Youth Climbing
Program
Learn the fundamentals of movement while climbing.
Skill, strength and endurance are built by training with knowledgable
coaches and playing fun climbing games. All gear is included.
Junior Youth Program - Ages 6 - 12
Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Youth Program - Ages 11 - 17
Every Tuesday & Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m
Includes
Month Pass and free gear rentals while enrolled.
Free Safety/Belay Lesson for interested parents.
Training with coaches on Tues. & Thurs. 6.p.m - 8 p. m.
Discounts on other programs.
Cost
3 month minimum enrollment
3 months $500
6 month $950
1 year $1650
Climbing Team
The Stone Age Rock Gym is taking steps for a strong
climbing team for 2007. The staff and coaches of the Stone Age Rock
Gym would be happy to assist any individuals interested in competing
with either training or competition information. Please note that
the following organizations are hosting competitions:
Local Comps. (Organized by the host gym)
USA Climbing (Youth format Lead, Top Rope, Boulder)
JIBS (Junior Indoor Boulder Series) - Youth
ABS (American Boulder Series) - Adult Format
Please note that if you are under age 18 you
MUST have a parent/ legal guardian signature on your waiver form.
Get Waiver.
What is Bouldering?
Bouldering is climbing, without aid or protection
of gear, either horizontally or to the top of a small rock i.e."boulder",
not to be confused with solo climbing with or without protection.
In the gym this type of climbing is accomplished either
in the "boulder cave" which is designed specifically for
bouldering or in the main room where feet should not go much above
the first panel at 4 ft. Please note that top rope climbers have
right of way.
Rainbow climbing means using all the holds as you
climb. "Boulder Problems" are climbing holds marked by
a color of tape and are used for skill and strength training. The
object of bouldering problems is to start on the inverted "V's"
then twist, finesse, leap, and claw your way to the inverted "T"
at the end of the problem. The Sherman V Scale goes V0- to V15.
Bouldering can provide an excellent endurance work out, it's good
movement training, and there are several bouldering games.
What is Top Rope Climbing?
Top rope climbing will allow you to climb to the top
of the walls at the gym, and up to about 150 feet outdoors. It involves
climbing on a pre-strung rope attached to a secure anchor system.
New climbers start with an Introduction to Climbing Package,
which includes a Full Gym Day Pass, Full Gear Rental, and Safety/Belay
Lesson.
Top roped climbing is considered by many to be the
"safest" form of climbing because there is a fairly sophisticated
safety system in place and falling distance is minimal. However,
nothing can replace good rope handling technique(the belay), good
judgment, and paying attention to the climbers needs.
Top rope and lead routes are graded by the Yosemite
Decimal Scale. The ratings vary from 5.0 (easy)(pronounced five-zero)
to 5.15 (really, really HARD) (pronounced five-fifteen). Again,
rainbow climbing is how most climbers start, and can be very challenging
depending on size and spacing of the climbing holds.
What is Lead Climbing?
During lead climbing, the climber will clip their
rope into carabiners as they climb, there by preventing a "ground
fall" (falling to the ground from a height). When the climber
does fall she/he will fall at least twice the distance from their
last clip. For example in the gym the carabiners are set 3 feet
apart making the fall distance approximately 6 feet. The safety/belay
system and method is similar to that of top roped climbing in that
two participants are involved and the belayer is responsible for
managing the ropes with a belay device.
Lead climbing is considered by many to be the truest
form of climbing. Outdoor lead climbing will allow you to climb
thousands of feet up cliff faces. Proper training and gear are essential
to prevent accidents. Check out our climbing
school to learn the skills needed to make the "sky the
limit".
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