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THE EVOLUTION CLIMBING TEAM AT THE GRAVITY VAULT

Head Coach:    Claudiu Vidulescu

"Our goal is to increase the popularity of Competition Climbing by bringing up new talents and to develop a strong junior team to compete against the other already established teams in the country at Nationals, Internationals and Worlds. Building up character and a strong team spirit in a friendly but very challenging environment is part of our main goal."   - Claudiu

The Gravity Vault has three climbing teams based on the climber's age and ability.

Coach:    Steve Garcia

Steve has served as The Gravity Vault's Intermediate Team Coach since our opening.  He is a physical education teacher, an avid climber and a phenomenal part of our coaching staff.

Intermediate Climbing Team

Ages 7 to 16
Climbers Ability: 5.8 to 5.10; V0 to V2
Maximum Number of Climbers on Team: 20

Practice Schedule: Saturdays 9-11 AM

Price $109.00 per Month
    $45 add-on with a current membership

Must be a Gravity Vault Member:    YES
Climber needs own equipment:    YES

The intermediate team will be comprised of individuals that have limited climbing experience and are interested in taking climbing to the next level. They need to have a basic knowledge of top roping and bouldering and have the ability to effectively use their feet to position their body while climbing.  This team will practice once a week for 2 hours, a total of 8 instructional hours per month.
 

Advanced Climbing Team

Ages 8 to 18
Climbers Ability 5.10 to 5.11; V1 to V4
Maximum Number of Climbers on Team: 20

Practice Schedule:   

There are three practices per month with Claudiu and 4-6 additional practices per month with our other coaches. 

Price $145.00 per Month
    $80 add-on with a current membership

Must be a Gravity Vault Member:    YES
Climber needs own equipment:    YES      

The advanced team is comprised of individuals who have a well-rounded climbing technique.  They will undergo an intensive training program that includes stretching, power training and climbing.  This group will also learn how to lead climb and lead belay.  This team will practice an average of 2 times per week for an hour and a half each session; a total of 12 hours per month.  

 

Competitive Climbing Team

Ages 8 to 18
Climbers Ability 5.11 to 5.13; V3 to V10+
Maximum Number of Climbers on Team: 20

Practice Schedule:   

There are three practices per month with Claudiu and 4-6 additional practices per month with our other coaches. 

Price $145.00 per Month
    $80 add-on with a current membership

Must be a Gravity Vault Member:    YES
Climber needs own equipment:    YES     

The competitive team is comprised of the strongest climbers.  These climbers will follow a rigorous training program that will make them the best climbers in the nation.  Not all members need to compete in the USA Climbing Program in order to qualify for the team; they may choose to only boulder.  They will be given individual customized training programs based on their strengths and weaknesses.  They will practice an average of 2 times a week for 2 hours; 16 training hours per month.  

 

Tryouts

Tryouts are conducted one weekend per month with Claudiu.  He will also meet with interested climbers by appointment.