WEEK OF COMPETITION

• Communicate competition schedule, logistics and driver.

• Invite climber to discuss their support needs for the weekend.

• Fill car with gas

• Download driving directions

• Check competition schedule/updates

• Check Team Support schedule/updates

• Make snacks/food

• Fill water bottles

• Complete host waiver form if you havent done so.

NIGHT OF COMPETITION

• Communicate logistics w/kid

• Fill water bottles

• Pack trunk/front door

• Make snacks

DAY OF COMPETITION

• Hydrate

• Stretch

• Eat breakfast

• Leave early (make sure they have packed their gear)

• Make sure you have your gear

• Check into BGC Table /info after arrival

• If belaying, check into front desk for belay test, preview the climbing area, take care of your personal needs and get into equipment. Check in w/ Assistant Coach Shea.

  NOTES: To make your day smooth

• Wear sneakers/comfortable shoes

• Bring a small stadium/camp chair.

• Bring/wear a mask

• Bring water bottle

• Bring snacks, mint, gum

• Dont forget reading glasses. (if you’re there)

• Bring extra pens

• Stay hydrated

WEEK OF COMPETITION

• Complete all school assignments

• Clean room Wash team shirt/hoody

• Hydrate

• Limit Sugars

• 8-10 hours of sleep

• Stretch

• Set competition goals

• Create a playlist (podcast) of your favorite music

NIGHT OF COMPETITION

• Communicate logistics w/parents

• Fill water bottles

• Clean re-pack climbing bag: check harness, shoes, chalk fill, waterbottle electrolytes.

• Lay out clothes Hydrate

• Stretch

• Turn off media and phones at least 1hr. before bed

• Wind down with peppermint or chamomile tea

• Set alarm(s)

• GO TO BED EARLY. TURN OF ELECTRONICS

DAY OF COMPETITION

• Wake 1.5-2hr early.

• Hydrate

• Stretch

• Shower

• Eat breakfast <2,000+ calories

• Speak gentle to parents and siblings

• Remember climbing bag. (Climber responsible for putting in the attending car!—not parents)

• Leave early

• Check in at BGC table for any comp updates

• Check in for competition

• Find coaches and team for encouragement and warming up your awesome

• Climb your awesome

• Support your teammates

• Ask for support

• Share your climbs!

• Maintain performance by eating healthy snacks throughout the competition.

• Demonstrate positive sportpersonship towards others throughout the competition and awards ceremony

• Thank parents and your community for their support

• On the way home, or immediate after write down your own performance review. What you liked/didnt about the experience? How/where would you like to improve in your performance.

The success of our team can only thrive with the support of each parent at the competitions. To wholeheartedly coach our climbers, caring for all their needs, coaches need to focus all throughout the competition, which is a long day for us. Help us take collective care of our community by volunteering your time and effort! Please complete this Community Support Form.