Y-Team Assessments
Assessments will be held on September 9th at 5:30 PM to help us place each athlete on the team that's the right fit, with programs officially starting September 16th.
Assessment:
Placement on the Development / Competitive Team will depend on each climber's motivation, background, abilities, and individual goals.
If your athlete can't make assessment day or is interested in joining mid-season, please reach out to Murnie at murnie@climbyoungstown.com to set up an individual tryout.
What's included in the climbing assessment:
Evaluation of basic climbing techniques
Assessment of strength and flexibility
Review of safety knowledge and practices
Short bouldering and top-rope climbing sessions
Brief interview to understand the climber's goals and interests
Assessments typically take about 30-45 minutes per climber.
Y-Team Programs
To register for the Y-Team program, stop by the front desk at The Gym. Registration is open year-round, subject to availability.
Recreational Youth Climbing Club
Low-pressure Friday sessions where kids build skills, confidence, and a crew to climb with.
Open to ages 7+
Meeting on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 PM
Development / Competitive Team
For climbers training at a higher level and committed to competing
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM + optional Friday training sessions (also 5:30-7:30 PM)
Pricing
Pricing
Recreational team (1 day/week) : $65/month (11-month commitment)
Development / Competitive Team: $150/month (11-month commitment)
Bonus offer:
Add a monthly membership (unlimited climbing) for $30. This $30 membership rate is also extended to all Y-team family members.
What's Included:
Professional coaching
Team-specific training equipment
Team-building activities
In-house competitions
Access to Region 62 USA Climbing competitions
Competition guidance and support
If you're not able to commit to the full 11 months and would prefer to pay monthly instead, an additional $10/month will be added to the applicable rate above.
Scholarships available:
We never want pricing to stand in the way of any youth participating in our programs. We also offer a scholarship opportunity for families for whom cost is a barrier, which can include helping to coordinate rides or snacks for competitions or events. If this pricing doesn't fit your family's budget, please reach out to Josh Boyle at josh@climbyoungstown.com - we are happy to work with you to make sure families can continue climbing together.
USA Climbing Competitions
As part of the Y-Team, climbers gain access to Region 62 USA Climbing competitions. This provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in competitive climbing to test their skills against peers from across the region. Our coaches will provide guidance on:
USA Climbing membership registration
Competition schedules and registration processes
Training plans tailored for competition preparation
Competition strategies and mental preparation
Participation in USA Climbing competitions is optional and can be discussed with coaches based on individual goals and readiness.
