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USA Climbing Announces Additional Event Cancellations
May 20, 2020
Due to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, today, with great sadness, we are cancelling the 2020 Youth Sport and Speed National Championships, Collegiate National Championships, and Paraclimbing
USA Climbing Recruitment Announcements
May 13, 2020
To All USAC Members and Supporters: USA Climbing has a professional staff, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and is supported by a number of volunteer Committees, Task
Important COVID-19 Update - May 2nd, 2020
May 2, 2020
USA Climbing has decided to cancel the Youth Sport and Speed Regional and Divisional Championships after consultation with the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), US Olympic and Paralympic Committee
USA Climbing Rulebook Version Four Now Available
April 27, 2020
To all USA Climbing Members: The Rulebook has been updated, effective immediately. These updates have been made in the usual course, have been under discussion for several months, and are
USA Climbing Announces Recipients of 2020 Collegiate Climbing Ambassador Scholarship
April 24, 2020
We are excited to announce 2020’s winners for the USA Climbing Collegiate Ambassador Scholarship! Gabe Linderman – University of Michigan During his junior year, Linderman helped lead an effort to include
USA Climbing Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Rapid Reboot
April 22, 2020
USA Climbing is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Rapid Reboot, the Official Compression Recovery Supplier of USA Climbing. The new partnership provides climbers with greater access to Rapid
Important COVID-19 Update - April 10th, 2020
April 10, 2020
As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic together, we are inspired by the compassion, dedication, and support within our climbing community. Thank you to those who are doing their
2020 Olympic Games Postponed to 2021
March 24, 2020
This morning the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee announced that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020
Important COVID-19 Update - March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
To the USA Climbing Community, As we continue to monitor the evolving Coronavirus pandemic, along with the new CDC Guidance recommending no gatherings of over 50 people for the next
Important COVID-19 Update
March 12, 2020
In an effort to protect athlete health and well-being as well as the climbing and broader community as a whole, USA Climbing will not support events, in any respect, through
USA Climbing Board of Directors Votes to Postpone Sport & Speed Open National Championships Amid Rising Concerns Regarding Coronavirus
March 10, 2020
With the continued spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, USA Climbing’s Board of Directors tonight voted to take the following actions to protect the climbing community and
USA Climbing Issues Statement Regarding Coronavirus
March 5, 2020
With the coronavirus continuing its spread in the United States and with USA Climbing’s event season in full swing, we felt it would be helpful to give an update on
Colin Duffy Joins U.S. Olympic Team
March 1, 2020
Colin Duffy (Broomfield, Colorado) made history over the weekend at the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Pan-American Championship in Los Angeles, CA as the fourth and final U.S climbing
USA Climbing Extends Entre-Prises Partnership Through 2025
February 26, 2020
USA Climbing announced today a multi-year partnership renewal with Entre-Prises (EP), the world's leading manufacturer of climbing walls and the sole supplier for the first-ever Olympic climbing wall at Tokyo
IFSC Pan-American Championships Results
February 25, 2020
Broadcast Information Click here to watch Finals livestreams Tune in on March 1st to the Olympic Channel to watch the IFSC Pan-American Championships - Women's Combined Final starting at 7:00pm. Catch
USA Climbing Board of Directors Votes on Competition Task Force Final Recommendations
February 20, 2020
On Wednesday evening USA Climbing’s Board of Directors voted on the Competition Task Force (CTF) Final Recommendations. After lengthy discussion, the Board took the following actions: The Board approved the
USA Climbing Announces 2020-2024 Strategic Plan
February 12, 2020
USA Climbing announced today its 2020-2024 strategic plan , a critical framework that will focus the organization’s priorities through 2024. “We have ambitious goals for the future,” said Marc Norman, CEO
Final Competition Task Force Proposal and Recommendations
February 10, 2020
In March of 2019, USA Climbing commissioned a Competition Task Force (CTF) to conduct an assessment of all competition aspects of our sport. The 15 members of the CTF were
USA Climbing Selects YETI As Official Sustainability Partner
January 28, 2020
USA Climbing announced today a multi-year partnership with YETI® Holdings, Inc. (“YETI”) (NYSE: YETI), a leading premium outdoor brand, becoming the Official Cooler and Drinkware Partner of USA Climbing in
USA Climbing Welcomes Rebecca Ingraham as New Education Manager
December 23, 2019
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USA Climbing Selects Addaday as Official Recovery Tool Partner
December 17, 2019
Recovery Technology Leader Climbs to Help U.S. Athletes Prepare for Tokyo 2020 USA Climbing a nnounced today a multi-year partnership with Addaday , an Official Recovery Tool Partner of USA Climbing.
