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The Climbing Wall Association is the voice of the industry and does the work no one else can do. Since 2003 the CWA has been protecting the industry from regulation, promoting sound risk management practices, and providing valuable benefits and services to the climbing community.

The CWA’s network includes over 400 private climbing gyms, college programs, athletic clubs, and recreation facilities; as well as climbing wall and equipment manufacturers, climbing sports media, and other industry leaders.

CWA members are climbing wall operators, designers and builders of climbing walls, climbing equipment manufacturers, consultants and others involved in the climbing industry. The CWA provides benefits to our members which include:

• Insurance Programs
• Certification Program
• Conferences and Events
• Risk Management Consulting
• Industry Advocacy and Lobbying
• Operations Standards
• Engineering Standards
• Inspection Standards
• Publications

Invest in the future of climbing, improve your operations and advance the sport of climbing.

Join the CWA today!