PLanet Rock

Team

The Planet Rock Climbing Team program offers a high-level training environment for climbers who are passionate, hardworking, and eager to improve. Our program emphasizes long-term development, teamwork, and competition readiness—while also fostering a strong sense of community. Through climbing, athletes learn resilience, accountability, and how to support one another, gaining life skills that go far beyond the wall.

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Grand Rapids Tryouts Thursday, August 27th

Each location hosts a tryouts before the beginning of the season in mid-to-late August

Who Should Try Out

  • Tryouts are open to climbers born 2018–2008.

  • Prior climbing experience is required. Participation in the Planet Rock Youth Programs is strongly recommended.

  • We are looking for highly motivated and coachable climbers ready to commit to team practices and competitions.

    • $250/month

    • Eight Month Season Commitment Sept 14-May 14

    • Practice 3 hours a week

    • Competition not required but allowed if interested.

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Youth Team | Born 2014 - 2018

    • $305/Month + $30/Month Speed Add On

    • Eight Month Season Commitment Sept 14-May 14

    • 5 Hours a week  (+2 for optional speed practice)

    • Attendance at one Qualifying Event (QE)  in each discipline is required.

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Prep Team | Born 2013 - 2017

Development Team | Born 2008 - 2011

    • $305/Month + $30/Month Speed Add On

    • Eight Month Season Commitment Sept 14-May 14

    • 6 Hours a week (+2 for optional speed practice)

    • Attendance at one Qualifying Event (QE)  in each discipline is required.

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    • $395/Month + $30/Month Speed Add On

    • Nine Month Season Aug 31-May 26

    • 9 Hours a week (+3 for optional speed practice)

    • $395/Month + $30/Month Speed Add On

    • Nine Month Season Aug 31-May 26

    • 8 Hours a week (+2 for optional speed practice)

    • Full USAC Youth Series participation required.

Academy Team | Born 2013 - 2016

Comp Team | Born 2008 - 2012 

New to climbing? Check out our recreational youth programs!