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TEAM BRIDGES

Our Youth Competitive Climbing Programs are dedicated to training the next generation of competition climbers.

OPEN TRYOUTS
$50 | Saturday, January 25th

Join us from 10am-12pm to:

  • Practice with our coaches

  • Learn about our new program for 2025

  • Get written feedback from our coaches

  • Open to youth climbers aged 7+

 

This is a great opportunity for kids who love climbing to get a taste of what it might be like to join the #1 Youth Team in the Region. Whether you’re already on another team or just getting started, we’ll have coaches there to support you.​

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Tryouts cost $50, and you can register now in Capitan.

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Financial aid is available. Reach out to bryce@bridgesrockgym.com to register with FA.

COMPETITION TEAM
$325/mo | $50 Tryout Fee

For elite youth athletes ages 12+. Nine month minimum commitment.

 

In collaboration with California Climbing Collective, our Competition Team is for youth high-performing athletes who have demonstrated deep personal commitment to the practice of climbing. Athletes on this team will receive personalized technical coaching, mental skills training and guidance pertaining to mobility and injury prevention in order to prepare them for competition at the national level and beyond. Athletes should expect to dedicate themselves to high-intensity, year-round training.

 

Climbers will be chosen for this team based on their commitment to the sport as well as their attitude, aptitude, and ability to excel on the team. Additional competition registration fees and travel/lodging fees will apply, especially for climbers competing at the national level.

 

Competition Team Practice

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-7:00 pm

U11/U13 COMPETITION TEAM
$285/mo | $50 Tryout Fee

For ages 8-12 with significant prior climbing experience. Six month minimum commitment.

 

In collaboration with California Climbing Collective, our U11/U13 Comp Team is a dedicated training group for highly skilled younger climbers with significant experience and a strong interest in competition. Athletes will leverage the excellent neuroplasticity at this age range, working with their coaches to develop deep, intuitive understanding across the climbing movement spectrum. Coaches provide structured plans that incorporate technique, strength, mobility, and mindset coaching tailored to youth development.

 

Climbers will be chosen for this team based on their commitment to the sport as well as their attitude, aptitude, and ability to excel on the team. Additional competition registration fees and travel will apply. Lodging fees for athletes that qualify for regional championships may apply.

 

U11/U13 Competition Team Practice

Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm

ADVANCED TEAM
$295/mo | $50 Tryout Fee

For ages 12+ with significant prior climbing experience. Six month minimum commitment.

 

Our Advanced Team is for athletes prioritizing climbing as their main extracurricular athletic activity. This tier serves to prepare athletes for high level competition on technical and challenging terrain. Athletes are expected to self-motivate, set personal goals, and engage in detailed technique and strength training.

 

Climbers will be chosen for this team based on their commitment to the sport as well as their attitude, aptitude, and ability to excel on the team. Additional competition registration fees and travel will apply. Lodging fees for athletes that qualify for regional championships may apply.

 

Advanced Team Practice

Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-7:00 pm

INTERMEDIATE TEAM
$265/mo | $50 Tryout Fee

For ages 10-15 with moderate prior climbing experience. Six month minimum commitment.

 

Our Intermediate Team is a transitional team designed for experienced recreational athletes that want to leverage their solid grasp of climbing basics to progress further in the sport and explore competitive youth climbing. This tier introduces intentional training in order to build a strong technical foundation while developing mental strategies and goal-setting skills applicable to the competition environment.

 

Climbers will be chosen for this team based on their commitment to the sport as well as their attitude, aptitude, and ability to excel on the team. Additional competition registration fees and travel fees apply.

 

Intermediate Team Practice

Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm

RECREATIONAL TEAM
$195/mo | $50 Tryout Fee

For ages 7-10 with some prior climbing experience, and ages 11-18 with no-to-some prior athletic experience. Three month minimum commitment.

 

Our Recreational Team is ideal for athletes ready to build on early exposure to climbing and those who are coming in fresh as older beginners. This tier focuses on the exploration of technique, movement, and personal goal-setting through structured group workouts in a relaxed, social environment.

 

Climbers will be chosen for this team based on their commitment to the sport as well as their attitude, aptitude, and ability to excel on the team. Additional competition registration fees and travel fees apply.

 

Each of our three recreational climbing team groups meets once per week, according to age group:

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Recreational Climbing Team Practice

Ages 10-13 Monday 4:00-6:00 pm

Ages 7-10 Wednesday 4:00-6:00 pm

Ages 13+ Friday 4:00-6:00 pm

Climbing Club
$140/mo | $50 Tryout Fee

For ages 4-10 with no prior climbing experience. Three month minimum commitment.

 

Our Climbing Club is our introductory program for your little crushers to get their feet wet in the sport of climbing. With a focus on fun, safety, and foundational movement, this tier is perfect for kids who are new to the sport. Coaches lead playful, age-appropriate activities that develop basic climbing skills, motor coordination, and confidence on the wall to set athletes up for the rest of their climbing career.

 

Although climbing is a very rewarding sport, the emotional toll of short-term setbacks is an important consideration for young athletes. We’ve set aside a dedicated room just for Climbing Club so that athletes have a safe space in which they can learn from the unique social and emotional challenges that they may face. Through personalized guidance provided by their coaches, athletes will grow their self-esteem, physical prowess and social skills as they enter the exciting world of rock climbing!

 

Each of our five climbing club groups meets once per week:

 

After School Climbing Club Practice

Ages 7-10 Monday 4:00-6:00 pm

Ages 7-10 Tuesday 4:00-6:00 pm

Ages 4-7 Wednesday 4:00-6:00 pm

Ages 4-7 Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm

Ages 4-7 Friday 4:00-6:00 pm

ENROLLMENT

In order to provide each climber with the individual attention they deserve and to ensure program integrity, we maintain a strict coach to climber ratio. Waitlists are available for teams that are currently at maximum capacity.

 

Please contact our youth program manager to enquire about the availability of open spots on our youth climbing teams and clubs: bryce@bridgesrockgym.com. For more detailed information check out our Team Bridges Primer & Code of Conduct.

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Each minor needs to have a Liability Waiver and Medical Treatment Release Form completed by a parent or legal guardian before the may participate in tryouts.​

FINANCIAL AID REQUEST

We strive to make climbing accessible for all. Towards this end, we're proud to offer a Financial Aid program for Team Bridges.

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Click here to apply now.

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Not ready for a commitment? That's OK! Check out our climbing campsbirthday parties, and private climbing lessons.

Mon-Fri

Members: 6:00am - 10:00pm

Non-Members: 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Sat-Sun

8:45am-8:00pm

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  510.525.5635 • info@bridgesrockgym.com

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  5635 San Diego St.

  El Cerrito, California 94530

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