Competition Team Practice
Let's climb your set ups today. Each one of you will set up a line and climb today!
Bring -
Harness
Shoes
Chalkbag
Ascent Team Practice
Spotter Ready!? Ready! Today we learn how to be great climbing partners as we start to boulder vertical!
Let's learn new terms and find a great spot!
Wear sneakers, layers Bring - Shoes (if you have them)
Journal
Fun At Home Challenge - Practice tying figure 8 knots!
Peak Team Practice
On Belay! Belay On! Our Each One, Teach One adventures on rock gives mature climbers the opportunity to reaffirm belay skills and new climbers the opportunity to experience outdoor top rope climbing for the first time!
Meet at Cragmont Park -
Drivers - - - Careful and park in safe spots along the street. Blind curve - - -
Wear-
Comfortable athletic clothes (jeans, baggy pants and nice clothes are not recommended) Sneakers/boots (No Crocs or Docs)
Sweatshirt/layer
Bring:
Harness/ Shoes -if you have them
Journal
Snack & Water
Alternate Rain Location - Same space. There is a covered picnic area on the top of the park. We will host climbing class in this space.
Ascent Team Practice
On Belay?! Belay On! Today is the day to be on belay! Top rope climbing is a new experience in trust and confidence. After learning important safety information about equipment, knots, checks, and communication, everyone will get the opportunity to climb as high as they desire!
Wear-Comfortable athletic clothes (jeans, baggy pants and nice clothes are not recommended)
Sneakers/boots (No Crocs or Docs)
Sweatshirt/layer
Bring: Harness/ Shoes -if you have them
Journal Snack & Water
Alternate Rain Location - Same space. There is a covered picnic area on the top of the park. We will host climbing class in this space.
Peak Team Practice
Take! Climbing confidence and voice confidence goes together like chocolate and roasted marshmallows! More opportunities to hear the voice from the top during our rope climbing excursion at Cragmont. Test your memory, push your confidence! Get into your gear yourself and buddy check, meet at the bottom of the route!
Drivers- Careful and park in safe spots along the street. Blind curve.
Wear-
Comfortable athletic clothes (jeans, baggy pants and nice clothes are not recommended) Sneakers/boots (No Crocs or Docs)
Sweatshirt/layer
Bring:
Harness/ Shoes -if you have them
Journal
Snack & Water
Alternate Rain Location - Same space. There is a covered picnic area on the top of the park. We will host climbing class in this space.
Ascent 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 backwards!
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.
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.
Peak Team Practice
ARRIVE AS EARLY AS 4:15p - RETURNING TEAM LEADERS CAN HELP SET UP!
We return to our favorite place, Seatrek Alameda for an afternoon of paddling on the water! After a safety refresher, we will launch off and follow our adventure!
Parents: Complete this waiver form for SeaTrek Paddle:
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.
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.
This is our last practice of the season! Make sure to pre-register for the 2025 Brown Girls Climbing Fall Season!
Ascent Team Practice
We return to our favorite place, Seatrek Alameda for an afternoon of paddling on the water! After a safety refresher, we will launch off and follow our adventure!
Parents: Complete this waiver form for SeaTrek Paddle:
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.
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.
This is our last practice of the season! Make sure to pre-register for the 2025 Brown Girls Climbing Fall Season!
Peak Team Practice
Let's Go Climbing! Today we are climbing outdoors! Bouldering and bouldering safety is our focus at Indian Rock!
Wear sneakers, layers
Bring - Shoes (if you have them)
Journal
Alternate Rain Location: Sports Basement Berkeley.
Ascent Team Practice
Let's Go Climbing! Today we are climbing outdoors! Bouldering and bouldering safety is our focus at Indian Rock!
Wear sneakers, layers
Bring - Shoes (if you have them)
Journal
Alternate Rain Location: Sports Basement Berkeley.
Peak Team Practice
Outdoor Immersion Academy!
We are starting the season in the Outdoor Immersion Academy 102 -
Equipment Safety and Use
Fire / Water
Stoves
Campfire
Dish washing
Clean - up
Animal protection
Outdoor Conservation Practices
Bring - Journals today! Wear sneakers/boots
Alternate Rain Location: Brooklyn Basin (class will meet next to Lumpia)
Competition Team Practice
Note: Time difference Field Trip to Sports Basement! We will continue training session on anchor building in classroom and check out the pretty decent climbing area selection to learn about outdoor climbing gear, equipment, rope types & length.
Just bring journal today!
