Team Tryouts | 2025/26
Interested in joining our competitive youth climbing team? Here’s your chance! Team tryouts will be held this summer and climbers between the ages of 7-18 are invited to tryout.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
- Registration is required and tryout participation is free for members.
- The cost is $12 for non-members.
- Choose one tryout location from the list below.
To sign up, click your preferred location to view the schedule and register.
TRYOUT LOCATIONS + DATES:
SESSION + CATEGORIES:
- Session 1: 9am – 11:30am [youth U13/U15]
- Session 2: 1pm – 3:30pm [youth U17/U19/U20]
- Session 3: 4:30pm – 7pm [all categories]
ABOUT TEAM EDGEWORKS
Our competitive climbing team is focused on cultivating elite climbers who have demonstrated a commitment to climbing. Team Edgeworks focuses on structured drills designed to enhance performance and increase climber strength, knowledge, motivation, effort, and teamwork. Team members have the opportunity to compete at local, regional, and national competitions.
Ages: Up to age 18
Prerequisites: TRYOUT
Practices:
• Monday – Friday: 4pm – 7pm
• Younger athletes: 4pm – 6pm
• All athletes select at least two days/week to attend
Edgeworks membership included! Gear rental provided during program only.
TRYOUTS
We’re looking for youth climbers who want to improve their skills and are willing to work hard to do it! Remember, attitude is more important than age or present ability, so don’t be scared to come and try out for the team.
Who should try out?
- Must be ready to commit to at least 2 competitions in the Fall Boulder season and at least 2 competitions in the Spring Rope season.
- Must have previous climbing experience
- Must be ready to commit to at least 2 regular days of practice per week
| Birth Year | Category |
|---|---|
| 2007 | U20 |
| 2008 or 2009 | Youth U19 |
| 2010 or 2011 | Youth U17 |
| 2012 or 2013 | Youth U15 |
| 2014 or Later | Youth U13 |
FAQs:
What if I can’t make the tryout sessions at my home gym?
Please attend a tryout session in another gym – there are no alternate/late tryouts available.
How much does it cost?
Tryouts are free for members! Non-members are welcome to join for a fee of $12 at any Edgeworks location.
Should I bring my own gear?
If you have your own shoes or harness, you’ll probably feel more confident and comfortable using them! If you need to rent gear, we will have rental gear available. You can “reserve” rental gear as part of the signup process, and if you turn out to need some day-of, we can handle that at the desk. Rentals cost $7 for shoes and $5 for harnesses.
When do I find out if I made it on Team?
We plan to notify everyone who tried out (regardless of which gym/session) after the final tryout sessions are over.
If I make it on Team, what happens next?
The head coach for the gym you plan to have as your home base for practices will send you the Team membership registration form, as well as a way to sign up for practices. Practices for the 2025-2026 Season will begin the first week of September.
If I don’t make it on Team, what happens next?
Our coaches may recommend a different youth program option for some climbers that will be more in line with their prior experience, goals, and interests.