USA Climbing Adds Two Climbers to the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team
December 2, 2019
SALT LAKE CITY Dec. 2, 2019 – USA Climbing made history over the weekend at the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Combined Qualifier in Toulouse, France with Nathaniel Coleman and
Introducing USA Climbing's New Forum and an Important Update on the Progress of the Competition Task Force
November 23, 2019
As many of you are aware, USA Climbing commissioned a Competition Task Force (CTF) in March of this year to conduct an assessment of all competition aspects of our sport.
USA Climbing is Seeking Qualified Candidates for National Events Manager Position
November 20, 2019
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Date & Location of the 2020 Sport & Speed Open National Championships Announced
November 12, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce that the 2020 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Open National Championships will be hosted by the Front Climbing Club in Salt Lake City, UT
USA Climbing is Seeking Qualified Candidates for new Education Manager Position
October 31, 2019
USA Climbing is seeking qualified candidates focused on continuing the growth of the sport and support of our athletes into the future. The position are open immediately and provide an
Important 2019-2020 Regional Registration Rule Change
October 30, 2019
Dear USA Climbing Members, Beginning this season and moving forward, the Youth Regional Championship registration period has changed. Regional registration will now end the Monday following the last weekend of
USA Climbing Announces Dates & Locations of 2020 National Championships
October 29, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce the dates and locations of the Bouldering National Championships, Collegiate National Championships, Combined Invitational, Paraclimbing National Championships, and Sport & Speed National Championships. “The
Recruitment Notice for USA Climbing Collegiate Committee
October 25, 2019
USA Climbing is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by its hard-working staff and volunteer committees, task forces, and working groups. All of these are crucial to
USA Climbing Is Excited to Welcome Rachel Owens as New Collegiate & Paraclimbing Series Manager
October 22, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce and welcome Rachel Owens as the new Collegiate & Paraclimbing Series Manager. Owens will work closely with USA Climbing CEO, Marc Norman, and the
USA Climbing Announces Partnership with Gnarly Nutrition
October 9, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce our partnership with Gnarly Nutrition to provide sports nutrition supplements for our athletes—including the group’s Olympic hopefuls training for next summer’s games in Tokyo.
USA Climbing Welcomes Kelly Feilke As New Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Development
October 3, 2019
USA Climbing is proud to announce and welcome Kelly Feilke as Vice President Marketing, Communications & Development. Feilke joins the team with more than two decades of sports marketing and
Brooke Raboutou Makes History as the First American Climber to Qualify for the Olympics
August 23, 2019
History has been made in the sport of climbing! Over the weekend at the IFSC Combined World Championship, Brooke Raboutou became one of seven athletes and the first American qualified
Significant Changes to the 2019-2020 USA Climbing Season
August 15, 2019
USA Climbing has added a number of membership categories—and in some cases raised membership prices—for the 2019-2020 climbing season. These changes will affect all USA Climbing stakeholder groups in addition
2019 - 2020 National Cup Series Locations and Dates Announced
July 31, 2019
It's come to our attention that the dates for the first and second National Cup Series competition were incorrect. The first competition of the National Cup Series, will take place
Recruitment Notice for USA Climbing Committees, Task Forces & Working Groups
July 30, 2019
USA Climbing is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by its hard-working staff and volunteer committees, task forces, and working groups. All of these are crucial to
Important Information Relating to Youth C & D for the 2019 - 2020 Season
July 29, 2019
After discussions with the Competition Task Force and the feedback received at the Town Hall during Sport & Speed Youth National Championships, we have determined that a separate C/D National
2019 - 2020 Tentative Competition Schedule Announced
July 29, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce the dates and events for the upcoming 2019 – 2020 Season. The 2019 - 2020 season will begin on September 1, 2019 and continue until August
2019 - 2020 Request for Proposals Now Available
July 26, 2019
