Youth Program
We run three programs a year through the fall, winter and spring seasons,
with a break in the summer. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome.
Each season is approximately 10 weeks long. The upcoming winter 2012 season starts the week of January 9th-13th
and ends April 1st. Registration opens Friday December 9th, 2pm.
There are a number of categories available for a variety of ages. All newcomers
are placed in the 'all levels groups', to be eligible for the \experienced groups'
climbers must have completed at least one youth program with us before.
Ages 7 - 9 All Levels Group *** Full (Early Group), 2 Spots Left (Late Group)***
Mondays 4:30pm - 6:00pm or Mondays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
First Day: Monday January 9th
* Once a week/10 sessions total
* 2 groups, 6 spots max. available in each group
* $250+hst (eligible for children's fitness tax credit)
Ages 10 - 12 All Levels Group *** 2 Spots Left ***
Tuesdays 4:30pm - 6:30pm & Sundays 9am - 11am
First Day: Tuesday January 10th
* Twice a week/20 sessions total
* 12 spots max. available
* $350+hst (eligible for children's fitness tax credit)
Ages 13 - 18 All Levels Group *** Full ***
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 6:30pm & Sundays 9am - 11am
First Day: Wednesday January 11th
* Twice a week/20 sessions total
* 12 spots max. available
* $350+hst (kids under 16 eligible for children's fitness tax credit)
Ages 10 - 12 Experienced Group *** 1 Spot Left ***
Thursdays 4:30pm - 6:30pm & Sundays 11am - 1pm
First Day: Thursday January 12th
* Twice a week/20 sessions total
* 12 spots max. available
* $350+hst (eligible for children's fitness tax credit)
Ages 13 - 18 Experienced Group *** 1 Spot Left ***
Fridays 4:30pm - 6:30 pm & Sundays 11am - 1pm
First Day: Friday January 13th
* Twice a week/20 sessions total
* 12 spots max. available
* $350+hst (kids under 16 eligible for children's fitness tax credit)
Competitive Team ages 10 - 18 *** Full ***
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:30 pm & Sundays 1:30pm - 4:00pm
First Day: Tues. Oct. 4th
* Three times a week/9 month season
* Expected to travel to at least 3 local level and 1 regional level comps. (Tor-Ott-Mon areas)
* Tryouts held in July
* 10 spots max. available
* contact us for pricing
Includes:
Sessions typically start with a warm up time followed by stretches. Sessions include both one-on-one scheduled instructor time where each climber has an instructor all to themselves to help them work on whatever climb they are currently projecting, and group sessions, where climbers are split into groups of similar ability to work on a specific drill/technique/activity suitable for their ability. There is also a specific lesson/drill portion of each session, where we teach a set of specific techniques or run drills/exercises to practice them. Sessions all end with a final round of stretches. On weekends, sessions run a bit different, we open the gym up early for the youth program (we have the gym all to ourselves until noon) so we combine two youth groups at once and bring in a few more instructors to help.
The younger ages 7 - 9 group runs a bit shorter in length (1.5 hour sessions as opposed to 2 hour) and it's once a week as opposed to two. It's a bit more focused on fun and games and working on the fundamentals. It also has a higher instructor to climber ratio to keep a good level of supervision.
Our head instructors, Kellen and Kerry are present at all the sessions and are both experienced climbers indoors and outdoors. Between them, they have competition experience in setting routes, judging, forerunning and competing at the highest levels. This will be the 6th season they've ran the program and they both have prior experience working with kids of all ages. We have a whole crew of instructors that help us carry out the lessons/drills and helping the kids one-on-one, they are all strong climbers as well, made up from the gym's staff, a couple of our regular members and a few strong members from our youth competitive team, there's a great mix of styles and experiences for the kids to draw advice from.
To register:
To reserve your spot we require a $100+HST non-refundable deposit paid up front. The
rest is payable on the first day. Payment can be made over the phone by VISA/MC
or in person at the gym.
If you have any questions feel free to email us at coyoteyouth@gmail.com or give
us a call at the gym 613-739-4074, ask to speak to Kellen or Kerry.