Team Tryouts

Tryout Dates

Edgeworks Tacoma
Friday July 31, 2026

Edgeworks Bellevue
Friday, August 7, 2026

Edgeworks Seattle
Friday, August 14, 2026

Session Times
Please register for the session that best matches your athlete’s age category.

• Session 1 - 9:00am – 11:30am
  U11 / U13 / U15
• Session 2 - 1:00pm – 3:30pm
  U17 / U19 / U20
• Session 3 - 4:30pm – 7:00pm
  All Categories

Team Edgeworks may be a great fit if your athlete:

✓ Is age 7–18
✓ Has prior climbing experience
✓ Enjoys climbing challenges and setting goals
✓ Is interested in competition climbing
✓ Can attend practices consistently
✓ Is ready for greater responsibility and independence in the gym

Climbers who are brand new to climbing or not interested in competition may be better served by one of our introductory youth programs.

Team Expectations
Team Edgeworks is competition-focused.
Athletes are expected to:

• Participate in at least two USA Climbing rope competitions
• Participate in at least two USA Climbing bouldering competitions
• Attend at least two practices per week
• Work toward goals both individually and as teammates

Regular attendance helps athletes build relationships, improve skills, and contribute to team culture.

U11 / U13 / U15

• Minimum: 2 practices per week
• Approximate practice length: 2 hours

U17 / U19 / U20

• Minimum: 2 practices per week
• Approximate practice length: 3 hours

Team Edgeworks Philosophy

• We bring our try-hard every session.
• We support one another and work to be great teammates.
• We set goals and work toward becoming stronger climbers and stronger people.
• We fall a lot, learn from our attempts, and show kindness to ourselves.
• We represent the Edgeworks climbing community with respect.

What happens during tryouts?

Tryouts help coaches learn more about each athlete and determine team placement.
Athletes may participate in:

• Climbing challenges
• Movement assessments
• Fitness activities
• Team exercises
• Coach interaction

Coaches look beyond climbing ability and evaluate effort, attitude, coachability, movement, and team fit.

What if I cannot attend my preferred session?

Athletes may attend tryouts at another Edgeworks location. No additional tryout opportunities will be available outside of the listed dates.

Do athletes need previous climbing experience?

Yes. Team athletes should already have climbing experience and a basic understanding of gym etiquette and climbing skills. Athletes new to climbing are encouraged to start with one of our introductory youth programs.

About Team Edgeworks + USA Climbing

The Edgeworks Climbing Team is a driven group of youth climbers who want to push themselves physically and mentally through teamwork, training, and competition.
Team athletes train with experienced coaches while developing:

• Climbing technique
• Strength and movement skills
• Confidence
• Goal setting
• Teamwork
• Competition experience

The goal is to create lifelong climbers while supporting long-term growth both on and off the wall.

What is USA Climbing?

USA Climbing (USAC) is the governing body for competition climbing in the United States.

Team Edgeworks participates in Region 11 competition events.
Athletes joining Team Edgeworks are expected to maintain a USA Climbing Competitor Membership and participate in competitions throughout the season.

Learn more at the USA Climbing Region 11 page.