Request for proposals for the 2019 - 2020 National Championships are now available! Interested candidates can find the full list of proposals below. Proposals are due to USA Climbing ( nfoster@usaclimbing.org ) by
USA Climbing Announces Appointment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
July 25, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce that today its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed the members of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force (the “DEITF”). The purpose of
USA Climbing is Seeking Candidates to Fill One Open Position on USAC Board of Directors
July 2, 2019
USA Climbing is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a number of committees and task forces. All of these are crucial to running the organization. A full
Important Information Regarding 2019 Youth World Championship Invitations
June 28, 2019
USA Climbing Members, Recently, the Team Selection Committee was activated to evaluate a situation related to how invitations were issued to youth bouldering athletes for the upcoming Youth World Championships
Sport Climbing Provisionally Included in the Paris 2024 Olympic Sports Program
June 25, 2019
On July 24th, 2019, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unanimously voted on the provisional inclusion of Sport Climbing along with three other sports-- Break Dancing, Skateboarding, and Surfing to the
US Olympic Committee Changes Name to United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
June 21, 2019
Yesterday, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced that they have formally changed their name to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The decision comes as the organizations continues
USA Climbing is Seeking Candidates to Fill One Open Position on Nominating and Governance Committee
April 30, 2019
To All USAC Members and Supporters: USA Climbing is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a number of committees and task forces. All of these are crucial
USA Climbing is Seeking Experienced Individuals to Serve on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
April 29, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The sport of climbing is growing rapidly in the United States and around the world. With this expansion comes responsibility from the community to ensure that the
USA Climbing Athlete Suspension Upheld
April 25, 2019
On April 22, 2019, the American Arbitration Association upheld the decision of a USA Climbing Hearing Panel to suspend an athlete until September 1, 2020. The suspension arises from two
Sport Climbing Schedule for Tokyo 2020 Announced
April 20, 2019
On April 19, the International Olympic Committee officially announced the schedule for the 2020 Olympics Games. Sport Climbing will make its Olympic debut on August 4th, 2019 with the men's
IOC Executive Board Accepts Paris 2024 Proposal for New Sports
April 4, 2019
Earlier this week, the IOC upheld a recommendation by the Olympic Programme Commission for the inclusion of four new sports in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The four sports--break dancing,
USA Climbing Announces Host City Agreement with Hachioji, Japan
April 4, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce a partnership with Hachioji City, the site of the 2019 International Federation of Sport Climbing’s World Championships and Combined World Championships and the first
USA Climbing is Seeking Qualified Individuals to Serve on the Competition Task Force and Realignment Task Force
March 8, 2019
With the announcement of the proposed inclusion of Sport Climbing in the Olympic Summer Games in Paris 2024, and given the continued growth of competition climbing in the US and
Gym Climber Becomes Official Publication of USA Climbing
March 6, 2019
USA Climbing and GYM CLIMBER announce a partnership to make GYM CLIMBER Magazine the Official Publication of USA Climbing. The partnership will expand the reach of both organizations, as well
USA Climbing Welcomes RISE Brewing Co. as the Official Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Provider of USA Climbing
March 6, 2019
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USA Climbing Announces Multi-Year Agreement with ESPN
January 17, 2019
USA Climbing is excited to announce a multi-year agreement with ESPN to present the Combined Invitational, Bouldering Open National Championships, and Sport & Speed Open National Championships. For each competition,
Applications for 2019 Youth World Championship Coaches Positions Now Open
January 12, 2019
USA Climbing is looking for two (2) Assistant Coaches and one (1) Apprentice Coach to assist World Youth Championships Head Coach Meghan McDonald. Selected Coaches will be expected to: Arrive
Selection Criteria for CEC Nationals
January 12, 2019
