Now some of you climbing parents may not be dealing with this, but I wanted to make a post for those who might end up in this position like we are.
The last year of the youth series, at this time, coincides with the first year of college. And most serious climbers who are 16 have already started the Elite series. So, it is possible to be in all three circuits at once for a year.
MY ADVICE TO ALL: Do not buy anything that is non-refundable until USA Climbing puts out the last set of dates for the terminal championships. What I mean is wait to find out when the Collegiate Nationals is going to be. Around this time, the CNQE dates will also come out.
The problem right now is that some of the Elite NACS dates conflict with the Collegiate dates. Brendan almost needed to miss Collegiate nationals to stay in the Elite circuit until another CNQE opened up which made the whole jigsaw puzzle work.
To be safe, be sure to get travel insurance and make every reservation refundable or pay when you get there! Ugh!
CLIMB ON!
Heart and Soul 2025
Photo Credit: Andrew Hanson
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