The Cove is proud to host TEAM COVE
Our comprehensive performance program for dedicated youth and adult athletes.

Led by Newfoundland’s top climbing coach, Daniel Alacoque, Team Cove is a collection of passionate climbers who train, perform, and compete.

Team Cove is structured into Youth Teams and Adult Teams, and culminates in the invitation-only High-Performance Team.

Our Youth Teams

Youth Development Team (ages 12 - 16)
This tryout-based team is the first step into competitive climbing, focusing on building strong techniques and effective training habits.

Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sundays, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Youth Performance Team (ages 15 - 19)
This tryout-based team is for experienced youth athletes focused on elevating their training intensity with the goal of performing at regional and national competitions.

Tuesdays, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sign Up for our Youth Team
In-Person TryoutS*

*Tryouts are on Sep 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th

Our Adult Teams

Adult Training Team (ages 19+)
This application-based team is for strong, self-motivated climbers looking for a structured, training environment alongside a dedicated group of peers.

Mondays, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Adult Performance Team (ages 19+)
This application-based team is for our community’s top-performing and most dedicated adult athletes focused on preparing for high-level outdoor projects or representing our province at national competitions.

Sundays, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Complete Our Adult Team
Online Application*

*Applications due on Saturday Sep 6th

Our
High-Performance Team

This small, invitational-based team provides highly customized, elite-level coaching to help our province’s very top athletes maximize their performance.

  • For athletes aged 16+ from the Youth or Adult Performance Team

  • Two extra coached sessions per week (in addition to their primary team practices)

