SCA is pleased to announce the inaugural intake of athletes to the 2025 National Youth Program (NYP):

Christel Kotze (WA)
Fred Eather (NSW)
James Mouton (WA)
Jasper Nishino (QLD)
Lachie Sund (VIC)
Laura Howe (SA)
Mackenzie Hansen (NSW)
Maya Stasiuk (VIC)
Mella Gannon (WA)
Orielle Michaelis-Thorpe (QLD)
Ravleen Sidhu (VIC)
Rene Matihas (VIC)
Summer Fraser (NSW)
Tahnia Harris (NSW)
Tihana Picot (QLD)

The NYP is a year-round program focused on supporting the development of tomorrows youth climbing talent right here in Australia. The program will offer expert coaching, competition simulations and the opportunity to be selected for focused Strike Mission activities to experience IFSC European and European Youth Cups.

Almost 50 youth climbers applied to join the program. Whilst very exciting to see such interest, not everybody could be successful on this occasion and we will continue to explore further opportunities to engage with this broader athlete pool.