r/CompetitionClimbing • u/BusyPeanut5688 • 2d ago

Advice Accommodations for USA Youth Climbing

Does anyone have experience with ADA accommodations in youth climbing? My daughter just made our local gym's comp team and this will be our first year competing. She's only done rec comps prior so we don't know exactly what to expect. I am currently reading USA climbing's rules and regulations to help me grasp what is needed, but if you have experience, could you please share tips, thoughts, etc. Or DM me if that is more in your comfort zone. Thanks!

Edit: Added ADA in the body of the paragraph. I realize now that people might look at this and think lodging, etc.

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u/BusyPeanut5688 2d ago

I am aware of this rule. She has Generalized Anxiety Disorder and a phobia. She receives accommodations at school for these. I was honestly curious if anyone out there has a kid that climbs and they've been through the process and/or have tips.

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u/MorePsychThanSense 2d ago

What are accommodations are you seeking? I've coached a competition team (and coincidentally am a mental health therapist who works with teenagers) and haven't ever heard of anyone seeking or receiving accommodations in competitions.

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u/BusyPeanut5688 2d ago

I'm thinking about ways that she could be supported in Isolation for an on-sight comp. Problem is, as she hasn't done done a USA Climbing comp yet, so I'm not sure the best way to support her. She loves competing and has done a red point top rope rec comp before, but I'm not sure how she'll handle isolation. This is why I was asking if others have gone through this... they might have suggestions and what have worked for them.

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u/sam-7 2d ago

You could volunteer as an iso monitor so you can be in there and keep an eye out for if she is struggling.