Sports
Rock Climbing skills assessment
Assess technique, movement, route reading, safety systems and mental control for climbers in gyms and outdoors. Coaches can track progression through grades with consistent criteria.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Rock Climbing skills you can score
These are the default Rock Climbing skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every player, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Footwork Precision
Places feet accurately and quietly and weights them effectively on small holds.
Body Positioning
Uses hips, flagging and balance to stay close to the wall and save energy.
Route Reading
Studies routes and problems before climbing and plans sequences and rests.
Grip Strength and Finger Care
Uses different grips safely and builds finger strength gradually.
Movement Efficiency
Climbs fluidly with controlled dynamic and static moves.
Rope Handling
Ties in, belays and manages rope with correct technique and communication.
Bouldering Safety
Spots, falls and pads correctly and manages the landing zone.
Anchor and Protection Knowledge
Understands and uses anchors, gear placements and clipping techniques.
Endurance and Recovery
Sustains effort over multi-pitch or long routes and recovers during rests.
Mental Control
Manages fear of falling and commits to difficult moves.
Grade Progression
Climbs consistently at or above the current grade with flash and redpoint attempts.
Crag Etiquette and Ethics
Respects access, the environment and other climbers.
Levels included with Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Age Group” for sports, so players can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Boys Junior
- Girls Junior
- Men's Amateur
- Women's Amateur
- Men's Senior
- Women's Senior
How Rock Climbing works in SkillScorer
Score
Each player in a team is scored on the Rock Climbing skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank players, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Rock Climbing skills need attention. Reports also follow each coach's team.
Rock Climbing scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Rock Climbing scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Rock Climbing scorecard covers 12 skills: Footwork Precision, Body Positioning, Route Reading, Grip Strength and Finger Care, Movement Efficiency, Rope Handling, Bouldering Safety, Anchor and Protection Knowledge, Endurance and Recovery, Mental Control, Grade Progression and Crag Etiquette and Ethics. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are players scored in Rock Climbing?
Every player is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Rock Climbing?
Rock Climbing starts with these levels (called “Age Group” in the app): Boys Junior, Girls Junior, Men's Amateur, Women's Amateur, Men's Senior and Women's Senior. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Rock Climbing skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In sports the app talks about players, teams and coachs, and you can change any of those words too.
Score Rock Climbing with SkillScorer
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