Welcome to the AZR Ascenders Climbing Team. A team that has produced multiple U.S. Junior Climbing Team members, 2 national champions, and 1 world champion.
We have won the ABS and SCS Regional Team Championship in 2008 and 2009. In the Nationals Team Award, we have consistently placed in the top 10.
Our coaching staff includes Head Coach Kody Alsadi and 2 assistant coaches, Chris Remsburg and Ken Applegate. Together they have a combined 30 years of climbing experience. With this much experience, the coaching staff is able to accommodate all the different ages and abilities within the AZR Ascenders.
Our goal is to make your son/daughter a great climber, as well as a great person. I am really excited your son/daughter is interested in the AZR Ascenders and I look forward to helping them achieve their goals.
Kody Alsadi
Head Coach AZR Ascenders
Kody@azontherocks.com
TEAM STRUCTURE/REQUIREMENTS
D Team (Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-7:00p)
Must pass AZR Youth Belay safety class
Must climb a minimum of 5.7
C Team (Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-7:00p)
Must pass AZR Youth Belay safety class
Must climb 5.11- and V1 consistently
B Team (Monday/Wednesday 4:00-7:00p)
Must pass AZR Youth Belay safety class
Must climb 5.12- and V4 consistently
A Team (Monday/Wednesday 4:00-7:00p)
This is the Ascenders competitive climbing team. Kids will be required to compete in at least 1 of the competition disciplines, bouldering and/or difficulty. The physical and mental demands of their climbing and training are at their highest at this practice. We focus on competition preparation as the kids on this team not only compete, but are also competitive within their catagories on a National level. The requirements for practicing with the A Team and competing are:
Youth D (11 years and under)
Onsight level routes: 5.11- Onsight level bouldering: V2
Redpoint level routes: 5.11+ Redpoint level bouldering: V3/V4
Youth C (12-13 years)
Onsight level routes: 5.11- Onsight level bouldering: V2/V3
Redpoint level routes: 5.12- Redpoint level bouldering: V4/V5
Youth B (14-15 years)
Onsight level routes: 5.12- Onsight level bouldering: V4/V5
Redpoint level routes: 5.12+ Redpoint level bouldering: V5/V6
Youth A (16-17 years)
Onsight level routes: 5.12- Onsight level bouldering: V4/V5
Redpoint level routes: 5.12+ Redpoint level bouldering: V6/V7
Youth JR (18-19 years)
Onsight level routes: 5.12 Onsight level bouldering: V5
Redpoint level routes: 5.13- Redpoint level bouldering: V7
*These physical requirements are minimum levels we expect from the kids. These requirements are subject to change from season to season.
If you would like more information or are interested in signing your child up for the team, please contact Coach Kody directly at Kody@azontherocks.com.
