Climbing Team
Since the team’s inception in 2008, the program has flourished into one of the premier training programs for youth climbers in the country. For the past seven years the Multnomah Athletic Club's Climbing Team has ranked nationally, with 10 different athletes receiving USA Youth National Team invitations. Additionally, the team holds more than 10 state championship titles and has produced multiple state and divisional champions, culminating with the program’s rank as the best in Oregon. The MAC Climbing Team serves youth ages 7-18 and aims to grow athletes holistically, while building strength, confidence, self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and life-long friendships. The program’s balanced focus on fun, community, and competition is what keeps athletes coming back year after year for a coveted spot on the team.
Information
Contact
Head Coach:
Justin Rom, jrom@themac.com
Tryouts
- Start of the season tryouts are held in September 2023.
- Mid-season tryouts can be scheduled with coaches on a case-by-case basis.
Coaches
Drew White, Outdoor Manager
503-517-7576
dwhite@themac.com
Drew was raised in upstate South Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in higher education from Baylor University. Drew first started climbing in 2003 and went on to complete many difficult mountaineering ascents including: Aconcagua, Denali, Rainier, and numerous cascade peaks. He has been coaching and route setting at MAC since 2011 and has traveled to six world-level championship events with MAC climbing athletes. A true lover of the great outdoors, Drew enjoys biking, running, and skiing in his free time.
Justin Rom, Head Climbing Coach
jrom@themac.com
Justin grew up in Northern California and has been climbing for over a decade. After starting at MAC nearly 12 years ago as a lifeguard and swim instructor in the aquatics department, he eventually moved to the outdoor department where he has been coaching climbing and route setting since 2015. In his free time, Justin enjoys skiing, exploring Portland’s culinary scene, and spending time with his wife, two cats (Harvey and Maya), and dog (Katya) at home.
Page Brady, Assistant Climbing Coach
pbrady@themac.com
Page, originally from Southern California, started out climbing as a youth competitor in the American Bouldering Series. She has been coaching the last five years and has coached many athletes at the USAC National level. Page is currently working on her National Academy of Sport Medicine certification with an emphasis in Youth Exercise. When not in the climbing gym she enjoys spending her time hiking, playing with her dog, and creating wood burning projects.
Rosters
Boy's Rosters
Jr. - 19 and Under | YA - 17 and Under |
Name | Name |
Owen Adams | Benjamin Chesebro |
Alex Ball | Joshua Jan |
Thomas Kenyon | Parker Larner |
Drew Lincoln | Obie Mclemore |
Trotter Mclemore | Austin Oviatt |
Julian Raaf | Nathan Shuler |
Oliver Tannahill | Jack Sturman |
Jack Urness | David Twigg |
YB - 15 and Under | YC - 13 and under |
Name | Name |
Cayden Carroll | Charlie Berg |
Winston Fleming | Milo Chaffin |
James Fujita | Rowan Eddy |
Alec Hoffman | Nico Hornick |
Brooks Mclemore | Wyatt Jenkins |
Aiden Parker | Charlie Kaempf |
Brandon Parker | Shafer Law |
Wolf Short | |
Reeder Smith | |
Jay Williamson | |
YD - 11 and Under | |
Name | |
Kai Blake | |
Foster Brown | |
Asher Carroll | |
Emmett Chaffin | |
Sam Chesebro | |
George Klock | |
Jack Tillman | |
Everett Wilson | |
Zack Youngbar | |
Parker Zanon |
Girl's Rosters
Jr. - 19 and Under | YA - 17 and Under |
Name | Name |
Ava Davenport | Jordan Chapman |
Katie Evans | Rosemary DuBois |
Kate Haddon | Alyssa Keanini |
Kate Lackey | Audrey Larner |
Sophia Pelley | Mirabelle Michelon-Myer |
Jasmine Weesner | Mallory Reynolds |
Tyler Saito | |
Sophie Weatherill | |
YB - 15 and Under | YC - 13 and under |
Name | Name |
Maya Anderson | Bianca Arnett-Hayden |
Sienna Casebeer | Alina Atkinson |
Tejal Deenadayalu | Katherine Chesebro |
Uma Deenadayalu | Pearl Cohen |
Alison Hansen | Quinn Jones |
Maya Hodges | Emmalyn Lee |
Caitlin Holden | Meena Michelon-Myer |
Maja McCarthy | Millie Rauch |
Quiyn Schaefer | Bea Usher |
Neva Scott | Sophie Yang |
Sonja Weatherill | |
YD - 11 and Under | |
Name | |
Frances Berg | |
Emme Bonsall | |
Penelope Fong | |
Shaela Hicks | |
Marley Long | |
Tessa Mills |
Schedule
Schedule
Bouldering Qualifying Events | ||||
Day | Date | Location | Venue | |
Sat | Oct. 15 | Bend, Ore. | Bend Rock Gym | |
Sat | Oct. 22 | Portland, Ore. | Portland Rock Gym | |
Sat | Oct. 29 | Hood River, Ore. | Brimstone Boulders | |
Sat | Nov. 5 | Vancouver, Wash. | Source Climbing Center | |
Sat | Nov. 12 | Medford, Ore. | Rogue Rock Gym | |
Sat | Nov. 19 | Corvallis, Ore. | Valley Rock Gym | |
Sat | Dec. 3 | Portland, Ore. | Multnomah Athletic Club | |
Sat | Dec. 10 | Gresham, Ore. | Rock Haven | |
Bouldering Championship Dates | ||||
Days | Dates | Event | Location | Venue |
Sat-Sun | Jan. 14-15 | Regional Championships | Portland, Ore. | Movement |
Sat-Sun | Feb 11-12 | Divisional Championships | ||
Lead/Top Rope Qualifying Events | ||||
Day | Date | Location | Venue | |
Sat | March 4 | Medford, Ore. | Rogue Rock Gym | |
Sat | March 11 | Portland, Ore. | Multnomah Athletic Club | |
Sat | March 18 | Vancouver, Wash. | Source Climbing Center | |
Sat | April 15 | Portland, Ore. | Portland Rock Gym | |
Speed Qualifying Events | ||||
Day | Date | Location | Venue | |
Sat | April 8 | Bend, Ore. | Bend Rock Gym | |
Lead/Top Rope Championship Events | ||||
Days | Dates | Event | Location | Venue |
Sat-Sun | May 13-14 | Regional Championships | TBA | |
Sat-Sun | June 3-4 | Divisional Championships | TBA | |
(or 10-11) | ||||
National Championships | ||||
Days | Dates | Event | Location | Venue |
Mon-Sun | July 10-16 | USAC Youth National Championships | Schaumburg, Ill. | First Ascent Climbing & Fitness |