Team Vertical

Climb | Compete | Lead

Our youth competitive program — building skilled climbers, strong competitors, and leaders in the climbing community.

The Team

Team Vertical is 5. Life’s competitive youth climbing program, reserved for athletes who have demonstrated skill, determination, and commitment. Training emphasizes sport-specific and competition-specific preparation on the Divisional and National stage and beyond. Admission is by invitation only, primarily extended to athletes from our U-11 program, and requires an evaluation conducted by the Head Coach.

Team Vertical members are leaders in the community — in their climbing and in the way they carry themselves. Athletes are held to high conduct standards and are expected to compete in a minimum of 4 competitions per season, with participation in USA Climbing competitions mandatory.

The team trains three times a week, three hours per session. Once a week we have a Team Trainer that focuses on strength training at the end of practice. Beyond practice, athletes are expected to cross-train and maintain healthy habits to drive performance at competitions.

Ages: 10-18

Practices: 3x per week, 3 hours per session.

Inquiry: jami@5.life

U11

Our U-11 program is designed for young climbers who are ready for a greater level of commitment than our recreational clubs offer. Named for the USA Climbing “Under 11” age category, U-11 meets twice a week for two hours per session — because making meaningful progress in climbing requires at least two days of practice a week.

U-11 serves as the primary pathway to Team Vertical for athletes on a competitive track, and to Level 3 for those pursuing recreational climbing. In either direction, the program builds a strong foundation. Most Team Vertical athletes come up through U-11.

Joining U-11 requires an individual evaluation with the Head Coach.

Ages: 7-10
Practices: 2x per week, 2 hours per session.
Inquiry: jami@5.life