YOUTH PROGRAMS FALL/ WINTER 2023/24
If you have any questions about the programs bellow please contact our Head Coach Gerard Garnier at climbyukoncoach@gmail.com
If you have any questions about the programs bellow please contact our Head Coach Gerard Garnier at climbyukoncoach@gmail.com
Junior Team:
Ages 13-18
October to April Tuesdays / Thursdays: 4-6pm
FIRST PRACTICE IS ON OCT 10th.
Cost: $525
Register HERE
Learn to climb, hone your skills, make friends and challenge yourself! This program has individualized coaching, technique practice and physical training catered to each participants abilities, to help athletes reach their climbing goals. While our focus us on skill development participants will have the opportunity to compete locally as well as attend competitions outside of the territory.
Due to limited gym space and to keep a low coach to participant ratio we will be limiting our team size. *NOTE we have changed our process and we will NOT be holding tryouts. Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis. All levels are welcome to join the team.
Due to limited gym space and to keep a low coach to participant ratio we will be limiting our team size. *NOTE we have changed our process and we will NOT be holding tryouts. Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis. All levels are welcome to join the team.
Youth Team:
Ages 9-12
Wednesdays and Fridays 4:00 - 5:30pm
Cost $350.00
Register HERE
Our newest Climb Yukon Program!
Learn to climb, learn new skills, make friends and challenge yourself!
This program is designed to introduce youth to the sport of climbing. Coaches will teach climbers how to climb safely, and introduce them to the technical components of climbing. For those who are interested we will offer support at local fun competitions.
All abilities welcome. Team size is limited and registration is First come first serve
This program will be open to youth from ages 9-12. We are planning for tentative mid November start date.
Learn to climb, learn new skills, make friends and challenge yourself!
This program is designed to introduce youth to the sport of climbing. Coaches will teach climbers how to climb safely, and introduce them to the technical components of climbing. For those who are interested we will offer support at local fun competitions.
All abilities welcome. Team size is limited and registration is First come first serve
This program will be open to youth from ages 9-12. We are planning for tentative mid November start date.
Kids Camps:
Ages 6-10
6 Weeks Mondays 5-6pm starting on October 16th
Cost $65
Registration Closed, October Course is Full (more dates TBD)
Learn the basics of bouldering with our new kids camps! In this all levels welcome course we will learn how to climb safely, challenge yourself, practice skills and play games.
This program is run in conjunction with the City of Whitehorse. Registration can be completed online at whitehorse.ca/play.
This program is run in conjunction with the City of Whitehorse. Registration can be completed online at whitehorse.ca/play.
Forms and Waivers:
| Climb Yukon Waiver |
| cyteam_code_of_conduct.pdf |
| cy_youth_team_consent_form.pdf |
Meet Our Coaches:
Head Coach: Gerard Garnier : climbyukoncoach@gmail.com
Assistant Coach Junior Team: Patrick Gibeau
Coaches Youth Team: Isaac Lohnes, Benjamin Poudou, Shakiba Kazemi.
Coaches Kid's Camps: Ray Gunness, Shane Dooley
Gerard Garnier: Head Coach:
Gerard has been our coach for the past two seasons after relocating to Whitehorse from Canmore. He was lucky to grow up in the mountains developing a love of the outdoors and sport at an early age. Gerard pursued high level sport in cross country skiing where he raced in World Cup races. After retiring from competition in 2012 Gerard began climbing and has been passionate about climbing ever since. As well as being an experienced climber and having been a high level athlete Gerard is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. Gerard is passionate about sport, training and working with youth to achieve their goals in sport.
Patrick Gibeau: Assistant Coach
Patrick has been helping coach the Junior team since 2022 after also transplanting to Whitehorse from Canmore. He climbed competitively from 2011-2017 where he had the opportunity to compete at the national and international level. He is excited to help facilitate and advance the youth competitive teams. He believes through his own experiences these kinds of teams provide the opportunities to form special, lifelong relationships with self, sport, teammates, and the outdoors. He's grateful to be here and thankful for the trust this group has given him. Kwä̀näschiss!
