Competition Team Practice
Paddle Paddle, Jump Paddle. That's it! Today we are going to work on speed training through paddle drills. Wear athletic fit clothes, sneakers for warm up. Bring harness, shoes, chalkbag and journal.
BGC Comp Team / Competition
First Competition of the Spring Season is at Sessions Climbing Gym in Santa Rosa, CA
8:45a Running Order A Olivia, August, Max 11:45a Running Order B Esther, Zoay, Eveyln
Competition Team Practice
Toe pull, heels up-unlock the rotation tonight! We are getting on angles and not popping off all night! Bring shoes, chalk bag tonight.
Competition Team Practice
Set your PB tonight. No, not peanut butter! Your personal best! Tonight we will train speed climbing and set personal best to beat this season. Bring harness, shoes, chalkbag, water bottle, journal and big attitude to practice today.
Competition Team Practice
B-R-E-A-T-H-E The hardest training fundamental is breathing. Today we'll explore O2, CO2, Gtox, and ATP, the science behind breathing and learn the 5 breaths of movement. Bring climbing shoes, harness.
Competition Team Practice
Breathing is the first thing you did coming into this world and the hardest climbing fundamental to train. All sports require conscious breathing and all athletes must learn to breathe to maximize performance. Climbing breath has as sound, a look, and a feel. We will return to How to Train Climbing Breath today, learning to sightread, cadence and movement. Note: Music students-please bring instruments to practice today. Have a short piece of anything prepare and be prepared to respond to sightreading cues.
Team (Lock-in) SleepOver
All Team Annual Event! Let's have a huge SLEEPOVER at the climbing gym. Bring your sleeping bag, pillow and PJs for a night of climbing, games, activities, raffles, art, pizza, snacks, movies & more! We are collaborating this event hosting a LA Fire Community Relief Drive!
Arrive: 7p Dinner
Activities + Games: until 10p
Late night movie: 11pmish
10:45pm pick up for those not spending the night
Saturday - 7:30a - 12p pick up.
$5 - this money is a contribution to Oaktown Boulders gym rental for the evening. Please confirm and pay online
Bring-
Water bottle
Sleeping bag/heavy blanket
Pillow
Toothbrush
Cellphones can only be used during specific teambuilding activities, otherwise, this is a tune-INclusion event. Leave Ipads, earbuds and stuffys at home. They always get lost and dirty at this event.
Competition Team Practice
New Moves! Drop Cuts Campus Heel hooks Toe hooks Wear appropriate climbing clothes, bring shoes and journal tonight.
Competition Team Practice
New Moves Night! Cross throughs Bumps Lock offs Gastons Arrive on time to warm up! We are covering more new moves! You'll be able to connect more combining explosive movements after today!
BGC Team Event: Castle Rock Climbing Day
Sandstone is a unique terrain to explore! Come out for a day of climbing at Castle Rock State Park (Ohlone Land and Muwekma Territory) with the team! It's a pristine crag set in the beauty of Los Gatos.
We'll get the spring climbing season started bouldering and top rope climbing!
Confirm for this trip online. Transportation provided w/communication of need on or before 15 March. Transportation provided w/communication of need on or before 15 March.
1.1 m hike
Bring-
Climbing Shoes
Harness
Helmet
(Provided if you do not have any of these items)
Water bottle
Bug spray
Hand wipes
Snacks
Lunch
Small trash bag
Competition Team Practice @Bridges
All about volume today! Set a number goal between 5-10 problems to attempt. No more that 3 attempts p/problem before relinquishing the problem. At the end of the night, journal 4 problems you want to complete Thursday. Save enough time to draw the problems in your journal and mark the challenges along the drawing. Bring shoes, chalk bag. Arrive on time and warm up to max before climbing!
Competition Team Practice
Project Day! Grab your 4 problems from Tuesday's practice and work on them. you have 3 attempts per move to complete before moving on.
