HOW TO SIGN UP
We will host an in-person sign up session 6-7pm Tuesday October 1st at Steepworld Climbing gym. Waivers can be signed, team fees can be collected (the team cannot accept credit cards at this time), gym memberships can be paid (credit cards accepted), and kids can meet and climb with new coach Dillon Key. If you cannot make the sign-up session please call Joel Anderson (406-860-7616) prior to secure your spot on the team.
We will host an in-person sign up session 6-7pm Tuesday October 1st at Steepworld Climbing gym. Waivers can be signed, team fees can be collected (the team cannot accept credit cards at this time), gym memberships can be paid (credit cards accepted), and kids can meet and climb with new coach Dillon Key. If you cannot make the sign-up session please call Joel Anderson (406-860-7616) prior to secure your spot on the team.
The Steepteam Fall Winter Season is open to all youth climbers ages 8-18 and focuses on indoor competition climbing. The team will participate in a tour of bouldering competitions against other Montana youth teams in Missoula and Bozeman. All competitions are bouldering competitions, meaning climbs are 10-15 feet tall with a padded floor and climbers do not use ropes.
LOCAL CLIMBING or USA CLIMBING
We have decided to renew our focus in developing life long climbers. We feel that local competitions provide great benchmarking and goal setting opportunities in a friendly environment while helping foster the greater Montana climbing community. Thus, 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.
2013-14 WINTER SCHEDULE
Starting Tuesday October 8th practices will be twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays with breaks for the holidays at Steepworld Climbing Gym.
Junior Team: (born in 2005 - 2001) 6pm - 7:30pm
Senior Team: (born in 2000 - 1995) 7:30pm - 9pm
Competitions:
October 26 - Saturday - Missoula Competition
November 9 - Saturday - Bozeman Competition
November 23 - Saturday - Billings Competition
December 14 - Saturday - (OPTIONAL) USAC Regional Championship - location TBD
January 18th - Saturday - (OPTIONAL) USAC Divisional Championship - location TBD
February 1st - Saturday - Montana Bouldering Championships - Billings
Full Competition info will be provided at a later date.
EXPECTED COMPETITION SEASON COSTS:
$315 + competition fees and travel costs for the 4 month Winter session. The total cost is broken down below.
$315 + competition fees and travel costs for the 4 month Winter session. The total cost is broken down below.
GYM FEES:
$135 for a 4 month gym membership. Steepteam practices at Steepworld Climbing Gym in Billings Montana. Team members are expected to maintain a membership at the gym while team is in session. Annual and family memberships are also available that may reduce costs. Gym fees are separate from team fees.
$135 for a 4 month gym membership. Steepteam practices at Steepworld Climbing Gym in Billings Montana. Team members are expected to maintain a membership at the gym while team is in session. Annual and family memberships are also available that may reduce costs. Gym fees are separate from team fees.
TEAM FEE:
$180. Fees cover coaches time and travel for 28 practices, 4 competitions, team shirt, team hoody, insurance, administration, and other necessities needed to run the Steepteam non-profit program.
$180. Fees cover coaches time and travel for 28 practices, 4 competitions, team shirt, team hoody, insurance, administration, and other necessities needed to run the Steepteam non-profit program.
COMPETITION FEES:
To be determined. Climbing competitions have entry fees around $25-$45 per competition and the team attends at minimum 3 competitions per season. These prices are set by the host gym and cover the costs for routesetters to set and prepare for the comp as well as t-shirts, awards, gym time, etc.
To be determined. Climbing competitions have entry fees around $25-$45 per competition and the team attends at minimum 3 competitions per season. These prices are set by the host gym and cover the costs for routesetters to set and prepare for the comp as well as t-shirts, awards, gym time, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Steepteam offers need based scholarships on a case by case basis. Talk to Steepteam Director Joel Anderson (406) 860-7616
Steepteam offers need based scholarships on a case by case basis. Talk to Steepteam Director Joel Anderson (406) 860-7616
ABOUT STEEPTEAM:
Steepteam is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing climbing mentorship and training to Billings area youth interested in improving their climbing skills through practice and competition.
Steepteam is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing climbing mentorship and training to Billings area youth interested in improving their climbing skills through practice and competition.
Competitive Head Coach: Dillon Key (281) 450-2422
Non-Profit Board Members: Joel Anderson (406) 860-7616, Thad McGrail, Jim Barron
Non-Profit Board Members: Joel Anderson (406) 860-7616, Thad McGrail, Jim Barron
