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.
New for the 2025 season: Age category changes to align with the CEC and IFSC. See FAQ
Understanding Recreational vs Competitive
Athlete Eligibility
Athletes
Recreational
FREE
RECREATIONAL ATHLETE Birth Years: 2011 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.
Competitive Unranked
10.00
per event
PAY-AS-YOU-GO ATHLETE Birth Years: 2015 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
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, $10 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.
25.00
OTHER FEDERATION ATHLETE Birth Years: 2015 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
UNRANKED - For athletes who are 'Active' members of another federationContact the SCBC Registrar to sign up.
Competitive Ranked
50.00
YOUTH D RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2013 - 2015 Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Youth D (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).
75.00
YOUTH C RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2011 - 2012 Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Youth C (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.
95.00
YOUTH B, YOUTH A OR JUNIOR RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2005 - 2010 Catgeory Age Reference Chart
For Youth B (YB), Youth A (YA) or Junior (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.
50.00
SENIOR RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2004 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.
FREE
SENIOR ELITE RANKED ATHLETE Birth Years: 2004 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.
Volunteer
FREE
VOLUNTEER Birth Years: 2011 or earlier Catgeory Age Reference Chart
Mandatory for anyone volunteering in any capacity for SCBC (competitions, camps, BoD, committees etc). Coach
25.00
COACH Birth Years: 2004 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.
Route Setters
25.00
ROUTE SETTER Birth Years: 2004 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.
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.
- info@sportclimbingbc.ca
Detailed Information
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