BGC Team Event: Camp+Climb Mount Tamalpais
Let's Go Camping! Getting in the spirit of summertime fun, let's jumpstart with a few nights together under the stars and climbing at Mount Tamalpais.
Prepare for warm days and cool nights for this ALL TEAM event. More information to come....
$20 p/person
Register online
Brown Girls Climbing Mini- Adventures Camp
Register online today for Mini-Adventures Camp! We’ll see you next summer!
Camp 9a-3p daily
Hiking
Horseback/Farm
Bouldering
Kayaking
Stand up Paddleboarding
Ages 7+
10 Max participants
Fee: $650/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Mini- Adventures Camp
Register online today for Mini-Adventures Camp! We’ll see you next summer!
Camp 9a-3p daily
Hiking
Horseback/Farm
Bouldering
Kayaking
Stand up Paddleboarding
Ages 7+
10 Max participants
Fee: $650/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Mini- Adventures Camp
Register online today for Mini-Adventures Camp! We’ll see you next summer!
Camp 9a-3p daily
Hiking
Horseback/Farm
Bouldering
Kayaking
Stand up Paddleboarding
Ages 7+
10 Max participants
Fee: $650/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Mini- Adventures Camp
Camp 9a-3p daily
Hiking
Horseback/Farm
Bouldering
Kayaking
Stand up Paddleboarding
Ages 7+
10 Max participants
Fee: $650/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Camp: Base Camp Adventures
Register online today for Base Camp Adventures
Camp 9a-3p daily
Aerial Adventure Course
Outdoor Immersion Academy
Bouldering
Top Rope Climbing
Kayaking
Ages 8+ 10 Max participants Fee: $625/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Camp: Base Camp Adventures
Register online today for Base Camp Adventures
Camp 9a-3p daily
Aerial Adventure Course
Outdoor Immersion Academy
Bouldering
Top Rope Climbing
Kayaking
Ages 8+ 10 Max participants Fee: $625/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Camp: Base Camp Adventures
Register online today for Base Camp Adventures
Camp 9a-3p daily
Aerial Adventure Course
Outdoor Immersion Academy
Bouldering
Top Rope Climbing
Kayaking
Ages 8+ 10 Max participants Fee: $625/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Camp: Base Camp Adventures
Register online today for Base Camp Adventures
Camp 9a-3p daily
Aerial Adventure Course
Outdoor Immersion Academy
Bouldering
Top Rope Climbing
Kayaking
Ages 8+ 10 Max participants Fee: $625/$150 dep
Brown Girls Climbing Camp: Base Camp Adventures
Register online today for Base Camp Adventures
Camp 9a-3p daily
Aerial Adventure Course
Outdoor Immersion Academy
Bouldering
Top Rope Climbing
Kayaking
Ages 8+ 10 Max participants Fee: $625/$150 dep
Competition Team Practice
Conditioning Pt. 2 - Building Team Spirit! Developing unity with endurance climbing games in Partner Push! Bring climbing shoes, dress appropriate for practice. Be on time!
Competition Team Practice - Spring S1
First night back! Looking forward to ramping up the endurance in conditioning and climbing! Wear fitted athletic clothes (yes, I know baggy is a style, however, not on athletes!--no jeans, no boots. Athletic clothes!! Bring climbing shoes, water bottle.
Competitive Team Practice
Let's go the the movies! Yeah! The movies! TBD: Mid Nov.
Bring - Your snack money!
Peak Team Practice
It is Brown Girls Climbing Team Tradition to hike through the tunnel at Bridgeview Tr. The newest of the team takes the challenge! With brave kids by your side, youll make it through the dark cave and meet coach on the other side!
