FALL TEAM COSTS AND EXPECTATIONS

First Practice - October 27 - Juniors at 6pm - Seniors at 7:15pm - Full Team Parents meeting at 7pm

EXPECTATIONS:
The Steepteam program operates on a no cut policy. The team is divided into two practice sessions;

Senior Team - 7:15pm - 8:45pm
senior team members should be able to boulder V1 or top rope 5.9
Junior: Born in 1991 & 1992
Youth A: Born in 1993 & 1994
Youth B: Born in 1995 & 1996

Junior Team - 6pm - 7:15pm
previous climbing experience is desirable for Junior team members.
Youth C: Born in 1997 & 1998
Youth D: Born in 1999 or later

Junior team members with exceptional technical skill may be moved up to the Senior team at the coaches discretion. Each team member is expected to be present and have all necessary gear (shoes, chalkbag, harness) at each practice and competition.

COSTS:
2009's Fall Session costs are $100 for team fees and $105 for gym fees (3 month gym membership or equivalent). An additional $120 will be needed for a USA Climbing ABS membership ($30) and 3 competitions (~$30 each comp). Team and Gym fees are due at the beginning of each session.

FALL 2009 SCHEDULE

FIRST PRACTICE - October 27th - Tuesday // Thursday
Bozeman Full Gravity Day - Saturday Nov 7th
Billings Space Rock Jam - Saturday November 21st
Cody Bouldering Comp - Saturday December 6th
Clinic with pros Alli Rainey & Kevin Wilkinson - December 15th
REGIONALS - Saturday January 16th - Bozeman
NATIONALS - Feb 12-14 - Alexandria, Virginia

no practice December 24th - 31st

All team members will be expected to join the USA Climbing American Bouldering Series and compete in Bozeman for Regionals. Some weekend outdoor sessions may be announce at practice pending weather and availability of coaches. A tour of Phipps Park bouldering is high on our priority list.