The competitive climbing scene in the US is governed by USA Climbing (USAC) . <br />The 3 primary Categories are: <br />1. Bouldering <br />2. Sport climbing <br />3. Speed climbing <br /> <br />The Wall’s Competitive Team trains for bouldering and sport climbing. <br /> <br />Bouldering - Climbers use no ropes or harnesses <br /> climb no higher than 18’ <br /> using pads underneath them for protection <br /> <br />Sport Climbing- Climbers rope up and climb a series of routes. Competitors lead climb, bringing the rope up behind them and clipping it to the wall as they go. <br />For more information visit our website at: http://www.thewallclimbinggym.com/youthteam/