The Edge Youth Competition Climbing Team

Ages: 9-19 years.

The Edge Youth Team has produced over 50 National Youth Champions in the past 14 years. The team head coach is Andrew Wilson, former Canadian Youth National team head coach of 15 years and the assistant coaches include several past and current Adult National Team members.

Edge athletes have placed in the top 15 at the annual Youth World Championships including 5-time Youth World Champion Sean McColl. Edge athletes have represented Canada throughout Europe and North America.

The Edge's competitive program is intense, but has a uniquely supportive atmosphere. The climbing season runs October through May. Edge Youth Team members compete at local and regional events throughout the year with the majority of events falling between Feb-May. The season culminates with the Youth National Championships, and for those who qualify, the Youth World's.

Team Fees include 8 months of coaching and an annual climbing pass. Fees are paid by an initial payment of $175+hst in October followed by 7 monthly direct debits from a chequing account. The monthly fee depends on the group (see below).

More information on Competition Climbing can be found at www.competitionclimbingcanada.com.

There are 2 team options:

1) Comp 1 - Ages 9-13 yrs with 0-2 years competitive experience.

4 hours/week. Monthly Fees: $95+hst

2) Comp 2 - Ages 12-19 yrs with 1 or more years competitive experience.

9-12 hours/week. Monthly fees: $135+hst 

ALL LEVELS OF THE EDGE YOUTH TEAM ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, CONTACT ANDREW WILSON (see staff page).