The UVU Competitive Climbing Team is for any level of climber who wants to compete in and experience USA Climbing collegiate events. We train together, travel to competitions, and push each other to be our best.
Dues & Membership
Comp Team dues for 2026-27 are up to $300 for the year. That is a ceiling, not a final bill. We're actively fundraising and taking donations, and the more that comes in the lower it goes. We'll confirm the final number before the season starts, and it will only ever move down from here.
What you can expect to budget for:
- Team Dues: up to $300 for the year (covers team expenses, training, and team gear)
- USA Climbing Membership: $65 annually, paid directly to USA Climbing
- Competition entry fees and travel: varies by event
We fundraise and pursue sponsorships to offset as much of this as we can, and in past seasons we've been able to help with some costs. We can't promise reimbursement in advance. What we're able to cover depends on how fundraising goes.
Training
Comp team members have access to:
- Weekly Practices: twice a week, Mondays at 7:00 PM for ropes (rotating gyms, starting at Momentum Fort Union) and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM for bouldering at Momentum Lehi. The season starts Monday, September 28
- Skill Clinics: Exclusive workshops on technique, strength, and mental training
- Coaching: Guidance from experienced climbers and coaches
Competition Schedule
The collegiate climbing season runs from fall through spring:
- Qualifying Events (Oct–Mar): Regional competitions to earn points and qualify for nationals
- Collegiate Nationals Qualifiers (Mar–Apr): Final qualifying events before nationals
- USA Climbing Collegiate Nationals (May): The national championship event
Member Perks
- Gym discount
- Team merchandise and gear
- Travel to competitions (lodging and transportation coordinated)
- Access to all rec team events and outdoor trips
- Be part of a supportive climbing community
- Represent UVU at the national level
Requirements
To join the competitive team, you should:
- Be a currently enrolled UVU student
- Have some climbing experience
- Be committed to attending weekly practices
- Be willing to travel for competitions
- Complete tryouts on Tuesday, September 1 or Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6 to 8 PM at The Project (come to one night, $30 one time fee)
New to climbing? Consider joining our Recreational Team first to build skills and experience.
Ready to Compete?
The season is underway. Tryouts and our team info meeting are done, and practices start Monday, September 28. If you missed all that and still want in, we would rather hear from you than not.
First practice: Monday, September 28
Ropes, 7:00 PM
Momentum Fort Union
Mondays are ropes at 7:00 PM with the gym rotating week to week, and Wednesdays are bouldering at 6:30 PM at Momentum Lehi. Dues are up to $300 for the year on Comp, a ceiling rather than a final bill, and nothing is collected until the end of October.
Comp team paperwork: you need a USA Climbing membership, which dues do not cover. There is a full walkthrough video at utahvalleyclimbing.com/usac-signup, and everyone on the team also has to register with UVU Club Sports.
Want to support the team instead? Every dollar we raise lowers what our climbers pay. utahvalleyclimbing.com/donate
Still want to join? Fill this in and an officer will get back to you.
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