Finally—a State-Wide and Nationwide Scholastic League!
If your child is motivated to climb and likes the idea of a low-pressure relatively informal competition, then American Scholastic Climbing League (ASCL) competitions would be a great place to start.
The American Scholastic Climbing League (ASCL) is a fast-growing nationwide program that promotes positive, student-focused competition for middle and high school climbers. Participants can represent their school—or compete individually—at local, regional, and potentially national events.
ASCL competitions are welcoming and recreational, where competitors can self-judge and interact with other participants in a fun alternative to more formal events. The competition at Synergy is just $20 (no gym membership needed, but ASCL membership is required for ASCL ranking and progression to regional or state events).
Across Tennessee, competitions are hosted at:
• The Crag (Franklin and Nashville)
• Climb Craft (Nashville)
• Climb Nashville West (Nashville)
• Climb Murfreesboro (Murfreesboro)
• Synergy Climbing & Ninja (Chattanooga)
• The Climbing Center (Knoxville)
• Onsight Rock Gym (Knoxville)
An ASCL membership is required for all participants wishing to advance or gain ranking, and must be purchased through the ASCL website before competing.
Registration Questions
Participants will be asked:
• What grade and gender is the climber?
• Are they competing as an individual or as part of a school-affiliated team?
• What school do they attend?
• Have they completed registration through the ASCL website (link above)?
Upcoming Event at Synergy Climbing And Ninja
January 10th, 2026
Event Timeline
1:30–2:15 pm – Check-in and warm-up
2:15–2:30 pm – Judges/competitors meeting
2:30–4:30 pm – Bouldering competition
4:45 pm – Announcements
Format
Bouldering Competition ONLY. The table below shows the (subjective and approximate) level of difficulty of the climbs.
| Bouldering-Only Comp Grades |
| Grade |
Total at Grade (Numbered) |
| V0 |
3 (#1-3) |
| V1 |
3 (#4-6) |
| V2 |
3 (#7-9) |
| V3 |
3 (#10-12) |
| V4 |
4 (#13-16) |
| V5 |
4 (#17-20) |
| V6 |
3 (#21-23) |
| V7 |
3 (#24-26) |
| V8 |
2 (#27-28) |
| V9 |
1 (#29) |
| V10 |
1 (#30) |
| Total |
30 |
