Y-Team
2026–27 Season

The regular season runs September–February in Bouldering, Top Rope / Sport, and Speed. Championship season runs March–July. We compete in Region 62, Division 6 (PA, OH, WV, IN, MI).

What we ask of competing athletes: participate in at least 1 Qualification Event, hold an active USAC Competitor membership (sign up at usaclimbing.org), and climb at least twice a week in the month before any competition.

Typical fees (estimates set by event hosts):

• USAC Competitor membership — about $110

• Qualification Events — $40–$100

• Regionals & Divisionals — $100–$150

• Nationals — $200 + $50 per event

• Competition fees are due upfront at the time of entry. Prepare for additional travel expenses. If the competition is 2+ hours away and the start time is early morning, you may want to reserve a hotel room for your athlete and family. This is optional, but highly recommended to avoid a possible late arrival and to help your athlete become better mentally and physically prepared.  

Competition day: bring climbing gear, water, snacks, and the team shirt. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the rules meeting to warm up. Team shirt is worn while competing (and team apparel when cheering teammates on). Athletes are expected to stay through awards — we always take a team picture after. If an event is 2+ hours away with an early start, a hotel night is optional but highly recommended.

Qualification Events are any USAC sanctioned events that are not regionals/divisionals/nationals.  Our region consists of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan. Qualification Events will be held in these states for you to participate in. You may also participate in Qualification Events outside our region but within our division (division 6) to qualify for Regionals. Non-USAC sanctioned events also exist, but do not count towards qualifying for championship events.  

Bouldering Qualification Season runs Oct 11 – Feb 28. Tentative Region 62 dates:

10/11 Climb Cincy — Cincinnati, OH

11/1 Apex Climbing — Mishawaka, IN

12/13 Ascend South Side — Pittsburgh, PA

1/24 Rock Mill — Akron, OH

2/21 Hoosier Heights — Indianapolis, IN

2/28 Scrapyard Climbing Collective — Holland, MI

3/14 or 3/15 Bouldering Regionals — Ascend Pittsburgh South Side, PA

5/2–3 Bouldering Divisionals — North Mass Boulder, Indianapolis, IN

6/27–7/3 Nationals

*Dates and locations are still being confirmed.

• U11 (mixed gender): birth year 2016 or later

• U13 F-13: birth year 2014 - 2015

• U13 M/O-13: birth year 2014 - 2015

• U15 F-15: birth year 2012 - 2013

• U15 M/O-15: birth year 2012 - 2013

• U17 F-17: birth year 2010 - 2011

• U17 M/O-17: birth year 2010 - 2011

• U19 F-19: birth year 2008 - 2009

• U19 M/O-19: birth year 2008 - 2009

• U20 F-20: birth year 2007

• U20 M/O-20: birth year 2007

Notes:

• U11 is a single mixed gender category

• Age categories are set for a season and determined by birth year, not the age of a competitor at the time of competition

All Climb Youngstown coaches have undergone background checks and have current SafeSport certifications.  

 Climb Youngstown is committed to the awareness and prevention of abuse within our organization. Our commitment to safety includes all aspects of physical and emotional wellbeing of our members, especially the youth. Our goal is to foster a culture where child abuse is not tolerated or allowed, the warning signs are widely recognized, and everyone feels comfortable with reporting concerns.   

 Climb Youngstown is committed to:   

• providing a safe environment and to prevent child abuse and sexual misconduct.   

• making every reasonable effort to ensure that every person involved in coaching/training/managing a sport activity in our organization will sign and abide by the Climb Youngstown Youth Protection Code of Conduct guidelines.   

• making every reasonable effort to exclude any adult with a legally documented history of child abuse/molestation or any other conviction or record that would bring unnecessary risk to the health and safety of the participants of this organization.  

• performing a criminal background check on every person offered a position at our organization.   

• taking appropriate action on all allegations of child abuse and/or sexual misconduct. All allegations will be reported immediately to the authorities for investigation and we will cooperate fully with any such investigation  

The following are the preventive measures that Climb Youngstown is committed to with regard to abuse:   

• Physical, mental, and verbal abuse of any of the participants, coaches, managers, employees, volunteers involved in our sponsored activities is not permitted.   

• All physical contact with youth will be of an appropriate and professional nature.   

• We will provide more than one adult working at or overseeing every activity whenever possible and seek to avoid one-on-one situations. If a child needs special attention, it will be handled with the assistance or presence of another adult.   

• Employees/coaches/trainers should not socialize with the participants outside of the sponsored activities of the organization. All communication with youth will be limited by the context of the role’s responsibilities.   

• Employees/coaches/trainers should never ride alone with a child or participant in the car. Procedures will be established for employees/coaches/trainers to follow in the event a participant is stranded at an activity.   

• Parents are encouraged to attend sponsored activities.   

• Anyone convicted of a crime of violence or a crime against another person will not be considered for employment.  

CODE OF CONDUCT  

Upon hire, all employees are trained on protecting youth from child abuse which will cover the code of conduct in detail. Once the training is complete, all Climb Youngstown employees must sign the Youth Protection - Code of Conduct. By signing this statement, the employee acknowledges that they are informed and educated in this policy and is committed to enforcing program guidelines.   

1. I will always put the well-being of youth first.   

2. My relationship with youth at Climb Youngstown is professional, not personal.   

3. I’ll adhere to the Rule of Threes and ensure that I do not isolate myself with a child.   

4. My language, attire, and behaviors shall be age appropriate and professional.   

5. My physical contact with youth will be of an appropriate and professional nature.   

6. The nature of my communication with the youth that I work with will be limited by the context of my professional responsibilities.   

7. I will not tolerate bullying and will take appropriate actions to protect the targeted minor and discipline the individual(s) who are engaged in bullying or hazing.   

8. I will learn to recognize the warning signs of abuse.   

9. I will take personal responsibility reporting any warning signs I witness.  

Murnie — Head Coach: murnie@climbyoungstown.com
(330) 330-8878

Josh Boyle — Director of Programs:

josh@climbyoungstown.com

Courtney Boyle — Owner:

courtney@climbyoungstown.com

Helpful Links

USA Climbing competition information ➜

USAC Youth Series guide & resources ➜

Region 62 Facebook group ➜