Ready to level up your strength this year? TEAM COVE is accepting new members! 💪 ⚡ YOUTH TEAMS ⚡ 1️⃣ Development Team: - Build your foundation. - Learn fundamental techniques and training habits. 2️⃣ Performance Team: - Push your limits. - Tr
Ready to level up your strength this year? TEAM COVE is accepting new members! 💪 ⚡ YOUTH TEAMS ⚡ 1️⃣ Development Team: - Build your foundation. - Learn fundamental techniques and training habits. 2️⃣ Performance Team: - Push your limits. - Train for competition and reach your peak. ➡️ TRYOUTS: September 2-6 🔥 ADULT TEAMS 🔥 1️⃣ Training Team: - Train with purpose. - Join a motivated crew to build skills and strength. 2️⃣ Performance Team: - Master your craft. - For dedicated athletes ready to commit and excel. ➡️ APPLICATIONS DUE: September 6 🚀 Team training for all starts September 15th! Tap the link in our bio for all the details and to apply now. GO FOR IT! @covebouldering @climb.nl @climbcanada #bouldernl #climbnl
📸 @trevoroliverharris Team Cove at The 2025 Summer Scramble Another wonderful comp hosted by @covebouldering Thanks to the organizers and routesetters 🙏 @joelderproblem @_julesbr_ @thatcher_gay @levikitsul @mitchclowe @adamsatheart @izzy_cfah
📸 @trevoroliverharris Team Cove at The 2025 Summer Scramble Another wonderful comp hosted by @covebouldering Thanks to the organizers and routesetters 🙏 @joelderproblem @_julesbr_ @thatcher_gay @levikitsul @mitchclowe @adamsatheart @izzy_cfahey and more! @theoutfittersnl @climb.nl #climbnl #bouldernl
More Team Cove photos from 2025 Youth Boulder Nationals 📸 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climbcanada @climb.nl #climbnl #bouldernl
More Team Cove photos from 2025 Youth Boulder Nationals 📸 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climbcanada @climb.nl #climbnl #bouldernl
Team Cove athletes at the 2025 Youth Boulder Nationals 📸 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climb.nl @climbcanada #bouldernl #climbnl
Team Cove athletes at the 2025 Youth Boulder Nationals 📸 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climb.nl @climbcanada #bouldernl #climbnl
Some tops from Team NL at Youth Boulder Nationals 💪 Video 1 - Harry Mills @harry__mills_ Video 2 - Cole Evans @c25evans @doctor.dropknee Video 3 - Emmett Booth @emmettbooth77 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climbcanada @sportspagenl @sp
Some tops from Team NL at Youth Boulder Nationals 💪 Video 1 - Harry Mills @harry__mills_ Video 2 - Cole Evans @c25evans @doctor.dropknee Video 3 - Emmett Booth @emmettbooth77 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climbcanada @sportspagenl @sportnl #bouldernl #climbnl @climb.nl
Newfoundland sent a record total of 7 athletes to Youth Boulder Nationals this year! 💪 ➡️ Emmett Booth - Junior - 15th ➡️ Cole Evans - Junior - 20th ➡️ Owen Lang - Junior - 26th ➡️ Brady Coffee - Junior - 32nd ➡️ Xenia Healey - Junior - 26th ➡️ Sa
Newfoundland sent a record total of 7 athletes to Youth Boulder Nationals this year! 💪 ➡️ Emmett Booth - Junior - 15th ➡️ Cole Evans - Junior - 20th ➡️ Owen Lang - Junior - 26th ➡️ Brady Coffee - Junior - 32nd ➡️ Xenia Healey - Junior - 26th ➡️ Sammi Norman - Junior - 27th ➡️ Harry Mills - Youth A - 38th @climbcanada @covebouldering @climb.nl @sportspagenl @sportnl @climbing_coach_daniel #climbnl #bouldernl
Congratulations to the NL athletes competing at Youth Boulder Nationals in Surrey BC! A big congrats to Emmett Booth and Cole Evans who made it to the Semi Finals round. Emmett placed 15th in qualifiers with 3 tops and 4 zones. Cole placed 21st
Congratulations to the NL athletes competing at Youth Boulder Nationals in Surrey BC! A big congrats to Emmett Booth and Cole Evans who made it to the Semi Finals round. Emmett placed 15th in qualifiers with 3 tops and 4 zones. Cole placed 21st in qualifiers with 2 tops and 4 zones. @climbcanada @covebouldering @climb.nl @climbing_coach_daniel @sportspagenl @sportnl #climbnl #bouldernl
Gearing up for the big stage! Our Mock Comps at @covebouldering provide crucial preparation for athletes heading to Regional and National competitions. This year’s events were made even better thanks to the support of our new Provincial Sport Organization, @climb.nl, bringing together athletes from @covebouldering and @climbwallnuts. Thanks to @joelderproblem @_julesbr_ @levikitsul and @climbing_coach_daniel who helped set boulders for the Mock Comps. #climbnl #bouldernl #routesetting #bouldercompetition
📸 by @levikitsul 🙌 More photos of @team_cove_bouldering from Qualifiers at Youth Boulder Regionals in Halifax @covebouldering @climbcanada @climb.nl @climbing_coach_daniel @sportnl @sportspagenl #climbnl #bouldernl
📸 by @levikitsul 🙌 More photos of @team_cove_bouldering from Qualifiers at Youth Boulder Regionals in Halifax @covebouldering @climbcanada @climb.nl @climbing_coach_daniel @sportnl @sportspagenl #climbnl #bouldernl
Spotlight on Harry Mills (@harry__mills_) at Youth Boulder Regionals in Halifax Harry qualified for finals in 10th place with 3 tops and 4 zones and finished 14th place in the competition 👏 Video #1: Harry was one of 7 athletes to catch this jump
Spotlight on Harry Mills (@harry__mills_) at Youth Boulder Regionals in Halifax Harry qualified for finals in 10th place with 3 tops and 4 zones and finished 14th place in the competition 👏 Video #1: Harry was one of 7 athletes to catch this jump out of the 31 Youth A Male athletes 🚀 Video #2 &#3: Harry’s top and zone in Finals 💪 📸 @levikitsul 🎥 @climbing_coach_daniel @climb.nl @covebouldering @team_cove_bouldering @climbcanada @sportnl @sportspagenl #climbnl #bouldernl
Ready to level up your strength this year? TEAM COVE is accepting new members! 💪 ⚡ YOUTH TEAMS ⚡ 1️⃣ Development Team: - Build your foundation. - Learn fundamental techniques and training habits. 2️⃣ Performance Team: - Push your limits. - Tr 📸 @trevoroliverharris Team Cove at The 2025 Summer Scramble Another wonderful comp hosted by @covebouldering Thanks to the organizers and routesetters 🙏 @joelderproblem @_julesbr_ @thatcher_gay @levikitsul @mitchclowe @adamsatheart @izzy_cfah More Team Cove photos from 2025 Youth Boulder Nationals 📸 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climbcanada @climb.nl #climbnl #bouldernl Team Cove athletes at the 2025 Youth Boulder Nationals 📸 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climb.nl @climbcanada #bouldernl #climbnl Some tops from Team NL at Youth Boulder Nationals 💪 Video 1 - Harry Mills @harry__mills_ Video 2 - Cole Evans @c25evans @doctor.dropknee Video 3 - Emmett Booth @emmettbooth77 @climbing_coach_daniel @covebouldering @climbcanada @sportspagenl @sp Newfoundland sent a record total of 7 athletes to Youth Boulder Nationals this year! 💪 ➡️ Emmett Booth - Junior - 15th ➡️ Cole Evans - Junior - 20th ➡️ Owen Lang - Junior - 26th ➡️ Brady Coffee - Junior - 32nd ➡️ Xenia Healey - Junior - 26th ➡️ Sa Congratulations to the NL athletes competing at Youth Boulder Nationals in Surrey BC! A big congrats to Emmett Booth and Cole Evans who made it to the Semi Finals round. Emmett placed 15th in qualifiers with 3 tops and 4 zones. Cole placed 21st
Gearing up for the big stage! Our Mock Comps at @covebouldering provide crucial preparation for athletes heading to Regional and National competitions. This year’s events were made even better thanks to the support of our new Provincial Spo
📸 by @levikitsul 🙌 More photos of @team_cove_bouldering from Qualifiers at Youth Boulder Regionals in Halifax @covebouldering @climbcanada @climb.nl @climbing_coach_daniel @sportnl @sportspagenl #climbnl #bouldernl Spotlight on Harry Mills (@harry__mills_) at Youth Boulder Regionals in Halifax Harry qualified for finals in 10th place with 3 tops and 4 zones and finished 14th place in the competition 👏 Video #1: Harry was one of 7 athletes to catch this jump