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This article is sponsored content. Brought to you in part by Agripp and Trango, with Proxy Climbing. The Setter Summit is more than just an event—it's a lifeline for climbing gyms around the country, especially those in areas where outdoor climbing is scarce. For me, it all started with a... Continue Reading
In the last several articles in this series, we have covered why investing in community building is worthwhile for your gym. Article At A Glance Writer: The Headwall Group, renowned programming experts within the indoor climbing industry. They presented a highly successful CWA Summit... Continue Reading
oftenfocusedon A rose by any other name, the landscape of indoor rock climbing has been forever changed by competitive rock climbing. As the sport of rock climbing becomes more popular with the general public, indoor climbing gyms are noticing an ever-increasing divide between regular indoor rock... Continue Reading
Two-time U.S. Olympic athlete Brooke Raboutou competes in the Semi-Final round of the IFSC World Cup Bouldering Competition in Salt Lake City. Photo by Jake Byk/CWA EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published with the first Olympic games to include rock climbing in 2021. It has been... Continue Reading
Building a top-tier coaching team can be what makes or breaks a program. Creating cohesive staffing that supports one another, communicates well, and compliments each other’s skills is critical in any workplace. Within a climbing team, it can have massive impacts on the program and your... Continue Reading
Attending training courses and getting certified is a time commitment and can be expensive. Many folks in the indoor climbing industry have years or decades of experience but would still benefit from certification. To this end, the CWA is very pleased to be launching a Direct Entry pathway for... Continue Reading
At the 2024 CWA Summit in Portland, the CWA announced a new project in partnership with the Monument Sports Group to provide orientation videos for the indoor climbing industry. Attendees at the show had a chance to see some of the preliminary graphics and see some short snippets. Climbing gyms... Continue Reading
Regardless of the industry, the company or the exact job title–middle management is a notoriously difficult and stressful job position to hold. No matter what, you are always in the middle. You are a supervisor, but also need supervision. People report to you, but you also report to people.... Continue Reading
Indoor climbing gyms hosting a USAC climbing competition can be complicated, especially when it's not your home gym. We provide some advice to help you chief a successful event. Continue Reading
One of the most common challenges climbing gyms face is simultaneously managing youth programs and day-to-day operations. Limited space, the overlapping and potentially conflicting needs that arise during our busiest hours, and managing the expectations of families and members all present... Continue Reading
Part one of this series tackled the question of “Why partner with a consultant?” with input from Gavin Haverly (Rise Above Consulting), Todd McCormick (Keystone Climbing Consultants) and Ty Morrison Heath (Adventure a Day Marketing). Article At A Glance Writer: Paul... Continue Reading
While the latest industry trends suggest now is a good time to expand, there is a lot to consider before opening a new facility. Most notable—especially for smaller organizations—is how to maintain the culture we have developed with one gym at two, three, or five gyms. Article At... Continue Reading
