Talent Development & Ireland Youth Team 

The Mountaineering Ireland Talent Development Pathway provides structure and opportunity for young climbers who want to develop their climbing performance levels in order to compete at national and international competitions.

For Information about the Ireland Senior Team (IST), please click here.

For Information about the Ireland Youth Squad (IYS), please see below.

For more information about the Ireland Youth Team (IYT) and its application for 2024 - 2025, please follow the link:

Youth Team Application Pack

The form needs to be completed by the climber and their coach. We recommend parents are closely involved for climbers aged below 18. The form must be sent to: jackie@mountaineering.ie by 6pm, 25th October 2024.

Ireland Youth Squad

Eligibility

The Ireland Youth Squad is based on ability level and motivation, and is for youth who want to grow as competitive climbers and be part of a tight-knit training group.

Membership of The 2024 Ireland Youth Squad

For 2024: Youth D, C and B athletes are eligible for selection, with approximately 18 athletes being selected.

Please see below for the current: Ireland Youth Squad, Selection Framework 2024.

Ireland Youth Squad, Selection Framework 2024

Mountaineering Ireland will contact those who are eligible for selection and offer them places according to the selection criteria.

Applications for the Squad cannot be accepted.

Irish Youth Squad Training Sessions 

The Irish Youth Squad is a motivated group of performance-based youth athletes, attendance at all sessions is expected, and all athletes are asked to participate fully in all training sessions.