Organiser's guidelines

Is your federation interested in organizing a youth event in 2013 or in the future and do you want it  to be part of the Global Youth Summit? We include youth events and youth leader education/coaching programmes and welcome partners for the GYS series from other international organisations and sponsors.

Steps to follow:

1. Read the UIAA Global Youth Summit handbook

2. Read the UIAA Event organisers programme checklist

3. Design your programme and submit yopur application form. We are happy to offer advice on the kinds of events which prove successful

4. Consult with the GYS Co-ordinator on feedback for your programme and any other matter

5. On successful application publicise of your event with us

*For any ARISF funding of your programme or from the UIAA Youth Commission budget your application and programme must be received in the previous year to when the event is being held*.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Advice Sheets

UIAA Youth Support for youth ice climbing competition in 2012

In 2012 the UIAA and ARISF supported the production of three ice climbing videos made at a competition for helping Federations make their own competitions and also to explain to the audience the competition format and rules. This was done by making 3 videos which can be used on a screen 3m x 3m:

• Route setting (for officials of youth competitions)
• Training for young climbers (for developing federations)
• Rules – commentary and explanation of competition rules for the audience

We thanks ARISF The Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF) http://www.arisf.org/ for their support. ARISF logo.

The UIAA Youth Commission and a pool of experts are currently developing advice sheets on specific topics.

1. Young people and the use of climbing walls
2. Forming a junior ice climbing competition team
3. Developing a youth programme and strategy in your Federation

More advice sheets will follow.

What kind of events can you organise?

Here is an overview of the kind of activities you can organise. These are examples of event invitations arranged by category.   

Ice climbing coaching
Giving young people from different countries the chance of improving their ice climbing skills in an international context.

Environmental education & work camps
Activities can include Youth mountain clean up, monitoring climatic change, alpine environmental education projects, celebration of World Environment day as well as teaching primary school children about natural sciences and the tropical environment.
UIAA Youth Green-water trekking week, Valsesia, Italy

Joint international ascents of mountains
Giving young people from different countries the chance of taking part in an ascent, introducing them to the history and culture of the area they visit. International Youth Expedition- Mount Elbrus 2012

Leader training in rock climbing, youth and mountain skills
Giving leaders input from international experts on training youth and a chance to share information. Development of leadership and learning mountain safety skills. Youth leader training in Slovenia

Ski tours and treks
Giving young people the experience of longer trips in the mountains, physical challenges and team work.
International Ski Touring Camp Slovenia

Climbing development
Improving young people’s sports development, climbing performance and teaching them world climbing ethics. International Youth Climbing Camp - Ariege

 Intercultural events
Giving young people the opportunity to meet and learn about each others cultures, countries and mountaineering traditions.
Plas y Brenin Meet

To be inspired for your event, you can also have a look at the reports from Global Youth Summits from previous years.