Just a few thoughts
Varied and interesting news and resources below. Podcasts for comp, industry, and lifestyle fans. Volunteer opportunities. Recaps from CWA, ICE, and CAC. Resources for coaches. Fresh grip shapes. And coverage of recent USAC issues.
Best wishes to all the setters, coaches and managers prepping for US Youth Regionals!
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Community & Culture
- Podcast: Brooke Raboutou – An Olympian’s Mindset (The Nugget)
- Podcast: Facing the Rest of the World with a Nontraditional Lifestyle (Clipping Chains)
- Podcast: ICE Recap with Travis Williams (Kegan Minock, DoughJo Setting)
- Climbing Walls Against Cancer – Celebrating Some Of Our Great Collaborations Over The Last Year (Climbers Against Cancer)
- Video: Urban Bouldering In Central London (Catalyst Climbing)
Volunteer Corner
- This week: Volunteer for GB Climbing England Squad Benchmarking (GB Climbing)
- Calling All Volunteers (Climbers Against Cancer)
- Nominate an Outstanding Climbing Advocate (Access Fund)
- Apply For the CWA Summit Service Crew (CWA)
Comp Scene
- What You Need to Know About USA Climbing’s Transgender Athlete Participation Policy (Delaney Miller, Outside)
- USA Climbing’s Plans for a New National Training Center Paused Amid Protests from Gym Owners—Latest Updates (CBJ)
- Soon-To-Be Olympian Emma Hunt Nominated For The World Games Athlete Of The Year Award (IFSC)
- 2024 Para-Climbing National Team Application (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
For Gym Staff
- Jan 25: Coaching and Training Roundtable (CWA)
- Understanding Kids With Disabilities In Climbing (Addy Cowley, CWA)
- Community Building In Indoor Climbing Gyms: Part 1 (Bix Firer & Pat Brehm, Headwall Group)
- 2023 CWA Annual Report (CWA)
Training Tips
- Video: The Ultimate Guide for Returning Back to Rock Climbing – Evan Ingerson (The Climbing Doctor)
- Video: 5 Training & Climbing Performance Tips to Level Up in the New Year (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
