Progression (Ages 14-18)

• Two 2-hour sessions per week.
• 9-10 week term.
• Complementary Membership and Rentals included for the duration of the program.
• 8 athletes with 1 coach.
• Prerequisites: Completion of Fundamentals (unless age 14 or older). Or easily completing all level 4’s and some 5’s bouldering.

• General: safe training, reading/sequencing routes, projecting, onsighting, as well as gaining overall confidence in bouldering skills.
• Footwork: smearing/flagging, high foot, heel/toe hooks, rockover, backstep, balance.
• Body Positioning: using hips/center of gravity, body tension, how to use holds, resting, mantle, lockoffs, skill application on overhang.
• Body Awareness: efficient movment, intentional moving/ targeting on overhang, dynamic movement, climbing posture, dynamic movement on overhang.
• Mental and Physical Stamina: heights, endurance, strength and projecting.
• Light and simple calithtetic exercise drills to teach movement, form, and build general fitness.

This curriculum is an outline of the skills taught in one or two terms, and we expect athletes to attend two to four terms to develop and become confident in all skill areas before moving into the next stage. All athletes will be given a report card at the end of each term to track their progress.
Fitness Fact: It takes approximately 40 hours of practise to turn a movement skill into a habit.

After completing two to four terms, athletes should be easily completing all 3’s and some 4’s bouldering, and 5.10+’s on top rope.