Thank you for your Registration!
Shortly, you will get an email with United Rocks waivers to sign before the event.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE THE EVENT:
- EVERYONE COMING TO THE EVENT, CLIMBING OR NOT (parent, climber and siblings) need to fill out the Summit Gym Waiver
- Add the Event to your Calendar: don’t forget to add it to your calendar so you will get reminders
- Climbing: have fun rock climbing, meet the coaches and volunteers, ask questions and if you are ready sign up to join the team
- Updates: make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram
If you have questions, send us an email we will be more than happy to assist you!
Support our Organization to Promote Opportunities
United Rocks offers competitive rock climbing opportunities. Our committed, enthusiastic and fun rock climbing team serves climbers ages 3+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We offer 4 types of rock climbing:
Auto belay
This is an automatic device that takes up slack as the climber climbs the wall and controls the descent, eradicating the need for a belay partner.
Bouldering
It is all about climbing on shorter walls, without a rope above crash mats. Â
Top Roping
It is a type of climbing on longer walls using a fixed rope. The rope runs from the belayer at the bottom of the direction to an anchor system at the top and backs down to the climber.
Lead Climbing
It is climbing on longer walls, without a fixed rope. As the climber goes up, they slide the rope into safety equipment connected to the wall.
Benefits of Rock Climbing
This sport pushes you to your limits and gives you a huge sense of accomplishment. Rock climbing is a low-impact exercise, which means it is easier on your body, particularly your joints, while still being a great full-body workout.
Promotes Physical Skills
Physical activity has a positive impact on stimulating the brain and improving cognitive function. Rock climbing increases strength, grip, flexibility and endurance.Â
Promotes Mental Skills
It can help you develop better hand-eye coordination while increasing your sense of spatial awareness. It can also boost your cognitive and problem-solving skills. It focuses the mind, has meditative effects relieving stress, promotes ambition and personal challenge.Â
Promotes Social Interactions
Climbers are very social, they welcome and support new climbers providing a sense of community. Builds confidence, trust and happiness, it also improves communication skills.
