Team Salt Pump
Team Salt Pump is a youth climbing team for self-motivated kids ages 8-19 who want to take their climbing to the next level. Through structured training sessions, team members will strengthen their technical skills, fitness, and climbing ability. With the guidance of our USAC certified coaches, the team will explore all aspects of the sport to help them improve their climbing. Team members will learn about proper nutrition, injury prevention, resting, mental preparation, and route reading. All Team Members will be held accountable to the team values, code of conduct and are expected to be present and engaged.
2023 Fall Bouldering Season
Returning Team Salt Pump members will start on Aug 28th.
Fall practice schedule :
- Comp Team : Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays (4p-6p)
- Dev Team : Monday, Wednesday & Friday (4p-6p)
- Rec Team : Tuesdays & Thursdays (4p-6p)
Team Salt Pump IS accepting new climbers onto the Team roster this 2023 Bouldering season.
TEAM TRYOUTS will be conducted 9/6 & 9/7 from 4p - 6p. Cost $40 (includes entry & gear if needed). Please click the link to register for one of the tryout days!
Please email [email protected] with questions.
Head Coaches : Krystina Maixner
Asst Coaches : Alison O'Donnell, Brendan Conlon, Owen Scoville and Lincoln Claussen
Teams Breakdown
Competition Team
- Placement on Competition Team requires a high level of skill, motivation, and a drive to compete
- Team members are required to attend the Salt Pump Competition and at least one other local competition for both sport and bouldering seasons. And must attend Regional Championship if qualified
- Team members commit to a 3x/week practice schedule where they will be asked to try hard, while having fun 😉
- All Team Members will be held accountable to the team values, code of conduct and are expected to be present and engaged
Development Team
- Placement on Development Team requires a high level of commitment, maturity, and a drive to compete.
- Over time, all Dev Team members are expected to make the transition to the Comp Team.
- Dev Team members are only required to attend the Salt Pump Comps in both season (and are encouraged to attend other competitions)
- All Team Members will be held accountable to the team values, code of conduct and are expected to be present and engaged
Recreational Team
- The Recreational Team is an opportunity to learn more about structured training for climbing without the requirement to compete
- For kids who want to become the best climber they can, to be held accountable for their effort and is willing to commit two days of their week
- Rec Team climbers will often transition onto Dev or Comp Team, but it's also a destination in itself
- All Team Members will be held accountable to the team values, code of conduct and are expected to be present and engaged
Pricing is $300 per month. This includes a membership to Salt Pump. Competition registration, personal climbing gear, mini-camps and field trips, and other programming will carry additional cost.
