Climbing Escalade Canada is pleased to publish two approved Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) Carding Nomination Criteria documents: the 2026/27 four-month carding cycle and the 2027/28 full-year carding cycle. This marks CEC’s first athlete carding allocation. CEC is...
Climbing Escalade Canada would like to inform the climbing community that our Executive Director, Christiane Marceau, will be on leave from July 4 to August 30, 2026, inclusive. During this period, CEC operations will continue; however, the office will be operating at...
Climbing Escalade Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Jaxson MacDonald Memorial Grant. Thanks to the continued generosity of the Canadian climbing community, nine grants of $1,000 have been awarded to support youth athletes pursuing excellence in...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is proud to announce the athletes who will represent Canada at the 2026 World Climbing Youth Championships in Arco, Italy, from July 18–25, 2026. These talented young climbers earned their place on Team Canada through outstanding...
Climbing Escalade Canada is currently seeking host facilities for several events on the 2026–2027 national competition calendar. While an RFP for these events was issued last year, we are now opening a simplified call for interest. Facilities interested in hosting one...
Climbing Escalade Canada is pleased to announce that CEC has been approved by Sport Canada for the equivalent of two Senior National Card allocations through the Athlete Assistance Program for the 2026–2027 carding period. This marks an important milestone for...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with BE Athletics, who will serve as the Official Apparel Partner of CEC and the Canadian National Team. Through this partnership, BE Athletics will provide competition and team apparel for...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified medical and para-medical professionals interested in supporting the Canadian Youth National Team at the 2026 World Climbing Youth World Championships, taking place July 18–25, 2026, in...
For the very first time, Sport Climbing will be featured at the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City: Boulder: March 9–10, 2027 Lead: March 12–13, 2027 Climbing Escalade Canada is seeking to appoint 12 Major Officials for the event, as follows: 1 Head Routesetter –...
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...
