Back to News The Collegiate National Championships return for 2024 and will be hosted at Alta Climbing & Fitness in Gilbert, AZ, as well as Alta Boulders & Fitness in Chandler, AZ, May 24-26. The Collegiate National Championships will determine national champions and select the U.S. Collegiate National Team athletes who will represent USA at the 2024 FISU World University Championships. The 2024 Team will be composed of the top three (3) ranked US athletes per gender per discipline. “What an incredible opportunity to showcase the passion, dedication, and sheer talent of collegiate climbers from universities nationwide as they converge on our walls,” said Deborah Smith, Owner of Alta Climbing & Fitness. “It’s not just about the competition; it’s a celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and the exhilarating spirit of climbing.” Registration will be available following the collegiate qualifying events. Information regarding lodging and spectating will also be shared closer to the event.