YOUTH PATHWAYS.
Earlybird entries score a free comp shirt - ends 31 Aug
19.09.2026 · Keswick
Beyond Bouldering's first-ever Youth Climbing Competition. Find your BOLDER self.
Our youth programs and pathways are designed to support young climbers at every stage of their journey. From building confidence and fundamentals in Beyond Youth Club, to developing skills and consistency in our Development Squad, through to high-performance training and competition preparation in our Competition Squad - we provide a clear and supportive progression for ages 8-17.
Why join?
Children must be a minimum of 8 years old and 120cm tall to be able to climb at any Beyond Bouldering facility.
Not sure where to start?
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Recreational Programs - learn, improve, and have fun, no competition pressure
Ages 8-17 · Beginner friendly
Beyond Youth Club
An 8-week coached term program focused on technique, movement, and climbing games - regular, social, and fun-first.
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Every school holidays
School Holiday Programs
Short, come-and-try climbing during the school holidays - fundamentals, games, and new friends, no term commitment needed.
Learn moreAthlete Programs - structured training with a pathway into competition
Ages U13 & 13-17 · By invitation
Development Squad
The entry point into our athlete pathway - structured technical and strength training, twice a week.
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Ages 11-17 · High performance
Competition Squad
For climbers excelling in higher grades and preparing to compete at state or national level.
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Ages 13+ · Assessment/invitation only
High Performance Program
Our highest level of youth training, for climbers competing at state level and above.
Learn moreNot quite the right fit?
A few other ways to get climbing with us.