Club

Development Squad

Who it's for
Ages 12–19
Level and climbing
Improvers, Advanced · Bouldering
When and how long
Mondays and Wednesdays 18:30–20:30 in school term · School term
Where
Boulder Lab Brunswick, 260-266 Barkly Street, Brunswick, Melbourne, 3056

Price

$217 a month

Billed monthly ($50.07 a week): a $29.50-a-week youth membership plus the $266.50 term fee.

About the class

The competitive pathway squad for young climbers interested in competition and performance climbing, adding more specific training and strength and conditioning. Entry is by assessment.

As Boulder Lab Brunswick lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Boulder Lab Brunswick

In the classes library
  • InductionAges 12+

    Induction

    On your first visit, until an hour before closingBeginners

    Included with entry

    A safety induction for first-time climbers covering falling, downclimbing and climbing around others. Sign the waiver and watch the safety video online beforehand, and arrive at least an hour before closing.

  • CoachingWomen and non-binary climbers

    Women's Night

    Tuesdays 19:30–21:001.5 hoursBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    A weekly session for women and non-binary climbers led by the women's night coaches: about 45 minutes on a technique or skill, then 45 minutes of projecting and climbing together. First-timers are welcome and no booking is needed.

  • ClubAges 12–19

    Youth Squad

    Mondays and Wednesdays 17:00–18:30 in school termSchool termBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $195.33 a month

    Coached squad for climbers aged 12 to 19 of any ability, with a structured curriculum from movement basics to problem solving and competition tactics. Up to six climbers per coach; competitions are optional.

  • Private lesson

    Private Coaching

    By arrangement, booked online

    $100 a session

    One-to-one or small-group coaching with one of the Brunswick coaches, for one, two or three climbers.

Clubs and squads at other walls nearby

  • ClubAges 5–10

    Junior Climbing Club: FUNdamentals (5–10)

    Saturdays 08:00–09:30 and 09:30–11:00, Sundays 09:15–10:451½ hours a weekBeginners, Improvers

    $29 a week

    Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.4 km away

    A weekly coached session where children learn climbing movement through games, with free climbing at Hardrock during opening hours. New members join at the start and middle of each school term, after a trial session.

  • ClubAges up to 10

    Junior Climbing Club: Progressive FUNdamentals

    Saturdays 11:00–12:30, Sundays 10:45–12:151½ hours a weekImprovers

    $33 a week

    Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.4 km away

    By invitation, for juniors from FUNdamentals who are ready for a faster-paced team session, bridging the gap to the youth club.

  • ClubAges 11–17

    Youth Climbing Club: Advanced

    Tuesdays 18:15–20:15, Saturdays 13:45–15:452 hours a weekImprovers, Advanced

    $33 a week

    Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.4 km away

    By invitation from the development groups: more advanced skills, with the option to learn to lead and be assessed for an in-class lead pass.

  • ClubAges 11–17

    Youth Climbing Club: Development

    Tuesdays 16:15–18:15, Saturdays 11:45–13:452 hours a weekBeginners, Improvers

    $33 a week

    Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.4 km away

    Weekly coached sessions for under-18s of any experience, with climbing games and goal-setting through the term. New members join at the start and middle of each term.

  • ClubAges 11–17

    Youth Climbing Club: Technical

    Tuesdays 17:00–20:003 hours a weekAdvanced

    $33 a week

    Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.4 km away

    By invitation only: training for young climbers working towards performance and competition climbing.

  • ClubAges 8–12

    Youth Squad A (8–12)

    Tuesdays or Wednesdays 16:15–17:15 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1 hourBeginners, Improvers

    $350 for the term

    The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia5.1 km away

    Coached weekly bouldering for children aged 8 to 12 in groups of up to eight, with warm-ups, skill drills and challenges on the wall. The full term ticket also lets them climb at the gym outside their sessions.