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.

2026-2027 Youth Climbing Team Tryouts

Thursday 8/20 - 5:30-7:30pm & Tuesday 8/25 - 5:30-7:30pm

Tryout Details:

  • Climbers need only attend 1 of the 2 tryout sessions.

  • Sign up HERE to save your spot!

  • Please fill out THIS FORM prior to attending. 

  • There is no cost to attend a tryout session, but all participants need to have a WAIVER on file prior to the start of tryouts.

  • An informational meeting for coaches, climbers and parents will be held at 7:30pm following the conclusion of each tryout session.

  • Attendees will be notified by August 28th about their status on team.

  • Regular season practices will begin Tuesday, Sept. 1.

  • Youth climbers between ages 9* and 17 are welcome and encouraged to try out for the team. *age 8 welcome if turning 9 before competition season

  • NOTE: Parents are permitted to stay in the building during tryout sessions, 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. An informational meeting for parents is held at 7:30pm, at the conclusion of tryout sessions.

2026-2027 Regular Season Information

TeamPrice*Training Schedule
Development Team$159/mo2 hours
2 days/week
Tu/Th 5-7PM
Elite Team$219/mo2.5 hours
3 days/week
Mon 5:30-8PM
Tu/Th 6-8:30PM

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

*Optional $54/mo Team Parent Add on membership, for parents who also want to use the facilities (including climbing, yoga, and the fitness equipment)

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, 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 (unless joining mid-season). Cancellations or freezes will be considered under special circumstances such as injury, relocation, 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.