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) has implemented a new policy regarding Foreign Nationals participating in their National Championships. USA Climbing will now be selecting athletes who are eligible to participate at
USA Climbing is Searching for One Adaptive Athlete to Serve on the Adaptive Committee
January 2, 2019
To All USAC Members and Supporters: USA Climbing is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a number of committees and task forces. All of these are crucial
Call for Commentators & Emcee for Upcoming USA Climbing National Events
December 28, 2018
USA Climbing is looking for a color commentator and an emcee for our upcoming 2019 Combined Invitational and National Championship competitions. å When applying please list which events you are
USA Climbing Forms New High Performance Division
December 21, 2018
USA Climbing announced today the formation of a new High Performance Division to be led by John Muse, former Director Of Operations for USA Climbing. In addition to John, USA
Recruitment Notice for the USA Climbing Coaches Committee
December 19, 2018
To All USAC Coaches: USA Climbing is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a number of committees and task forces. All of these are crucial to running
Deadline Extended to Submit Interest to Serve as USAC Representatives to the US Olympic Committee Athletes' Advisory Council
November 30, 2018
To USA Climbing Athletes, USA Climbing USA Climbing is still seeking athletes to serve as USAC Representatives to the US Olympic Committee Athletes' Advisory Council (USOC AAC) The deadline to
Team USA Excels at IFSC Pan American Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador
November 29, 2018
The IFSC Pan American Championships returned to the IFSC circuit for the first time since 2012. Team USA finished the five-day competition on a hot streak, winning 12 medals—6 golds,
Invitation Requirements for 2019 Combined Invitational
November 15, 2018
Below are the invitation requirements for the 2019 Combined Invitational per the USA Climbing Rulebook. In an addition to the requirements, you can find a list of invitees below. Requirements:
USA Climbing Athletes to Serve on U.S. Olympic Committee Athletes' Advisory Council
November 13, 2018
To the USA Climbing community: Because USA Climbing has been recognized by the US Olympic Committee (USOC) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for Sport Climbing, we have the opportunity
USA Climbing Announces Sender One LAX to Host 2020 Pan-American Olympic Qualifying Event
November 8, 2018
USA Climbing announced today that Sender One in Los Angeles, California has been selected to host the 2020 Pan-American Continental Championships. The Continental Championships will take place February 27th through
2019 USA Climbing: Combined Invitational to be Hosted by Momentum Indoor Climbing
November 8, 2018
USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of Competition Climbing, announced today that Momentum Indoor Climbing in Salt Lake City, Utah will host the 2019 Combined
USA Climbing Relocates Headquarters to Salt Lake City
November 6, 2018
USA Climbing is excited to announce its relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah from Boulder, Colorado. USA Climbing will be the third national governing body to call Utah home behind
USA Climbing is Seeking Proposals for Proposed Combined Invitational Championships
October 10, 2018
USA Climbing is considering the formation of a new National Championship level event: the Combined Invitational Championships. The proposed 2019 Combined Invitational Championships would feature all three climbing disciplines - Bouldering,
USA Climbing Announces New Advisory Group, the Competition Belaying Working Group
October 8, 2018
USA Climbing is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a number of committees and task forces. All of these are crucial to running our organization. You can
Results of USA Climbing Athletes' Advisory Committee Election
September 21, 2018
The election of athletes to the USAC Athletes' Advisory Committee (AAC) closed on August 31, 2018. The USAC AAC is an advisory committee to the USAC Board of Directors that
Dates & Location Announced for 2019 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Open National Championships
September 18, 2018
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Qualification Pathways to the 2020 Olympic Games
September 17, 2018
The document below outlines the qualification pathways to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Qualification Pathways for the 2020 Olympic Games Summary of Qualification There are a total of
Results of USA Climbing Athlete Director Election
September 6, 2018
To USA Climbing Athletes: I am pleased to report the results of the USA Climbing Athlete Director Election which concluded on Friday, August 31 2018, 5 pm MST. This election
Summary of Significant Changes to the 2018-2019 USA Climbing Rulebook