Wear: Layers!! Sneakers, hiking boots or shoes that can get wet. No crocs or designer boots! Bring change of clothes (just in case)
Bring: Water bottle
PARENTS: THERE ARE 5 ENTRY POINTS TO THIS TRAIL SEPARARTED BY A GOLF COURSE AND GREEN SPACE. THE DIRECTIONS CAN BE CONFUSING TO THE TRAILHEAD. LOOK AT THE MAP AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Meet at the trailhead on Monterey Av--Please be on time (if you dont see me and HWY 13 on the left of you, you are not in the right location)
Ascent Team Practice
It is Brown Girls Climbing Team Tradition to hike through the tunnel at Bridgeview Tr. The newest of the team takes the challenge! With brave kids by your side, youll make it through the dark cave and meet coach on the other side!
Wear: Layers!! Sneakers, hiking boots or shoes that can get wet. No crocs or designer boots! Bring change of clothes (just in case)
Bring: Water bottle
PARENTS: THERE ARE 5 ENTRY POINTS TO THIS TRAIL SEPARARTED BY A GOLF COURSE AND GREEN SPACE. THE DIRECTIONS CAN BE CONFUSING TO THE TRAILHEAD. LOOK AT THE MAP AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Meet at the trailhead on Monterey Av--Please be on time (if you dont see coach and HWY 13 on the left of you, you are not in the right location)
Competitive Team Practice
Bowling Night! Let's have fun tonight at the bowling alley! Practice is a little earlier 6p-7:45p. I will be there already, so feel free to come early and get shoes.
Providing appetizers and drinks!
Bring socks and your competitive spirit!
FYI - NO CELLPHONES! ONLY COACH WILL BE TAKING PICTURES. THIS WILL BE A CELLPHONE FREE EVENT (OR YOU CAN PAY YOUR OWN WAY)
Peak Team Practice
It is Brown Girls Climbing Team Tradition to hike through the tunnel at Bridgeview Tr. The newest of the team takes the challenge! With brave kids by your side, youll make it through the dark cave and meet coach on the other side!
Wear: Layers!! Sneakers, hiking boots or shoes that can get wet. No crocs or designer boots! Bring change of clothes (just in case)
Bring: Water bottle
PARENTS: THERE ARE 5 ENTRY POINTS TO THIS TRAIL SEPARARTED BY A GOLF COURSE AND GREEN SPACE. THE DIRECTIONS CAN BE CONFUSING TO THE TRAILHEAD. LOOK AT THE MAP AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Meet at the trailhead on Monterey Av--Please be on time (if you dont see me and HWY 13 on the left of you, you are not in the right location)
Ascent Team Practice
It is Brown Girls Climbing Team Tradition to hike through the tunnel at Bridgeview Tr. The newest of the team takes the challenge! With brave kids by your side, youll make it through the dark cave and meet coach on the other side!
Wear: Layers!! Sneakers, hiking boots or shoes that can get wet. No crocs or designer boots! Bring change of clothes (just in case)
Bring: Water bottle
PARENTS: THERE ARE 5 ENTRY POINTS TO THIS TRAIL SEPARARTED BY A GOLF COURSE AND GREEN SPACE. THE DIRECTIONS CAN BE CONFUSING TO THE TRAILHEAD. LOOK AT THE MAP AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Meet at the trailhead on Monterey Av--Please be on time (if you dont see coach and HWY 13 on the left of you, you are not in the right location)
Competitive Team Practice
Strength Drills for Strength Moves
Core Intensive warm up
Lock offs
Twist Locks
Knee Drops
Wear: Athletic clothes
Bring: Shoes, chalk, journal, water bottle, snacks
Competitive Team Practice
Project Week cont....
Warm up-
5 mins Cardio
8 mins Strength
8 mins open traverse
Project 3 problems w/support and encouragement! Minimized the attempts with open critical analysis.
Warm Down Training
Wear: Athletic clothes
Bring: Shoes, chalk, journal, water bottle, snacks
Radical Rest - 11/22- 12/2 Office is closed. Coach is celebrating birthday!
Peak Team Practice
The weather kept us off the rock last week, but clear this week! Let's take advantage of a day bouldering on Ohlone Land, Indian Rock.
