The advanced team is designed for climbers who have mastered the basic skills and techniques required for both rope climbing and bouldering. The advanced team is subdivided into two categories: competitive and non-competitive.

*Athletes ages 7-18

• NOT Required to compete, but encouraged to participate in the Upper Limits Local Competitions
• NOT interested in travelling to compete at championship-level events

• Tuesday and Thursday at Maryland Heights 6pm – 8pm

• Required to compete in the Upper Limits Local Competitions, 2nd local competition of your choice.
• Geared towards training for competition climbing.

• Mondays and Wednesdays at Maryland Heights 6pm-8pm

The Elite Team is our select climbing team for experienced climbers who are serious about competing and taking their climbing to the next level. All athletes must have a USA Climbing membership. Athletes are also required to compete in the Upper Limits Local Competitions, a 2nd local competition of their choice, and Regionals.

*Athletes ages 7-18

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6pm – 8pm at the Maryland Heights gym

This Team is designed with home school students in mind. It is a fun and relaxed team environment that provides opportunities to inspire confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship in your child. Climbing is both a physically and mentally demanding sport with the potential to develop problem-solving skills and perseverance.

The first practice is on us! Find your kiddo’s favorite new hobby with Upper Limits Homeschool Climbing Team

*Athletes age 7-18

Practice is from 1pm – 3pm on Fridays

Located at the Maryland Heights Gym

• Membership access to all St. Louis locations (Approach Team access limited to practice time only)
• Team Shirt
• 20% discount on Upper Limits Pro Shop purchases
• One first-time guest pass per month
• La Sportiva shoe discount on one pair of shoes per session

• Personal climbing shoes, harness, chalk bag, and belay device (Approach Team will be provided rental gear for use during practice)
• Must attend practices every week
• Lead climbers must have their own Gri Gri and rope *35-meter minimum*
• Competitive Climbers must compete in at least 2 local competitions, the regional competition, and be prepared to move on if they qualify. (Competition fees & USAC membership not included in Team ULI fees)

Recipients will pay 30% of the program fee. The grant will cover the additional 70%. One grant is awarded per session.

Grant applications for the August 2026 – March 2027 season will be accepted from July 1st – August 31st. The winner will be contacted before the start of the season. Click here to download the printable Grant application

All applications and information submitted will be held in strict confidentiality. The application information will only be used for determining the qualifications for the Upper Limits Youth Climbing Team Scholarship and/or Grant.

The Upper Limits Youth Team Scholarship will be awarded to one St. Louis youth who seeks to enrich his or her life through the physical and mental activity provided by rock climbing and the camaraderie developed in a team environment. This is a need-based scholarship that is designated for families with a total household income of less than $50,000. Priority will be given to those in need of financial assistance.

Scholarship applications for the 2026/2027 season will be accepted from July 28, – August 27. The winner will be announced before the start of the session. Click here to download the printable Scholarship application

All applications and information submitted will be held in strict confidentiality. The application information will only be used for determining the qualifications for the Upper Limits Youth Climbing Team Scholarship and/or Grant.