September 4, 2018
To All USA Climbing Stakeholders, As you may be aware, the new 2018-2019 Climbing Season is underway and an updated USA Climbing Rulebook was published to the website. The updated
Vote Now: 2018 USA Climbing Athlete Elections
August 17, 2018
If you see your name on the PDF below, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming USA Climbing Athlete Election. An electronic ballot was sent to the email connected
Dates & Location Announced for 2019 USA Climbing: Adaptive National Championships
August 16, 2018
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Dates & Location Announced for 2019 USA Climbing: Collegiate National Championships
August 13, 2018
USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of Competition Climbing, announced today that it has awarded the 2019 USA Climbing Collegiate National Championships to Climb Murfreesboro
Dates & Location Announced for 2019 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Youth National Championships
July 17, 2018
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NOTICE TO ALL FEMALE D SPORT SEMI-FINAL COMPETITORS, COACHES & PARENTS:
July 14, 2018
Notice From USA Climbing To All Female D Sport Semi-Final Competitors, Coaches & Parents: Kennesaw, GA – July 14, 2018 It has come to our attention that USA Climbing should have
USA Climbing Announces Election for New Athlete Director to Join USA Climbing Board of Directors
July 11, 2018
Attention all USA Climbing Athletes, USA Climbing has one open position for an Athlete Director on the USAC Board of Directors. This election is separate from the election for athletes
USA Climbing is pleased to announce that Marc Norman will serve as the organization's new CEO, effective July 24, 2018
July 3, 2018
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Calling All Athletes! Elections for the Athletes' Advisory Committee Now Open
June 28, 2018
To USA Climbing Athletes: USA Climbing is conducting a very important election for our athletes: USA Climbing Athletes' Advisory Committee (USAC AAC) - Election of three (3) athletes to fill vacant
USA Climbing Statement on Belay Practices for Speed Climbing
June 1, 2018
USA Climbing Statement on Belay Practices for Speed Climbing As was reported in USA Climbing’s May 16th statement (and in CEO Kynan Waggoner’s May 18th open letter to USAC stakeholders)
USA Climbing Announces 2018 National Cup Series Dates & Locations
June 1, 2018
Today, USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of competition climbing, announced the third season of National Cup Series (NCS) Bouldering events. The series includes events
Important Information Regarding the 2018 Youth World Championships
May 30, 2018
Click here to register for the Youth World Championship: Register Now! by ACTIVE Network Attention all US Team Members and Families: We have some very important information regarding the 2018
USA Climbing's Statement On Belay Practices at USA Climbing Events
May 18, 2018
To our USA Climbing stakeholders, Our Board of Directors met Wednesday night and received an updated from our Risk Management Committee regarding current belay practices and the potential use of
USA Climbing's Statement Regarding Incident at Region 202's Regional Championship
May 16, 2018
To the USA Climbing family, It has come to our attention that there was an incident at one of our Sport and Speed Regional Championships in which a climber was
Join the New Realignment Task Force!
May 4, 2018
To All USAC Members and Supporters: USA Climbing is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a number of committees and task forces. All of these groups are
USA Climbing Is Seeking a Highly Qualified Individual for the Position of Chief Executive Officer
May 1, 2018
USA Climbing CEO Recruitment Announcement The USAC CEO will, among other things, directly or by delegation: Oversee the USAC staff and the staff’s ethical and competent implementation of the Board's
USA Climbing Chief Executive Officer Position Description
April 30, 2018
USA Climbing Nominating and Governance Committee is seeking highly qualified individuals for the position of Chief Executive Officer. USA Climbing Chief Executive Officer Position Description
USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Youth Regional Championships Registration
April 1, 2018
USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Youth Regional Championships registration is now open and will continue until 11:59 PM MST on Monday, April 30, 2018. On May 1 st , USA Climbing
USA Climbing CEO, Kynan Waggoner, expresses intention to step down by the end of calendar year 2018.
February 26, 2018
Kynan Waggoner, the CEO of USA Climbing, has expressed his intention to step down by the end of calendar year 2018, giving the USAC Board of Directors sufficient time to
Call for USA Climbing Committee Members!
