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CERTIFICATIONS

Our certification programs are tailor-made for the needs of climbing walls and their staff.

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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.

2023 CWA Summit: A Reflection

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Updated Auto Belay Guidance Released

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Monetary Value of Robust Youth Program

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CWI Level 1 - Virtual Course Details

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CWI Level 2 Virtual Course for new CWI Candidates Details

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CWI Level 3 - Virtual Course for new CWI Candidates Details

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SURVIVE & THRIVE WORKSHOP

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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.

Friends of Gyms

Our generous sponsors help enable the CWA to provide resources to the indoor climbing industry. Our work, training, and informaiton would not be possible without their generous support.

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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