Stonetree climbing team
Spring 2024 Registration Open now!
NEW for Fall of 2023: We are organizing teams strictly by age. We are offering 2 Intermediate Teams, Advanced Team moved to Tues/Thurs and for the first time Stonetree Rec Team meets once a week! See details below.
If you are interested in a future session, email us at youthprograms@stonetreeclimbing.com to stay up to date with climbing team openings. We notify previous participants and interested parties first before opening the registration to the public.
Stonetree Climbing Team members develop skills, passion, teamwork, and enthusiasm for rock climbing under the guidance of knowledgeable and fun coaches. Our team builds community while improving individual resiliency by developing physical, mental, and social/emotional skills. Sessions run for 8 weeks and 16 practices. We have 4 sessions per year, 2 in the fall and 2 after Winter Break.
COST
Beginner Team: $250
Intermediate Team: $275
Advanced Team: $325
These rates include a 2 month prepaid membership for the team member and a t-shirt. EFT members receive a discount. Please call us to set up an EFT membership for your climbing team member!
Rec Team: $175
The Rec Team price does NOT come with a membership, but covers the coaching and day pass rate for the scheduled practices. Additional climbing, when team practice is not happening, will have to be purchased at the day pass rate. EFT members receive a discount on their Rec Team Fees! Please call us to set up an EFT membership for your climbing team member!
Expectations
We teach team members to respect themselves, each other, and the gym. Team members should arrive on time ready to participate, try their best, and to encourage their teammates. We expect the climbing team participants to be leaders inside the gym and to set the example for other youth in our community. While participants will be placed in their age appropriate group, we work to make practices cater to a varying skill level.
Equipment
While rental shoes are included in all of our pricing, climbing team members are encouraged to have their own climbing shoes. We have some used climbing shoes available for purchase at the front desk and our coaches are happy to help you find shoes that fit your needs. Climbers should come prepared for practice with comfortable clothing and water bottles.
Benefits
Siblings and Parents/Guardians receive a 50% discount off their day pass rate when climbing with their participant. This is good throughout the session and does not apply to the 6 & under day pass rate. Please let the front desk know that you are using your discount when you check in.
Team participants are are members of the gym, which means they can visit the gym outside of practice as much as they would like. This also entitles them to a 15% discount on all merchandise and one free day pass per month. All Stonetree members have access to free classes.
All team members will receive a t-shirt as part of registration. Pro deals on shoes are also available to climbing team members.
Team Schedule
Rec Team (ages 9 & Up)
Friday, 3:45-5:00
Beginner Team (ages 7-9)
Monday/Wednesday, 3:45-4:45
OR
Tuesday/Thursday, 3:45-4:45
Intermediate Team (ages 10-13)
Monday/Wednesday, 5:00-6:15
OR
Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00-6:15
Advanced Team (14-18)
Tuesday/Thursday, 5:15-7:00
Questions? Emails us at youthprograms@stonetreeclimbing.com
Team Descriptions
Rec Team (ages 9 & Up)
Rec, short for Recreation, is just what these climbers are all about. Rec Team climbers are interested in growing their climbing skills in a less structured environment with less of a time commitment. Climbers must be able to listen to and follow instructions from a coach, but most learning and growing will happen in the form of games or challenges. With activities on or off the wall, this is the perfect team for your climber and their friend to come and enjoy indoor bouldering in a guided way. Rec Team members must show their ability to work within the team setting: following gym rules and encouraging others. Kids will learn basic climbing technique, terminology, and gym etiquette. We offer just one Rec Team practice a week. Fridays from 3:45-5:00.
Beginner Team (ages 7-9)
Beginner team is for kids interested in growing their skills as a climber in a structured environment with the help of experienced coaches. Climbers must be able to listen to and follow instructions from coach, practice safe climbing, follow basic warm up routines, and show the ability to work within the team setting: following gym rules and encouraging others. Kids will learn basic climbing technique, terminology, and gym etiquette. We offer two beginner team schedules a week. Climbers will either join the Monday/Wednesday schedule or the Tuesday/Thursday schedule.
Intermediate Team (ages 10-13)
There is no previous experience required to be on the intermediate team. These climbers show problem solving skills and understand their application to climbing. Climbers are expected to support and learn from their teammates. Basic strength work will be integrated into these practices. NEW! We are now offering two intermediate team schedules a week. Climbers will either join the Monday/Wednesday schedule or the Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Mon/Wed will be a smaller group because this practice overlaps with the Advanced Team practice.
Advanced Team (ages 14-18)
While there is no previous experience required to be on the advanced team, climbers can expect to be challenged physically and mentally and to learn new climbing concepts quickly. These climbers show an intense level of effort and enthusiasm for not only climbing, but strength training as well. We expect advanced team members to understand complex technique and beta. These team members have specific goals in climbing, whether it is to climb outdoors or to go to competitions.
Online registration is available for all teams.
COMPETITION CLIMBING INFO
Many of our climbing team members enjoy participating in local and regional climbing competitions. This is NOT a requirement to be a part of any of the Stonetree Climbing Teams. Some climbers only participate in the annual Stonetree Showdown. Others travel to check out other Local competitions. And some compete in qualifying events in order to compete at divisionals or nationals. The following is information for climbers who wish to compete.
Local Climbing Competitions (or “Locals”)
These are hosted at most gyms across Montana and beyond. They usually have a fun local flare, climbers are encouraged to climb a lot and are often loudly cheered on by others in the gym.
Last Best Bouldering Series (LBBS)
This is a series of comps across the Montana gyms where points are awarded to crown the Last Best Boulderer in the series. For more info and which events qualify, check out the Last Best Bouldering Series online.
USA Climbing Competitions (USAC)
In order to compete in a USAC events, your climber will need a USA Membership. These memberships begin at $30 (as of 2022) and must be purchased prior to their first comp of the season. To learn more about the new USA Climbing memberships, visit the Membership Overview page.
Travel and Transportation
Climbers and their families are responsible for travel and accommodations for comps. Stonetree will connect families who wish to attend comps so they can carpool. We will send coaches to some, but not all comps.
Stonetree's Cancellation Policy
1) All birthday party bookings deposits are non-refundable.
2) Cancellations that take place 2 weeks before your scheduled booking will receive a refund in full.
3) Cancellations that occur with less than 2 weeks notice and up to 24 hours notice before your booking will receive a 50% refund.
4) Cancellations that occur less than 24hrs from the start of the booking or event will not receive a refund.
5) If Stonetree Climbing Center is able to fill the vacated spot or booking, a refund will be issued in full.
6) This cancellation policy is firm and may only be waived for special circumstances. Thank you for understanding and please reach out if you have any questions.
Stonetree Climbing Team offers options for climbers of all levels and abilities. Please look over the descriptions below and contact info@stonetreeclimbing.com with any questions. We work hard to make sure our climbers are placed on the most appropriate team for their climbing level and team cohesiveness, and reserve the right to place participants accordingly.