January 25, 2025
Local Event at Momentum Katy | Info Sheet
USA Climbing is hosting a sanctioned Para Climbing competition at Momentum Indoor Climbing – Katy in Katy, TX on Saturday, January 25, 2025. To register, log into the USA Climbing Member Portal.

January 26, 2025
Training Camp | Register Here
USA Climbing is hosting a training camp on Sunday, January 26th, at Momentum Katy. The camp will be focused on competitors in classified categories interested in participating at Para Climbing Nationals and IFSC World Cups. This is a free event.

March 1-2, 2025
2025 USA Climbing Para Climbing National Championships | Event Page
The 2025 USA Climbing Para Climbing National Championships will be held at Touchstone Pacific Pipe in Oakland, CA on March 1-2, 2025. To register, log into the USA Climbing Member Portal.

March 3, 2025
Training Camp | Register Here
USA Climbing is hosting a training camp on Monday, March 3rd, at Touchstone Pacific Pipe. The camp will be focused on competitors who are invited to participate at the IFSC World Cups. This is a free event.

May 22-23, 2025
Training Camp | Register Here
USA Climbing is hosting a training camp on May 22-23 at Momentum Fort Union. The camp will be focused on competitors who are invited to participate at the IFSC World Cups. This is a free event.

August 13-15, 2025
Routesetting Clinic at Goat Climbing Gym
USA Climbing is hosting a sanctioned Para Routesetting Clinic at Goat Climbing Gym in Hackensack, NJ on August 13-15, 2025. Participants of this 3 day USAC Routesetting Clinic should expect to learn how to design routes that are inclusive, challenging, and accessible to a range of Para climbing sporting classes. The clinic will cover key principles of para climbing, including how to assess different types of sporting classes and design routes, movement sequences, and wall angles accordingly. Through hands-on practice and guided feedback, attendees will develop the skills needed to create routes that empower and inspire para climbers, promoting both equity and excellence in the climbing community. To register, log into the USA Climbing Member Portal.

August 16, 2025
Local Event at Goat Climbing Gym | Info Sheet
USA Climbing is hosting a sanctioned Para Climbing competition at Goat Climbing Gym in Hackensack, NJ on Saturday, August 16, 2025. To register, log into the USA Climbing Member Portal.

August 17-18, 2025
Training Camp | Register Here
USA Climbing is hosting a training camp on August 17-18 at Goat Climbing Gym. The camp will be focused on competitors who are invited to participate at World Championships. This is a free event.

February 1-2, 2025
2025 Training Camp for Competition Climbers | Register Here
Adaptive Climbing Group is hosting their 8th annual Para Climbing Training Camp on February 1-2, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago. Led by USAC Team Coach, Philip Bonyhadi, alongside pro climbers Kai Lightner and Ben Mayforth, this camp is open to both new climbers and seasoned athletes looking to elevate their skills.

February 8-9, 2025
2025 CEC Para Climbing National Championships | Event Page
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is excited to host the 2025 CEC Para-Climbing National Championships! This inaugural event will mark a milestone in the development of para-climbing in Canada! This event is open to all participants with disabilities, regardless of their climbing level. Participants must be 17 years of age or more on December 31, 2025 and must identify within one of the Para-Climbing Sport Classes. This event is also open to participants from outside of Canada.

July 17-19, 2025
Paraclimbing Routesetting Clinic in Nashville, TN | Register Here
Catalyst Sports is hosting a 2 day instructional clinic taught by paraclimber and setter Nat Vorel. This clinic will teach participants how to set for paraclimbing competitions and adaptive climbers at their home gym. Minimum 6 months commercial setting experience required to apply.
*The Amy Stone Foundation is sponsoring 2 full scholarships for underrepresented setters to attend this clinic! Email emily@catalystsports.org for more information.*

July 19, 2025
Paraclimbing Festival: Recreational Paraclimbing Competition in Nashville, TN | Register Here
Catalyst Sports is hosting this fun paraclimbing competition. This is a great opportunity for new paraclimbers to dip their toe into the competition waters, and for experienced climbers to practice on competition style routes! Email emily@catalystsports.org with any questions.

October 16-19, 2025
Adaptive Climbers Festival | Event Page
The Adaptive Climber’s Festival (ACF) is an annual, community-focused,non-profit festival that provides space for climbers with disabilities to come together, learn, and celebrate with one another. ACF offers 4 days of camping, home cooked meals, endless climbing, and dozens of educational clinics led and designed by paraclimbers. ACF is a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to breaking down the physical, attitudinal, and financial barriers to outdoor rock climbing. 

November 8, 2025
Glastonbury SLAM | Register Here
Central Rock Glastonbury presents the Glastonbury Slam! A paraclimbing competition for climbers with disabilities.

December 2-6, 2025
Paraclimbing Routesetting Clinic in Birmingham, AL | Register Here
Catalyst Sports is hosting a multi-day instructional clinic taught by IFSC Paraclimbing Routesetters Aaron Davis and Nohl Haeckel. The clinic will provide routesetters an in-depth knowledge and skill to set for adaptive climbing. The 4-day clinic will culminate in the Southeast Paraclimbing Competition. Clinic attendees will incorporate setting routes for the competition throughout the clinic and on the day of competition, will have an opportunity to watch competitive adaptive athletes climb their routes.

Note: This is not a USAC sanctioned clinic and does not provide any certification. This clinic is designed for routesetters or routesetting directors looking to learn more about adaptive route setting from a competition standpoint, but will also provide the necessary info to better serve the adaptive community, commercially, at their home facility.

December 2-6, 2025
Southeast Paraclimbing Competition in Birmingham, AL | Register Here
Catalyst Sports is hosting this event. Whether you are an experienced climber or new to the sport, this regional competition is a great opportunity to compete against other paraclimbers and a chance to gain competition experience in a supportive atmosphere! In order to compete, climbers should be able to climb independently on a loose belay, and unassisted by side climbers.

February 7-8, 2026
2026 CEC Para Climbing National Championships
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is hosting the 2025 CEC Para-Climbing National Championships in Canyon Escalade in La Prairie, QC. For additional information, visit Climbing Escalade Canada.
NB: USAC will not have staffing at this event.