February 23, 2018
Attention all USA Climbing Members and Supporters: USA Climbing is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a number of committees and task forces. All of these are
2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Champsionship Event Wrap-Up Report
February 21, 2018
The 2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championship was a success! Click below to view the event's full results, rookie team bios, photo galleries and livestream replays! Click here to
2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Open National Championship Event Wrap-Up Report
February 8, 2018
The 2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Open National Championship was a success! Click here to view the full recaps, results, photos and livestream replays from the 2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Open
Date & Location Announced for the 2019 and 2020 Bouldering National Championship Events
February 6, 2018
USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of Sport Climbing, announced today that it has awarded the 2019 and 2020 USA Climbing: Bouldering National Championship events
Date & Location Announced for the 2018 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Youth National Championships
February 6, 2018
USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of competition climbing, announced today that it has awarded the 2018 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Youth National Championships
Second Round Registraiton Now Open for the 2018 Bouldering Youth National Championship
January 19, 2018
USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championships – Second Round Registration Second Round registration for the USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championships is now open! The Second Round Invitation Charts for the
Reissued First Round Registration is Open for the 2018 Bouldering Youth National Championship!
January 18, 2018
USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championships - Reissued First Round Registration Reissued First Round registration for the Bouldering Youth National Championships is now open. The Reissued First Round Registration period will
First Round Registration Now Open for the 2018 Bouldering Youth National Championship!
January 14, 2018
USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championships - First Round Registration First Round registration for the Bouldering Youth National Championship is now open. Competitors should review the final results from their respective
2018 Bouldering Youth Nationals Coaching Symposium Announced
January 12, 2018
Attention Coaches: You are invited to attend the 2018 Bouldering Youth Nationals Coaches' Symposium! When: February 7 - 8, 2018 Time : 9:00am - 5:00pm, both days Location : Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City
2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Open National Championship Registration
January 9, 2018
Registration for the Bouldering Open National Championship is open, beginning Monday January 8 th . If you are eligible and interested in registering for the 2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Open National
2018 USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth Divisional Championships
December 21, 2017
Inclement Weather Official Response (Updated: 1/12/18): USA Climbing has been staying informed regarding potential weather-related conditions that could make it difficult for some competitors to travel to their respective Bouldering
USA Climbing Competitor Roster for Bouldering Youth Team Championship
December 5, 2017
Please click here to view the Competitor Roster for the Bouldering Team Championship at the USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth Regional, Divisional and National Championships. It is important to note that
2017 USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth Regional Championships Registration
December 1, 2017
Inclement Weather Official Response : USA Climbing will not make any decisions pertaining to inclement weather until after all Bouldering Youth Regional Championships have concluded. We strongly encourage competitors and their
Date & Location Announced for the 2018 USA Climbing: Collegiate National Championship
November 30, 2017
USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of Sport Climbing announced today that it has awarded the 2018 USA Climbing: Collegiate National Championship to Momentum Indoor
Date & Location Announced for the 2018 USA Climbing: Adaptive National Championship
November 17, 2017
USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of Sport Climbing announced today that it has awarded the 2018 USA Climbing: Adaptive National Championship to Vertical Adventures
Team USA Dominates at IFSC PanAmerican Youth Championship
November 14, 2017
Over two hundred youth athletes from North America, Central America and South America traveled to Montreal, Canada for the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) PanAmerican Youth Championship on October
Location Announced for 2018 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Open National Championships
November 13, 2017
USA Climbing, the United States National Governing Body for the sport of Sport Climbing announced today that it has awarded the 2018 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Open National Championships
Coaching Symposium Announced!
October 31, 2017
The Regional Coaching Symposium will be held December 2, 2017 in San Diego, CA at Mesa Rim Climbing Academy. Please see the document below for more information and click the
COMING SOON: NEW Website Feature for Coaches to Verify Team Rosters
October 30, 2017
A new feature is in the works to be added to the USA Climbing website which will give coaches the ability to search and verify team members that have been
2017 PanAmerican Youth Championships Roster
October 19, 2017
USA Climbing proudly announces that the below athletes and coaching staff will be representing the US Youth Team at the 2017 PanAmerican Youth Championships in Montreal, Canada on October 30
USA Climbing Rules Update Explanation
October 19, 2017
Accompanying the release of the USA Climbing Rulebook on September 1st, USA Climbing announced that the 2017-2018 Bouldering season Championship events will use a new Multi-Zone scoring methodology. Additionally, a
US Olympic Committee approves USA Climbing to be the National Governing Body and an Olympic Sport Organization
October 17, 2017
USA Climbing is proud to announce that the United States Olympic Committee has approved our status as the National Governing Body for the sport of competition climbing! Please see here
USA Climbing Names Margo Hayes to Board of Directors
October 13, 2017
Margo Hayes has been announced as the newest member to the USA Climbing Board of Directors. Hayes will serve as the athlete representative on the board. Hayes is a veteran
USA Climbing Announces Recommendations for Committee Appointments
October 10, 2017
The USA Climbing Board of Directors has unanimously voted to approve the inclusion of the following individuals to USA Climbing Committees: To see a copy of our Nominating and Governance
Team USA Brings Home Unprecedented 14 Medals From IFSC's Youth World Championships
September 19, 2017
The top youth climbers from around the world gathered in Innsbruck, Austria earlier this month to compete in the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), Youth World Championships. The event
Membership Registration for the 2017-2018 Season is NOW OPEN
September 1, 2017
2017-2018 USA Climbing Memberships are Available! Please review the updated information on the Membership Overview and Membership FAQ pages before completing your registration. If you have questions about USA Climbing
Announcing Search for New Committee Members!
