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.
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!
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parents:
Complete new Bridges Waiver Form
Our first practice on problems will be at Bridges tonight! Come ready to climb, train and show all the effort to your peak!
Set a goal of climbing 10-20 boulder problems tonight. No more than a 2min rest between each problem. Warm up together as a group, progress low to high. Bragging rights and boba on coach for climber w/most problems finished tonight!!
Wear: Appropriate climbing clothes/athletic clothes
Bring: Climbing shoes, chalk bag, water, snacks!
Confirm transportation needs by 9/22
Competitive Team Practice
Can you keep the technique when it’s steep? Dont worry, not to steep, but we are going to disect some Ws, Hs, Ms and Ns. Come find out what this alphabet soup is all about!
Come prepared to climb tonight!
Wear: Athletic clothes,
Bring: Climbing shoes, chalk bag, journal, water, snacks
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.