CEC conducts an annual review of all components of the High Performance Program (HPP). This review ensures fairness, accuracy and that each component continues to most effectively serve its purpose within the HPP. This review is performed in collaboration with the CEC...
With sincere apologies for the delay, CEC is proud to publish our 2021-2022 Annual Report! This report covers our activities from April 2021 to September 2022. Wow, a lot has happened in a year and a half post-pandemic! From the incredible performances by Sean McColl...
Climbing Escalade Canada is committed to establishing a strong Para-Climbing Program within our existing structure. We are committed and excited to bring the Para-Climbing Community together through hosting our first Para-Climbing National Championships event!...
The 2022 IFSC World Cup Speed and Lead Calendars have now concluded, and CEC athletes in these disciplines have continued the momentum built in the boulder season. SPEED Season Recap Our small but dedicated speed team was able to show consistency and progress in 2022....
CEC would like to provide clarification around the Qualification Process for the 2022-2023 Senior National Championships (Boulder and Lead). In summary, there are two qualification pathways available for CEC Senior National Events – either through a...
CEC held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 20, 2022, at which time elections for the Board of Directors took place. We wish to welcome Mohammad Havaledar and Rahul Sapra as newly elected directors, and to express gratitude to our outgoing directors, Jeff...
As per the Qualification Pathways for the CEC Senior National Championships, some athletes have now received an invitation to the National Events in November 2022 (boulder/lead) and February 2023 (speed). Therefore, these athletes do not require Provincial...
The IFSC released, earlier this week, its 2023 Competition Calendar: The Start of a New Olympic Qualification Path. There will be 12 World Cups in 10 countries, including six events in each of the sport climbing discipline: bouldering speed and lead. The 2023 World...
CEC was happy to host climbing coaches from across the nation for an in-person workshop weekend. This was our first in-person workshops since the pandemic, and we were grateful for the opportunity to bring many knowledgeable people into the same room to learn with and...
All of us at Climbing Canada are saddened to hear of the passing of our dear colleague, John Haigh. John was a strong constant in our community, an empathetic leader, and a one-of-a-kind human. “John was very supportive of me when I first started with CEC. He...