August 31, 2017
USA Climbing is excited to announce that we are looking for new Committee members! For more information, please see the letter here.
USA Clilmbing Announces Change to Regional Boundaries for State of Wisconsin
August 30, 2017
Effective immediately, the state of Wisconsin will become part of Region 501- Midwest, as approved during the USA Climbing Board of Directors meeting on August 24, 2017. The recommendation, for
USA Climbing Announces Blocz and Dimension as Volume Suppliers for 2017/18 and 2018/19 Seasons
August 28, 2017
We are excited to announce two volume companies as Suppliers of USA Climbing for the next two seasons: Blocz Climbing Equipment and Dimension Volumes. “We are looking forward to working
Announcing election for new Athlete Director to join USA Climbing Board of Directors!
August 17, 2017
USA Climbing is excited to announce that we will be holding an election for the new Athlete Director to join the USA Climbing Board of Directors! For more information about
Collegiate Nationals RFP
August 8, 2017
USA Climbing is currently accepting applications from potential host facilities to host the 2018 Collegiate National Championships read more here .
2017 WYCH Team Members and Coaching Staff
August 8, 2017
USA Climbing proudly announces that the below athletes and coaching staff will be representing the US Youth Team at the 2017 World Youth Championships in Innsbruck, Austria on August 30
USA Climbing Rulebook Addendum: US National Teams
August 2, 2017
In light of the recent announcement of Combined category at 2017 World Youth Championships, our Rules Committee worked tirelessly last week to update our rules and procedures surrounding the selection
Update on 2018 Youth Olympic Games
July 31, 2017
While you may have heard the exciting news that climbing will be a medal sport at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, unfortunately the event will take place
Combined category at 2017 World Youth Championships
July 28, 2017
On Friday of last week, the IFSC used the documents here and here to announce the addition of the “Combined” categories to the 2017 World Youth Championships. With this announcement,
USA Climbing Announces 2017-18 National Cup Series
July 26, 2017
Today, USA Climbing announced the second season of the National Cup Series (NCS). The series includes four bouldering competitions hosted by top climbing facilities across the country from October 2017
Announcing 100-point scoring methodology to be used at all 2017/18 USA Climbing: Bouldering Championship events!
July 25, 2017
USA Climbing is excited to announce that we will be using our 100-point scoring methodology at all 2017/18 USA Climbing: Bouldering Championship events! For more information on the scoring methodology,
2017 Youth Training Camps Announced!
June 19, 2017
The West Coast and East Youth Training Camps have been announced. Take a look at the respective flyers below and make sure to sign up soon before all spots are
2017 Stakeholders Report
May 26, 2017
2017 Stakeholders Report
2017 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Open National Championships Wrap Up
March 14, 2017
This past weekend, on March 10th & 11th, USA Climbing presented the 2017 Sport & Speed Open National Championships at Movement Climbing + Fitness Denver, Denver, CO. The sold out event
TNF Young Gun Award and Rookie Team Announced
February 16, 2017
E ight athletes became members of The North Face (TNF) Young Gun Rookie Team during the awards ceremony at the 2017 USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championship. One of these
Sport Climbing Approved for Inclusion in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
August 3, 2016
Today, during the 129 th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Rio de Janeiro, five sports, including sport climbing, were approved for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This
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