OUTDOOR CLASSES
OUTDOOR CLASSES
WHO WE ARE
Our guiding pillars, ROCK:
Routesetting
Sportrock has some of the best routesetters in the country and one of only a handful of level 5 USA Climbing Certified Routestters. They work hard to set the most creative, challenging, diverse, and fun boulder problems and routes. With all of our expansions over the years, we offer state of the art climbing terrain with the tallest walls in the Metro DC area.
Original
We are one of the first indoor rock climbing gyms in the country. Sportrock was founded in 1994 by a group of climbers who outgrew a home wall in Zich’s Garage, an unused auto garage shop. Even after 5 expansions over 26 years, we have stayed true to being a climbing gym rooted in top-notch climbing and building a strong community of climbers.
Community
Whether it’s within the walls of Sportrock or on a larger scale reaching out to various audiences. We use rock climbing as a platform to expand our community. We host a weekly Parkinsons Group, adaptive climbing, at-risk youths, fundraisers for various causes are just some examples.
Knowledge
We are committed to being a teaching/learning gym. With the addition of the Sportrock Performance Institute, Sportrock is committed to developing youth and adult athletes of every skill level, from beginner to high-performance athletes. Whether they only climb indoors or want to venture outside, we are committed to educating and preparing climbers to reach their goals.
Routesetting
Sportrock has some of the best routesetters in the country and one of only a handful of level 5 USA Climbing Certified Routestters. They work hard to set the most creative, challenging, diverse, and fun boulder problems and routes. With all of our expansions over the years, we offer state of the art climbing terrain with the tallest walls in the Metro DC area.
WHO WE ARE
Our guiding pillars, ROCK:
Original
We are one of the first indoor rock climbing gyms in the country. Sportrock was founded in 1994 by a group of climbers who outgrew a home wall in Zich’s Garage, an unused auto garage shop. Even after 5 expansions over 26 years, we have stayed true to being a climbing gym rooted in top-notch climbing and building a strong community of climbers.
Community
Whether it’s within the walls of Sportrock or on a larger scale reaching out to various audiences. We use rock climbing as a platform to expand our community. We host a weekly Parkinsons Group, adaptive climbing, at-risk youths, fundraisers for various causes are just some examples.
Knowledge
We are committed to being a teaching/learning gym. With the addition of the Sportrock Performance Institute, Sportrock is committed to developing youth and adult athletes of every skill level, from beginner to high-performance athletes. Whether they only climb indoors or want to venture outside, we are committed to educating and preparing climbers to reach their goals.
TRAINING CAMPS + WORKSHOPS
THE SPORTROCK PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE IS A SPACE THAT GIVES COACHES AND ROUTESETTERS COMPLETE CREATIVE FREEDOM
This unique dynamic translates into amazing growth opportunities for those who are looking to hone their craft. Whether you are an aspiring routesetter or a youth athlete, our training camps & workshops will help you take your game to the next level.
Winter Youth Training Camps
SRPI Youth Training Camp | Bouldering
A two-day bouldering intensive training camp hosted by Sportrock Performance Institute Director Taylor Reed.
When:
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December 26th & 27th
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Day #1 | 12pm - 5pm
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Day #2 | 10am - 3pm
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Topics Covered:
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Competition Preparation for the Regional/Divisional Bouldering format.
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Movement feedback-oriented coaching and low coach-to-athlete ratios.
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Boulders by a routesetter with years of national-level competition setting experience.
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Evaluation and feedback on "support" areas like mobility and physical training.
SRPI Youth Training Camp | Sport Climbing
A two-day sport climbing intensive training camp hosted by Sportrock Performance Institute Director Taylor Reed. This camp will take place at the SRPI as well as Sportrocks 60ft lead walls.
When:
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December 29th & 30th
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Day #1 | 12pm - 5pm
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Day #2 | 10am - 3pm
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Topics Covered:
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Competition preparation for onsight climbing on routes that mimics high-level competition.
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Understanding tactics to combat "movement risk" in onsight climbing.
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Learning resting and pacing patterns for onsight and redpoint.
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Training and understanding zones for endurance, recovery, and power endurance.
Check out images from past training camps!
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