Youth Development Squad

The Lower Grange Farm Youth Development Squad has existed in its current form since 2021. In that time it has seen a number of young climbers from ages 13 to 18, all with one common goal, to compete at the highest level of climbing.

The Squad meet every Tuesday for 2 hours for a varied and challenging training session on all aspects of climbing.

In the last two years, we have had 11 members of our squad compete at the Youth Climbing Series, a National Competition for climbers under the age of 18, with 4 finishing within the top 10 for their age category. The squad have also enjoyed extensive success at local bouldering and top rope competitions with several podiums and victories.

6 members of our squad were also selected to join and compete with the Regional Kent and Sussex squad, where we wish them all success for the future.

Our work with the squad is just a small part of what we do but really helps to highlight our passion for developing the climbers of the future.