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The BKBeasts is Brooklyn Boulders’ competitive youth climbing team.
We attend two major national competitions in fall and spring. The American Bouldering Series and Sports Climbing Series are organized by the sport’s national governing body USA Climbing (USAC).We train or compete every week in a friendly and dedicated way, to bring out the best in our youngsters as climbers and people. The syllabus develops the physical, mental and technical skills required to become an elite climber. The skills of our climbers range from near beginners to National Championship level. Everyone gets a fair chance to improve to the best they can be.
Whatever level your child is suited to, the BKBeasts are about fun, enjoyment and building a lifelong love of the sport. One of our team’s highlights this year was a young beginner in his second or third comp pulling off the most outlandish move just because no one told him it was impossible. Other highlights include impressive performances at Regional (Tri-State area), Divisional (East Coast) and National levels. BKBeasts work to develop the strength, character and creativity necessary to excel at the sport and to become great mountaineers and leaders. Climbing is a dance and we are very keen to evolve graceful and beautiful dynamics as much as power. Girls and boys are equally at home on the team and on the walls.
Welcome to the BKBeasts Sports Climbing Series 2012.
Starting March 19, for twelve weeks the BKBeasts will be meeting four times per week. There will be three groups in the team this season. Depending on the group you are in, you will come Monday or, Tuesday and Saturday, or Wednesday and Saturday.
BKBeasts 101
Starts Monday 19th March from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No Saturday session for you guys yet…. just lots of fun and learning all you need to become a hardcore BKBeast. Well done on making the team!
BKBeasts
The squad continue to meet, feel good and climb hard on Wednesdays, starting March 21st. Please note the change of timings from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Let’s go!!!
BKBeasts II
Fearsome and fearless, the BKBeasts II are about to turn Tuesday on its head from March 20th. Meeting from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, these climbers are better than ever and training to be even stronger and more technically proficient. That is why we just triumphed at JIBS and did so well at the ABS Nationals. Watch out, the stampede is coming!!!
BKBeasts and BKBeasts II
Now that comp season is back, Saturday morning trainings will resume March 24th. Saturday sessions will be 9:30 to 11:30 AM even on comp days if you are not competing. The itinerary on comp days will suit the venue and travel arrangements.
BKBeasts – SCS Competition Calendar:
March 17, Gravity Vault, NJ
April 14, Carabiners, CT
April 21, Rock Club, New Rochelle, NY
May 05, NJ Rock Gym
May 12, The Edge, NY (Regionals)
June 9-10 Central Rock, MA (Divisionals)
July 5-8 Atlanta, GA (Nationals)
Coaching Staff
From dedicated BKB staff to internationally renowned pro climbers, the BKBeasts have at their disposal lots of real talent, love, experience and expertise. It goes without saying that we love working with kids and we love working on ourselves. All coaches are involved in ongoing climbing development courses; from peer group feedback to professional qualification and certification with the American Mountain Guides Association. We are USAC accredited coaches and abide by the USAC Code of Conduct.
