Youth Nationals Training Competition

The Youth Nationals Training Competition at The Gravity Vault in Westbury NY, chiefed by Level 4 routesetter, Chris Moyle, is designed to provide elite youth climbers with a realistic competition experience simulating USA Climbing's Youth Nationals Championship. While this is not a USA Climbing sanctioned competition, it is designed to replicate the difficulty, intensity, structure and experience of the USA Climbing Youth Nationals event.

This two-day climbing event, held on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th 2025, is one of the few premier training competitions in the country and is chiefed by Level 4 routesetters with USA Climbing Nationals Compeition experience. This is an exclusive opportunity for athletes competing at the highest levels of youth climbing to refine their skills, test their strategies and experience a professionally set competition environment before Nationals.

After each athlete completes climbing they are eligible for on-the-ground routesetter feedback. This feedback will help athletes strengthen their approach towards National Level competitions and provide them with structure for preparing for higher level competitions.

Open to categories U15, U17, U19 and U20

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Expert Routesetting by USA Climbing-Certified Routesetters

The success of any climbing competition hinges on elite-level routesetting. This event is chiefed by Chris Moyle, a Level 4 USA Climbing Certified routesetter.

Why Does Routesetting Matter?

• Authentic Competition Experience – Routes mirror the complexity and difficulty level of USA Youth Climbing Nationals

• Refined Skill Development  – Competitors learn to adapt to high-level setting styles

• Accurate Training – Athletes get a true feel for a Nationals competition environment

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