CEC Youth Program Town Hall — May 8, 2026
CEC Youth Program Town Hall — May 8, 2026 Climbing Escalade Canada invites youth Canadian climbers, parents, and coaches to attend the CEC Youth Program Town Hall on Friday, May 8, 2026. The CEC Youth National Team coaching staff will share important information about...
Safe Sport Statement
Climbing Escalade Canada is unwavering in its commitment to a sport environment that is safe, respectful, and free from all forms of abuse, misconduct, and exploitation. There is no place in sport for behaviour that harms or endangers athletes—especially children and...
Updated National Team Policy Released
Climbing Escalade Canada has released an updated version of the 2026 National Team Policy. This update includes clarification items and naming updates only. There are no structural changes to the National Team Program, squad structure, selection priorities, or...
Climbing Escalade Canada Releases Provisional Lima 2027 Pan American Games Internal Nomination Procedure
Climbing Escalade Canada has released its Provisional Internal Nomination Procedure (INP) for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. The provisional INP outlines the process CEC will use to nominate athletes to represent Canada at Lima 2027, subject to Canada earning quota...
Jaxson MacDonald Memorial Grant Returns for 2026
Climbing Escalade Canada is proud to announce the return of the Jaxson MacDonald Memorial Grant for 2026, continuing its commitment to supporting Youth National Team athletes who embody the spirit of climbing and community, while honouring and preserving Jaxson’s...
Climbing Escalade Canada Calls for Event Lead Nominations
CEC is inviting nominations for Event Leads to support the delivery of our Regional, National, and Continental competitions across the country. Behind every successful competition is a dedicated team of organizers working to ensure athletes, coaches, officials, and...
Climbing Escalade Canada Confirms 2026 North American Cup Series Events in Québec and Alberta
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is pleased to confirm the dates and venues for the 2026 North American Cup Series (NACS) events taking place in Canada. The series will feature two competitions: Boulder in Québec City and Lead & Speed in Edmonton, bringing top North...
Climbing Escalade Canada Confirms Venue Change for the Youth Lead National Championships
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) confirms a venue change for the Youth Lead National Championships, which will now take place at Canyon Escalade in La Prairie, Quebec. This decision follows a thorough technical and operational evaluation process, including multiple...
2026 Senior National Team Selection: Official Roster
CEC is pleased to announce the 2026 National Team roster across the disciplines of Speed, Lead, and Boulder. On behalf of everyone at Climbing Escalade Canada and the entire Canadian climbing community, congratulations to all selected athletes! Selection is based on...
2025–2026 Senior National Championships Kick Off This Week in Calgary
The 2025–2026 Senior National Championships begin this Thursday in Calgary, bringing together Canada’s top climbers for five days of elite competition across Boulder and Lead disciplines. With 186 unique athletes registered across one or both disciplines, this will be...
2026 Para-Climbing Town Hall – Join Us March 4 at 7pm ET
Climbing Escalade Canada invites all para-climbers, coaches, guides, and community members to attend our 2026 Para-Climbing Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00pm ET. This virtual session is designed to provide clear information about the Para-Climbing...
Largest Para-Climbing Competition in Canadian History Set for This Weekend
Climbing Escalade Canada Hosts Second Annual Para-Climbing National Championships Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is proud to host the 2026 Para-Climbing National Championships this weekend at Canyon Escalade, in La Prairie, QC, marking the largest para-climbing...
