UIAA Global Youth Summit Handbook (coming soon)
UIAA Event Organisers Programme Checklist (coming soon)
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Joining An Event
The Global Youth Summit is a series of UIAA youth events where young climbers and mountaineers from around the world come together to climb, promote peace and cooperation between countries and gain a greater appreciation for the mountain environment. The events are open to all youngsters. To participate at an event, please follow the registration instructions on the individual event pages.
19-25 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Guillestre, France: Programme & Register
18-23 July International Youth Camp, Cyprus Report
7-12 July International Youth Climbing Camp, Ariege, France Report
20-26 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Guillestre, France: Programme & Register
6-11 July International Youth Climbing Camp, Ariege, France: Report
14-20 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Guillestre, France: Report
The following international events were held in 2020:
9-15 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Guillestre, France: Report/Photos
The following international events were held in 2019:
11-17 August Sandstone International Climbing Youth Camp, Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic. Details & Register
23-30 July Mountaineering Camp, Mount Kazbek, Georgia. Details
20 July – 1 August 2019 Damavand Alan-Kuh Summer Camp, Iran. Details
6-11 July Youth Climbing Camp, Ariege, France Details
29 May – 1 June Discover Bouldering: 7th edition of the Camp4 Bleau in the French Fontainebleau Forest: Details – Register/Programme
24 February – 2 March International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Guillestre, France: Details – Register/Programme – Report
The following international events were held in 2018:
24-31 August International Mountain Festival, Demir Kapija, FYR Macedonia
23-30 July International Mountaineering School, Mount Kazbek, Georgia
7-12 July International Youth Camp, Ariege, France – Review
June 4th Iran Summer Youth Expedition
18-21 May Discover bouldering in Fontainebleau
18-24 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Guillestre, France Report; Photos
9-15 July International Youth Mountaineering School, Gran Paradiso, Italy (REPORT COMING SOON)
8-13 July International Youth Climbing Camp, Ariège, France (REPORT)
7-19 July 3rd Iran International Summer Climbing Camp (REPORT COMING SOON)
9-13 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Dolomites, Italy (REPORT)
5-11 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, Guillestre, France (REPORT)
6-10 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp. Valle Varaita, Cuneo, Italy
21-27 February International Youth Ice Climbing Camp. Guillestre, France
4-7 May International Young Climbers Meeting. Fontainebleau, France
25-30 June International Youth Rock Climbing Camp. Arco, Trento, Italy
2-8 July Youth Climbing Camp. Tarragona, Spain
5-10 July International Youth Climbing Camp. Ariege, France
25 July – 1 August Mountaineering School. Mount Kazbek, Georgia
14-20 August International Youth Camp. Ovčar-Kablar Gorge, Serbia
23-30 August Youth Summer Camp. Mount Sabalan, Iran
Events are organised in collaboration with UIAA member federations, and on occasions with other bodies. The UIAA does not set specific restrictions for the events in terms of as age limits and range of activities. However, organizers of Youth Commission events must follow the UIAA’s criteria and recommendations. The events are international and should be open to youth from other countries, giving young people the opportunity to form friendships across borders.
The UIAA encourages organisers to include certain themes and aims in the event programme, such as crag development, explaining local ethics and traditions, improving individual performance, environmental awareness and climbing for peace.
The events can take place at any time of the year. They can also be organized around key dates such as the United Nations World Environment Day (5 June) or the United Nations International Mountain Day (11 December).
Organisers are responsible for the safety and practical arrangements of the event. Experts from the UIAA Youth Commission are on hand to provide advice on best practices.
The following steps provide details on how to organize a UIAA Global Youth Series event.
All UIAA Global Youth Summit events must be organised and undertaken in strict accordance with the relevant federation’s regulations and UIAA Youth Commission Handbook & UIAA Youth Commission criteria and recommendations governing such events.
Once approved the National Federation or ‘Event Organiser’ and their designated leaders assume responsibility for the event.
The UIAA Youth Commission and UIAA Office may on occasions appoint other responsible persons such as trainers, event organisers and partners.
Please note: 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.
1. Read the UIAA Global Youth Summit handbook (coming soon)
2. Read the UIAA Event organisers programme checklist (coming soon)
3. Design your programme and submit your application form. We are happy to offer advice on the kinds of events which prove successful.
4. Consult with the GYS Coordinator on feedback for your programme and any other issues.
5. If your application is successful, the event will be promoted by the UIAA and become part of the UIAA Global Youth Summit series for that year.
The UIAA Youth Commission promotes climbing and mountaineering as activities which give young people around the world an opportunity to experience adventure and develop socially and educationally. Today’s children are the future of our sport and must be a priority.
The Commission assists member federations in establishing youth programmes and supporting existing ones. It helps with the training and developing of youth leaders by organising international seminars and training courses. It produces guidelines which member federations can use to develop their own courses. The Youth Commission functions as a forum for the exchange of information on good practices, ideas and experience regarding youth and mountaineering.
Pavlos GEORGIADES, Cyprus (CMCOF), President
Mircea IGNAT, Romania (CAR), Vice President
Dainius BABILAS, Lithuania (LMA)
Barbara BAJCER, Slovenia (PZS)
Christian BIARD, France (FFCAM)
Jane CARNEY, Ireland (MI)
Bhaskar DAS, India (IMF)
Irena DIKOV, North Macedonia (FPSM)
David EVANS, United Kingdom (BMC)
Niki KAROULLA, Cyprus (CMCOF)
Mrika NIKCI, Kosovo (KMAF)
Batsaikhan OCHIRBAT, Mongolia (MNCF)
Vladimir TRPOVSKI, North Macedonia (FPSM)
Cristina CUCU, Romania (CAR)
Anthony KWOK, Hong Kong (CHCMCU)
Jordi MAGRINA GUELL, Spain (FEEC)
Gary VAN VUUREN, South Africa (MCSA)
The Association of Recognised IOC International Sports Federations (ARISF) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-discriminatory organisation constituted through and recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
ARISF is one of the pillars to the Olympic Movement, with all of its 32 Me principles set forth in the Olympic Charter. Through ARISF, the Member IFs maintain an ongoing dialogue with the IOC and the entire Olympic Movement on matters of common interest.
The UIAA Youth Commission works closely with ARISF, submitting 4-year development plans and has received external funding for youth training since 2000.
