Volunteer Spotlight – Phil A. Corkett (ON)
Volunteer Spotlight – Phil A. Corkett (ON) CEC: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got involved in the climbing community? Phil: My name is Phil, and I started climbing in 2019 with my daughter. We both quickly fell in love with the sport—it really grew...
Climbing Escalade Canada Announces the 2025 Athletes’ Commission
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is excited to announce the members of the 2025 Athletes' Commission! This dedicated group of athletes represents the voice of the climbing community, ensuring that the perspectives of competitors are considered in decision-making...
Announcing the Co-Head Coaches for the 2025 Youth World Championships
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is thrilled to announce Andrei Mandzuk and Regan Kennedy as the Co-Head Coaches for Team Canada at the 2025 IFSC Youth World Championships! Their exceptional expertise, dedication to athlete development, and shared vision for fostering...
2025 Athletes’ Commission Elections
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is excited to announce the 2025 Athletes' Commission (AC) elections. This election will solidify the Commission for the next year, with an official AC in place for January 2025. Current Athletes’ Commission Members: Co-Chair and Speed...
Update: 2025 Para-Climbing National Championships Relocated to Canyon Escalade
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) announces that the 2025 Para-Climbing National Championships will now take place at Canyon Escalade in La Prairie, QC, on the original dates: February 8-9, 2025. Following a thorough review, we concluded that limited accommodation...
Introducing Our Speed Climbing RBC Future Olympians: Dylan Le and Braeden Bossert
Climbing Escalade Canada is thrilled to announce that two exceptional athletes, Dylan Le from Montreal, QC, and Braeden Bossert from Victoria, BC, have been named 2024 RBC Future Olympians for Speed Climbing. Their dedication and outstanding performances have earned...
Climbing Escalade Canada Welcomes Kraig Devlin as High Performance Director
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is excited to announce Kraig Devlin as our new High Performance Director. Kraig brings extensive experience in high-performance sport management, having led Canadian teams at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games during his tenure...
Retirement Announcement: Becca Frangos, National Team Member
After a distinguished career representing Canada on the international climbing stage, Becca Frangos has decided to retire from competitive climbing. Hailing from Canmore, Alberta, Becca began her climbing journey at the age of 10 and quickly rose through the ranks to...
This Giving Tuesday, Support Climbing in Canada!
Did you know that Climbing Escalade Canada is a registered charity? By donating to CEC, you’re directly supporting the growth and development of climbing across the country, from grassroots programs to elite competition. Your generosity helps provide resources for...
Help Shape the Future of Climbing in Canada: Complete Our Strategic Plan Survey!
CEC Strategic Planning - Community Survey At Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC), we are committed to developing and improving the sport of climbing across the country. As an athlete-centred organization, everything we do is focused on supporting climbers and helping them...
Introducing the 2025 National Team Program Policy
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is thrilled to unveil the 2025 National Team Program Policy, a significant update designed to support Canadian athletes in their journey from national excellence to international competition. This revised policy was created following an...
Announcing the 2025 National Team Selection Policy for Para-Climbing and the First National Para-Climbing Ranking
We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 National Team Selection Policy for Para-Climbing is now live! This comprehensive policy outlines the pathway for para-athletes aiming to represent Canada on the international stage, with clear eligibility criteria, selection...
