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

• Meets Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm-8pm

• 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
• 1 free 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 2024 – March 2025 season will be accepted from February 1st -February 29th. 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 for 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 less than $50,000. Priority will be given to those in need of financial assistance.

Scholarship applications for the 2025/2026 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.