{"id":9137,"date":"2025-11-20T05:04:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touchstoneclimbing.com\/mission-cliffs\/?page_id=9137"},"modified":"2026-03-31T00:44:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:44:00","slug":"youth-teams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/touchstoneclimbing.com\/mission-cliffs\/youth-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tYouth Teams\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Touchstone&#8217;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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tLearning Objectives\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>All Youth Team climbers will: <\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tAnalyze and refine climbing techniques\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tEvaluate and uphold climbing gym etiquette and safety practices\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tIntegrate mental and physical training into on-the-wall practice\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tShow respect towards coaches and peers to cultivate a positive team environment\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tDemonstrate motivation to advance climbing pursuits\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4WzKoXLq9mM?si=7ZwbHFfl-o9dlBZd\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\n<h2>\n\t\t\tProgram Progression\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Our Youth Team structure is informed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.contentstack.io\/v3\/assets\/blt9e58afd92a18a0fc\/blt56504605fd45bfd4\/66a3cf096a265b3d1e203ef4\/ADM_Manual_-_Updated_(2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Development Model (ADM)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sportforlife.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Long-Term-Development-in-Sport-and-Physical-Activity-3.0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada&#8217;s Long-Term Development (LTD)<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tClub Team\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><i>Climbing Students<\/i><\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Ages 8-18 | 1 day\/week<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p>The entry-level team is designed for climbers new to structured training. Participants must have completed at least one <a href=\"https:\/\/touchstoneclimbing.com\/mission-cliffs\/youth-camps\/\">climbing camp<\/a> or 3+ months of climbing experience in the past year. Kids Club (8-11) and Youth Club (12-18) 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 10px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 10px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-hsvd{background-color:#345054;border-color:#cd9934;color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tg .tg-d40c{border-color:#cd9934;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n<\/style>\n<table><thead>\n  <tr>\n    <th>Program<\/th>\n    <th>Schedule<\/th>\n    <th>Initiation Fee<\/th>\n    <th>Monthly Dues<\/th>\n    <th>Age<\/th>\n  <\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Kids Club<\/td>\n    <td>Mondays from 4:30pm-6:30pm<\/td>\n    <td>$50<\/td>\n    <td>$175<\/td>\n    <td>8-11<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Kids Club<\/td>\n    <td>Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm<\/td>\n    <td>$50<\/td>\n    <td>$175<\/td>\n    <td>8-11<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Youth Club<\/td>\n    <td>Tuesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm<\/td>\n    <td>$50<\/td>\n    <td>$175<\/td>\n    <td>12-18<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Youth Club<\/td>\n    <td>Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm<\/td>\n    <td>$50<\/td>\n    <td>$175<\/td>\n    <td>12-18<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\t<h3><b>Join the Club Team!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Entry into the Club Team is by assessment and approval from a coach. Fill out this form to be placed on the waiting list for a Club Team at Mission Cliffs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/cN4XPb5RtNJMHndW7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInterest Form\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tTeam Touchstone \t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Team Touchstone is for climbers ages 7-18 dedicated to advancing their climbing through structured training and a team-based environment. Coaches focus on developing a holistic athlete: training the next generation of competitive climbers while supporting a lifelong love of the sport.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tDevelopment Team\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><em>Climbing Enthusiasts<\/em><\/p>\n\t<p><strong>2 days\/week<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p>The Development Team introduces climbers to regular, structured training and the fundamentals of competition. Coaches guide climbers through physical, mental, and social skill-building exercises to prepare them for higher-level climbing and training.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tTraining Team\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><em>Climbing <i>Athletes<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n\t<p><strong>3 days\/week<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p>The Training Team is for climbers ready to pursue competition or advanced outdoor projects, and emphasizes advanced climbing techniques and conditioning. Participants learn to integrate fitness, calisthenics, and climbing-specific exercises into their weekly routines.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCompetition Team\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><i>Climbing Competitors<\/i><\/p>\n\t<p><strong>3 days\/week<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p>The Competition Team is for dedicated athletes who compete at the highest level. Climbers combine on-wall climbing, calisthenics, weights, and mental training. Coaches deliver rigorous coaching designed to refine technique, optimize performance, and develop competition strategies.<\/p>\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.tg  {width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-0j8i{background-color:#345054;border-color:#9b9b9b;color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n.tg .tg-rq9i{background-color:#FFF;border-color:#9b9b9b;color:#222;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n.tg .tg-ypaz{background-color:#F9F9F9;border-color:#9b9b9b;color:#222;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n<\/style>\n<table><thead>\n  <tr>\n    <th>Program Name<\/th>\n    <th>Cost<\/th>\n    <th>Schedule<\/th>\n  <\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Development Team<\/td>\n    <td>$285 (Does not include additional competition fees)<\/td>\n    <td>TBD<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Training Team (Jr Varsity)<\/td>\n    <td>$335 (Does not include additional competition fees)<\/td>\n    <td>Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4:30-7:30pm<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Competition Team (Varsity)<\/td>\n    <td>$335 (Does not include additional competition fees)<\/td>\n    <td>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 4:30-7:30pm<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\t<h3><b>Join Team Touchstone<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Placement on Team Touchstone-Development, Competition, or Training-requires a tryout or, in special circumstances, a coach recommendation. Participating in try-outs ensures climbers are training at the right level to learn, grow, and stay challenged in a supportive team environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For information on upcoming tryouts or to learn more about Team Touchstone at Mission Cliffs, please fill out our interest form.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/cN4XPb5RtNJMHndW7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInterest Form\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h2>Membership Support<\/h2>\n<p>For our Club Team and Team Touchstone monthly memberships, we offer membership support to those who are experiencing significant financial instability and who otherwise would not have access to the gym. Please contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/touchstoneclimbing.com\/mission-cliffs\/contact-us\/\">Member Services<\/a>\u00a0or talk to your Gym Manager for more information.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Climber Expectations<\/h2>\n<p>All Youth Team climbers agree to program expectations and codes of conduct, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Regular practice attendance<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Competition participation<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Respect for coaches and teammates<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Commitment to safety, perseverance, and sportsmanship<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Serving as program ambassadors during and outside of practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<h2>USA Climbing (USAC)<\/h2>\n<p>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. 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