OVAL HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT CLIMBING PROGRAMS
These programs are taught by ACMG certified climbing coaches (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) and follow the principles of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) of Climbing Escalade Canada. Please read course descriptions for more information.
Fall 2021 High Performance Sport Climbing Program
This program corresponds to Stage 4 (Train to Train) of the Climbing Canada LTAD. Athletes aged 11-16yrs will develop their climbing and training repertoire with emphasis placed on building strength, power, and agility. Oval Climbing Team cost is included and participation in local climbing competitions is strongly encouraged.
Sept 13 – Dec 17, 2021
| Days | Program | Dates | Time | Price | Registration |
| M/W/F | High Performance Sport Climbing (11 – 16yrs) | Sept 13 – Dec 17 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | $962.00 | Register |
Fall 2021 Intermediate Sport Climbing Program Level 2
This program corresponds to Stage 4 (Train to Train) of the Climbing Canada LTAD and includes one hour per week in our High Performance center. Athletes aged 11-16yrs will develop their climbing skills through an individualized approach. Muscular strength and endurance will be increased through specific training, and technique will be refined through practice and drills.
Sept 14 – Dec 26, 2021
| Days | Program | Dates | Time | Price | Registration |
| Tues/Thur | Intermediate Sport Climbing (11 – 16yrs) | Sept 14 – Dec 26 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | $552.00 | Register |
Fall 2021 Oval Team Climbing Program
All athletes on the Oval Climbing Team unite for practice together once per week for 3 hours, in addition to any programs the athletes are registered in. In accordance with the Climbing Canada LTAD, practices will focus on: Mental and Tactical considerations for competitions, Social and Emotional elements of being a good teammate, warm-ups, route reading, rest/recovery, mock competitions, and more.
Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2021
| Days | Program | Dates | Time | Price | Registration |
| Sat | Oval Team Climbing | Sept 18 – Dec 11 | 8:00am – 11:00am | $220.00 | Register |
For more information, please contact Head Coach, Keith Nelson by email or Sport Climbing Programmer, Thomas Lauer by phone at (604) 313-0448 or email.