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CERTIFICATIONS

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Get the latest information, articles, and resources to help you navigate the pandemic.

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View our industry research, reports, standards, guides, posters, and other resources.

The Climbing Wall Association is a trade association dedicated to protecting, connecting, and educating the indoor climbing industry.

We provide relevant and actionable climbing business resources that keep the industry healthy and thriving. We do this through advocacy; developing industry standards; publishing industry news, data and analysis; sponsoring certification and professional development programs; and producing community-building and educational events.

Welcome to the New CWA Website

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Onward and Upward: Gym owners look into 2021

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Member Appreciation in the Time of COVID

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Projecting Anti-Racism: A Case Study of GP81 and Try-Hard Crew

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How the New COVID-19 Relief Package Helps Indoor Climbing

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Upcoming Events

Feb 17

February Community Call 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Details

Mar 17

March Community Call 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Details

Apr 14

April Community Call 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Details

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SURVIVE & THRIVE WORKSHOP

You're not alone! Join our community of industry professionals on an exclusive platform where you can access on-demand sessions, connect with vetted industry contacts, and collaborate on common challenges.

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CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE HUB

We're gathering resources to help you address operational and business issues related to COVID-19. We're constantly updating this hub with articles and Community Call recordings as they are available.

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Membership Assistance Program Sponsors

In order to support indoor climbing gyms during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently offering a Membership Assistance Program. This allows you a 1 year membership with the CWA for free. Please join us in thanking our amazing sponsors who made this program a reality.

Laura Allured

Marketing & Communications Manager, Climbing Wall Association

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Membership Assistance Program

Our generous sponsors help enable the CWA to provide free membership to gyms in need. This maintains access to the resources, training, and informaiton that gyms rely on to operate at the highest level.

These Sponsors Support the Indoor Climbing Industry

Monument Sports Group Insurance Programs

The CWA provides member-exclusive insurance programs in the indoor climbing industry. Maintaining the availability and price stability of insurance in the market are critical objectives of our programs.

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Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Program

The CWI Certification Program is a voluntary certification for climbing instructors. The program defines a uniform set of consensus performance standards that can be easily integrated into existing staff training programs.

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Work-at-Height Certification Program

The Work-at-Height Certification Program is a voluntary certification for climbing wall workers who perform work-at-height, including accessing work positions, routesetting, and rescues at-height.

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