Claire Winsor (she/her) is a bubbly and energetic youth program coach. She’s been climbing for 8 years and was previously a member of our youth performance team. Outside of climbing she plays soccer with the MUN Seahawks and is a big music lover. As a coach she wants to help youth climbers develop fundamental techniques […]
YP Coach Bio – Su Alteen
Su Alteen (they/them-elle) coaches the Junior Development Team and is on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee for Wallnuts. Su holds a Bachelor of Education through the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts through Memorial University, as well as a Climbing Wall Association Instructor certification. They have been climbing since 2006, including with […]
YP Coach Bio – Evan Walsh
Evan Walsh (he/him) a Performance Team coach with a strong background in teaching technical skills and is certified by both The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and the Climbing Wall Association. Evan started climbing over a decade ago right here at Wallnuts. He began coaching, route-setting, and instructing in Toronto at the Rock Oasis before […]
YP Coach Bio – Michael Reader
Michael (he/him) began coaching in 2016 and currently coaches the Performance team, Jr. Development team, Climbing Club, and Fundamentals groups. He started climbing in 2009 and climbed with the Wallnuts youth program and performance team. Michael is in his final year of Kinesiology at MUN. Michael is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides TRCI and […]
Our Youth Program Coaches -2022-2023
Youth Program Coaches The backbone of our youth and team programs are great coaches and role models who care deeply about our participants. They are focused individuals who keep things fun, while ensuring youth are safe and progressing in the sport! Daniel Alacoque (he/him) is the director of the Youth Program and head coach of […]
Summer Camp-ar
Our camps are better! Small groups with high coach to climber ratios What’s important? Spending time inside and out with new friends! Learning is growing Taking responsibility, respecting outdoor spaces and following rules. Challenge yourself Test your balance, coordination and focus while building functional strength Coaching Individual attention on every climb from highly qualified staff […]
Youth Program Documents
Youth Program Documents Required for All Athletes
ASNL Community Program Information
ASNL Community Program Information Wallnuts is proud to host a community-based recreation program in collaboration with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our program runs at a 3:2 participant:coach ratio to ensure all participants have the attention and focus they require. Our community program runs 1 day/week for 4 week blocks and must be booked […]