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Memberships

SCBC offers a variety of Memberships depending on your participation level.
Recreational, Elite Open and Volunteer memberships are FREE. All other athletes, coaches, setters and gyms will have a fee.

Understanding Recreational vs Competitive
Athlete Eligibility

Athletes

Recreational

FREE
RECREATIONAL ATHLETE Birth Years: 2013 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For athletes who want to compete in SCBC RECREATIONAL events only.
Recreational categories available in recreational in events: Rec and Experienced.
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Competitive Unranked

25.00
YOUTH E UNRANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2017 - 2018 Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Youth E - U11 (YE) athletes who want to start to compete. YE does NOT collect points and may only be eligible for select events and camps. YE is NOT eligible to qualify for Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) events (Western Regionals or Nationals).
SELECT
15.00
per event
PAY-AS-YOU-GO ATHLETE Birth Years: 2016 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
Unranked. For athletes who want to compete in SCBC sanctioned events, but aren't interested in earning a rank, being eligible for Team BC or selection camps and not interested in Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) events.

* $0 up front, $15 will be added to the competition registration fee for each event you register for. Athletes that hold a valid license for another federation are not eligible and must purchase an OFA membership.
SELECT
50.00
OTHER FEDERATION ATHLETE Birth Years: 2016 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
UNRANKED - For athletes who are 'Active' members of another federation

Contact the SCBC Registrar to sign up.
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Competitive Ranked

75.00
YOUTH D RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2015 - 2016 Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Youth D - U13 (YD) athletes who want to compete as a RANKED athlete, collect points and be eligible for Team BC selection and camps. YD is NOT eligible to qualify for Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) events (Western Regionals or Nationals).
SELECT
100.00
YOUTH C RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2013 - 2014 Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Youth C - U15 (YC)athletes who want to compete as a RANKED athlete, collect points and be eligible for Team BC selection and camps. YC is eligible to qualify for Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) Western Regionals events (YC may NOT attend Nationals).

A CEC license must be purchased prior separately from the CEC if you qualify for a CEC Western Regionals.
SELECT
120.00
YOUTH B, YOUTH A OR JUNIOR RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2007 - 2012 Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Youth B - U17 (YB), Youth A - U19 (YA) or Junior - U21 (J) athletes who want to compete as a RANKED athlete, earn points and be eligible for Team BC selection and camps.

A Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) license must be purchased prior separately from the CEC if you qualify for a CEC event.
SELECT
75.00
SENIOR RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2006 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Senior athletes (21+) who want to compete as an Senior RANKED athlete, collect points and be eligible for Team BC selection and camps. Does NOT include Youth A or Junior

A Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) license must be purchased prior separately from the CEC if you qualify for a CEC event.
SELECT
FREE
SENIOR ELITE RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2006 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For ELITE Senior athletes who are 'PRE-QUALIFIED' by Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) within the past 2 seasons. Elite Senior athletes may compete in any SCBC event and are automatically selected for Team BC. Youth A or Junior are not eligible for this membership.

Qualifying Open members automatically have their memberships updated to Elite Senior members at no charge at the start of the season.

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Volunteer

FREE
VOLUNTEER Birth Years: 2013 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
Mandatory for anyone volunteering in any capacity for SCBC (competitions, camps, BoD, committees etc).
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Coach

25.00
COACH Birth Years: 2010 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
Mandatory for all coaches attending SCBC sanctioned events and camps.
Visit Coaches Path to learn more about the minimum training requirements to become a sanctioned SCBC coach. ONLY sanctioned SCBC coaches will have access to the field of play, including ISO or be able to submit appeals.
SELECT

Route Setters

25.00
ROUTE SETTER Birth Years: 2010 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
Mandatory for all route setters setting for SCBC events.attending SCBC sanctioned events and camps.
Visit Setters Path to learn more about SCBC Route Setting training to become a sanctioned SCBC setter.
SELECT

Gyms

50.00
GYM/FACILITY
For any gym/facility that would like to host an SCBC event, get SportBC funding via Kid Sport for your club members, or simply support SCBC. Annual membership will be waived for facilities hosting SCBC competitions. Membership is valid for one calendar year from time of purchase or renewal.

Contact the SCBC Registrar for more information and to arrange setup.
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Age Category Reference Chart for 2026/2027
Birth Year chart for the 2027 Season
Category
Youth E
Youth D
Youth C
Youth B
Youth A
Junior
Open
Elite Open*
Masters
Experienced
Recreational
Birth Years
2017 - 2018
2015 or 2016
2013 or 2014
2011 or 2012
2009 or 2010
2007 or 2008
2010 or earlier
2006 or earlier
1987 or earlier
2013 or earlier
2013 or earlier
Note:* Elite Open reference is for a free Open membership eligibility and not a competitive category
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