Youth Team Coach Posting (Volunteer Positions) Youth National Coaches – 2026–2027 Youth Climbing Program Application Deadline: January 30, 2026 Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is the National Sport Organization for competition climbing in Canada. We lead the promotion...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is the National Sport Organisation for competition climbing in Canada. We lead the promotion and development of the sport, supporting athletes in achieving their high-performance potential in an ethical, equitable, and fair competition...
Sport Climbing Saskatchewan (SCS) and Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) wish to clarify the qualification pathway for athletes residing in Saskatchewan. Sport Climbing Saskatchewan (SCS) is a newly incorporated Provincial Sport Organization, established in 2025. While...
Happy New Year to our incredible community! The CEC team is back in the office and gearing up for an exciting 2026 competition season. We have some great announcements coming in the weeks ahead, including the unveiling of our 2026 National Team—so stay tuned! In the...
New Single Comprehensive Framework Climbing Escalade Canada’s (CEC) Board of Directors has approved a new CEC National Team Policy that consolidates all National Team squad rules and Continuous National Ranking (CNR) regulations into one integrated document. This...
The CEC warmly congratulates World Climbing on the announcement of its new global identity — a bold and timely rebrand that reflects the sport’s growth and the diverse, global community that supports it. We fully support World Climbing’s transition to a unified global...
As we gear up for another exciting competition season, CEC has completed its annual review of the sport climbing rules. This blog post walks you through how the review works, how we align with World Climbing (previously IFSC), and what changes are coming for...
Bringing together the continent’s top athletes — and welcoming competitors from around the world. Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) and USA Climbing (USAC) are excited to unveil the official calendar for the 2026 North American Cup Series (NACS). Now entering another...
As we prepare for the upcoming season, we know many coaches have questions about licensing, Safe Sport requirements, and training expectations. To help streamline the process, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions we receive each year. If anything is...
The stage is set for the debut edition of the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Nations Grand Finale 2025, taking place in Fukuoka, Japan, from October 23 to 26. This new invitational event will bring together some of the world’s strongest national...
