Project Pride started in 2022 as an initiative that was meant to go beyond what I had been seeing in the climbing world offered to members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Inspiring the community to build upon bouldering skills at the inaugural outdoor event in 2022, Project Pride focuses on offering climbing development opportunities by incorporating meaningful sessions, workshops and clinics. This approach has been translated to the indoor environment in a 6-week format, offered for the first time ever in partnership with Arc'teryx and Bolder Climbing Community in Calgary, Alberta. Each 2.5 hour weekly session incorporates bouldering clinics with guest speakers and athletes based on the week's theme: Purpose, Strength, Movement, Sustainability, Focus and Community. We're looking forward to launching this program on April 10th and connecting the 2SLGBTQ+ climbing community with useful tools to inspire and grow a sustainable passion for climbing.

Gym entry and coaching included, climbing shoe rental will be provided upon request!

All registration fees will be donated to Project Pride

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Week 1: April 10th, 6:30 to 9:00pm Topic: Purpose
Guest Speakers/Athletes: Hyo-Jung Jwa, Michelle LeBlanc, Sage, Ren Lavergne

Week 2: April 24th, 6:30 to 9:00pm Topic: Strength
Guest Speakers/Athletes: Sean Whelan (Bolder Strength & Conditioning Coach), Regan Kennedy, Michelle LeBlanc + Scarpa shoe demo

Week 3: April 17th, 6:30 to 9:00pm Topic: Movement
Guest Speakers/Athletes: Regan Kennedy, Michelle LeBlanc

Week 4: May 1st, 6:30 to 9:00pm Topic: Sustainability
Guest Speakers/Athletes: Bolder Health team, Michelle LeBlanc

Week 5: May 8th, 6:30 to 9:00pm Topic: Focus
Guest Speakers/Athletes: Alex Johnson, Alison Vest (both athletes are the US, Regan has a projector to use.), Michelle LeBlanc

Week 6: May 15th, 6:30 to 9:00pm Topic: Community
Guest Speakers: Michelle LeBlanc, Ben from Balancing Acts, Krissy Blakney, Gabs Clark from Crush Collective, Brandon Pullan from Gripped Climbing magazine.