Fundamentals and Footwork is magic when it all comes together. Now that we have going up and down on the slab, lets learn HOW to climb. Wear layers, bring/wear socks and sneakers. No crocs or slides. We will try on climbing shoes today!
What to Wear? —Layers!
Athletic Clothes - capris or outgrown sweats w/the bottom trim cut (no bellbottoms or jeans)
Sneakers (not crocs or sandals)
Jacket
Cap works too!
Bring snack, water bottle/warm tea
Radical Rest - 11/22- 12/2 Office is closed. Coach is celebrating birthday!
Ascent Team Practice
The weather kept us off the rock last week, but clear this week! Let's take advantage of a day bouldering on Ohlone Land, Indian Rock.
Fundamentals and Footwork is magic when it all comes together. Now that we have going up and down on the slab, lets learn HOW to climb. Wear layers, bring/wear socks and sneakers. No crocs or slides. We will try on climbing shoes today!
What to Wear? —Layers!
Athletic Clothes - capris or outgrown sweats w/the bottom trim cut (no bellbottoms or jeans)
Sneakers (not crocs or sandals)
Jacket
Cap works too!
Bring snack, water bottle/warm tea
Radical Rest - 11/22- 12/2 Office is closed. Coach is celebrating birthday!
Competitive Team Practice
Project Week! Warm up: 4x5
1) E-E-E-M
2) E-E-M-H
3) E-M-M-H
4) M-M-H-H
Keep 3 -Draw them in your journal -Analyze them
Wear: Athletic clothes
Bring: Shoes, chalk, journal, water bottle, snacks
Competitive Team Practice
The roof the roof the roof is fire! New advanced moves to have fun!
Pinwheels T
oe hooks
Reverse flags
Underclings
No hands rest
Sit starts to the roof
Wear: Athletic clothes
Bring: Shoes, chalk, journal, water bottle, snacks
Peak Team Practice
Fundamentals and Footwork is magic when it all comes together. Now that we have going up and down on the slab, lets learn HOW to climb. Wear layers, bring/wear socks and sneakers. No crocs or slides. We will try on climbing shoes today!
What to Wear? —Layers!
Athletic Clothes - capris or outgrown sweats w/the bottom trim cut (no bellbottoms or jeans)
Sneakers (not crocs or sandals)
Jacket
Cap works too!
Bring snack, water bottle/warm tea
Ascent Team Practice
Hula hoops, islands, ladders, hurdles, and moonball! Brown Girls Climbing Agility Training Day is fun! Meet at Brooklyn Basin! Wear: athletic sneakers and athletic (loose fitting) clothes Sweatshirt/layers for post workout Bring: yoga mat, water bottle, snack
Competitive Team Practice
Strength Training = Mental Training. Mental Training = Strength Training.
Tonight we'll dissect the overhang.
Don't worry, you'll have the tools needed to unlock the mystery to overhangs.
Wear: Athletic clothes
Bring: Shoes, chalkbag
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Competitive Team Practice
Route Reading 101- Practice session tonight is important! We will cover the art of route reading and help you establish a mental checklist before climbing.
Types of routes Visualization
Sequencing
Managing crux
Maximizing rest
Pace & Rhythm
Wear: Athletic clothes
Bring: Harness, shoes, chalk, journal, water bottle, snacks
Peak Team Practice
Spotter Ready?! Ready! Boulder?! Boulder On! We are heading up the hill to start our climbing module! Today we review safety, commands, pad placement and care while sending the slab and exploring easy boulders
What to Wear? —Layers!
Athletic Clothes - capris or outgrown sweats w/the bottom trim cut (no bellbottoms or jeans)
Sneakers (not crocs or sandals)
Jacket
Cap works too!
Bring snack, water bottle/warm tea
Ascent Team Practice
Fundamentals and Footwork is magic when it all comes together. Now that we have going up and down on the slab, lets learn HOW to climb. Wear layers, bring/wear socks and sneakers. No crocs or slides. We will try on climbing shoes today!
What to Wear? —Layers!
