CWA
Our Work
The aim of the CWA is to foster favorable operating conditions for the climbing wall industry. We accomplish this through regulatory interventions, professional development opportunities, resource provision, professional consultation, and climbing safety education.
Member Network
The CWA’s global member network includes private climbing gyms, college programs, athletic clubs, recreation facilities, climbing wall and equipment manufacturers, climbing sports media, and other industry leaders. From California to Singapore, CWA members are working together to secure the health, growth, and independence of the climbing industry. Together we’re stronger.
Benefits
The CWA provides many benefits to our members, which include:
- Insurance Programs
- Certification Program
- Conferences and Events
- Risk Management Consulting
- Industry Advocacy and Lobbying
- Standards Documents and Publications
- Product Discounts
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News Briefs
Eldorado Debuts New Rock Climbing Wall System at Climbing Wall Summit.
BOULDER, Colorado (May 31, 2013) – Eldorado Climbing Walls, the expert in rock climbing wall design and construction, is proud to announce they will be debuting their newest product, USA Wall, at this year’s Climbing Wall Summit here in Boulder, Colorado. A Lead Sponsor of the conference, Eldorado is excited to introduce an economical, American-made wall option. An acronym for Ultra, Simple, and Affordable, the USA Wall is the newest in the climbing wall supplier’s product line, and provides climbing wall operators with an economical alternative to the premium seamless High Performance System.
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Nicros Receives Patent for an Auto Belay Safety System™ used on Climbing Walls.
Nicros is proud to receive a patent on the new Auto Belay Safety System™ (A.B.S.S.™ - Patent Number 8,408,360). This important device provides climbers, climbing wall owners and climbing wall operators a warning for users forgetting to attach to the Auto Belay devices on a climbing wall.
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CWA Releases Two New Publications.
BOULDER, CO (3/2/2013) - The Climbing Wall Association, the trade organization for the climbing wall industry, is pleased to announce the release of two new industry publications. The publications address successful business planning and the development of visitor's agreements, respectively.
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