Team Beta
Competitive & recreational Youth Climbing
Youth Team Tryouts 7/25/2026
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Youth Team Tryouts 7/25/2026 - Mark your calendar -
Recreational TEAM
No climbing experience required. This non-competitive team introduces athletes to climbing in a fun, encouraging environment while building foundational skills. Perfect for athletes of all abilities who are interested in progressing in the sport.
Age Group: 2008-2018 (8 to 18)
Schedule: Monday and/or Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Skill Level: No prerequisites, All skill levels
Cost: $180/mo - 2 days a week; $95/mo - 1 day a week
Membership includes:
One or two practices per week with our qualified coaches
Special Team Beta pricing on climbing shoes (30% off)
Full Individual Membership to Beta Bouldering Gym and discounts for family members (15% off).
Developmental team
The Developmental Team is designed for athletes who have shown motivation and drive to level up their climbing, as well as an interest in competition climbing. Coaches introduce athletes to competition formats with an emphasis on competition-specific tactics and skills. Practices are more structured, with a focus on movement quality, consistency, and goal setting. Athletes are required to participate in at least 3 competitions per season, USAC-sanctioned or local events.
Developmental Team is by invitation only, following a tryout.
Age Group: 2008-2017 (9 to 18)
Summer Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fall Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. OR Monday/Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Prerequisite = Team Tryouts and Coach Invitation
Cost: $250/mo - 3 days a week; $215/mo - 2 days a week
*Additional fees outlined in Team Handbook
Membership includes:
Two or three practices per week with our qualified coaches
Special Team Beta pricing on climbing shoes (30% off)
Full Individual Membership to Beta Bouldering Gym and discounts for family members (15% off).
Competition team
This team is reserved for athletes who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and dedication to climbing. Competition Team athletes are required to compete in the full USA Climbing circuit, including all events they qualify for, and attend additional competition training opportunities at nearby gyms. Training is highly structured and performance-focused, driving athletes to grow to their full potential.
Competition Team is a full commitment and should be carefully considered by the whole family if a child is interested. Competition Team is by invitation only, following a tryout.
Age Group: 2008 to 2016 (10 to 18)
Summer Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fall Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Skill Level: Prerequisite = Team Tryouts and Coach Invitation
Cost: $275/mo - 3 days a week
*Additional fees outlined in Team Handbook
Membership includes:
Three practices per week with our qualified coaches
Special Team Beta pricing on climbing shoes (30% off)
Full Individual Membership to Beta Bouldering Gym and discounts for family members (15% off).
Meet the coaches
Flagstaff’s Most Experienced Youth Climbing Coaches
With over 40 years of combined climbing experience and competitive backgrounds ranging from National Championships to the Elite National Cup circuit and IFSC Youth Worlds, our staff brings unmatched expertise to youth climbing in Flagstaff. Our coaches don’t just teach the sport—they’ve experienced it at the highest levels.
Izabella Adkins - Competition Team Coach
Jordan Shepard - Competition & Developmental Coach
Emma Snell - Developmental Team Coach
Dash McQuivey - Recreational Team Coach
Brody Forrest - Recreational Team Coach
INTERESTED IN JOINING TEAM beta?
If you’ve got a kiddo interested in seeing what competitive or recreational rock climbing looks like, this is for you! To join us for a free session with our team, or to ask our coaches a question, shoot us an email below.