Thursday, July 26

2018-19 Fall/Winter ABS Competitive Season


2018-2019 FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE
Starting Tuesday, October 2nd, practices will be twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Steepworld/Steepworld Climbing & Fitness, with breaks for the holidays.

Junior Team: (born in 2009 - 2006) 6:00 - 7:30pm
Senior Team: (born in 2005 - 2000) 7:30 - 9:00pm

Sign Ups:  September 27, 7:00 - 8:00pm at Steepworld climbing gym.* 
*Payment can be made online at www.steepworld.com or in person via cash or check on the 27th.

Competitions:
October 6 - Great Falls (Hi-Line Climbing Center - Local
October 20 - Helena (Stonetree Climbing) - Local
October 27 - Missoula (Freestone Climbing Gym) - Local
November 3 - Bozeman (Spire Climbing Center) - Local
November 17 - Whitefish (Rockfish Climbing & Fitness) - Local
December 8 - Location TBD - Regionals
January 12-13 - Location TBD - Divisionals
February 8-10 - Location TBD - Nationals

LOCAL CLIMBING // USA CLIMBING
Local competitions will be required as we feel that they provide great benchmarking and goal setting opportunities in a friendly environment while helping foster the greater Montana climbing community.  We are not requiring team members to participate in USA Climbing sanctioned events.  Climbers wishing to compete at a USAC level will still have continued support by the team and coaches.

GEAR
All team members are required to have their own gear, this includes shoes, chalk bag, and appropriate climbing attire. Rental shoes greatly hinder the development of good footwork and are not acceptable.

EXPECTED COMPETITION SEASON COSTS
Steepteam Fee: $300.00
Fees cover coaches time and travel for 30 practices, competitions, team shirt, insurance, administration, and other necessities needed to run the Steepteam non-profit program.
Monthly Gym Membership: $44/month (not including initiation fee)
Steepteam practices at Steepworld Climbing & Fitness in Billings Montana. Gym membership is a prerequisite to being on the team.  This is a separate fee from team fees.
Competition Entry Fee: TBD
Climbing competitions have entry fees around $40-$50 per competition.  These prices are set by the host gym.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Steepteam is offering a limited number of scholarships this season. For more information, talk to Steepteam Head Coach, Dillon Key, by call/text at (281) 450-2422 or email at steepteamcoach@gmail.com

**RECREATIONAL TEAM** (NEW!)
New to climbing? This is the team for you!  The Rec. Team will focus on movement and technical development while keeping things fun and light hearted for 1st year climbers.  For more information regarding cost, dates, etc. please contact STEEPWORLD Climbing & Fitness at (406) 969-2500 or at www.steepworld.com.

**COMPETITIVE TEAM** (NEW!)
The Competitive Team is all about providing an advanced program to support climbers who have a desire to compete and push themselves in a competitive environment.  It is for all ages and abilities.  Climbers are expected to show discipline, drive and a passion for climbing and advancing their abilities.  The team roster will be evaluated on a monthly basis.
Practices will be select Saturdays from 10:00am-11:30am.
For more information such as dates, cost and further expectations, please contact Dillon Key.