Goals & Objectives

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

DEVELOP

  • a sense of physical well-being.
  • desirable human relationships, sound social attitudes and values.
  • mutual support within the members.
  • understanding and appreciation of the sport of climbing.

PROVIDE

  • opportunities for individuals to strengthen their self-concept.
  • a vehicle for students to participate in worthwhile service projects.
  • leadership training for those student-athletes who wish to pursue career opportunities in climbing related fields.
  • a safe environment for participation in climbing activities.

TEACH

  • others how to use the environment while utilizing minimum impact techniques.
  • current belay technique and climbing movement to the safest industry standards.
  • proper equipment use and care.
  • consistent language for climbers, belayers and coaches used League-wide and will transfer to other indoor climbing facilities and outdoor climbing environments.

OFFER

  • a variety of indoor climbing competitions which meet the needs of the student-athletes.

The following are basic components of the methods through which the above objectives can be achieved.

  • Skills Training: developing those skills that enable an individual to function with competence and safety in a particular indoor climbing environment, e.g., basic to advanced climbing skills, rope management skills, leadership, and sportsmanship.
  • Challenge: exposing the student to challenging experiences which encourage them to examine their own reactions and responses in new situations requiring action or decision: e.g. climbing movement, belay technique, peer coaching, etc.
  • Problem Solving: providing opportunities where individuals or groups need to analyze situations and arrive at solutions: e.g. route reading, individual and team strategy, etc.
  • Service: developing a sense of responsibility for others and for the environment through service projects.