Welcome to the American Scholastic Climbing League

Climb and Compete for YOUR School

Register for the 24-25 Season! Start a New High School Team!
Returning Climber or Coach?
ACCESS ACCOUNT HERE
Community

Meet climbers from your school and local region

CONFIDENCE

Build your climbing skills and stamina 

COMPETITION

Challenge yourself against other climbers in your classification

CHAMPIONSHIP

Earn individual and team championships like other sports at your school

Registration for the 2024-2025 Season is Now Open!

The 2024-2025 climbing season will begin in November and run through February. Participate in at least three events to qualify for your regional and be eligible for state qualification.

CLICK HERE for information about climber & coach registration.
Climbers & coaches must be registered with the ASCL and complete all online account requirements prior to their first competition.

CLICK HERE for information on events.
Details usually begin to be available in September and are updated frequently during the season.

Rules & Code of Conduct
Scoring Information
Ranking

Created by climbers for climbers

The American Scholastic Climbing League is a non-profit 501C3 created in May of 2018 following a ten-year successful run of the Colorado High School Climbing League. 

Our goal is to connect climbers in an atmosphere of positive competition and to foster the best aspects of climbing in middle and high school students.

About Us Philosophy & Mission

40+ Participating Gym Locations
Western Colorado University

Testimonials

See what gyms that host ASCL comps have to say about the ASCL…

“As a climber and setter who grew up in the USA Climbing circuit I’ve watched the level of competition skyrocket over the past decade, with many of the competitive climbers having started at a very young age it has become near impossible for climbers who find the sport in middle or high school to keep up. With this gap it’s nice to work with ASCL, the league does an excellent job of providing a place where newer climbers can find success and camaraderie through climbing. Additionally from a climbing gym perspective the impact to the regular operation of the gym being so small makes it easier to host events while keeping the gym’s bottom line in mind.”

Keith North
Head Routesetter
G1 Climbing + Fitness

“ASCL is amazing to work with! They are very friendly, but, also, provide an amazing opportunity for younger climbers of all origins to find their passion in climbing! We at Denver Bouldering Club are happy to build an amazing community with them!”

Peter Pham
Marketing & Operations Manager
Denver Bouldering Company

ASCL In The News

How a Vail Mountain School sophomore came back to climbing

Vail Daily – March 21, 2024

For Zeme Braunholtz, there’s always only two options. “I’m either all in or I’m not going to try at all,” the Vail Mountain School sophomore said… (Read More)


The American Scholastic Climbing League Comes to Arkansas

Arkansas Outside – March 18, 2024

Twenty-five years ago, I took my son David, who was still in grade school, to an introduction to climbing program at Sam’s Throne in the Ozark Mountains. Little Rock Parks and Recreation hosted the event… (Read More)

Rock-climbing league for kids and teens launches in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Local 12 – January 25, 2024

Middle and high schoolers of all skill levels are welcome to join the American Scholastic Climbing League… (Read More)


Nonprofit Member Spotlight: American Scholastic Climbing League

Climbing Wall Association – July 17, 2023

Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Theresa Morris started climbing by doing family laps on the ironic Flatirons in Boulder. After becoming an educator… (read more)

The Power of High School Climbing and the ASCL in Colorado

Climbing Business Journal – July 3, 2020

When I moved my family from Missouri to Colorado to begin my teaching career, I was completely astonished to find that Montrose High School had a climbing team. When I told people about it… (read more)