The Wisconsin High School Climbing League (WHSCL) is a program dedicated to high school students and catered to climbers of all ability levels. The League spans across the state, with teams practicing at their local climbing gym. The WHSCL currently accommodates over 500 students, from 40 different high schools, and continues to grow steadily each year! The league provides a fun and welcoming environment, encourages an active lifestyle, builds social bonds, and promotes a love for the sport of rock climbing through competitions and weekly practices.
The cherry on top? Each team’s Faculty Leader receives a free Greater Heights membership, and each team’s Student Leader receives a 50% off membership. Both Faculty Leaders and Student Leaders receive free admission to all WHSCL clinics and events, including but not limited to Yoga Clinics, Lead Climbing Clinics, and WHSCL End of Year Celebrations.
Here at Greater Heights, we are eager to launch teams at Madison-area high schools! Whether you are a student or teacher, we’d love to hear from you.
What to Expect
Students will be taught all the necessary skills to utilize the facility properly (Knot Tying, Belaying, Bouldering, & Basic Climbing Technique).
Each team conducts a predetermined two hour weekly practice.
WHSCL community building events.
Competitions are held throughout the year (including State Finals!) in both Northeast Wisconsin and the Milwaukee area. Awards are given at each competition.
Clinics are offered at an additional cost to students interested in learning more advanced climbing techniques.
FEES
League Fee…………………………………………………………………$25
Annual fee paid by each student athlete to cover league-wide expenses.
Competition Fee…………………………………………………………………$10
Price per competitor per competition for all qualifying competitions. Membership or Day Pass to host gym is required in addition to competition fee.
State Finals…………………………………………………………………$50
Price per competitor. Students must compete in two competitions to qualify for State Finals.
Greater Heights Membership…………………………………………………………………$79
Monthly fee for unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness.
2025-2026 Competition Schedule
Competition #1
December 13th | Adventure Rock Walker’s Point | Bouldering
Competition #3
February 7th | Adventure Rock Milwaukee | Tope Rope
Competition #5
April 11th | Adventure Rock Brookfield | Top Rope
Competition #2
January 10th | Odyssey Climbing + Fitness Appleton | Top Rope
Competition #4
March 14th | Odyssey Climbing + Fitness Green Bay | Bouldering
State Finals
April 25th | Adventure Rock Milwaukee | Tope Rope & Bouldering