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Sport Climbing

Sport Climbing

Olympic SportOutdoor

Sport climbing has three Olympic formats: speed, lead and bouldering (short routes climbed without a rope). Indoor climbing walls make it accessible in cities, too. Children start safely on an artificial wall. Problem-solving skills ("how do I get past this bit?") develop exceptionally strongly.

Benefits
  • Upper-body and finger strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Coordination
  • Self-confidence
  • Concentration
  • Balance
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

FingersForearmsBackCoreArms (Biceps)

Supporting Muscles

ShouldersLegsAnkles

Fitness Components

strengthbalancecoordinationfocusflexibility
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
High
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Short
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
6

Up to age 6

Artificial wall, short routes, on a safety rope

9

Up to age 9

Bouldering problems, grip technique practice

13

Up to age 13

Training in the Olympic formats, competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Sport Climbing: Route reading and grip technique are passed on

Starting age

Ages 4+ (ideal: 6)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 5–9 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 4,500

Equipment
Climbing Shoes₺600–2,000
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Chalk Bag₺100–300
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Harness (for lead climbing)₺400–1,200
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Dağcılık ve Tırmanış Federasyonu

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Sport Climbing Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Sport Climbing Training

A beginner video on the basic techniques of sport climbing

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Sport Climbing — Tips and Tricks

What you need to know before you start sport climbing

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