Volunteer Spotlight – Krista Jensen (AB) CEC: Hi Krista. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got involved in the climbing community? Krista Jensen (KJ): Hi There, My name is Krista Jensen, and I am from Calgary, Alberta. Our son climbs with the Bolder...
The 2024-2025 Youth Series is fast approaching, and we want to address key questions in advance to prevent any potential confusion. Rules Update The 2024-2025 Youth Series will follow the 2024 IFSC Rules. Why? The IFSC publishes its annual rule updates in January,...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Okami Escalade Inc., naming Okami as “Official Partner of Team Canada”. This collaboration will provide valuable support to Canadian climbers as they compete on the national and...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is seeking Letters of Interest from Canadian cities, tourism organizations, and event management groups interested in collaborating with CEC on the development of a strategic plan that may lead to hosting an international climbing...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is seeking knowledgeable and dedicated individuals to join our Continuous National Ranking Working Group (CNR-WG) and our High Performance Governance Committee (HPGC). These two volunteer groups play a pivotal role in supporting CEC’s...
Climbing Escalade Canada is excited to announce the release of our Request for Proposals for Event Hosting for the 2025–2026 and 2026-2027 Competition Seasons! We are inviting facilities across Canada to submit their bids to host a series of national competitions that...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) has completed a brief review of the 2025 National Team Policy, making key clarifications to enhance transparency and consistency in the National Team intake process. The previous version contained misleading and conflicting information,...
Ahead of this weekend’s Speed National Championships, we are pleased to announce updates to the Speed Minimum Performance Times and Speed Canadian Records. These updates will take effect immediately, with a deeper review of the Speed Program planned in 2025 for...
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) and USA Climbing (USAC) are pleased to announce that the North American Cup Series (NACS) Manual has been updated for the 2025 season. The only change in the manual is related to age eligibility, aligning with the IFSC Eligibility Code....
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is thrilled to introduce the Assistant Coaches who will support Team Canada as we prepare for the 2025 IFSC Youth World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. These dedicated and experienced coaches will play a crucial role in preparing and...
