Climbing

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

2022-23 MAC Climbing Roster - Boys
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

2022-23 MAC Climbing Roster - Girls
 
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