cancellations or freezes will be considered under special circumstances such as injury, moving out of town, etc.

USA Climbing: Team Members are expected to join USA Climbing and participate in Local and Regional level competitions throughout the competition season.

To get more information or request a try out, please contact info@faclimbing.com.