Athletic Clothes - capris or outgrown sweats w/the bottom trim cut (no bellbottoms or jeans)
Sneakers (not crocs or sandals)
Jacket
Cap works too!
Bring snack, water bottle/warm tea
Competitive Team Practice
Speed Training on Line! Climber set- Climber ready- Climber go! Let's rope up today and set a consistent speed pace on rope. Tonight is important team work night. All hands are on to encourage through the operations.
Wear: Athletic clothes Bring: Harness, shoes, chalkbag, journal
Ascent Team Practice
Spotter Ready?! Ready! Boulder?! Boulder On! We are heading up the hill to start our climbing module! Today we review safety, commands, pad placement and care while sending the slab and exploring easy boulders
What to Wear? —Layers!
Athletic Clothes - capris or outgrown sweats w/the bottom trim cut (no bellbottoms or jeans)
Sneakers (not crocs or sandals)
Jacket
Cap works too!
Bring snack, water bottle/warm tea
PARENTS: carpool is leaving Oakland 2:35p and returning 5p. Please text 24-hrs prior to practice if your child needs carpool. Bring booster seats if appropriate to driving requirements.
Competitive Team Practice
Fall S2- starts
Our first practice of this session is at Bridges Rock Gym! Come out for some ghoulish problems and do some wicked moves!
Practice will a scary purpose.....
m3 h1h2
m2 m2
m1 * * m1
e4 e4
e3 e3
e2 e2
e1 e1
Wear: Athletic sneakers, athletic clothes
Bring: Water bottle, healthy snacks, journal, sweatshirt for warm down (do not leave gym sweaty)
No practice 10/31
Competitive Team Practice
Personal Best put to the test today! Set your personal best in speed. That can look any way! Your personal best in technique, in speed, in recovery, in breathing! Set SMART goal! Wear:
Athletic sneakers, wrist watch, athletic clothes
Bring: Water bottle, healthy snacks, journal, sweatshirt for warm down (do not leave gym sweaty)
Peak Adventure Team Practice
Parents: Complete this waiver form for SeaTrek Paddle:
Let’s get on the water. Today we are kayaking after a ground stroke school review water entry/exit and clean up we will paddle in the lagoon to learn Oakland donuts and paddling backwords!
Wear-
• Bathing suit under clothes to practice. If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.
• Rash guards are great for cover up and protection.
• Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.
• Sunscreen/hat
No crocs on the dock!
Bring-
• Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
• Towel
• Change of dry clothes
Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Please allow for transition time before and after practice.
Competitive Team Practice
Speed Training Starts today!
We are setting a consistent rhythm and pace on ground, then move to air.
Stretching
Jump rope
Ladders
Jump box
Skipping
Speed drills
Wear: Athletic sneakers, wrist watch, athletic clothes
Bring: Water bottle, healthy snacks, journal, sweatshirt for warm down (do not leave gym sweaty)
Ascent Team Practice
WHAT'SUP! Standup paddle boarding is water liberation! Our last practice on the water is full of independence and confidence! We will paddle out to the swimming hole and have a splash!
Wear-
Bathing suit under clothes to practice. If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.
Rash guards are great for cover up and protection.
Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.
Sunscreen/hat
No crocs on the dock!
Bring-
Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
Towel
Change of dry clothes
Parents: Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. Allow for +10 mins for changing at the end of practice.
Competitive Team Practice
:12mins is all you need to know about today's training!
Bring: Climbing shoes, harness, chalk bag, wrist watch, headphones/music, water bottles
Wear: Athletic clothes, sneakers
In preparation for for Yosemite Camping Trip, we will not have practice Thursday evening 10/3
Competitive Team Practice
Projecting is another way to get stronger and do a lot of moves! Tonight is a fun projecting night at Bridges Climbing Gym. Read problems, Pick 2 problems, partner picks 2 problems, coaches pick 2 problems!
Wear: Appropriate climbing /athletic clothes
Bring: Climbing shoes, chalk bag, journal, water, snacks