Youth Teams
Touchstone’s Youth Team Program is divided into four levels—Club, Development, Training, and Competition—climbers are placed based on age, experience, maturity, and goals. Climbers will develop the technique, strength, and confidence required for competitive and outdoor climbing in a fun and rigorous training environment. Each team has specific prerequisites, goals, and expectations.
Learning Objectives
All Youth Team climbers will:
Program Progression
Our Youth Team structure is informed by the American Development Model (ADM) and Canada’s Long-Term Development (LTD) framework—two evidence-based models that guide youth athletic growth. Each team level is designed to meet climbers where they are developmentally, offering age-appropriate challenges and learning outcomes.
Club Team (coming soon!)
Climbing Students
Ages 7+ | 1 day/week
The entry-level team is designed for climbers new to structured training. Participants must have completed at least one climbing camp or 3+ months of climbing experience in the past year. Kids Club (7-11) and Youth Club (12-17) practice once a week, focusing on foundational climbing skills, gym etiquette, and confidence-building exercises. This level emphasizes observation, learning, and a love for the sport.
Join the Club Team!
We do not currently have a Club Team at LA Boulders. Check out nearby Cliffs of Id or The Post in Pasadena if you're interested in joining one of our club teams.
Team Touchstone
Team Touchstone is for climbers ages 7-18 committed to advancing through structured training and a team-based environment. LA Boulders does not offer Team Touchstone practices; however, our Westside team practices nearby at Cliffs of Id. Fill out the interest form below to learn more about our Westside Touchstone Programming.
Membership Support
Touchstone Climbing offers membership support for those who are experiencing significant financial instability and who otherwise would not have access to the gym. Please contact Member Services or your Gym Manager for more information.
Climber Expectations
All Youth Team climbers agree to program expectations and codes of conduct, including:
- Regular practice attendance
- Competition participation
- Respect for coaches and teammates
- Commitment to safety, perseverance, and sportsmanship
- Serving as program ambassadors during and outside of practice
USA Climbing (USAC)
Team Touchstone prepares climbers for competitions sanctioned by USA Climbing, including Lead/Top-Rope, Bouldering, and Speed disciplines. Qualifying events run from October through February, with Regional, Divisional, and National Championships in spring and summer. Our members participate in Region 21 (NorCal) or Region 31 (SoCal).