As the National Sport Organization for Sport Climbing in Canada, Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is responsible for identifying, selecting, and supporting para-athletes with the highest potential for success on the international stage. Our mission is to set a high standard for performance, fostering an environment that promotes excellence and competitiveness.
CEC’s Podium Pathway identifies athletes in the Train to Compete, Learning to Win, and Winning for a Living stages of our Long-Term Development (LTD) framework. While we support para-athletes at all these stages, it is crucial that each para-athlete competes at the appropriate level for their optimal development — whether national, continental, or international. This approach ensures para-athletes are both challenged and supported according to their growth, preparing them to meet the demands of their competitive pathway.
The Para National Team Program (PNTP) is aligned with CEC’s high-performance strategies and those of our key funding partners, including Sport Canada, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), and Own the Podium (OTP). This alignment provides para-athletes with the resources and opportunities needed to excel while fostering a strong development pipeline for the future of Canadian climbing.
Para-National Team Program Policy
The Para-National Team Program Policy outlines the structure and eligibility criteria for Canadian para-athletes in Sport Climbing aiming to compete internationally.
Important Links
- 2025 National Team Selection – Para
- National Para-Climbing Ranking
- Classification Information
- Inaugural Para-Climbing National Championships
Team Canada Partners
