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How To Host a Recreational Paraclimbing Competition
How To Host a Recreational Paraclimbing Competition

Want to host a paraclimbing Competition at your gym? Learn how to prepare your gym, a budget, a marketing plan, and more. Hailey Caissie of the The Crag speaks with three experts to offer advice and guidance for your gym. Continue Reading

Postedby Hailey Caissie
Date posted02/15/2023


Indoor Climbing Programs Assessments: A How to Guide, Part 2
Indoor Climbing Programs Assessments: A How to Guide, Part 2

In the second part of our Indoor Climbing Program Assessments, we will dive a little deeper into staff assessments. Get an example rubric for evaluation, the phases of implementing an assessment, and more. Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2023


CWA Announces First Sessions For 2023 CWA Summit
CWA Announces First Sessions For 2023 CWA Summit

CWA Summit session content will be focused on core topics for different employee types, building on a theme of collaboration Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Pucak
Date posted02/6/2023


A Common Misconception of Coaching
A Common Misconception of Coaching

Many potential coaches in the indoor climbing industry feel that their climbing talent or background isn't strong enough to take the step to become a coach. Chris Oshinski is here to provide some empirical evidence to correct this misconception and bolster the ranks of coaches. Continue Reading

Postedby Christopher Oshinski
Date posted01/22/2023


Why is the 2023 CWA Summit in Pittsburgh?
Why is the 2023 CWA Summit in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh might not be the first place you think of when you picture climbing. You might have some preconceived, and outdated, notions about the city, owing to its history as the Steel City prior to deindustrialization, images of frigid wind whipping off its famous three rivers, or even its... Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Pucak
Date posted01/5/2023


CWA to Debut Coffee & Collaboration Networking Experience at 2023 CWA Summit
CWA to Debut Coffee & Collaboration Networking Experience at 2023 CWA Summit

CWA Summit attendees can sign up for this brand new opportunity to network, conversate, and learn from their peers Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Pucak
Date posted12/15/2022


CWA Announces Keynote for 2023 CWA Summit
CWA Announces Keynote for 2023 CWA Summit

Boulder, Colo., 11/14/2022 – The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) is proud to announce Kareemah Batts as the keynote speaker for the 2023 CWA Summit. Kareemah, a cancer survivor, para-climber, outdoor enthusiast, and an equity, and inclusion professional, will highlight the climbing... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2022


Why Does the CWA's Industry Survey Matter?
Why Does the CWA's Industry Survey Matter?

The CWA's Industry Survey, which will be transformed into an interactive report of the indoor climbing industry, is taking submissions currently. We sat down with CWA Executive Director Paula Horwitz to go through the benefits and changes the survey's newest year will have in store for both... Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2022


Meet the Insurance New Staff to Support the Indoor Climbing Industry
Meet the Insurance New Staff to Support the Indoor Climbing Industry

Monument Sports Group is pleased to introduce Missy Finnerty who recently joined the team as a Customer Service Representative for the CWA Insurance Program. Missy is a graduate of Radford University, and prior to joining Monument Missy was a claims examiner at The James River Insurance... Continue Reading

Date posted05/2/2022


CWA Now Offering Canadian Insurance
CWA Now Offering Canadian Insurance

The Climbing Wall Association is excited to announce that ClimbInsure has been selected as our partner in Canada to create the first insurance program designed for Canadian climbing facilities. This partnership will help support the industry’s long-term goals of increasing access to... Continue Reading

Date posted10/5/2021


Monument Sports Group Adds New Hire
Monument Sports Group Adds New Hire

The CWA's exclusive US insurance partner, Monument Sports, is excited to announce the hiring of Rebecca Bennett as their Claims and Risk Management Manager. Rebecca brings with her over 15 years of insurance claims handling experience. During her time at Markel Insurance Company and James River... Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2021


Hope for More Stimulus for Climbing Gyms
Hope for More Stimulus for Climbing Gyms

UPDATE Please join us on August 17th for a webinar covering the gyms act and our upcoming campaign in partnership with Access Fund to help raise support for this important legislation. Register for the webinar today The CWA has been working to help secure direct stimulus for climbing gyms... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnet Moore
Date posted07/21/2021