New Climber Sponsorship
NEW CLIMBERS SPONSORHIP
Together, through the NCS initiative, we can empower aspiring climbers with access to a lifelong sport, and foster a more inclusive climbing community.
Climbing is for everyone.
At Crag X, we are committed to making climbing accessible to all.
Climbing is a lifelong sport that offers the chance to overcome small obstacles while building up confidence and friendships.
Athletes like it because it is great for flexibility and strength.
Yogis and dancers like it because it is another chance to move your body through space in a fun and controlled way.
Friends like it because it is a way to spend time talking and hanging out while being active.
Outdoor people like it because it is a place to feel like you are outside when the outdoors aren’t available (or too rainy!).
We love climbing and we think other people might love it too.
The New Climber Sponsorship Program is a program designed to enable access to climbing for registered members/users of non-profit organizations. By partnering with the associated non-profit group, Crag X and, climbers like you, can sponsor memberships for new climbers.
ICA & Crag X:
Over the past few years, in partnership with ICA, we have had the privilege of working with over 30 climbers who are all belay tested at Crag X and have shown dedication to climbing. Many of these climbers have developed a profound passion for the sport and demonstrated potential for future success as climbers. To further support their journey, we are launching the 3rd phase of NCS program. The NCS will collaborate with ICA as a start but we are hoping to expand to other organizations that Crag X is working with. Learn more about the NPO partnership process here.
How does the New Climber Sponsorship program work?
The NCS allows the Crag X community to sponsor new climbers by contributing an additional 25% - 100% on top of their membership fees, with Crag X and the associated non-profit group covering the remainder. Prepaid members, punchcard holders, and guests can also sponsor a climber, we’ll just ask to add a credit card to your file to facilitate monthly billing. Multiple members can join to sponsor one person as well.
Here’s an example:
You contribute 25% of an EFT. We add $21 to your monthly bill. That money joins with another sponsor contributing 25% of an EFT. Crag X and the sponsoring non-profit group covers the other 50%. Result: someone who previously couldn’t afford climbing gets to add climbing to their life at no cost. Sponsors have the option to remain anonymous or establish connections with the sponsored climbers if both parties consent.
The sponsorship operates on a six-month cycle, which can be extended, terminated or transferred to another participant. If a sponsor decides to discontinue their sponsorship, the sponsored climber will still have access to the gym but less frequently through a punch pass pool that the non-profit organization has with Crag X.
Together, through the NCS initiative, we can make our city better, empower aspiring climbers with access to a lifelong sport, and foster a more inclusive climbing community.
Ready to join? Fill out the form below.
For donations only
- All $ donations must go through ICA donations link. We will add other organizations donation links as we onboard partners.
- Please add this note to your donation “This money been donated to the new climbers sponsorship program”.
- All $ donation will go to equipment, lessons and open days.
- ICA can issue gas receipts for donations above $20. Crag X does not issue receipts for member sponsorships.
Need more information? Send us an email at community@cragx.ca