Ascent Team Practice
Outdoor Immersion Academy!We are starting the season in the Outdoor Immersion Academy 101 - Building Shelter and Outdoor Conservation Practices
Bring - Journals today! Wear sneakers/boots
Alternate Rain Location: Brooklyn Basin (class will meet next to Lumpia)
Competition Team Practice
Spring Session 2 - Let's Get Outside! Youre all experienced enough to learn outdoor management and take the lead! This spring season we are going to improve your belay skills, learn anchor setting for top rope, sport climbing. After a few practicum classes, you'll be on the sharp end taking the lead!
Dont't get in knots!! We'll learn them all! Today - Improving Belay Technique Importance of Ground Management Ground Safety Rope Management Confident Voice - Confident Stroke
Bring journal, harness, and shoes
Team Practice Make -Up
All Skate! Roll Bounce! After a yoga flow session, we’ll skate around the basin for team building fun.
Bring: Yoga mat, rollerskates, helmets, knee pads, socks, water bottle and snacks.
Wear: Athletic clothes, layers
Peak Team Practice
What is at the end of the trail? This week we will start at the end and travel to the tunnel (and back). It's a rocky and tricky terrain! Bring your walking sticks, wear sneaker/hiking boots!
37.809008, -122.216051 (end of Benevides Ave). The trailhead is on the opposite side of Monterey. Please click here for directions. The start of the trail is at the end of Benevides Ave. You can park along this road or out on El Centro Ave; just be respectful of the residents.
End of Spring S1. Radical rest break Mar 28-Apr 7. Office is closed during this time. Spring S2 starts Apr 8. Register online for S2 and dont miss out on summer camp 2025!
Ascent Team Practice
All Skate! Roll Bounce! After a yoga flow session, we’ll skate around the basin for team building fun.
Bring: Yoga mat, rollerskates, helmets, knee pads, socks, water bottle and snacks.
Wear: Athletic clothes, layers
End of Spring S1. Radical rest break Mar 28-Apr 7. Office is closed during this time. Spring S2 starts Apr 8. Register online for S2 and dont miss out on summer camp 2025!
Peak Team Practice
Let's Take a Hike! Spring is here and we have to go and check out the flow of the creek in our favorite hiking place of the E. Bay! Recommend hiking in shoes and bringing water boots for water! Layers, water bottle and change of socks in a double shoulder strap backpack to make all our exploration easy!
Ascent Team Practice
Let's Be Fit! Today we're meeting at Brooklyn Basin for all fitness day. Please wear sneakers and athletic clothes to practice! Bring a water bottle and yoga mat today!
Peak Team Practice
Outdoor Immersion Academy Part 2: Let's Go Camping (102) Today we are meeting at Sports Basement for class and gear workshop! Explore all of the cool camping gear and gadgets, learn what will work best for your growing interest. Did you know there are more than 10 different types of sleeping bags! Not all are the same! Today we will move about the store looking at different gear, testing it and finding what you like for your own developing adventure gear library /next trip with Brown Girls Climbing! Parents! When you come to pick up, do a little shopping with a Sports Basement discount that day!
Ascent Team Practice
It's our return to the brave tunnel hike and see what spring has brought us! 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)
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
Peak Team Practice
Outdoor Immersion Academy Part 1: Let's Go Camping (101)
Peak Team is all about adventures! With all new team members, it's time to collectively explore how to take up space respectfully and responsibility while learning to share together as a unit.
Camping Basics 101:
What is camping? Where? How? Why explore it? What are the benefits?
What is needed camping?
Camper's role in preparation, campsite responsibility, gear care.
Exploring environmental justices and radical conservation practices in nature.
Teambuilding Scenarios
Art Project
What to wear:
Comfortable clothes (participant may get dirty) Layers. Sneakers.
Leave purses, gear, phones w/ parents.
Ascent Team Practice
Fore! Team meet unique at Subpar Golf in Alameda! Mini golf is a great way to practice eye coordination, focus and patience! Team building fun goes a long way when we play together! Celebrate the beginning of the year with snack, drinks and a round of mini golf!
Ascent Team Practice
Park Day Training! This exciting training day explores the best of training in a park in the middle of the Redwoods! After Outdoor Immersion Academy, we will jump over to the playground for ultimate teambuilding fun!! Wear layers, sneakers. Bring a snack. Bathrooms available, let the kiosk attendant know that you are dropping off if you do not intend on staying in the park.
Peak Team Practice
Park Day Training! This exciting training day explores the best of training in a park in the middle of the Redwoods! After Outdoor Immersion Academy, we will jump over to the playground for ultimate teambuilding fun!!
Ascent Team Practice
All Skate! Glide, don't bounce! Let's go ice skating at Oakland Ice Center! Wear a jacket, bring or wear long, thick socks for an afternoon on the ice and team building fun! Ice skating is a great way to develop alignment and core control. Let's have fun with new teammates on the ice! Confirm attendance via Google Calendar on/before Feb 17. Registration for this event will be completed online by Coach Feb 18.
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
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
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