Youth Nationals Training Competition 

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The Youth Nationals Training Competition at The Gravity Vault in Westbury NY, chiefed by Level 4 routesetter, Chris Moyle, is designed to provide elite youth climbers with a realistic competition experience simulating USA Climbing's Youth Nationals Championship. While this is not a USA Climbing sanctioned competition, it is designed to replicate the difficulty, intensity, structure and experience of the USA Climbing Youth Nationals event.

This two-day climbing event, held on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th 2025, is one of the few premier training competitions in the country and is chiefed by Level 4 routesetters with USA Climbing Nationals Compeition experience. This is an exclusive opportunity for athletes competing at the highest levels of youth climbing to refine their skills, test their strategies and experience a professionally set competition environment before Nationals. 

After each athlete completes climbing they are eligible for on-the-ground routesetter feedback. This feedback will help athletes strengthen their approach towards National Level competitions and provide them with structure for preparing for higher level competitions.

Event Location: The Gravity Vault Westbury, NY 

Located just 45 minutes east of New York City and only 30 minutes from JFK International Airport and LaGuardia Airport, The Gravity Vault Westbury is a state-of-the-art climbing gym that opened in November 2024. 

Event Overview: What to Expect 

The Youth Nationals Training Competition is a highly competitive training event structured to match the USA Climbing Youth Nationals format. 

Disciplines Featured: 

• Bouldering  

• Sport Climbing*

This competition is not just about testing skills — it is about simulating the pressure, pace and mindset of Nationals-level events so athletes can compete with confidence when it matters most.  

* Competitors are required to bring their own lead rope; minimum length 100ft (30m). More information below.

 

Expert Routesetting by USA Climbing-Certified Routesetters

The success of any climbing competition hinges on elite-level routesetting. This event is chiefed by Chris Moyle, a Level 4 USA Climbing Certified routesetter.

Why Does Routesetting Matter? 

• Authentic Competition Experience – Routes mirror the complexity and difficulty level of USA Youth Climbing Nationals 

• Refined Skill Development  – Competitors learn to adapt to high-level setting styles 

• Accurate Training – Athletes get a true feel for a Nationals competition environment 

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Athlete Requirements & Eligibility 

Who Can Participate? 

• Age Categories: U15, U17, U19, U20

• Athletes must have qualified for Divisional Championships in at least one discipline (Bouldering or Sport). Athletes only need to qualify for one discipline for Divisionals in order to compete in either or both disciplines in the Training Competition. 

• Athletes who have qualified for Regional Championships in at least one discipline (Bouldering or Sport) are welcome to sign-up for the waitlist by calling the gym at (516) 508-9663. On Tuesday, May 20th Regionals athletes from the waitlist will be selected to fill any open competition slots on a first-come, first-served basis. 

• If your category is full please call us at (516) 508-9663 to join the waitlist

 

Pricing & Registration Details 

Early Enrollment Pricing (Ends Sunday, May 18th) 

• $160 for Single Discipline (One Day)  

• $290 for Both Disciplines (Two Days)

Pricing After Sunday, May 18th 

• $180 for Single Discipline (One Day)  

• $325 for Both Disciplines (Two Days)

If your category is full please call us at (516) 508-9663 to join the waitlist

How to Register: 

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Limited spots are available. Early registration is highly recommended. 

Refund Policy: Refund window is open through 6:00pm Sunday, May 18th. Requested refunds will be issued to the card used to complete the original transaction minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after 6:00pm Sunday, May 18th. All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. To request a refund prior to Sunday, May 18th at 6:00pm you must email the gym directly at Westbury@gravityvault.com. Refund requests cannot be completed over the phone. Once a refund is complete the reserved spot will be given to the next athlete on the waitlist on a first-come-first served basis. 

 

Preliminary Event Schedule

(Schedule Subject to Change)

Female Competition Schedule 

Female Schedule Saturday, June 7th 

8:00am – 9:00am - Warm-Up 

9:00am – 12:30pm - Female Bouldering Qualifiers, Rotational Repoint Style 

12:30pm – 1:15pm - Lunch – climbs closed 

1:15pm  - Iso Opens 

1:45pm  - Iso Closes 

2:00pm – 4:30pm - Semi Finals 

4:30pm – 6:00pm - Finals – Boulders open working session 

6:00pm  - Boulders close 

 

Female Schedule Sunday, June 8th 

8:00am – 9:00am - Warm-up 

9:00am –12:00pm - Sport Climbing Qualifiers, Flash Style 

12:00pm – 12:45pm - Lunch 

12:45pm - Iso Opens 

1:15pm - Iso Closes 

1:45pm – 3:30pm - Semi Finals, Onsight Style 

3:30pm - Iso Opens 

4:00pm - Iso Closes 

4:00pm – 5:30pm - Finals, Onsight Style 

6:00pm - Ropes Close 

 

Male Competition Schedule 

Male Schedule Saturday, June 7th

8:00am – 9:00am - Warm-up 

9:00am –12:00pm - Sport Climbing Qualifiers, Flash Style 

12:00pm – 12:45pm - Lunch 

12:45pm - Iso Opens 

1:15pm - Iso Closes 

1:45pm – 3:30pm - Semi Finals, Onsight Style 

3:30pm - Iso Opens 

4:00pm - Iso Closes 

4:00pm – 5:30pm - Finals, Onsight Style 

6:00pm - Ropes Close 

Male Schedule Sunday, June 8th 

8:00am – 9:00am - Warm-Up 

9:00am – 12:30pm  - Male Bouldering Qualifiers, Rotational Repoint Style 

12:30pm – 1:15pm - Lunch – climbs closed 

1:15pm  - Iso Opens 

1:45pm  - Iso Closes 

2:00pm – 4:30pm - Semi Finals 

4:30pm – 6:00pm - Finals – Boulders open working session 

6:00pm  - Boulders close 

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Getting Ready For the Competition

1. Make sure waivers are filled out!All athletes, spectators, coaches and loiterers must have a waiver filled out prior to the day of the competition.
   • FIll out our Gym Waiver Here
2. Double check you have all your gear!
   • Sport competitors are required to bring their own rope minimum length 100ft (30m). Ropes are available for rent on a first-come-first-served basis.
3. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking.

Community Impacts

To our members and community we promise we have not forgotten about you. All Westbury local memberships (1 and 3 month, Groups and Alliance) will be honored at our Melville location at no additional cost from Saturday, May 31st to Sunday, June 8th . This includes member benefits such as FREE Yoga for Members, Annual Member Monthly FREE Guest Passes and Retail Discounts.

The gym will remain open with limited terrain during setting from Monday, June 2nd to Friday, June 6th . The gym will be closed on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th for the competition.

Additionally, for full transparency, route stripping will begin for sport climbs on the lead wall on Saturday, May 31st with exact details posted at the front desk and sent out via newsletter. Bouldering area route stripping begins Wednesday, June 4th; bouldering terrain will remaing fully open up until this date.

Lastly, our community members will have the opportunity to earn FREE DAY PASSES for volunteering to top rope belay, lead belay, or judge during the competition. 

We thank you all for your support to make national level climbing event happen and look forward to sharing these amazing climbs with you beginning Monday, June 9th.